User ManualTable of ContentsContents3Safety information7About your printer8Thank you for choosing this printer!8Minimizing your printer's environmental impact8Finding information about the printer9Understanding the parts of the printer11Ordering and replacing supplies13Replacing ink cartridges13Ordering ink cartridges14Recycling Dell products15Using the printer control panel buttons and menus16Using the printer control panel16Using the printer menus18Changing temporary settings into new default settings20Changing the Power Saver timeout21Resetting to factory settings21Saving energy with Eco-Mode22Using the printer software23Minimum system requirements23Using the Windows printer software23Updating the printer software (Windows only)25Reinstalling the printer software25Uninstalling the printer software25Installing the printer software25Loading paper and original documents26Loading paper26Saving paper default settings28Loading original documents on the scanner glass29Loading original documents into the ADF29Printing31Tips for printing31Printing basic documents31Printing a document31Collating printed copies31Printing pages in reverse order32Printing multiple pages on one sheet32Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive32Printing specialty documents33Printing envelopes33Printing labels34Printing on custom-size paper34Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually34Working with photos36Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer36Supported memory cards and file types37Printing photos using the printer control panel37Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software38Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera39Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet40Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF41Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device41Setting up a connection between your printer and a Bluetooth-enabled device41Setting the Bluetooth security level43Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device43Managing print jobs44Setting your printer as the default printer44Changing the printing mode45Pausing print jobs45Resuming print jobs45Canceling print jobs46Copying47Tips for copying47Making copies47Copying photos47Enlarging or reducing images48Adjusting copy quality48Making a copy lighter or darker49Collating copies using the printer control panel49Repeating an image on one page50Copying multiple pages on one sheet50Making a duplex copy manually50Canceling copy jobs51Scanning52Tips for scanning52Scanning to a local or network computer52Scanning to a flash drive or memory card53Scanning photos into an editing application53Scanning documents into an editing application54Scanning directly to e-mail54Scanning to a PDF55Scanning FAQ55How can I improve the quality of a scan?55How do I scan in black and white?55Why am I being asked for a PIN?55What is an application list, and how do I update it?56Canceling scan jobs56Faxing57Setting up the printer to fax57Scenario 1: Standard telephone line57Scenario 2: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)60Scenario 3: VoIP telephone service61Scenario 4: Digital telephone service through a cable provider62Scenario 5: Country-specific setup63Entering your user information67Configuring the fax settings68Configuring fax settings using the fax software68Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel68Creating a contact list70Creating a contact list using the fax software70Creating a contact list using the printer control panel70Sending faxes71Tips for sending faxes71Sending faxes using the printer control panel71Sending faxes using the computer72Receiving faxes72Tips for receiving faxes72Receiving faxes automatically72Receiving a fax manually73Faxing FAQ73If I skipped the fax setup initially, do I need to run the installer again to set up the fax?73What is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use?74What is my fax number?74What is my dialing prefix?74When do I need to set Auto Answer to On?74How many rings should I set?75How do I set the distinctive ring for the printer?75How can I check the dial tone?75How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer?76How can I make sure that the fax answers the call before the answering machine?76What settings work best with digital voice mail?76How do I change the resolution of the documents that I fax?77How do I send a fax at a scheduled time?77How do I send a fax using a phone calling card?77How do I know that the fax was sent successfully?78How do I view the fax history of the printer?78How do I forward a fax?78Can I block faxes?79Can I retrieve failed faxes?79Networking80Installing the printer on a wireless network80Wireless network compatibility80Supported network security options80Printing a network setup page81Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network81Installing the printer on a wireless network82Installing the printer on other computers82Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light82Special wireless installation instructions83Assigning a static IP address83Changing wireless settings after installation84Advanced wireless setup84Creating an ad hoc wireless network84Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network86Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)87Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only)87Sharing a printer in a Windows environment87Networking FAQ88What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?88Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?89What is an SSID?89Where do I find my SSID?89What is a network?89How do I find out what type of security my network is using?90How are home networks configured?90Why do I need an installation cable?91How do I attach the installation cable?92How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?92Finding the signal strength93How can I improve wireless signal strength?94How can I make sure my computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network?95Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time?95What is a MAC address?95How do I find the MAC address?96What is an IP address?96What is TCP/IP?97How do I locate IP addresses?97How are IP addresses assigned?97What is a key index?97Maintaining the printer98Maintaining ink cartridges98Checking ink levels98Aligning the printhead98Cleaning the printhead nozzles99Cleaning the exterior of the printer99Cleaning the scanner glass100Troubleshooting101Before you troubleshoot101Using the Service Center to solve printer problems101If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem101Setup troubleshooting101Incorrect language appears on the display102Printhead error102Software did not install103Print job does not print or is missing pages104Printer is printing blank pages105Printer is busy or does not respond105Cannot delete documents from the print queue106Cannot print through USB106Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting106Paper jam in the printer106Paper jam in the paper support107Paper jam in the ADF (selected models only)107Paper or specialty media misfeeds108Print troubleshooting108Poor quality at the edges of the page108Streaks or lines on printed image109Print speed is slow109Computer slows down when printing110Copy and scan troubleshooting110Copier or scanner does not respond110Scanner unit does not close110Poor copy or scanned image quality110Partial copies or scans of documents or photos111Scan was not successful111Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer111Cannot scan to a computer over a network111Fax troubleshooting112Fax troubleshooting checklist112Cannot send faxes113Cannot receive faxes115Cannot run the fax software116Fax error messages on the printer control panel116Memory card troubleshooting118Memory card troubleshooting checklist118Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted118Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive119Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network119Wireless troubleshooting119Wireless troubleshooting checklist120Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults120Cannot print over wireless network121The Continue button is unavailable123Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer124Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit124Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only)125Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange126Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation127Wireless print server not installed130“Communication not available” message displays when printing wirelessly130Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)132Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues132Index135Size: 5.17 MBPages: 141Language: EnglishOpen manual