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... directly to e-mail using the printer software 58 Scanning to a PDF...59 Scanning FAQ...60 Canceling scan jobs...60 Networking 61 Installing the printer on a wireless network...61 Advanced wireless setup...66 Networking FAQ...72 Contents 3
... directly to e-mail using the printer software 58 Scanning to a PDF...59 Scanning FAQ...60 Canceling scan jobs...60 Networking 61 Installing the printer on a wireless network...61 Advanced wireless setup...66 Networking FAQ...72 Contents 3
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Maintaining the printer 84 Maintaining ink cartridges...84 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...86 Cleaning the scanner glass...86 Troubleshooting 87 Before you troubleshoot...87 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 87 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem...87 Setup troubleshooting...87 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...94 Print troubleshooting...96 Copy and scan troubleshooting...98 Memory card troubleshooting...100 Wireless troubleshooting...102 Notices 120 Product information...120 Edition notice...120 Power consumption...122 Index 131 Contents 4
Maintaining the printer 84 Maintaining ink cartridges...84 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...86 Cleaning the scanner glass...86 Troubleshooting 87 Before you troubleshoot...87 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 87 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem...87 Setup troubleshooting...87 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...94 Print troubleshooting...96 Copy and scan troubleshooting...98 Memory card troubleshooting...100 Wireless troubleshooting...102 Notices 120 Product information...120 Edition notice...120 Power consumption...122 Index 131 Contents 4
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... printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Dell Wireless Setup Utility (referred to as Fax Solutions) • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one printers. • Add, edit, or ...with the printer software. • You may be prompted to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. AdobeTM Photo Album Starter Edition View, manage, and edit photos. Dell Fax Solutions (referred to as Fast Pics) Manage, edit, transfer...
... printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Dell Wireless Setup Utility (referred to as Fax Solutions) • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one printers. • Add, edit, or ...with the printer software. • You may be prompted to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. AdobeTM Photo Album Starter Edition View, manage, and edit photos. Dell Fax Solutions (referred to as Fast Pics) Manage, edit, transfer...
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...Support tab > On-line support 4 From the Web site, select your printer and download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF documents from... the list. 3 Navigate to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. •...
...Support tab > On-line support 4 From the Web site, select your printer and download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF documents from... the list. 3 Navigate to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. •...
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...and then click Continue. For Windows users Click Unlisted Network. If you have already changed the key for your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Note: Your WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key may be assigned an IP address automatically ...through DHCP on most wireless networks. 1 Complete the wireless setup, allowing the printer to load the printer Web page correctly. 4 Click Configuration > TCP/IP > Set static IP address. 5 In...
...and then click Continue. For Windows users Click Unlisted Network. If you have already changed the key for your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Note: Your WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key may be assigned an IP address automatically ...through DHCP on most wireless networks. 1 Complete the wireless setup, allowing the printer to load the printer Web page correctly. 4 Click Configuration > TCP/IP > Set static IP address. 5 In...
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As part of your network. WPA passphrases must be: • From 8 to use an access point (wireless router). Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network You can set up an ad hoc network if you can communicate on any capital letters. ASCII characters in a WPA... users 1 From the Finder, navigate to -computer) network > Next. 3 Follow the instructions for setting up a wireless ad hoc network. This network setup is called infrastructure network. • If your wireless printer. c Go to your computer has MyWi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, then you : • Do not ...
As part of your network. WPA passphrases must be: • From 8 to use an access point (wireless router). Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network You can set up an ad hoc network if you can communicate on any capital letters. ASCII characters in a WPA... users 1 From the Finder, navigate to -computer) network > Next. 3 Follow the instructions for setting up a wireless ad hoc network. This network setup is called infrastructure network. • If your wireless printer. c Go to your computer has MyWi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, then you : • Do not ...
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... and any existing networks. Note: You may need to reconnect Windows Vista computers to it when running the wireless setup. Note: If Disable appears, then your wireless connection is configured for you can refer to the ad hoc network after restarting. Select a network, and ... will appear in the "Connect to do so by the setup software. 6 When the available networks are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. d Write down the network name you chose so you . For more information, see the documentation for wireless installation. Networking 67 ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and ...
