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... Power Saver timeout. About your printer model). • Preview print jobs before printing. To start using your suggestions help you get the most out of our knowledgeable support representatives will meet your printer. Wireless/network printers allow you 're satisfied. You can scan documents or photographs and save . Conserving paper • Activate Eco-Mode. After all, you for print, copy, and fax jobs. • Print more than one page image on one sheet. This feature sets...
... Power Saver timeout. About your printer model). • Preview print jobs before printing. To start using your suggestions help you get the most out of our knowledgeable support representatives will meet your printer. Wireless/network printers allow you 're satisfied. You can scan documents or photographs and save . Conserving paper • Activate Eco-Mode. After all, you for print, copy, and fax jobs. • Print more than one page image on one sheet. This feature sets...
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... the product packaging. • Recycle your old printer instead of your printer model • Caring for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Performing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing tasks, depending on your printer model • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing documents and photos • Setting up and using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on the installation software CD. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com.
... the product packaging. • Recycle your old printer instead of your printer model • Caring for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Performing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing tasks, depending on your printer model • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing documents and photos • Setting up and using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on the installation software CD. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com.
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...; Pages per Sheet • Copies per Sheet • Content Type • Quality • Original Size • Lighter/Darker • Quality Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 15 Use the: To 7 Cancel button • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in Power Saver mode. • Printer status • Messages • Menus 9 Select button • Select menu options. • Save settings. • Feed or eject paper. Changing temporary settings into new default settings The following menus revert to default settings. 8 Display View: Note: The display is turned...
...; Pages per Sheet • Copies per Sheet • Content Type • Quality • Original Size • Lighter/Darker • Quality Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 15 Use the: To 7 Cancel button • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in Power Saver mode. • Printer status • Messages • Menus 9 Select button • Select menu options. • Save settings. • Feed or eject paper. Changing temporary settings into new default settings The following menus revert to default settings. 8 Display View: Note: The display is turned...
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... a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF documents from the list. 3 Navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Support tab > On-line support 4 From the Web site, select your printer and download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Using the printer software 21 Use the To Dell Network Card Reader (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or...
... a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF documents from the list. 3 Navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Support tab > On-line support 4 From the Web site, select your printer and download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Using the printer software 21 Use the To Dell Network Card Reader (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or...
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... necessary software was installed. Using the printer software 22 Reinstalling the printer software When you send a print job, then try removing and reinstalling the printer software. Enabling automatic software updates 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the Advanced tab, click More Options. 4 In the Software Updates section, select Allow automatic updates from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Support tab, select Check for my software. 5 Click OK. Uninstalling the printer software For Windows users...
... necessary software was installed. Using the printer software 22 Reinstalling the printer software When you send a print job, then try removing and reinstalling the printer software. Enabling automatic software updates 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the Advanced tab, click More Options. 4 In the Software Updates section, select Allow automatic updates from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Support tab, select Check for my software. 5 Click OK. Uninstalling the printer software For Windows users...
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.... Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive (Windows only) To enable the File Print function: • The printer must be connected to print or the folder where the document is saved in the memory device. 1 Insert a memory card or flash drive. Notes: • You may be on each page. 8 Adjust other settings as needed. 9 Click Print. 6 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Layout. 7 From the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu, choose the number of page images to File Print mode. For...
.... Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive (Windows only) To enable the File Print function: • The printer must be connected to print or the folder where the document is saved in the memory device. 1 Insert a memory card or flash drive. Notes: • You may be on each page. 8 Adjust other settings as needed. 9 Click Print. 6 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Layout. 7 From the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu, choose the number of page images to File Print mode. For...
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... card slot or a flash drive into the port. For Macintosh users 1 With a document open, choose File > Page Setup. 2 From the "Format for a PictBridge camera cable. • An adapter may be necessary if your printer. 8 Click Print. Working with photos Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer Memory cards and flash drives are storage devices frequently used for " pop-up menu, choose your printer. 3 From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose your flash drive does not fit directly into the USB port. Inserting a memory card Inserting a flash drive...
... card slot or a flash drive into the port. For Macintosh users 1 With a document open, choose File > Page Setup. 2 From the "Format for a PictBridge camera cable. • An adapter may be necessary if your printer. 8 Click Print. Working with photos Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer Memory cards and flash drives are storage devices frequently used for " pop-up menu, choose your printer. 3 From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose your flash drive does not fit directly into the USB port. Inserting a memory card Inserting a flash drive...
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... camera using the printer software 1 Load photo paper with the paper.) 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Insert a memory card, flash drive, or digital camera set a color or black-and-white print. If the printer is using a USB connection • Fast Pics launches automatically when you insert the memory device. When you select color or black-only printing, the light near your memory device. 6 Adjust the print settings: • If you are not sure which side is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons...
