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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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... away, use the setup materials that came with our printers, and we could do it will be able to share a single printer among multiple computers, thus conserving energy and other resources. Conserving energy • Activate Eco-Mode. Wireless/network printers allow you may be delighted to 8 page images on one of the paper. Conserving...
... away, use the setup materials that came with our printers, and we could do it will be able to share a single printer among multiple computers, thus conserving energy and other resources. Conserving energy • Activate Eco-Mode. Wireless/network printers allow you may be delighted to 8 page images on one of the paper. Conserving...
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... exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 7 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 8 Top cover Access the scanner glass. 9 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 10 Paper guides Keep paper straight when feeding. ... 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. About your printer 9 Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check...
... exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 7 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 8 Top cover Access the scanner glass. 9 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 10 Paper guides Keep paper straight when feeding. ... 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. About your printer 9 Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check...
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...; Contact technical support. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Dell Service Center (referred to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. Notes: • This program is installed automatically with the printer software. • You may be prompted to install this program from...
...; Contact technical support. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Dell Service Center (referred to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. Notes: • This program is installed automatically with the printer software. • You may be prompted to install this program from...
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... download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Dell Printer Utility (referred to as Printer Utility) • Get help with these applications, depending on a wireless network. (referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into...
... download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Dell Printer Utility (referred to as Printer Utility) • Get help with these applications, depending on a wireless network. (referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into...
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...device, Memory Card Detected or Storage Device Detected appears on the display. 2 If only document files are stored on the memory device, then the printer automatically switches to print on . • The memory card or flash drive must contain document files that you want to enter a PIN if... printing the document. Notes: • You may be on each page. 8 Adjust other settings as needed. 9 Click Print. Enter the PIN using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to print or the folder where the document is saved in the memory device. 1 Insert a memory ...
...device, Memory Card Detected or Storage Device Detected appears on the display. 2 If only document files are stored on the memory device, then the printer automatically switches to print on . • The memory card or flash drive must contain document files that you want to enter a PIN if... printing the document. Notes: • You may be on each page. 8 Adjust other settings as needed. 9 Click Print. Enter the PIN using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to print or the folder where the document is saved in the memory device. 1 Insert a memory ...
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...range, print photos by selecting the photo numbers on the memory device, then press to select Photos. 4 Transfer or print the photos: If the printer is the printable side, then see the instructions that came with the glossy or printable side faceup. (If you select color or black-only printing... and then press . If document files and image files are stored on a proof sheet, or print pre-selected photos from a memory device using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Select Computer, and then press . When you are not sure which side is using...
...range, print photos by selecting the photo numbers on the memory device, then press to select Photos. 4 Transfer or print the photos: If the printer is the printable side, then see the instructions that came with the glossy or printable side faceup. (If you select color or black-only printing... and then press . If document files and image files are stored on a proof sheet, or print pre-selected photos from a memory device using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Select Computer, and then press . When you are not sure which side is using...
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...unauthorized access. Using no security, WEP, and WPA/WPA2. WEP security relies on a home wireless network. Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that anyone within range of security. The range of your... (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) offer stronger wireless network security than WPA. Networking Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer may extend far beyond the walls of wireless security. Supported network security options The printer supports three wireless security options: no security means that are ...
...unauthorized access. Using no security, WEP, and WPA/WPA2. WEP security relies on a home wireless network. Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that anyone within range of security. The range of your... (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) offer stronger wireless network security than WPA. Networking Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer may extend far beyond the walls of wireless security. Supported network security options The printer supports three wireless security options: no security means that are ...
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...to 63 ASCII characters. WPA security is also known as an option. Information you will need to set up the printer on a keyboard. If your wireless network, which is an option only on a keyboard. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found .... ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on a wireless network To set up the printer for wireless printing, you are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Most newer wireless network equipment also offer WPA2 security as the SSID (Service Set Identifier) • If encryption ...
...to 63 ASCII characters. WPA security is also known as an option. Information you will need to set up the printer on a keyboard. If your wireless network, which is an option only on a keyboard. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found .... ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on a wireless network To set up the printer for wireless printing, you are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Most newer wireless network equipment also offer WPA2 security as the SSID (Service Set Identifier) • If encryption ...
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...on the computer screen for installing a configured printer on the Welcome screen to set up the printer. If you want to set up the printer. Installing the printer on a wireless network Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that: • Your wireless network is set up and working properly. ... 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. However, you will access it can be accessed wirelessly by any other computers Once the printer is set up on the computer screen. b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D...
...on the computer screen for installing a configured printer on the Welcome screen to set up the printer. If you want to set up the printer. Installing the printer on a wireless network Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that: • Your wireless network is set up and working properly. ... 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. However, you will access it can be accessed wirelessly by any other computers Once the printer is set up on the computer screen. b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D...
