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... to fax...65 Configuring the fax settings...76 Creating a contact list...78 Sending faxes...79 Receiving faxes...81 Faxing FAQ...82 Networking 89 Installing the printer on a wireless network 89 Advanced wireless setup...96 Networking FAQ...103 Maintaining the printer 117 Maintaining ink cartridges...117 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...118 Cleaning the scanner glass...119 Moving the printer to another location 119 Troubleshooting 121 Before you troubleshoot...121 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem 121 Setup troubleshooting...121 Understanding printer messages...126 Jams...
... to fax...65 Configuring the fax settings...76 Creating a contact list...78 Sending faxes...79 Receiving faxes...81 Faxing FAQ...82 Networking 89 Installing the printer on a wireless network 89 Advanced wireless setup...96 Networking FAQ...103 Maintaining the printer 117 Maintaining ink cartridges...117 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...118 Cleaning the scanner glass...119 Moving the printer to another location 119 Troubleshooting 121 Before you troubleshoot...121 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem 121 Setup troubleshooting...121 Understanding printer messages...126 Jams...
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.... To avoid printing multiple copies, you can print up to a computer program, application, or flash drive for a set amount of the paper. You can scan documents or photographs and save . Use the preview features found in a minimum‑power standby mode after the printer is left idle for choosing this printer! The Pages per Sheet feature allows you to be printed. • Scan and save them to 16 page images on one side of time (the...
.... To avoid printing multiple copies, you can print up to a computer program, application, or flash drive for a set amount of the paper. You can scan documents or photographs and save . Use the preview features found in a minimum‑power standby mode after the printer is left idle for choosing this printer! The Pages per Sheet feature allows you to be printed. • Scan and save them to 16 page images on one side of time (the...
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... printing documents and photos • Setting up and using less ink than normal and are ideal for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems User's Guide The User's Guide is available on the features of the colors. • Use high‑yield cartridges. These modes can be used to print documents using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your printer 9 Conserving ink • Use Quick Print or Draft Mode. For updates, check our Web site at http://support.dell...
... printing documents and photos • Setting up and using less ink than normal and are ideal for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems User's Guide The User's Guide is available on the features of the colors. • Use high‑yield cartridges. These modes can be used to print documents using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your printer 9 Conserving ink • Use Quick Print or Draft Mode. For updates, check our Web site at http://support.dell...
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... your printer and installers for Dell printer software • Readme files-Last‑minute technical changes, or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians Installation software CD Note: If you looking for preparing to operate your product to view context‑sensitive information. Have the following information ready when you contact support so that you purchased. Help using the printer software Find it here Windows Help Open a printer software program...
... your printer and installers for Dell printer software • Readme files-Last‑minute technical changes, or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians Installation software CD Note: If you looking for preparing to operate your product to view context‑sensitive information. Have the following information ready when you contact support so that you purchased. Help using the printer software Find it here Windows Help Open a printer software program...
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...printer using the installation software CD, all packages listed. If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer and then download the driver. 3 Install additional or optional software. Using the printer software 27 • To take advantage of the full features of your printer and then download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Reinstalling the printer software When you send a print job, then try uninstalling and reinstalling the printer software. Finding and installing optional software For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs...
...printer using the installation software CD, all packages listed. If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer and then download the driver. 3 Install additional or optional software. Using the printer software 27 • To take advantage of the full features of your printer and then download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Reinstalling the printer software When you send a print job, then try uninstalling and reinstalling the printer software. Finding and installing optional software For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs...
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... automatic duplex unit supports A4‑ and letter‑size paper. Making a two‑sided (duplex) copy manually 1 Load paper. 2 Load the original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on one ‑sided document, then press the arrow buttons to scroll to 1‑sided to 2‑sided. • If you are copying a two-sided document and using other paper sizes, then see the instructions for landscape orientation). 5 Press , and then follow the instructions on the scanner glass. 3 From the printer control panel...
... automatic duplex unit supports A4‑ and letter‑size paper. Making a two‑sided (duplex) copy manually 1 Load paper. 2 Load the original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on one ‑sided document, then press the arrow buttons to scroll to 1‑sided to 2‑sided. • If you are copying a two-sided document and using other paper sizes, then see the instructions for landscape orientation). 5 Press , and then follow the instructions on the scanner glass. 3 From the printer control panel...
