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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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... their environmental impact. About your printer model). • Preview print jobs before printing. After all, you are continually improving our printers to perform basic tasks. Wireless/network printers allow you may be delighted to reduce your printer's environmental impact even further. This feature sets the screen brightness to low and sets...
... their environmental impact. About your printer model). • Preview print jobs before printing. After all, you are continually improving our printers to perform basic tasks. Wireless/network printers allow you may be delighted to reduce your printer's environmental impact even further. This feature sets the screen brightness to low and sets...
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About your printer 9 Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status. The light blinks to indicate that a memory card is available in selected models only. 3 Card reader light Check card reader status. Note: This feature ...
About your printer 9 Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status. The light blinks to indicate that a memory card is available in selected models only. 3 Card reader light Check card reader status. Note: This feature ...
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.... Use the Fax Setup Utility to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. Notes: • This program is installed automatically with a word-processing program. Using the printer software 19 Dell Toolbar (referred to install this program from Windows.... Abbyy Sprint OCR Scan a document and produce text that you can edit with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Dell Service Center (referred to as Fax Solutions) • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one printers. ...
.... Use the Fax Setup Utility to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. Notes: • This program is installed automatically with a word-processing program. Using the printer software 19 Dell Toolbar (referred to install this program from Windows.... Abbyy Sprint OCR Scan a document and produce text that you can edit with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Dell Service Center (referred to as Fax Solutions) • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one printers. ...
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..., click Customer Support. 4 From the Web site, select your printer and then 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 ...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. • ...
..., click Customer Support. 4 From the Web site, select your printer and then 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 ...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. • ...
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... drive (Windows only) To enable the File Print function: • The printer must be prompted to File Print mode. Printing 32 Enter the PIN using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to select the file name of the network computer, and then press to start printing the document...
... drive (Windows only) To enable the File Print function: • The printer must be prompted to File Print mode. Printing 32 Enter the PIN using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to select the file name of the network computer, and then press to start printing the document...
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... photos, and to adjust the brightness and color effects of the photos. If document files and image files are not sure which side is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to scroll to save the photos, and then press . Follow the instructions on a proof sheet, or print...
... photos, and to adjust the brightness and color effects of the photos. If document files and image files are not sure which side is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to scroll to save the photos, and then press . Follow the instructions on a proof sheet, or print...
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Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Note: If your printer has an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server and you are having issues with an n router, then verify with g devices, as this setting varies depending on a series of characters called the ... is more secure than WEP. WPA/WPA2 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) offer stronger wireless network security than WPA. ASCII characters are similar types of characters, called the WEP key. if your network from the street or from unauthorized access. ...
Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Note: If your printer has an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server and you are having issues with an n router, then verify with g devices, as this setting varies depending on a series of characters called the ... is more secure than WEP. WPA/WPA2 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) offer stronger wireless network security than WPA. ASCII characters are similar types of characters, called the WEP key. if your network from the street or from unauthorized access. ...
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...a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer, including the IP address and MAC address of security your wireless network, which is using WEP security, then the WEP key should be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are ... Networking 62 Note: If your network uses WPA or WPA2 security, then select WPA Personal when you need to set up the printer for wireless printing, you are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. If your access point is also known as an option. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. ...
...a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer, including the IP address and MAC address of security your wireless network, which is using WEP security, then the WEP key should be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are ... Networking 62 Note: If your network uses WPA or WPA2 security, then select WPA Personal when you need to set up the printer for wireless printing, you are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. If your access point is also known as an option. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. ...
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... using security, then you will need to install the printer driver on the computer screen. However, you will access it can be accessed wirelessly by any other computers Once the printer is set up the printer. Networking 63 For Windows users 1 Close all open software programs. 2... 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen for your network, then see the documentation that your computer is connected to, then launch the wireless utility of the computer network adapter and look for the network name. For Windows users 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the ...
... using security, then you will need to install the printer driver on the computer screen. However, you will access it can be accessed wirelessly by any other computers Once the printer is set up the printer. Networking 63 For Windows users 1 Close all open software programs. 2... 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen for your network, then see the documentation that your computer is connected to, then launch the wireless utility of the computer network adapter and look for the network name. For Windows users 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the ...
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...turned off and back on and connected to the computer screen. Before you have five minutes to complete the printer installation. 3 Return to your wireless network 1 Set up . - Stop when you are using the setup instructions provided. The printer is on , and the printer is trying... to establish communications with the wireless access point, but it before selecting a network. Some examples of your box, then press it is not currently communicating with your box. •...
...turned off and back on and connected to the computer screen. Before you have five minutes to complete the printer installation. 3 Return to your wireless network 1 Set up . - Stop when you are using the setup instructions provided. The printer is on , and the printer is trying... to establish communications with the wireless access point, but it before selecting a network. Some examples of your box, then press it is not currently communicating with your box. •...
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...For Windows users Click Unlisted Network. 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 the box Web page. Press Enter. Note: If you are using a proxy server...the printer. 3 Open a Web browser and then type the printer IP address in the Web browser address field, and then press Enter. From the wireless networks list that came with the box, or from a DHCP server on the network. 2 Print a network setup page to see the IP address currently...
