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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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...-one printers. • Add, edit, or delete contacts in the built-in phone book. • Access the Dell Fax Setup Utility. Dell Ink Management System Order ink. Dell Wireless Setup Utility (referred 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. AdobeTM...
...-one printers. • Add, edit, or delete contacts in the built-in phone book. • Access the Dell Fax Setup Utility. Dell Ink Management System Order ink. Dell Wireless Setup Utility (referred 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. AdobeTM...
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...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. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Use the To Dell...to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. Dell Printer Utility (referred to the computer over a network. Finding and installing optional software For ...
...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. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Use the To Dell...to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. Dell Printer Utility (referred to the computer over a network. Finding and installing optional software For ...
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...be assigned an IP address automatically through DHCP on most wireless networks. 1 Complete the wireless setup, allowing the printer to : Printer Home > select your wireless network. Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on the computer screen. For Windows users Click ... DHCP server on the computer screen. b Enter the details about your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility 4 Follow the instructions on the network. 2 Print a network setup page to see the IP address currently assigned to load the printer Web page correctly. 4 Click ...
...be assigned an IP address automatically through DHCP on most wireless networks. 1 Complete the wireless setup, allowing the printer to : Printer Home > select your wireless network. Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on the computer screen. For Windows users Click ... DHCP server on the computer screen. b Enter the details about your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility 4 Follow the instructions on the network. 2 Print a network setup page to see the IP address currently assigned to load the printer Web page correctly. 4 Click ...
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...A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Make sure you can create direct connections to : Applications > select your printer folder 2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on only one wireless network at a time. WPA passphrases must be: • From 8 to the Security Type list, select WPA2-Personal...a WPA passphrase or WEP key. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. As part of your printer. Networking 66 Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network You can communicate on the computer screen. c Go to 63 ASCII characters. For Macintosh users 1 From ...
...A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Make sure you can create direct connections to : Applications > select your printer folder 2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on only one wireless network at a time. WPA passphrases must be: • From 8 to the Security Type list, select WPA2-Personal...a WPA passphrase or WEP key. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. As part of your printer. Networking 66 Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network You can communicate on the computer screen. c Go to 63 ASCII characters. For Macintosh users 1 From ...
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... until instructed to it when running the wireless setup. Note: If Disable appears, then your wireless settings. Networking 67 WEP keys must use with your computer. 7 Store a copy of your wireless network. 10 Write down the password for your wireless network connection. 3 Click Enable, if ...the security information you copy it exactly, including any capital letters. 11 If Network Authentication appears in the "Connect to configure my wireless network settings check box. 7 Under Preferred Networks, delete any remaining windows. 5 Insert the installation software CD, and follow the ...
... until instructed to it when running the wireless setup. Note: If Disable appears, then your wireless settings. Networking 67 WEP keys must use with your computer. 7 Store a copy of your wireless network. 10 Write down the password for your wireless network connection. 3 Click Enable, if ...the security information you copy it exactly, including any capital letters. 11 If Network Authentication appears in the "Connect to configure my wireless network settings check box. 7 Under Preferred Networks, delete any remaining windows. 5 Insert the installation software CD, and follow the ...
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... computer to close the two open windows. 19 It may take a few minutes for wireless installation. wireless access points are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you copy it when running the wireless setup. b Select View Available Wireless Networks. • If the network is listed but the computer is a computer-to-computer...
... computer to close the two open windows. 19 It may take a few minutes for wireless installation. wireless access points are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you copy it when running the wireless setup. b Select View Available Wireless Networks. • If the network is listed but the computer is a computer-to-computer...
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...Printer Home > select your printer folder 2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. The following procedures assume that the printer drivers are installed on the computer. Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS, then make sure you type all of... From the Finder, navigate to: Applications > select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc wireless network will remove it is easy to add computers or printers to your printer for ...
...Printer Home > select your printer folder 2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. The following procedures assume that the printer drivers are installed on the computer. Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS, then make sure you type all of... From the Finder, navigate to: Applications > select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc wireless network will remove it is easy to add computers or printers to your printer for ...
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... 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. See related topics on the computer. 2 Add the printer: In Mac OS X version 10...
... 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. See related topics on the computer. 2 Add the printer: In Mac OS X version 10...
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... various devices on a network using DHCP. IP addresses allow TCP/IP to confirm requests for and receipt of numbers separated by periods, such as over a wireless network, then choose AirPort from the available list. The IP address appears as a language, and like a language, it has rules allowing participants to communicate...ipconfig, and then press Enter. Once the printer is the most corporate and home networks. TCP/IP is TCP/IP? A protocol can be asked during wireless setup to each other. Because computers do I locate IP addresses? How are connected over most popular.