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... number of your telephone line, then set the printer to receive faxes manually. • Set the Caller ID pattern that you choose in the fax software, unless you want. Configuring the fax settings You can Address Book Set up, view, or print the Address Book. Fax Reports • Print activity logs. Ringing and Answering • Set the printer to : > Setup > > Device Setup > > Date/Time > 2 Enter the date, and then press . 3 Enter the time, and then press . Faxing 76 Setting the fax footer From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Setup > > Fax Setup...
... number of your telephone line, then set the printer to receive faxes manually. • Set the Caller ID pattern that you choose in the fax software, unless you want. Configuring the fax settings You can Address Book Set up, view, or print the Address Book. Fax Reports • Print activity logs. Ringing and Answering • Set the printer to : > Setup > > Device Setup > > Date/Time > 2 Enter the date, and then press . 3 Enter the time, and then press . Faxing 76 Setting the fax footer From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Setup > > Fax Setup...
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... ports while actively sending a fax. Place these items on the scanned image. • Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Sending faxes using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Fax 2 Enter a fax number, or press Address Book to select a number from the Speed Dial or Group Dial list. 3 If you want to send a fax to avoid dark edges on the scanner glass. • When the document...
... ports while actively sending a fax. Place these items on the scanned image. • Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Sending faxes using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Fax 2 Enter a fax number, or press Address Book to select a number from the Speed Dial or Group Dial list. 3 If you want to send a fax to avoid dark edges on the scanner glass. • When the document...
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... your code. The Printer Setup Wizard opens. Faxing 82 Tips: • If the printer is sharing the line with the printer software. 1 Connect the printer to the telephone line. Tips: • The default code for answering faxes manually is *9*, but for increased security, you can enter up to the printer. The valid characters are received. To access the fax software: For Windows users a Click or Start. b Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. Make...
... your code. The Printer Setup Wizard opens. Faxing 82 Tips: • If the printer is sharing the line with the printer software. 1 Connect the printer to the telephone line. Tips: • The default code for answering faxes manually is *9*, but for increased security, you can enter up to the printer. The valid characters are received. To access the fax software: For Windows users a Click or Start. b Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. Make...
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... page 100. See related topics on an Ethernet network. 4 Select the Network printer. b In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. It is currently set up locally (using USB connection) 1 Close all open applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. If the printer is not possible to connect the printer to complete the configuration. Using the printer wirelessly Select the connection type that you access your printer for configuring a printer on troubleshooting specific connection types if you currently access your needs. Switching between USB...
... page 100. See related topics on an Ethernet network. 4 Select the Network printer. b In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. It is currently set up locally (using USB connection) 1 Close all open applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. If the printer is not possible to connect the printer to complete the configuration. Using the printer wirelessly Select the connection type that you access your printer for configuring a printer on troubleshooting specific connection types if you currently access your needs. Switching between USB...
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... printer is turned on. • Make sure the printer is securely connected to find the following: • Live online customer support • Contact numbers for paper jam messages, and clear any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Turn the printer off the printer. Note: Make sure the printer is busy or does not respond" on page 124 • "Cannot delete documents from the print queue" on page 125 • "Cannot print through USB" on page...
... printer is turned on. • Make sure the printer is securely connected to find the following: • Live online customer support • Contact numbers for paper jam messages, and clear any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Turn the printer off the printer. Note: Make sure the printer is busy or does not respond" on page 124 • "Cannot delete documents from the print queue" on page 125 • "Cannot print through USB" on page...
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... paper size is correctly set. • Load paper with a supported device. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • "Paper jam in the printer" on page 133 • "Paper jam in the paper support" on page 135 • "Paper jam in the duplex unit" on page 136 • "Paper jam in the ADF (select models only)" on page 137 • "Paper or specialty media misfeeds" on page 140 Paper jam in the tray or on the paper support. • Cancel the current print job. Avoid unnecessarily touching these parts while clearing jams. Unrecoverable Scan Error Try one...
... paper size is correctly set. • Load paper with a supported device. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • "Paper jam in the printer" on page 133 • "Paper jam in the paper support" on page 135 • "Paper jam in the duplex unit" on page 136 • "Paper jam in the ADF (select models only)" on page 137 • "Paper or specialty media misfeeds" on page 140 Paper jam in the tray or on the paper support. • Cancel the current print job. Avoid unnecessarily touching these parts while clearing jams. Unrecoverable Scan Error Try one...