... camera using the printer software 1 Load photo paper with the paper.) 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Insert a memory card, flash drive, or digital camera set a color or black-and-white print. If the printer is using a USB connection • Fast Pics launches automatically when you insert the memory device. When you select color or black-only printing, the light near your memory device. 6 Adjust the print settings: • If you are not sure which side is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons...
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For Windows users 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of the computer network adapter and look for the network name. Installing the printer on the network. For Windows users 1 Close all open applications. 2 Download the latest installer from the printer Web site. 3 Launch the printer installation software, and then follow the instructions on a new computer. If the Welcome...
For Windows users 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of the computer network adapter and look for the network name. Installing the printer on the network. For Windows users 1 Close all open applications. 2 Download the latest installer from the printer Web site. 3 Launch the printer installation software, and then follow the instructions on a new computer. If the Welcome...
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... then press Enter. For Windows users Click Unlisted Network. Press Enter. Note: If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the printer Web page correctly. 4 Click Configuration > TCP/IP > Set static IP address. 5 In the Address field, type the IP address you created. 4 Follow the instructions on the network. 2 Print a network setup page to see the IP address currently assigned to : Printer Home > select your wireless network. From the wireless networks list that came with the...
... then press Enter. For Windows users Click Unlisted Network. Press Enter. Note: If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the printer Web page correctly. 4 Click Configuration > TCP/IP > Set static IP address. 5 In the Address field, type the IP address you created. 4 Follow the instructions on the network. 2 Print a network setup page to see the IP address currently assigned to : Printer Home > select your wireless network. From the wireless networks list that came with the...
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... your network does not support WPS, then you are installed on your wireless network must type the SSID and security information when prompted. See related topics on troubleshooting-specific connection types if you access your wireless network because the SSID and WPA passphrase are automatically detected and configured for one wireless network at a time. Networking 69 Notes: • If you are using the PIN method to add your printer using WPS (Windows only...
... your network does not support WPS, then you are installed on your wireless network must type the SSID and security information when prompted. See related topics on troubleshooting-specific connection types if you access your wireless network because the SSID and WPA passphrase are automatically detected and configured for one wireless network at a time. Networking 69 Notes: • If you are using the PIN method to add your printer using WPS (Windows only...
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... no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless configuration. Switching to a wireless connection 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the printer Web site. 3 Double-click Dell Extras > Dell Setup Assistant. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen for configuring the printer wirelessly. Attach the other end to a USB port on troubleshooting-specific connection types if you access your printer depending on your printer > Add. See...
... no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless configuration. Switching to a wireless connection 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the printer Web site. 3 Double-click Dell Extras > Dell Setup Assistant. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen for configuring the printer wirelessly. Attach the other end to a USB port on troubleshooting-specific connection types if you access your printer depending on your printer > Add. See...
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... support.dell.com to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. Using the Service Center to solve printer problems The Service Center provides step-by-step troubleshooting help and contains links to find the following: • Live online technical support • Contact numbers for paper jam messages, and clear any errors. • Check for telephone technical support Setup troubleshooting • "Incorrect language appears on the display" on page 88 • "Printhead errors" on page 88 • "Software did not install" on page 91 • "Print job...
... support.dell.com to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. Using the Service Center to solve printer problems The Service Center provides step-by-step troubleshooting help and contains links to find the following: • Live online technical support • Contact numbers for paper jam messages, and clear any errors. • Check for telephone technical support Setup troubleshooting • "Incorrect language appears on the display" on page 88 • "Printhead errors" on page 88 • "Software did not install" on page 91 • "Print job...
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... a wireless connection. • Your SSID is using. If your network has Internet access, try one or more of the following : • The printer, the computer, and the wireless access point are not sure if your wireless network. Troubleshooting 102 Print a network setup page to your computer. Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network If the "Memory card troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the problem, then try connecting to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following : MAKE SURE...
... a wireless connection. • Your SSID is using. If your network has Internet access, try one or more of the following : • The printer, the computer, and the wireless access point are not sure if your wireless network. Troubleshooting 102 Print a network setup page to your computer. Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network If the "Memory card troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the problem, then try connecting to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following : MAKE SURE...
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... the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Network Setup, and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults, and then press . 4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to factory default settings. Before you are performing a task. • The correct printer port is selected. • The computer and printer are both connected to the same wireless network. • The printer is located...
... the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Network Setup, and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults, and then press . 4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to factory default settings. Before you are performing a task. • The correct printer port is selected. • The computer and printer are both connected to the same wireless network. • The printer is located...
