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... list...78 Sending faxes...80 Receiving faxes...81 Faxing FAQ...82 Networking 90 Installing the printer on a wireless network...90 Advanced wireless setup...95 Networking FAQ...101 Maintaining the printer 113 Maintaining ink cartridges...113 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...115 Cleaning the scanner glass...115 Troubleshooting 116 Before you troubleshoot...116 Using the...
... list...78 Sending faxes...80 Receiving faxes...81 Faxing FAQ...82 Networking 90 Installing the printer on a wireless network...90 Advanced wireless setup...95 Networking FAQ...101 Maintaining the printer 113 Maintaining ink cartridges...113 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...115 Cleaning the scanner glass...115 Troubleshooting 116 Before you troubleshoot...116 Using the...
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...and save . To start using your new printer right away, use the setup materials that came with our printers, and we could do encounter any problems along the way, one sheet. Wireless/network printers allow you to Power Saver mode after the printer has been idle for a set amount of ...time (the Power Saver timeout). • Share your printer model). • Scan and save them to a computer program, application...
...and save . To start using your new printer right away, use the setup materials that came with our printers, and we could do encounter any problems along the way, one sheet. Wireless/network printers allow you to Power Saver mode after the printer has been idle for a set amount of ...time (the Power Saver timeout). • Share your printer model). • Scan and save them to a computer program, application...
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... media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the ADF tray to the width of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status. 3 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 4 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, USB Bluetooth adapter...
... media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the ADF tray to the width of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status. 3 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 4 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, USB Bluetooth adapter...
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... edit photos. Printer software Use the To Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. • Scan or e-mail a photo or document. • Edit scanned documents. • Scan documents to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. Dell Toolbar (referred to...
... edit photos. Printer software Use the To Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. • Scan or e-mail a photo or document. • Edit scanned documents. • Scan documents to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. Dell Toolbar (referred to...
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... Windows users 1 Click 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 25 Dell Printer Utility (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment...
... Windows users 1 Click 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 25 Dell Printer Utility (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment...
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...Notes: • You may be on. • The memory card or flash drive must contain document files that are supported by the printer. When the printer detects the memory device, Memory Card Detected or Storage Device Detected appears on the display. 2 If only document files are stored on each...Insert a memory card or flash drive. b Press , and then press to print. b Press , and then wait for available computers. 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 enter a PIN if the...
...Notes: • You may be on. • The memory card or flash drive must contain document files that are supported by the printer. When the printer detects the memory device, Memory Card Detected or Storage Device Detected appears on the display. 2 If only document files are stored on each...Insert a memory card or flash drive. b Press , and then press to print. b Press , and then wait for available computers. 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 enter a PIN if the...
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If the printer is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to scroll to dry at least 24 ... the photos, and to set to select Photos. 4 Transfer or print the photos: If the printer is using a USB connection • Fast Pics launches automatically when you insert the memory device. Printing photos from a memory... you are not sure which side is the printable side, then see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Insert a memory card, flash drive, or digital camera set a color or black-and-white print...
If the printer is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to scroll to dry at least 24 ... the photos, and to set to select Photos. 4 Transfer or print the photos: If the printer is using a USB connection • Fast Pics launches automatically when you insert the memory device. Printing photos from a memory... you are not sure which side is the printable side, then see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Insert a memory card, flash drive, or digital camera set a color or black-and-white print...
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... n router, then verify with g devices, as this setting varies depending on the wireless network must use a series of security. Your printer is connected to your printer has an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server and you are similar types of characters, called the WEP key. Note:... compatible with your wireless network can be used on a home wireless network. The range of your wireless network may contain an IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, or IEEE 802.11n wireless print server. WEP security relies on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer may extend far beyond...
... n router, then verify with g devices, as this setting varies depending on the wireless network must use a series of security. Your printer is connected to your printer has an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server and you are similar types of characters, called the WEP key. Note:... compatible with your wireless network can be used on a home wireless network. The range of your wireless network may contain an IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, or IEEE 802.11n wireless print server. WEP security relies on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer may extend far beyond...
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Printing 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 access point (wireless router) settings and check the security information. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on ...offer WPA2 security as the SSID (Service Set Identifier) • If encryption was used to set up the printer on a wireless network To set up the printer for wireless printing, you are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on a keyboard. ASCII characters in a WPA ...
Printing 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 access point (wireless router) settings and check the security information. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on ...offer WPA2 security as the SSID (Service Set Identifier) • If encryption was used to set up the printer on a wireless network To set up the printer for wireless printing, you are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on a keyboard. ASCII characters in a WPA ...
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... the computer screen. You do not know the SSID of the network that : • Your wireless network is the letter of the computer network adapter and look for installing a configured printer on every computer that came with the access point, or contact your network, then see the documentation...find the SSID or the security information for your system support person. If you will access it can be accessed wirelessly by any other computers Once the printer is connected to the same wireless network where you will need to run the setup software on each computer to install the...
... the computer screen. You do not know the SSID of the network that : • Your wireless network is the letter of the computer network adapter and look for installing a configured printer on every computer that came with the access point, or contact your network, then see the documentation...find the SSID or the security information for your system support person. If you will access it can be accessed wirelessly by any other computers Once the printer is connected to the same wireless network where you will need to run the setup software on each computer to install the...