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... adapter, or a cable modem) before you can configure the fax settings in so that the printer can receive it indicates: Possible solutions: The receiving fax machine cannot receive the fax. The valid characters are sending. • Enable Auto Fax Conversion. Fax error messages on Letter‑size paper. The printer automatically converts color faxes to black and lowers the scan resolution of your fax modem. • Register your user information. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO A TELEPHONE LINE You need...
... adapter, or a cable modem) before you can configure the fax settings in so that the printer can receive it indicates: Possible solutions: The receiving fax machine cannot receive the fax. The valid characters are sending. • Enable Auto Fax Conversion. Fax error messages on Letter‑size paper. The printer automatically converts color faxes to black and lowers the scan resolution of your fax modem. • Register your user information. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO A TELEPHONE LINE You need...
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... Auto Answer when to turn on 83 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 11 clearing a paper jam in 137 exit tray 11 exit tray extension 11 loading documents 33 paper capacity 33 paper guide 12 tray 11 automatic fax conversion setting 76 171 B background, removing 52 backing material cleaning 119 bidirectional communication enabling 156 black and white scanning 60 blocking faxes 87 broadcast fax, sending immediately 80 buttons, printer control panel Address Book 21 arrow buttons 20 Back 20 Black 21 Cancel 21 Color 21 Dial Tone 21 Eco‑Mode...
... Auto Answer when to turn on 83 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 11 clearing a paper jam in 137 exit tray 11 exit tray extension 11 loading documents 33 paper capacity 33 paper guide 12 tray 11 automatic fax conversion setting 76 171 B background, removing 52 backing material cleaning 119 bidirectional communication enabling 156 black and white scanning 60 blocking faxes 87 broadcast fax, sending immediately 80 buttons, printer control panel Address Book 21 arrow buttons 20 Back 20 Black 21 Cancel 21 Color 21 Dial Tone 21 Eco‑Mode...
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... entering fax user information 75 envelopes 31 loading 37 printing 37 error correction, fax setting 76 Ethernet 113 network indicator light 93 EXT port 12 extending the duplex printing dry time 43 exterior of the printer cleaning 118 e‑mail canceling 64 e‑mail function setting up 62 e‑mailing Address Book 62 scanned documents 59 setting up e‑mail function 62 tips 63 F factory default settings restoring 22 failed faxes retrieving 88 fax confirmation page 86 printer memory 88 transmission report 86 fax activity report 87 fax blocking setting 76 fax error messages...
... entering fax user information 75 envelopes 31 loading 37 printing 37 error correction, fax setting 76 Ethernet 113 network indicator light 93 EXT port 12 extending the duplex printing dry time 43 exterior of the printer cleaning 118 e‑mail canceling 64 e‑mail function setting up 62 e‑mailing Address Book 62 scanned documents 59 setting up e‑mail function 62 tips 63 F factory default settings restoring 22 failed faxes retrieving 88 fax confirmation page 86 printer memory 88 transmission report 86 fax activity report 87 fax blocking setting 76 fax error messages...
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... wireless setup instructions 94 Freebox 94 frequently asked questions USB cable 108 G greeting cards 31 Group Dial setting up 78 H heavyweight matte paper 30 I ID cards copying 50 improving scan quality 60 incorrect language appears on display 121 index cards 31 information finding 9 information you will need during wireless setup 90 infrastructure network 109 ink conserving 8 ink cartridge access area 13 Ink Cartridge Error 127 Ink Cartridge Missing 127 ink cartridges installing 15 ordering 14 removing 15 replacing 15 ink levels checking 117 Ink Low...
... wireless setup instructions 94 Freebox 94 frequently asked questions USB cable 108 G greeting cards 31 Group Dial setting up 78 H heavyweight matte paper 30 I ID cards copying 50 improving scan quality 60 incorrect language appears on display 121 index cards 31 information finding 9 information you will need during wireless setup 90 infrastructure network 109 ink conserving 8 ink cartridge access area 13 Ink Cartridge Error 127 Ink Cartridge Missing 127 ink cartridges installing 15 ordering 14 removing 15 replacing 15 ink levels checking 117 Ink Low...
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... 31 printing 38 language changing 121 language sheet replacing 18 LEAP 97, 98 line filter 68 LINE port 12 LiveBox 94 Load [Size] Paper 128 Load [Type] [Size] Paper 128 loading documents into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 33 documents on scanner glass 33 envelopes 37 loading paper 29 locating SSID 105 WEP key 104 WPA/WPA2 preshared key/passphrase 104 M MAC address 113 finding 113 MAC address filtering 113 Macintosh installing printer on wireless network 92 USB 100 wireless 100 Macintosh printer software using 26 memory card scanning to 56 Memory Device Access Error 128 minimum...