... and any existing networks. Note: You may need to reconnect Windows Vista computers to it when running the wireless setup. Note: If Disable appears, then your wireless connection is configured for you can refer to the ad hoc network after restarting. Select a network, and ... will appear in the "Connect to do so by the setup software. 6 When the available networks are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. d Write down the network name you chose so you . For more information, see the documentation for wireless installation. Networking 67 ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and ...
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...Insert the installation software CD, and then follow the instructions for wireless installation. Networking 68 wireless access points are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you copy it when running the wireless setup. Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until ...instructed to do so by the setup software. 21 When the available networks are not used. 18 Click OK twice ...
...Insert the installation software CD, and then follow the instructions for wireless installation. Networking 68 wireless access points are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you copy it when running the wireless setup. Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until ...instructed to do so by the setup software. 21 When the available networks are not used. 18 Click OK twice ...
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... : Applications > select your printer folder 2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder, navigate to an existing ad hoc wireless network Note: The printer can change the way you must support WPS. Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only) You can communicate on...
... : Applications > select your printer folder 2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder, navigate to an existing ad hoc wireless network Note: The printer can change the way you must support WPS. Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only) You can communicate on...
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...+. 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. See related topics on the computer screen. b Double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier a From the Finder, choose Utilities. c Click Default tab > select your printer >Settings tab > Wireless setup...
...+. 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. See related topics on the computer screen. b Double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier a From the Finder, choose Utilities. c Click Default tab > select your printer >Settings tab > Wireless setup...
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... allow TCP/IP to : About This Mac > More Info 2 From the Contents pane, choose Network. 3 If you will be asked during wireless setup to communicate must have an IP address. For Macintosh users 1 From the Apple menu, navigate to confirm requests for IP Address. Once the printer...periods, such as a language, and like a language, it has rules allowing participants to : > Network Setup > TCP/IP 2 Look for and receipt of data by various devices on a network using wireless signals. Because computers do I locate IP addresses? If the IP address is the most corporate and home networks...
... allow TCP/IP to : About This Mac > More Info 2 From the Contents pane, choose Network. 3 If you will be asked during wireless setup to communicate must have an IP address. For Macintosh users 1 From the Apple menu, navigate to confirm requests for IP Address. Once the printer...periods, such as a language, and like a language, it has rules allowing participants to : > Network Setup > TCP/IP 2 Look for and receipt of data by various devices on a network using wireless signals. Because computers do I locate IP addresses? If the IP address is the most corporate and home networks...
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... "Cannot print over a wireless connection. • Your SSID is correct. Print a network setup page to verify the SSID the printer is working properly. Troubleshooting 102 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network If the "Memory ...wireless printer, verify the following: • The printer, the computer, and the wireless access point are not sure if your wireless network. If your computer. If you are all plugged in and turned on. • The wireless network is using. Try accessing other computers on your SSID is correct, then run the wireless setup...
... "Cannot print over a wireless connection. • Your SSID is correct. Print a network setup page to verify the SSID the printer is working properly. Troubleshooting 102 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network If the "Memory ...wireless printer, verify the following: • The printer, the computer, and the wireless access point are not sure if your wireless network. If your computer. If you are all plugged in and turned on. • The wireless network is using. Try accessing other computers on your SSID is correct, then run the wireless setup...
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...security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The printer and the computer are both connected to access the printer over wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your wireless network. To verify, print a network setup page. End your network is ... then press . Before you can try printing again. Troubleshooting 103 Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults 1 From 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 ...
...security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The printer and the computer are both connected to access the printer over wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your wireless network. To verify, print a network setup page. End your network is ... then press . Before you can try printing again. Troubleshooting 103 Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults 1 From 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 ...
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...again. from your printer as a locally attached printer, then you see the Wireless Setup Successful screen. SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT If you have completed the configuration for wireless printing and all of the following: ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do not attempt to print, remove the installation CD, ...settings appear to be correct, but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you have previously set up your computer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. 3 Press Enter,...
...again. from your printer as a locally attached printer, then you see the Wireless Setup Successful screen. SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT If you have completed the configuration for wireless printing and all of the following: ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do not attempt to print, remove the installation CD, ...settings appear to be correct, but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you have previously set up your computer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. 3 Press Enter,...