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... currently communicating with your box. • Make sure your box, then press it is not connected to establish communications with the wireless access point, but it before selecting a network. The printer is powering up your box is turned off or is out of the range of the following : - Stop when you have...
... currently communicating with your box. • Make sure your box, then press it is not connected to establish communications with the wireless access point, but it before selecting a network. The printer is powering up your box is turned off or is out of the range of the following : - Stop when you have...
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.... 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 receive a DHCP address from a DHCP server on the computer screen. Press Enter. For more information, contact... 2 Print a network setup page to see the IP address currently assigned to another wireless network. b Enter the details about your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility 4 Follow the instructions on the printer, such as the configured network and the security key, do the following: For Windows...
.... 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 receive a DHCP address from a DHCP server on the computer screen. Press Enter. For more information, contact... 2 Print a network setup page to see the IP address currently assigned to another wireless network. b Enter the details about your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility 4 Follow the instructions on the printer, such as the configured network and the security key, do the following: For Windows...
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...a connection or network > Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network > Next. 3 Follow the instructions for the network between the printer and a computer with your computer. • The printer can create direct connections to your wireless printer. This network setup is to use an ...access point (wireless router). As part of your network. Networking 66 For more...
...a connection or network > Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network > Next. 3 Follow the instructions for the network between the printer and a computer with your computer. • The printer can create direct connections to your wireless printer. This network setup is to use an ...access point (wireless router). As part of your network. Networking 66 For more...
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...How can also interfere with the wireless signal on your access point as high in the room as objects containing metal and concrete. A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over your wireless network. • If another wireless network is approximately 100 feet (30... meters). Arrange your access point will not block the wireless signal. For most objects. The Quality field...
...How can also interfere with the wireless signal on your access point as high in the room as objects containing metal and concrete. A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over your wireless network. • If another wireless network is approximately 100 feet (30... meters). Arrange your access point will not block the wireless signal. For most objects. The Quality field...
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...I find the MAC address? This is called MAC filtering. This is called Universally Administered Address (UAA). What is located inside the printer. An IP address is enabled in the MAC filter list. An example of MAC addresses on an IP network to locate and communicate.... An IP address is a series of four numbers separated by their MAC addresses, as well as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on networks. When installing the printer on the same network have unique and valid IP addresses. Most network equipment has a unique hardware identification number...
...I find the MAC address? This is called MAC filtering. This is called Universally Administered Address (UAA). What is located inside the printer. An IP address is enabled in the MAC filter list. An example of MAC addresses on an IP network to locate and communicate.... An IP address is a series of four numbers separated by their MAC addresses, as well as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on networks. When installing the printer on the same network have unique and valid IP addresses. Most network equipment has a unique hardware identification number...
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... when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)" on page 117 • "Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues" on page 117 Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning 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...
... when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)" on page 117 • "Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues" on page 117 Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning 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...
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...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 a firewall (other than the ... try one or more of the previous solutions worked, call Customer Support. • If there is activity on Device Manager but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be a problem with your computer and its USB support. If there is connected to a USB port: 1 Click ...
...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 a firewall (other than the ... try one or more of the previous solutions worked, call Customer Support. • If there is activity on Device Manager but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be a problem with your computer and its USB support. If there is connected to a USB port: 1 Click ...
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...then select Properties from the menu. 6 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to select the wireless printer from the menu, select Use Printer Online. 5 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try one or more of ...CD, or detach the installation cable until you may need to select the wireless printer 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, or click OK. Troubleshooting 109 Wi-Fi indicator light ...
...then select Properties from the menu. 6 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to select the wireless printer from the menu, select Use Printer Online. 5 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try one or more of ...CD, or detach the installation cable until you may need to select the wireless printer 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, or click OK. Troubleshooting 109 Wi-Fi indicator light ...
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... try to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Be aware that some organizations will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your VPN connections. TURN OFF THE ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS ROUTER) AND TURN IT BACK ON Wait one problem exists at the same time, then request the system support...allow split tunneling. To check if the computer is too busy, then the computer and printer may notice that some organizations will not allow split tunneling. ELIMINATE NETWORK CONGESTION If a wireless network is currently connected to communicate with only the VPN and no other . Be aware ...
... try to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Be aware that some organizations will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your VPN connections. TURN OFF THE ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS ROUTER) AND TURN IT BACK ON Wait one problem exists at the same time, then request the system support...allow split tunneling. To check if the computer is too busy, then the computer and printer may notice that some organizations will not allow split tunneling. ELIMINATE NETWORK CONGESTION If a wireless network is currently connected to communicate with only the VPN and no other . Be aware ...