... 31 printing 38 language changing 121 language sheet replacing 18 LEAP 97, 98 line filter 68 LINE port 12 LiveBox 94 Load [Size] Paper 128 Load [Type] [Size] Paper 128 loading documents into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 33 documents on scanner glass 33 envelopes 37 loading paper 29 locating SSID 105 WEP key 104 WPA/WPA2 preshared key/passphrase 104 M MAC address 113 finding 113 MAC address filtering 113 Macintosh installing printer on wireless network 92 USB 100 wireless 100 Macintosh printer software using 26 memory card scanning to 56 Memory Device Access Error 128 minimum...
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... lines on printed image 141 printer moving 119 sharing 102 sharing in Windows 102 printer control panel 11 display 20 layout 20 restoring to its shipping position 119 using 20 Wi‑Fi indicator 21 printer does not respond 124 printer memory fax 88 Printer Memory Full 128 printer messages Alignment Problem 126 Cannot Collate Job 126 Change to [Size] [Type] Paper 126 Change to [Size] Paper 126 Close Printer 126 Fax Memory Full 127 Ink Cartridge Error 127 Ink Cartridge Missing 127 Ink Low 128 Load [Size] [Type] Paper 128 Load [Size] Paper 128 Memory Device Access Error...
... lines on printed image 141 printer moving 119 sharing 102 sharing in Windows 102 printer control panel 11 display 20 layout 20 restoring to its shipping position 119 using 20 Wi‑Fi indicator 21 printer does not respond 124 printer memory fax 88 Printer Memory Full 128 printer messages Alignment Problem 126 Cannot Collate Job 126 Change to [Size] [Type] Paper 126 Change to [Size] Paper 126 Close Printer 126 Fax Memory Full 127 Ink Cartridge Error 127 Ink Cartridge Missing 127 Ink Low 128 Load [Size] [Type] Paper 128 Load [Size] Paper 128 Memory Device Access Error...
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... sharing printer in Windows 102 Short Paper 133 signal strength finding 110 Sleep timeout changing 22 software did not install 122 software, optional finding, installing 27 speaker volume adjusting 85 Speed Dial setting up 78 splitter, choosing 83 SSID finding 111 locating 105 wireless network 104 Standard Network Software Error 133 streaks or lines on printed image 141 supported file types 39 supported operating systems 24 switching from Ethernet to USB, using Windows 98 to wireless, using Windows 98 switching from USB to Ethernet, using Windows 98 to wireless, using Mac...
... sharing printer in Windows 102 Short Paper 133 signal strength finding 110 Sleep timeout changing 22 software did not install 122 software, optional finding, installing 27 speaker volume adjusting 85 Speed Dial setting up 78 splitter, choosing 83 SSID finding 111 locating 105 wireless network 104 Standard Network Software Error 133 streaks or lines on printed image 141 supported file types 39 supported operating systems 24 switching from Ethernet to USB, using Windows 98 to wireless, using Windows 98 switching from USB to Ethernet, using Windows 98 to wireless, using Mac...
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... (Macintosh) 95 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 95 resolving communication problems 157 two‑sided copying, automatic 53 copying, manual 53 two‑sided printing 42 two‑sided printing dry time setting 43 TX report, fax 86 U UK special wireless setup instructions 94 uninstalling printer software 27 Universal Print Driver downloading 27 Unrecoverable Scan Error 133 Unsupported Cartridge 127 Unsupported printhead 131 USB 113 cable 108 Macintosh 100 USB cable 108 definition 108 USB connection with network connection 113 USB Device Not Supported 133 USB Hub Not...
... (Macintosh) 95 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 95 resolving communication problems 157 two‑sided copying, automatic 53 copying, manual 53 two‑sided printing 42 two‑sided printing dry time setting 43 TX report, fax 86 U UK special wireless setup instructions 94 uninstalling printer software 27 Universal Print Driver downloading 27 Unrecoverable Scan Error 133 Unsupported Cartridge 127 Unsupported printhead 131 USB 113 cable 108 Macintosh 100 USB cable 108 definition 108 USB connection with network connection 113 USB Device Not Supported 133 USB Hub Not...