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... computer. Re-enable the firewall when you have already set up a new printer? screen to the USB port. CHECK THAT YOUR COMPUTER IS ABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE USB ACTIVITY ON THE USB PORT Open the Device Manager to check if it is a firewall on . If the printer and computer are configured correctly, and the wireless network is working, but none of the following : • Make sure the printer is plugged...
... computer. Re-enable the firewall when you have already set up a new printer? screen to the USB port. CHECK THAT YOUR COMPUTER IS ABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE USB ACTIVITY ON THE USB PORT Open the Device Manager to check if it is a firewall on . If the printer and computer are configured correctly, and the wireless network is working, but none of the following : • Make sure the printer is plugged...
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... a memory card or flash drive 35 installation cable 76 installing network printer 82 installing optional software 21 interference wireless network 78 internal wireless print server resetting to factory default settings 103 IP address 81, 82 configuring 65 IP address, assigning 82 iron-on transfers 27 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting paper jam in the duplex unit 95 paper jam in the paper support 94 paper jam in the printer 94 paper or specialty media 96 K key index 83 L labels 26 printing 33 language changing 88 LiveBox 64 loading documents on scanner glass 28 envelopes 33 loading paper 24...
... a memory card or flash drive 35 installation cable 76 installing network printer 82 installing optional software 21 interference wireless network 78 internal wireless print server resetting to factory default settings 103 IP address 81, 82 configuring 65 IP address, assigning 82 iron-on transfers 27 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting paper jam in the duplex unit 95 paper jam in the paper support 94 paper jam in the printer 94 paper or specialty media 96 K key index 83 L labels 26 printing 33 language changing 88 LiveBox 64 loading documents on scanner glass 28 envelopes 33 loading paper 24...
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... printer control panel 9 using 14 printer does not print wireless 108 printer does not print wirelessly 109 printer does not respond 93 printer printing blank pages 92 printer problems, basic solutions 87 printer software uninstalling 22 printer, setting as default 46 printhead 10 aligning 84 printhead error 88 printhead nozzles cleaning 85 printing collate 30 custom-size paper 34 documents 29 documents from memory card or flash drive 32 envelopes 33 from a Bluetooth-enabled device 42 from a PictBridge-enabled camera 38 labels 33 last page first 30 multiple pages on one sheet 31 network setup...
... printer control panel 9 using 14 printer does not print wireless 108 printer does not print wirelessly 109 printer does not respond 93 printer printing blank pages 92 printer problems, basic solutions 87 printer software uninstalling 22 printer, setting as default 46 printhead 10 aligning 84 printhead error 88 printhead nozzles cleaning 85 printing collate 30 custom-size paper 34 documents 29 documents from memory card or flash drive 32 envelopes 33 from a Bluetooth-enabled device 42 from a PictBridge-enabled camera 38 labels 33 last page first 30 multiple pages on one sheet 31 network setup...
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... settings timeout disabling 15 setup troubleshooting cannot print through USB 93 incorrect language appears on display 88 page does not print 91 printer does not respond 93 printer printing blank pages 92 printhead error 88 software did not install 91 shared printing 72 sharing printer in Windows 71 software Service Center 87 software did not install 91 software updates checking 22 enabling 22 software, optional finding, installing 21 SSID ad hoc 66 finding 79 locating 73 wireless network 73 streaks or lines on printed image 97 supported memory cards and file types 36 supported operating...
... settings timeout disabling 15 setup troubleshooting cannot print through USB 93 incorrect language appears on display 88 page does not print 91 printer does not respond 93 printer printing blank pages 92 printhead error 88 software did not install 91 shared printing 72 sharing printer in Windows 71 software Service Center 87 software did not install 91 software updates checking 22 enabling 22 software, optional finding, installing 21 SSID ad hoc 66 finding 79 locating 73 wireless network 73 streaks or lines on printed image 97 supported memory cards and file types 36 supported operating...
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... 91 troubleshooting, wireless changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 65 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 65 photos do not print from memory card across wireless network 102 resolving communication problems 117 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit 108 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange 110 Wi-Fi indicator light shows limited connection 111 U UK special wireless setup instructions 64 uninstalling printer software 22 updating printer software 22 updating the application list 60 USB 69, 80 cable 76 USB connection with network connection 80 USB port 10 using...
... 91 troubleshooting, wireless changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 65 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 65 photos do not print from memory card across wireless network 102 resolving communication problems 117 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit 108 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange 110 Wi-Fi indicator light shows limited connection 111 U UK special wireless setup instructions 64 uninstalling printer software 22 updating printer software 22 updating the application list 60 USB 69, 80 cable 76 USB connection with network connection 80 USB port 10 using...