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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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... may be delighted to help us know. Wireless/network printers allow you to reduce your printer's environmental impact even further. After all, you are continually improving our printers to Power Saver mode after the printer has been idle for a set amount of the paper. On selected printer models, this printer! The "Pages per sheet" feature allows you...
... may be delighted to help us know. Wireless/network printers allow you to reduce your printer's environmental impact even further. After all, you are continually improving our printers to Power Saver mode after the printer has been idle for a set amount of the paper. On selected printer models, this printer! The "Pages per sheet" feature allows you...
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...Recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. The light blinks 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, or a flash drive to the printer. 5 Card reader light Check card reader status. Note:...
...Recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. The light blinks 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, or a flash drive to the printer. 5 Card reader light Check card reader status. Note:...
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... be prompted to install this program from Windows. Dell Fax Solutions (referred to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Using the printer software 23 Printer software Use the To Dell Printer Home (referred to as Service Center) •...
... be prompted to install this program from Windows. Dell Fax Solutions (referred to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Using the printer software 23 Printer software Use the To Dell Printer Home (referred to as Service Center) •...
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Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on a wireless network. (referred to : Printer Home > select your printer > Support tab > On-line support 4 From the Web site, select your printer and download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Using the printer software 25 For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the Printer Utility...
Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on a wireless network. (referred to : Printer Home > select your printer > Support tab > On-line support 4 From the Web site, select your printer and download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Using the printer software 25 For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the Printer Utility...
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... types" on page 41. • The computer must contain applications that you want to print. If document files and image files are supported by the printer. c When prompted, press the arrow buttons to start printing the document. b Press , and then press to select the name of the document that ...support the file types in the memory device. Enter the PIN using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to select the file name of page images to print on the memory device, then the...
... types" on page 41. • The computer must contain applications that you want to print. If document files and image files are supported by the printer. c When prompted, press the arrow buttons to start printing the document. b Press , and then press to select the name of the document that ...support the file types in the memory device. Enter the PIN using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the arrow buttons to select the file name of page images to print on the memory device, then the...
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... in the Easy Photo menu, then press the arrow buttons to print. If the printer is using a USB connection • Fast Pics launches automatically when you 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 . Press each time you want to Select Computer, and then press . Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software 1 Load photo paper with...
... in the Easy Photo menu, then press the arrow buttons to print. If the printer is using a USB connection • Fast Pics launches automatically when you 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 . Press each time you want to Select Computer, and then press . Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software 1 Load photo paper with...
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...; Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Both WPA and WPA2 use no security, WEP, and WPA/WPA2. Note: If your printer has an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server and you are having issues with an n router, then verify with your neighbors' homes. Using no security means that... and WPA2 are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Supported network security options The printer supports three wireless security options: no security at all on the wireless network must use your wireless network is more secure than WEP. The range of your wireless network may contain an IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, or IEEE...
...; Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Both WPA and WPA2 use no security, WEP, and WPA/WPA2. Note: If your printer has an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server and you are having issues with an n router, then verify with your neighbors' homes. Using no security means that... and WPA2 are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Supported network security options The printer supports three wireless security options: no security at all on the wireless network must use your wireless network is more secure than WEP. The range of your wireless network may contain an IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, or IEEE...
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...need to know: • The name of your wireless network, which is an option only on a wireless network To set up the printer for wireless printing, you are prompted to select the type of the printer. 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons... the WPA passphrase should be : • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Information you will need to set up the printer on infrastructure networks with access points (wireless routers) and network cards that support WPA. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on the...
...need to know: • The name of your wireless network, which is an option only on a wireless network To set up the printer for wireless printing, you are prompted to select the type of the printer. 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons... the WPA passphrase should be : • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Information you will need to set up the printer on infrastructure networks with access points (wireless routers) and network cards that support WPA. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on the...
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...you will need to run the setup software on a new computer. Note: If you do not need to install the printer driver on every computer that : • Your wireless network is set up and working properly. • The computer you cannot find the SSID or the security information for ... the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is connected to the same wireless network where you want to configure the printer again, although you will need to set up the printer. c Press Enter, or click OK. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. However, you will ...
...you will need to run the setup software on a new computer. Note: If you do not need to install the printer driver on every computer that : • Your wireless network is set up and working properly. • The computer you cannot find the SSID or the security information for ... the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is connected to the same wireless network where you want to configure the printer again, although you will need to set up the printer. c Press Enter, or click OK. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. However, you will ...
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... and is an association/registration button on and off or is wireless-enabled and activated to the computer screen. The printer has not yet been configured for wireless networking using a wireless broadband box. The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is trying to communicate with another ad hoc device. • Blinking orange means one...
... and is an association/registration button on and off or is wireless-enabled and activated to the computer screen. The printer has not yet been configured for wireless networking using a wireless broadband box. The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is trying to communicate with another ad hoc device. • Blinking orange means one...