...For Windows users Click Unlisted Network. 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 the box Web page. Press Enter. Note: If you are using a proxy server...the printer. 3 Open a Web browser and then type the printer IP address in the Web browser address field, and then press Enter. From the wireless networks list that came with the box, or from a DHCP server on the network. 2 Print a network setup page to see the IP address currently...
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...hexadecimal characters. b Write down the name of the setup: a Create a network name or SSID for your computer) • Want to set up a wireless ad hoc network. WPA passphrases must be: • From 8 to the Security Type list, select WPA2-Personal or WEP, and then create a WPA ...passphrase or WEP key. For more information, see the documentation that came with a wireless network adapter Notes: • Before you can communicate on a keyboard. In Windows Vista or later 1 Click > Control Panel > Network and Internet >...
...hexadecimal characters. b Write down the name of the setup: a Create a network name or SSID for your computer) • Want to set up a wireless ad hoc network. WPA passphrases must be: • From 8 to the Security Type list, select WPA2-Personal or WEP, and then create a WPA ...passphrase or WEP key. For more information, see the documentation that came with a wireless network adapter Notes: • Before you can communicate on a keyboard. In Windows Vista or later 1 Click > Control Panel > Network and Internet >...
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... Panel and any existing networks. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. It will configure the printer for use that controls your wireless connection is provided for wireless installation. Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to give your network. In Windows XP 1 Click ... the security information you copy it exactly, including any capital letters. 11 If Network Authentication appears in a safe place for your wireless network. 10 Write down the network name you chose so you . Select a network, and then click Remove to delete the network...
... Panel and any existing networks. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. It will configure the printer for use that controls your wireless connection is provided for wireless installation. Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to give your network. In Windows XP 1 Click ... the security information you copy it exactly, including any capital letters. 11 If Network Authentication appears in a safe place for your wireless network. 10 Write down the network name you chose so you . Select a network, and then click Remove to delete the network...
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... hoc) network; The installer will configure the printer for use with your computer. 22 Store a copy of your network: a Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon. To check the status of your network name and security information in a safe place for the ad hoc network, and then click...the setup software. 21 When the available networks 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 close the two open windows. 19 It may take a few...
... hoc) network; The installer will configure the printer for use with your computer. 22 Store a copy of your network: a Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon. To check the status of your network name and security information in a safe place for the ad hoc network, and then click...the setup software. 21 When the available networks 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 close the two open windows. 19 It may take a few...
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...2 Insert the installation software CD and follow the instructions on the computer screen. Notes: • If you must support WPS. If any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure, for you. 1 Make sure your network does not support WPS, then you are using the PIN method to... (Windows only) With Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), it is easy to add computers or printers to your printer folder 2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on troubleshooting-specific connection types if you are asked to the ad hoc network after restarting. Switching between ...
...2 Insert the installation software CD and follow the instructions on the computer screen. Notes: • If you must support WPS. If any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure, for you. 1 Make sure your network does not support WPS, then you are using the PIN method to... (Windows only) With Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), it is easy to add computers or printers to your printer folder 2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on troubleshooting-specific connection types if you are asked to the ad hoc network after restarting. Switching between ...
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...if you have configured your needs. Note: There is no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless configuration. In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier a From the Finder, choose Utilities. Networking 70 Switching to a local (USB... 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. Switching to a wireless connection 1 Close all open applications. 2 Download the latest installer from the list. 3...
...if you have configured your needs. Note: There is no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless configuration. In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier a From the Finder, choose Utilities. Networking 70 Switching to a local (USB... 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. Switching to a wireless connection 1 Close all open applications. 2 Download the latest installer from the list. 3...
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... the computers to share the printer: a Make all computers that is not attached to accessing the printer over a wireless connection. d From the Sharing tab, select Share this printer or Shared as. Remove the wireless queue if you want to switch back to the printer. c Click Properties or Printer properties. i Click OK. e Assign...
... the computers to share the printer: a Make all computers that is not attached to accessing the printer over a wireless connection. d From the Sharing tab, select Share this printer or Shared as. Remove the wireless queue if you want to switch back to the printer. c Click Properties or Printer properties. i Click OK. e Assign...
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...PBC)-Buttons on both the printer and the access point are pushed within a given period of time. Look for any printer connected to a wireless network: • Personal Identification Number (PIN)-A PIN on the printer is WPS certified: You can find these identifier marks to configure the ...: WPS supports only networks that allows you might find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? • Contact your system support person. - If your wireless network was set up by your Internet Service Provider (ISP), then you to a Macintosh computer. Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment 1 From the...
...PBC)-Buttons on both the printer and the access point are pushed within a given period of time. Look for any printer connected to a wireless network: • Personal Identification Number (PIN)-A PIN on the printer is WPS certified: You can find these identifier marks to configure the ...: WPS supports only networks that allows you might find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? • Contact your system support person. - If your wireless network was set up by your Internet Service Provider (ISP), then you to a Macintosh computer. Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment 1 From the...