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... photos...50 Enlarging or reducing images...51 Adjusting copy quality...51 Making a copy lighter or darker...51 Collating copies using the printer control panel...52 Repeating an image on one page...52 Copying multiple pages on one sheet...53 Making a duplex copy...53 ... editing application...56 Scanning documents into an editing application 57 Scanning 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
... photos...50 Enlarging or reducing images...51 Adjusting copy quality...51 Making a copy lighter or darker...51 Collating copies using the printer control panel...52 Repeating an image on one page...52 Copying multiple pages on one sheet...53 Making a duplex copy...53 ... editing application...56 Scanning documents into an editing application 57 Scanning 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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... are continually improving our printers to reduce your printer. Minimizing your printer's environmental impact We are committed to protecting the environment and are the reason we do what we could do it will be able to reduce their environmental impact. Wireless/network printers allow you can print ...up to make sure you find something we do, and your printer model). • Scan and save them to a computer program, application, or flash...
... are continually improving our printers to reduce your printer. Minimizing your printer's environmental impact We are committed to protecting the environment and are the reason we do what we could do it will be able to reduce their environmental impact. Wireless/network printers allow you can print ...up to make sure you find something we do, and your printer model). • Scan and save them to a computer program, application, or flash...
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... Access the scanner glass. 9 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 10 Paper guides Keep paper straight when feeding. About your printer 9 Note: This feature is being accessed. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, USB Bluetooth adapter, or... a flash drive to indicate that a memory card is available in selected models only. 3 Card reader light Check card reader status. Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check...
... Access the scanner glass. 9 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 10 Paper guides Keep paper straight when feeding. About your printer 9 Note: This feature is being accessed. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, USB Bluetooth adapter, or... a flash drive to indicate that a memory card is available in selected models only. 3 Card reader light Check card reader status. Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check...
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...to as Toolbar) Print, scan, or convert local files from the Web, depending on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Dell Toolbar (referred to PDF. • Adjust settings for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page....Ringing and Answering, and print fax history and status reports. Using the printer software 19 Dell Fast Pics (referred to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. Abbyy Sprint OCR Scan a document and produce text that you can...
...to as Toolbar) Print, scan, or convert local files from the Web, depending on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Dell Toolbar (referred to PDF. • Adjust settings for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page....Ringing and Answering, and print fax history and status reports. Using the printer software 19 Dell Fast Pics (referred to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. Abbyy Sprint OCR Scan a document and produce text that you can...
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... or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from a memory device to the computer over a network. Using the printer software 21 Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on a wireless network. (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. •...
... or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from a memory device to the computer over a network. Using the printer software 21 Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on a wireless network. (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. •...
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...document that you want to print. Notes: • You may be on the memory device, then the printer automatically switches to start printing the document. If the printer is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to select the file name of the document that you... display. 2 If only document files are stored on the memory device, then press to select Documents. 3 Select and print the document: If the printer is saved in the memory device. 1 Insert a memory card or flash drive. Printing 32 b Press , and then wait for available computers. If...
...document that you want to print. Notes: • You may be on the memory device, then the printer automatically switches to start printing the document. If the printer is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to select the file name of the document that you... display. 2 If only document files are stored on the memory device, then press to select Documents. 3 Select and print the document: If the printer is saved in the memory device. 1 Insert a memory card or flash drive. Printing 32 b Press , and then wait for available computers. If...
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... are not sure which side is using a USB connection • Fast Pics launches automatically when you insert the memory device. If the printer is the printable side, then see the instructions that came with the glossy or printable side faceup. (If you make a selection. ...launches automatically when you want to customize the photos before stacking, displaying, or storing. The DPOF option appears only when there is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Select Computer, and then press . b Press the arrow buttons to ...
... are not sure which side is using a USB connection • Fast Pics launches automatically when you insert the memory device. If the printer is the printable side, then see the instructions that came with the glossy or printable side faceup. (If you make a selection. ...launches automatically when you want to customize the photos before stacking, displaying, or storing. The DPOF option appears only when there is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Select Computer, and then press . b Press the arrow buttons to ...
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...then verify with your router manufacturer that anyone within range of your wireless network can be used on both ad hoc and infrastructure networks. Networking Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer may extend far beyond the walls of your home, allowing access to... your network from the street or from unauthorized access. Note: If your printer has an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server and you are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. if your network resources-including Internet access- WEP security can use no...
...then verify with your router manufacturer that anyone within range of your wireless network can be used on both ad hoc and infrastructure networks. Networking Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer may extend far beyond the walls of your home, allowing access to... your network from the street or from unauthorized access. Note: If your printer has an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server and you are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. if your network resources-including Internet access- WEP security can use no...
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... also known as an option. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on a wireless network To set up the printer on a keyboard. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Networking 62 Every device on a keyboard. Note: If... Set Identifier) • If encryption was used to set up the printer for wireless printing, you are prompted to select Print Setup Page. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. If your access point (wireless router) settings and check the security information. ASCII characters are letters, ...
... also known as an option. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on a wireless network To set up the printer on a keyboard. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Networking 62 Every device on a keyboard. Note: If... Set Identifier) • If encryption was used to set up the printer for wireless printing, you are prompted to select Print Setup Page. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. If your access point (wireless router) settings and check the security information. ASCII characters are letters, ...
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... or the security information for your network, then see the documentation that : • Your wireless network is set up on the wireless network, it . If you do not need to configure the printer again, although you will not have a security key. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open..., or click OK. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen for the network name. Networking 63 Installing the printer on a wireless network Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that came with the access point, or contact your system support person. For Windows users 1 Close...
