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How to set up my printer Find it here Setting Up Your Printer poster How to load printable media into my printer How to print How to care for and maintain my printer How to set up and use printer software User's Guide Dell™ V305 Printer User's Guide Finding Information ...What are you looking for preparing to operate my printer Regulatory information Warranty information Product...
How to set up my printer Find it here Setting Up Your Printer poster How to load printable media into my printer How to print How to care for and maintain my printer How to set up and use printer software User's Guide Dell™ V305 Printer User's Guide Finding Information ...What are you looking for preparing to operate my printer Regulatory information Warranty information Product...
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... to find the Express Service Code to direct your call and order status, warranty, and repair information Dell Support Website-support.dell.com NOTE: Select your printer. Solutions-Troubleshooting hints and tips, frequently asked questions, documentation, driver downloads, and product upgrades Upgrades-Upgrade...Stickers These labels are already installed on your computer. Find it here How to care for my printer Dell Printer Supplies Website-www.dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by phone, or in select retail stores. For more information about their location, ...
... to find the Express Service Code to direct your call and order status, warranty, and repair information Dell Support Website-support.dell.com NOTE: Select your printer. Solutions-Troubleshooting hints and tips, frequently asked questions, documentation, driver downloads, and product upgrades Upgrades-Upgrade...Stickers These labels are already installed on your computer. Find it here How to care for my printer Dell Printer Supplies Website-www.dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by phone, or in select retail stores. For more information about their location, ...
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...Cartridges. 8 Supplies Reorder Label To order ink cartridges or paper, visit www.dell.com/supplies. 9 Memory card slots Slots into the paper path. 4 Top cover Top of the printer. About Your Printer Understanding the Printer Parts Number: Part: Description: 1 Paper support Part that supports loaded paper....tray Tray that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other black or photo. NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. 11 MAC address label Identify the media access control (MAC) address of printer that holds your document or photo flat...
...Cartridges. 8 Supplies Reorder Label To order ink cartridges or paper, visit www.dell.com/supplies. 9 Memory card slots Slots into the paper path. 4 Top cover Top of the printer. About Your Printer Understanding the Printer Parts Number: Part: Description: 1 Paper support Part that supports loaded paper....tray Tray that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other black or photo. NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. 11 MAC address label Identify the media access control (MAC) address of printer that holds your document or photo flat...
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... Part: 12 Dell Internal Network Adapter 13 Power connector 14 USB connector Description: A networking device to set up your printer on which you use to copy or The other end of a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, Bluetooth™ adapter, or a USB key. Panel on the printer you place your... computer. CAUTION: Insert the power cable into the printer before connecting the power cable into which you plug the power cable. Number: Part: 15 PictBridge port ...
... Part: 12 Dell Internal Network Adapter 13 Power connector 14 USB connector Description: A networking device to set up your printer on which you use to copy or The other end of a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, Bluetooth™ adapter, or a USB key. Panel on the printer you place your... computer. CAUTION: Insert the power cable into the printer before connecting the power cable into which you plug the power cable. Number: Part: 15 PictBridge port ...
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...eject by holding the button for three seconds. Scroll through photos and Microsoft® Office files on or off. Turn your printer if a PictBridge camera with an active session is inserted into the PictBridge port. NOTE: Pressing the power button does not turn off your... printer on a memory card or digital camera. Understanding the Operator Panel Number Use the: 1 Display 2 Arrow buttons 3 Back button 4 Select button 5 ...
...eject by holding the button for three seconds. Scroll through photos and Microsoft® Office files on or off. Turn your printer if a PictBridge camera with an active session is inserted into the PictBridge port. NOTE: Pressing the power button does not turn off your... printer on a memory card or digital camera. Understanding the Operator Panel Number Use the: 1 Display 2 Arrow buttons 3 Back button 4 Select button 5 ...
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... ready for wireless connection, but unable to a wireless network. Orange indicates that the printer is configured but not connected. Initiate a copy or scan. Blue indicates that the printer is not turned on. Orange blinking indicates that the printer is an error. Number Use the: 6 Cancel button 7 Start button 8 Error LED 9 Wi-Fi LED...
... ready for wireless connection, but unable to a wireless network. Orange indicates that the printer is configured but not connected. Initiate a copy or scan. Blue indicates that the printer is not turned on. Orange blinking indicates that the printer is an error. Number Use the: 6 Cancel button 7 Start button 8 Error LED 9 Wi-Fi LED...
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... with Letter or A4 Paper. * Default factory setting Scan Mode The Scan Mode menu is only available if the printer is connected to SCAN. 2. Main Menu Scan Mode Main Menu Scan Color Scan To Computer Scan To Network Scan To Memory Device Quality Original Size To view or change the Scan Mode...
... with Letter or A4 Paper. * Default factory setting Scan Mode The Scan Mode menu is only available if the printer is connected to SCAN. 2. Main Menu Scan Mode Main Menu Scan Color Scan To Computer Scan To Network Scan To Memory Device Quality Original Size To view or change the Scan Mode...