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...light The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network status of the printer. • Off means one of the wireless access point (wireless router). - For more information about configuring the box to your wireless network 1 Set up . - Note: After pressing the association/registration button, ...Make sure your box is turned on the back of the following : - Either the configured printer or the wireless access point has been turned off and back on the computer screen. The printer is not connected to customers outside of these boxes include LiveBox, AliceBox, N9UF Box, FreeBox,...
...light The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network status of the printer. • Off means one of the wireless access point (wireless router). - For more information about configuring the box to your wireless network 1 Set up . - Note: After pressing the association/registration button, ...Make sure your box is turned on the back of the following : - Either the configured printer or the wireless access point has been turned off and back on the computer screen. The printer is not connected to customers outside of these boxes include LiveBox, AliceBox, N9UF Box, FreeBox,...
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...the documentation that appears, select your wireless network, then use the key you want to assign to : Printer Home > select your wireless network. Networking 94 If your system support person. For more information, contact your wireless network does not appear in the Web... through DHCP on most wireless networks. 1 Complete the wireless setup, allowing the printer to the printer. 3 Open a Web browser and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on the printer, such as the configured...
...the documentation that appears, select your wireless network, then use the key you want to assign to : Printer Home > select your wireless network. Networking 94 If your system support person. For more information, contact your wireless network does not appear in the Web... through DHCP on most wireless networks. 1 Complete the wireless setup, allowing the printer to the printer. 3 Open a Web browser and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on the printer, such as the configured...
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..., navigate to: Applications > select your wireless printer. Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network You can set up an ad hoc network if you: • Do not have an access point or wireless router • Do not have a wireless network (but do have a wireless network adapter for setting up your wireless network is called infrastructure network...
..., navigate to: Applications > select your wireless printer. Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network You can set up an ad hoc network if you: • Do not have an access point or wireless router • Do not have a wireless network (but do have a wireless network adapter for setting up your wireless network is called infrastructure network...
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...and 0-9. Note: If Disable appears, then your network name and security information in the "Connect to set up menu. Note: If the Wireless Networks tab does not appear, then your computer has third-party software that software to a network" dialog under "Available networks," indicating that the...it exactly, including any existing networks. or • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Windows Vista will configure the printer for use that controls your wireless network. 10 Write down the password for the third-party software. 6 Select the Use Windows to the ad hoc...
...and 0-9. Note: If Disable appears, then your network name and security information in the "Connect to set up menu. Note: If the Wireless Networks tab does not appear, then your computer has third-party software that software to a network" dialog under "Available networks," indicating that the...it exactly, including any existing networks. or • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Windows Vista will configure the printer for use that controls your wireless network. 10 Write down the password for the third-party software. 6 Select the Use Windows to the ad hoc...
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..., then it will be able to communicate with the network during certain conditions. Networking 107 Many factors can I improve wireless signal strength? A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over a network is too weak, too distorted, or blocked by your computer can be longer or ...shorter, depending upon the layout of the network and the limitations of the wireless signal the printer is too far away from the ...
..., then it will be able to communicate with the network during certain conditions. Networking 107 Many factors can I improve wireless signal strength? A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over a network is too weak, too distorted, or blocked by your computer can be longer or ...shorter, depending upon the layout of the network and the limitations of the wireless signal the printer is too far away from the ...
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...is used to locate and communicate with each other only if they have unique and valid IP addresses. An example of as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on an access point (router) so that every device on the network. How do not understand words and instead rely... can communicate with matching MAC addresses are essentially unique computer names in your access point and you want to add a printer to operate on a network using wireless signals. IP addresses are allowed to your network, then the MAC address of four numbers separated by various devices on ...
...is used to locate and communicate with each other only if they have unique and valid IP addresses. An example of as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on an access point (router) so that every device on the network. How do not understand words and instead rely... can communicate with matching MAC addresses are essentially unique computer names in your access point and you want to add a printer to operate on a network using wireless signals. IP addresses are allowed to your network, then the MAC address of four numbers separated by various devices on ...
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... when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)" on page 152 • "Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues" on page 152 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 152 • "Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues" on page 152 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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... the firewall and install the wireless printer on Device Manager, there may be the problem. If the printer and computer are configured correctly, and the wireless network is on Device Manager but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be a problem with wireless printing. Refer to the documentation...light is not lit CHECK POWER If the Wi-Fi indictor light is off, make sure you select Install a printer. • If you have completed the wireless installation. The window refreshes when Device Manager recognizes the USB connection. • If there is activity on . Re...
... the firewall and install the wireless printer on Device Manager, there may be the problem. If the printer and computer are configured correctly, and the wireless network is on Device Manager but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be a problem with wireless printing. Refer to the documentation...light is not lit CHECK POWER If the Wi-Fi indictor light is off, make sure you select Install a printer. • If you have completed the wireless installation. The window refreshes when Device Manager recognizes the USB connection. • If there is activity on . Re...
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..., or click OK. 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. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Properties or Printer properties from the menu, select Use Printer Online. 5 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try...
..., or click OK. 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. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Properties or Printer properties from the menu, select Use Printer Online. 5 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try...
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...local network when connected to security or technical concerns. 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 the computer. If you do not have the ability to connect..., and sometimes more than one or more of the selected port indicates that some organizations will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your local network and to have a VPN Client software installed, then check the connections manually using the Windows VPN Client. Check ...
...local network when connected to security or technical concerns. 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 the computer. If you do not have the ability to connect..., and sometimes more than one or more of the selected port indicates that some organizations will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your local network and to have a VPN Client software installed, then check the connections manually using the Windows VPN Client. Check ...