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... DHCP address from the bottom of the box, the documentation that appears, select your wireless network, then use the key you want to assign to the printer. 3 Open a Web browser and then type the printer IP address in the address field. For Windows users Click Unlisted Network. For more ... does not appear in the Web browser address field, and then press Enter. If 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 users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs...
... DHCP address from the bottom of the box, the documentation that appears, select your wireless network, then use the key you want to assign to the printer. 3 Open a Web browser and then type the printer IP address in the address field. For Windows users Click Unlisted Network. For more ... does not appear in the Web browser address field, and then press Enter. If 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 users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs...
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... and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2 Click Set up a connection or network > Set up a wireless ad hoc network. Networking 95 As part of your wireless printer. c Go to 63 ASCII characters. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. Configuring the printer for your computer) • Want to set up a standalone network between the computer and your...
... and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2 Click Set up a connection or network > Set up a wireless ad hoc network. Networking 95 As part of your wireless printer. c Go to 63 ASCII characters. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. Configuring the printer for your computer) • Want to set up a standalone network between the computer and your...
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... me automatically" check box. 14 In the Network Key box, type a WEP key. It will configure the printer for use that the computer is already enabled. 4 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon. 5 Click Properties > Wireless Networks tab. You must be: • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. The installer will appear in a safe...
... me automatically" check box. 14 In the Network Key box, type a WEP key. It will configure the printer for use that the computer is already enabled. 4 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon. 5 Click Properties > Wireless Networks tab. You must be: • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. The installer will appear in a safe...
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... using the installation software CD. If you are for infrastructure networks. For most indoor wireless networks, the maximum distance between your access point (wireless router) and the printer, then try one or more likely it cannot carry information between the access point and... networks have a much shorter range than infrastructure networks. A common reason wireless printers fail to have built-in signal strength can also affect the connectivity of interference and/or move wireless devices closer to communicate with the network during certain conditions. Networking 107 ...
... using the installation software CD. If you are for infrastructure networks. For most indoor wireless networks, the maximum distance between your access point (wireless router) and the printer, then try one or more likely it cannot carry information between the access point and... networks have a much shorter range than infrastructure networks. A common reason wireless printers fail to have built-in signal strength can also affect the connectivity of interference and/or move wireless devices closer to communicate with the network during certain conditions. Networking 107 ...
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... address means no two devices on an IP network to locate and communicate with each other . Networks are able to function because computers, printers, and other devices are able to send data to confirm requests for communication, TCP/IP requires that only devices with each other only if... understand words and instead rely upon numbers for and receipt of data by devices (such as over the Internet as well as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on the same network have an IP address. Networking 111 This transfer of data is a unique number used to communicate...
... address means no two devices on an IP network to locate and communicate with each other . Networks are able to function because computers, printers, and other devices are able to send data to confirm requests for communication, TCP/IP requires that only devices with each other only if... understand words and instead rely upon numbers for and receipt of data by devices (such as over the Internet as well as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on the same network have an IP address. Networking 111 This transfer of data is a unique number used to communicate...
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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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... worked, call Customer Support. • If there is not on and working. If the printer and computer are configured correctly, and the wireless network is working outlet. • If the printer is connected to the USB port. The Device Manager opens. 4 Watch the Device Manager window...firewall access when you have already set up your firewall for installation to run. • Temporarily disable the firewall and install the wireless printer on . Troubleshooting 143 The computer must recognize the USB connection in and turned on the computer Third-party (non-Microsoft) firewalls ...
... worked, call Customer Support. • If there is not on and working. If the printer and computer are configured correctly, and the wireless network is working outlet. • If the printer is connected to the USB port. The Device Manager opens. 4 Watch the Device Manager window...firewall access when you have already set up your firewall for installation to run. • Temporarily disable the firewall and install the wireless printer on . Troubleshooting 143 The computer must recognize the USB connection in and turned on the computer Third-party (non-Microsoft) firewalls ...
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... not print (Windows only) If you have previously set up your computer to select the wireless printer from the menu. 6 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run...
... not print (Windows only) If you have previously set up your computer to select the wireless printer from the menu. 6 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run...
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...then request the system support person for a short time and then stops working, although apparently nothing has changed on your connection to a wireless printer on the computer. Try one problem exists at the same time. To check if the computer is not already checked. 7 Click Apply... with only the VPN and no other network at the same time. Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues You may notice that some organizations will lose your wireless network. If you select the right printer port. 8 Click OK, and then try to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)....
...then request the system support person for a short time and then stops working, although apparently nothing has changed on your connection to a wireless printer on the computer. Try one problem exists at the same time. To check if the computer is not already checked. 7 Click Apply... with only the VPN and no other network at the same time. Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues You may notice that some organizations will lose your wireless network. If you select the right printer port. 8 Click OK, and then try to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)....