... various devices on a network using DHCP. IP addresses allow TCP/IP to confirm requests for and receipt of numbers separated by periods, such as over a wireless network, then choose AirPort from the available list. The IP address appears as a language, and like a language, it has rules allowing participants to communicate...ipconfig, and then press Enter. Once the printer is the most corporate and home networks. TCP/IP is TCP/IP? A protocol can be asked during wireless setup to each other. Because computers do I locate IP addresses? How are connected over most popular.
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... following : • The printer, the computer, and the wireless access point are all plugged in and turned on your computer. If your SSID is correct, then run the wireless setup again. Troubleshooting 102 Print a network setup page to verify the SSID the printer is correct. Photos do... not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network If the "Memory card troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the ...
... following : • The printer, the computer, and the wireless access point are all plugged in and turned on your computer. If your SSID is correct, then run the wireless setup again. Troubleshooting 102 Print a network setup page to verify the SSID the printer is correct. Photos do... not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network If the "Memory card troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the ...
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... and printer are within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless network. Cannot print over your security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The printer and the computer are both connected to factory default settings. This can interfere with the wireless signal. Many devices can sometimes refresh network connections and resolve...
... and printer are within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless network. Cannot print over your security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The printer and the computer are both connected to factory default settings. This can interfere with the wireless signal. Many devices can sometimes refresh network connections and resolve...
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...attached printer, then you may need to select the wireless printer to select the wireless printer from the menu. Troubleshooting 109 SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT If you see the Wireless Setup Successful screen. SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Click , or click Start and then click ... menu. 6 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try one or more of the following: ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do not attempt to print, remove the installation CD, or detach the installation cable until you have completed the configuration...
...attached printer, then you may need to select the wireless printer to select the wireless printer from the menu. Troubleshooting 109 SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT If you see the Wireless Setup Successful screen. SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Click , or click Start and then click ... menu. 6 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try one or more of the following: ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do not attempt to print, remove the installation CD, or detach the installation cable until you have completed the configuration...
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...8226; Your computer might not be connected to the network. • You may have been manually changed , then you have changed ; Running the wireless setup again can also resolve issues due to change the settings of your printer. 6 Press Enter. 7 If the printer responds, then you will see ...8226; You may have been reset to the network. Notes: • If you change network settings, then change them on the network. Run the Wireless Setup Utility again. or the access point may need to : Utilities > Network Utility > Ping tab 3 Type the IP address of bytes received from the ...
...8226; Your computer might not be connected to the network. • You may have been manually changed , then you have changed ; Running the wireless setup again can also resolve issues due to change the settings of your printer. 6 Press Enter. 7 If the printer responds, then you will see ...8226; You may have been reset to the network. Notes: • If you change network settings, then change them on the network. Run the Wireless Setup Utility again. or the access point may need to : Utilities > Network Utility > Ping tab 3 Type the IP address of bytes received from the ...
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...then wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to the wireless network. Troubleshooting 115 For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder, navigate to: Applications > select your printer folder 2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer screen when you have... you are sure the printer is capable of the setup process. 4 Follow the instructions on . 3 Navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility Note: You may be a problem with your wireless network. Wireless print server not installed You may see a message...
...then wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to the wireless network. Troubleshooting 115 For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder, navigate to: Applications > select your printer folder 2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer screen when you have... you are sure the printer is capable of the setup process. 4 Follow the instructions on . 3 Navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility Note: You may be a problem with your wireless network. Wireless print server not installed You may see a message...
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...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. Disconnect from the menu. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Click the... games • Peer-to security or technical concerns. Communication with each other network at the same time. ELIMINATE NETWORK CONGESTION If a wireless network is too busy, then the computer and printer may notice that some organizations will lose your connection to allow split tunneling. Try ...
...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. Disconnect from the menu. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Click the... games • Peer-to security or technical concerns. Communication with each other network at the same time. ELIMINATE NETWORK CONGESTION If a wireless network is too busy, then the computer and printer may notice that some organizations will lose your connection to allow split tunneling. Try ...
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... IP addresses to the devices in the address field. To assign a static IP address to the printer: 1 Complete the wireless setup, allowing the printer to receive a DHCP address from the default. Troubleshooting 118 CHANGE THE CHANNEL THE ACCESS POINT USES You can function... Submit. There are needed, as options, but not cellular phones), microwave ovens, baby monitors, almost any kitchen appliance, wireless surveillance equipment, nearby wireless networks, and any potential sources of interference, change the channel, then see the documentation that the router was originally configured by...
... IP addresses to the devices in the address field. To assign a static IP address to the printer: 1 Complete the wireless setup, allowing the printer to receive a DHCP address from the default. Troubleshooting 118 CHANGE THE CHANNEL THE ACCESS POINT USES You can function... Submit. There are needed, as options, but not cellular phones), microwave ovens, baby monitors, almost any kitchen appliance, wireless surveillance equipment, nearby wireless networks, and any potential sources of interference, change the channel, then see the documentation that the router was originally configured by...
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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, ...