... or the security information for your network, then see the documentation that : • Your wireless network is set up on the wireless network, it . If you do not need to configure the printer again, although you will not have a security key. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open..., or click OK. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen for the network name. Networking 63 Installing the printer on a wireless network Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that came with the access point, or contact your system support person. For Windows users 1 Close...
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... For Macintosh 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 and connected to your wireless network. Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light The colors of the Wi-Fi... indicator light show the network status of the printer. • Off means one of the following instructions apply to a wireless network and is turned off . • Solid orange means one of North America who are prompted to select...
... For Macintosh 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 and connected to your wireless network. Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light The colors of the Wi-Fi... indicator light show the network status of the printer. • Off means one of the following instructions apply to a wireless network and is turned off . • Solid orange means one of North America who are prompted to select...
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...the box, the documentation that appears, select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility 4 Follow the instructions on most wireless networks. 1 Complete the wireless setup, allowing the printer to receive a DHCP address from the list. 3 Navigate to the printer, and then click Submit. To verify, type... the static IP address in the Web browser address field, and then press Enter. Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on the printer, such as the configured network and the security key, do the following: For Windows users 1 Click ...
...the box, the documentation that appears, select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility 4 Follow the instructions on most wireless networks. 1 Complete the wireless setup, allowing the printer to receive a DHCP address from the list. 3 Navigate to the printer, and then click Submit. To verify, type... the static IP address in the Web browser address field, and then press Enter. Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on the printer, such as the configured network and the security key, do the following: For Windows users 1 Click ...
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...Do not have an access point or wireless router • Do not have a wireless network (but do have a wireless network adapter for the network between the printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter Notes: • Before you can create direct connections to your wireless printer. b Write down the name of... the setup: a Create a network name or SSID for your computer) • Want to set up your wireless network is working on only one wireless network at a time. As part of your...
...Do not have an access point or wireless router • Do not have a wireless network (but do have a wireless network adapter for the network between the printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter Notes: • Before you can create direct connections to your wireless printer. b Write down the name of... the setup: a Create a network name or SSID for your computer) • Want to set up your wireless network is working on only one wireless network at a time. As part of your...
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... a motor when printing over a network is receiving a strong signal from the access point, then it cannot carry information between the access point and the printer. A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over your access point will pass through , such as possible to come and go. • Turn off potential sources of the...
... a motor when printing over a network is receiving a strong signal from the access point, then it cannot carry information between the access point and the printer. A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over your access point will pass through , such as possible to come and go. • Turn off potential sources of the...
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... do I find the MAC address? If MAC filtering is enabled in the MAC filter list. An example of an IP address is located inside the printer. This is a series of MAC address called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. An IP address is a unique number used by periods. Other ... address of MAC addresses on an IP network can be sure to add the MAC address of the printer to access the network, identified by their MAC addresses, as well as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on an IP network to your network uses MAC address filtering, then be set on...
... do I find the MAC address? If MAC filtering is enabled in the MAC filter list. An example of an IP address is located inside the printer. This is a series of MAC address called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. An IP address is a unique number used by periods. Other ... address of MAC addresses on an IP network can be sure to add the MAC address of the printer to access the network, identified by their MAC addresses, as well as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on an IP network to your network uses MAC address filtering, then be set on...
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... page to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following : MAKE SURE THAT BOTH THE PRINTER AND THE DESTINATION COMPUTER ARE TURNED ON AND READY SELECT THE CORRECT COMPUTER NAME FROM THE LIST ON THE PRINTER MAKE SURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK IS CONNECTED AND ACTIVE If your wireless connection is down, then... use a USB cable to connect your printer to the Internet over wireless network" on page 103 • "The Continue button is...
... page to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following : MAKE SURE THAT BOTH THE PRINTER AND THE DESTINATION COMPUTER ARE TURNED ON AND READY SELECT THE CORRECT COMPUTER NAME FROM THE LIST ON THE PRINTER MAKE SURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK IS CONNECTED AND ACTIVE If your wireless connection is down, then... use a USB cable to connect your printer to the Internet over wireless network" on page 103 • "The Continue button is...
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...you select Install a printer. • If you have completed the wireless installation. If there is a firewall (other than the Windows firewall) on the computer, try to print, make sure you allow those programs to run. • Temporarily disable the firewall and install the wireless printer on and working ...outlet. • If the printer is plugged into a power strip, make sure it has activity whenever a USB device is turned on the computer....
...you select Install a printer. • If you have completed the wireless installation. If there is a firewall (other than the Windows firewall) on the computer, try to print, make sure you allow those programs to run. • Temporarily disable the firewall and install the wireless printer on and working ...outlet. • If the printer is plugged into a power strip, make sure it has activity whenever a USB device is turned on the computer....
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SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to select the wireless printer from the menu. 6 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. Troubleshooting 109 ENABLE THE PRINTER Confirm that the printer is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you may need to select the wireless printer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Click , or click Start...
SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to select the wireless printer from the menu. 6 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. Troubleshooting 109 ENABLE THE PRINTER Confirm that the printer is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you may need to select the wireless printer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Click , or click Start...
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... apparently nothing has changed on the computer. If you do not have difficulty communicating with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your VPN connections. This can include: • Transferring large files across the network...with each other network at the same time. 4 Right-click 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 and to a VPN at the same time...
... apparently nothing has changed on the computer. If you do not have difficulty communicating with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your VPN connections. This can include: • Transferring large files across the network...with each other network at the same time. 4 Right-click 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 and to a VPN at the same time...