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... Data corruption can occur. 2. When the setting you want appears on the If the memory card or USB key contains both documents and photos, the printer asks which files to save the setting. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to Photos, and then press the Select button . 3. Photo menu ...the heading you want appears on the display, press the Select button to print. Main Menu Photo Mode Main Menu Proof Sheet Print DPOF Photo Color Auto Enhance Save To Print Images Photo Size Quality To view or change the Photo Mode menu settings: 1. NOTICE: Do not remove the memory...
... Data corruption can occur. 2. When the setting you want appears on the If the memory card or USB key contains both documents and photos, the printer asks which files to save the setting. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to Photos, and then press the Select button . 3. Photo menu ...the heading you want appears on the display, press the Select button to print. Main Menu Photo Mode Main Menu Proof Sheet Print DPOF Photo Color Auto Enhance Save To Print Images Photo Size Quality To view or change the Photo Mode menu settings: 1. NOTICE: Do not remove the memory...
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...item Print DPOF NOTE: This menu item is only available when a memory card with Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) images is inserted into the printer or when a PictBridge-enabled digital camera with DPOF images is connected to print all DPOF images on a memory card, USB key, or a ...PictBridge-enabled digital camera. *4 x 6 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in. Photo Color Auto Enhance Save To Print Images Photo Size Quality * Default factory setting Setting Press the Start button to print all images stored on a memory card.
...item Print DPOF NOTE: This menu item is only available when a memory card with Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) images is inserted into the printer or when a PictBridge-enabled digital camera with DPOF images is connected to print all DPOF images on a memory card, USB key, or a ...PictBridge-enabled digital camera. *4 x 6 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in. Photo Color Auto Enhance Save To Print Images Photo Size Quality * Default factory setting Setting Press the Start button to print all images stored on a memory card.
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... to PictBridge mode, use the left and right Arrow buttons to access the Paper Setup Menu. PictBridge Mode Your printer automatically switches to PictBridge mode when you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button . Wallet 3.5 x 5 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in. 8.5 x 11 in . ...
... to PictBridge mode, use the left and right Arrow buttons to access the Paper Setup Menu. PictBridge Mode Your printer automatically switches to PictBridge mode when you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button . Wallet 3.5 x 5 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in. 8.5 x 11 in . ...
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... File Mode Office File mode is only available when a memory card or USB key containing documents is inserted into the printer or when the printer is connected to the computer using The printer recognizes files that have the following file extensions: .doc (Microsoft® Word) .xls (Microsoft Excel) .ppt (Microsoft... (Microsoft PowerPoint Open Document Format) .wps (Microsoft Works) .wpd (Word Perfect) NOTE: To use the Office File Mode menus, you must connect the printer to a configured internal network adapter.
... File Mode Office File mode is only available when a memory card or USB key containing documents is inserted into the printer or when the printer is connected to the computer using The printer recognizes files that have the following file extensions: .doc (Microsoft® Word) .xls (Microsoft Excel) .ppt (Microsoft... (Microsoft PowerPoint Open Document Format) .wps (Microsoft Works) .wpd (Word Perfect) NOTE: To use the Office File Mode menus, you must connect the printer to a configured internal network adapter.
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..., the display asks which files to OFFICE FILE. To view or change the Office File Mode menu settings: 1. Bluetooth Mode Your printer automatically switches to Bluetooth mode when you want appears on the display, Office File Settings menu item Select File Use the left and...your computer. Ensure that you insert a Bluetooth™ adapter (sold separately) into the PictBridge port. a USB cable, and install the appropriate printer software on your USB key or memory card. If the memory card or USB key contains documents only, the display automatically changes to print. ...
..., the display asks which files to OFFICE FILE. To view or change the Office File Mode menu settings: 1. Bluetooth Mode Your printer automatically switches to Bluetooth mode when you want appears on the display, Office File Settings menu item Select File Use the left and...your computer. Ensure that you insert a Bluetooth™ adapter (sold separately) into the PictBridge port. a USB cable, and install the appropriate printer software on your USB key or memory card. If the memory card or USB key contains documents only, the display automatically changes to print. ...
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...the setting. Main Menu Mode Main Menu Pass Key 1. Security Level High *Low Pass Key NOTE: The Enter Passcode submenu is set to your printer appears on the display. Press the Select button to scroll through the numbers 0-9 for each digit of the passcode. The current pass key value... appears on the display in the menu if Security Level is displayed if you want appears on the printer list of your computer using the Bluetooth wireless specification. until the heading you choose High. Use the left and right Arrow buttons and then...
...the setting. Main Menu Mode Main Menu Pass Key 1. Security Level High *Low Pass Key NOTE: The Enter Passcode submenu is set to your printer appears on the display. Press the Select button to scroll through the numbers 0-9 for each digit of the passcode. The current pass key value... appears on the display in the menu if Security Level is displayed if you want appears on the printer list of your computer using the Bluetooth wireless specification. until the heading you choose High. Use the left and right Arrow buttons and then...