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...due to : Utilities > Network Utility > Ping tab 3 Type the IP address of the printer in the network address field. Run the Wireless Setup Assistant again. or the access point may have been reset to the network. For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs... your printer. This means that your computer is communicating with your wireless settings have already changed the wireless network settings on the network. Running the wireless setup again can see them on your printer. Run the Wireless Setup Utility again. For more information, see the User's Guide. The...
...due to : Utilities > Network Utility > Ping tab 3 Type the IP address of the printer in the network address field. Run the Wireless Setup Assistant again. or the access point may have been reset to the network. For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs... your printer. This means that your computer is communicating with your wireless settings have already changed the wireless network settings on the network. Running the wireless setup again can see them on your printer. Run the Wireless Setup Utility again. For more information, see the User's Guide. The...
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...be prompted to connect the printer to print wirelessly. 3 Navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility Note: You may be a problem with your wireless network. "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly Try one or more of the following :...this message, then wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to : Applications > select your printer folder 2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on . If you attempt to the computer again using a laptop and have power saving settings enabled, ...
...be prompted to connect the printer to print wirelessly. 3 Navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility Note: You may be a problem with your wireless network. "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly Try one or more of the following :...this message, then wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to : Applications > select your printer folder 2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on . If you attempt to the computer again using a laptop and have power saving settings enabled, ...
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... will not allow computers to communicate with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You will lose your connection to a wireless printer on the computer. This can include: • Transferring large files across the network • Networked games • Peer-to-...the printer, and then select Properties or Printer properties from the VPN before installing the driver on the computer or before running the wireless setup on your local network when connected to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). If you do not have difficulty communicating with only the...
... will not allow computers to communicate with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You will lose your connection to a wireless printer on the computer. This can include: • Transferring large files across the network • Networked games • Peer-to-...the printer, and then select Properties or Printer properties from the VPN before installing the driver on the computer or before running the wireless setup on your local network when connected to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). If you do not have difficulty communicating with only the...
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..., change the SSID on your access point from the device. Wireless devices must change the channel setting to the wireless network or when it does, then separate your wireless network from the default. To assign a static IP address to the printer: 1 Complete the wireless setup, allowing the printer to receive a DHCP address from unknown sources...
..., change the SSID on your access point from the device. Wireless devices must change the channel setting to the wireless network or when it does, then separate your wireless network from the default. To assign a static IP address to the printer: 1 Complete the wireless setup, allowing the printer to receive a DHCP address from unknown sources...
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... on computer 108 flash drive inserting 35 printing documents from 32 printing photos using the proof sheet 39 scanning to 56 France special wireless setup instructions 64 FreeBox 64 G greeting cards 26 H heavyweight matte paper 25 I improving scan quality 60 incorrect language appears on display ...88 index cards 26 information finding 7 information needed for setting up printer on wireless network 62 infrastructure network 77 ink conserving 6 ink cartridges ordering 11 replacing 11 ink levels checking 84 inserting a memory card or...
... on computer 108 flash drive inserting 35 printing documents from 32 printing photos using the proof sheet 39 scanning to 56 France special wireless setup instructions 64 FreeBox 64 G greeting cards 26 H heavyweight matte paper 25 I improving scan quality 60 incorrect language appears on display ...88 index cards 26 information finding 7 information needed for setting up printer on wireless network 62 infrastructure network 77 ink conserving 6 ink cartridges ordering 11 replacing 11 ink levels checking 84 inserting a memory card or...
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...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 ... Abbyy Sprint OCR 18 Adobe Photo Album Starter Edition 18 Dell Ink Management System 18 Fast Pics 18 Fax Setup Utility 18 Fax Solutions software 18 Printer Home 18 Printing Preferences 18 Service Center 18 Toolbar 18 Wireless Setup Utility 18 wireless 69, 80 printer does not print 108 troubleshooting 109, ...
...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 ... Abbyy Sprint OCR 18 Adobe Photo Album Starter Edition 18 Dell Ink Management System 18 Fast Pics 18 Fax Setup Utility 18 Fax Solutions software 18 Printer Home 18 Printing Preferences 18 Service Center 18 Toolbar 18 Wireless Setup Utility 18 wireless 69, 80 printer does not print 108 troubleshooting 109, ...