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... of the paper. Center the paper on both paper guides. NOTE: Do not pull on the paper support. 3. NOTE: Do not force paper into the printer first. The paper should be flat against the paper support surface, and the edges should be flush against the edges of the paper. Print Media... Guidelines Load up and the top of the letterhead going into the printer. Fan the paper. 2. You load letterhead paper with the print side facing up to: 100 sheets of plain paper Make sure: The paper guides rest...
... of the paper. Center the paper on both paper guides. NOTE: Do not pull on the paper support. 3. NOTE: Do not force paper into the printer first. The paper should be flat against the paper support surface, and the edges should be flush against the edges of the paper. Print Media... Guidelines Load up and the top of the letterhead going into the printer. Fan the paper. 2. You load letterhead paper with the print side facing up to: 100 sheets of plain paper Make sure: The paper guides rest...
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... size. 10 envelopes The print side of the envelope faces up . The paper guides rest against the edges of banner paper on or behind the printer, and feed in the lower left corner. Print Media Guidelines Load up to: Make sure: 25 sheets of heavyweight matte paper The print side of... be printed in Portrait orientation with the stamp in the lower right corner or in the upper left corner. You use banner paper designed for inkjet printers. The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. The paper guides rest against the edges of banner paper You remove all paper from...
... size. 10 envelopes The print side of the envelope faces up . The paper guides rest against the edges of banner paper on or behind the printer, and feed in the lower left corner. Print Media Guidelines Load up to: Make sure: 25 sheets of heavyweight matte paper The print side of... be printed in Portrait orientation with the stamp in the lower right corner or in the upper left corner. You use banner paper designed for inkjet printers. The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. The paper guides rest against the edges of banner paper You remove all paper from...
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.... Paper type Plain/heavyweight matte Transparency Photo/glossy Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Normal Photo Normal Photo Photo Photo NOTE: Your printer cannot detect paper size. With your document open, click File Print....print quality. Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types: Plain/heavyweight matte Transparency Photo/glossy If you load one of the transparencies. To choose paper size: 1....
.... Paper type Plain/heavyweight matte Transparency Photo/glossy Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Normal Photo Normal Photo Photo Photo NOTE: Your printer cannot detect paper size. With your document open, click File Print....print quality. Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types: Plain/heavyweight matte Transparency Photo/glossy If you load one of the transparencies. To choose paper size: 1....
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... program or operating system). On the Print Setup tab, select the paper type. 4. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 2. On the Print Setup tab, select the paper type. 5. The Print dialog box opens. 2. Click Control Panel. Click...3. In Windows Vista™: a. To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for all print jobs: 1. Click OK. Click Hardware and Sound. Right-click the printer icon. 3. Click Printing Preferences. 4. Click OK. To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for a specific print job: 1. b. In Windows® XP,...
... program or operating system). On the Print Setup tab, select the paper type. 4. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 2. On the Print Setup tab, select the paper type. 5. The Print dialog box opens. 2. Click Control Panel. Click...3. In Windows Vista™: a. To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for all print jobs: 1. Click OK. Click Hardware and Sound. Right-click the printer icon. 3. Click Printing Preferences. 4. Click OK. To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for a specific print job: 1. b. In Windows® XP,...
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Place the document face down on the printer. 3. 4. Close the top cover. NOTE: Ensure that the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow on the scanner glass. Loading Original Documents on the Scanner Glass 1. Open the top cover. 2.
Place the document face down on the printer. 3. 4. Close the top cover. NOTE: Ensure that the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow on the scanner glass. Loading Original Documents on the Scanner Glass 1. Open the top cover. 2.
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... paper. The Print dialog box opens. 4. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. Click OK or Print. After customizing your computer and printer, and make any necessary changes for your document open, click File Print. The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 7. Printing Printing Documents 1. Turn on the...
... paper. The Print dialog box opens. 4. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. Click OK or Print. After customizing your computer and printer, and make any necessary changes for your document open, click File Print. The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 7. Printing Printing Documents 1. Turn on the...
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Printing Photos Printing Photos NOTE: Dell recommends you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for printing photos. 3. On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for the photo from the ... document. 7. On the Print Setup and Advanced tabs, make sure they are using photo/glossy paper. Remove each photo after it exits the printer to prevent your computer and printer, and make any necessary changes for Borderless printing is recommended for printing photos. 1. The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 8. NOTE: Photo/glossy...
Printing Photos Printing Photos NOTE: Dell recommends you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for printing photos. 3. On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for the photo from the ... document. 7. On the Print Setup and Advanced tabs, make sure they are using photo/glossy paper. Remove each photo after it exits the printer to prevent your computer and printer, and make any necessary changes for Borderless printing is recommended for printing photos. 1. The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 8. NOTE: Photo/glossy...