User ManualTable of ContentsContents2Safety information5About your printer6Thank you for choosing this printer!6Minimizing your printer's environmental impact6Finding information about the printer7Understanding the parts of the printer9Ordering and replacing supplies11Ordering ink cartridges11Replacing ink cartridges11Recycling Dell products12Using the printer control panel buttons and menus13Using the printer control panel13Changing the Power Saver timeout15Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode15Changing temporary settings into new default settings16Resetting to factory settings17Using the printer software18Minimum system requirements18Using the Windows printer software18Updating the printer software (Windows only)20Reinstalling the printer software20Uninstalling the printer software20Installing the printer software20Loading paper and original documents21Loading the paper tray21Loading envelopes or photo paper24Loading various paper types27Saving paper default settings29Loading original documents on the scanner glass30Loading original documents into the ADF30Printing31Tips for printing31Printing basic documents31Printing a document31Collating printed copies31Printing pages in reverse order32Printing multiple pages on one sheet32Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive (Windows only)32Printing specialty documents33Printing envelopes33Printing labels34Printing on custom-size paper34Working with photos35Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer35Supported memory cards and file types36Printing photos using the printer control panel36Editing photos using the printer control panel37Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software38Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera38Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet39Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF40Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device41Setting up a connection between your printer and a Bluetooth-enabled device41Setting the Bluetooth security level42Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device42Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)43Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically43Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually44Managing print jobs44Setting your printer as the default printer44Changing the printing mode45Pausing print jobs45Resuming print jobs45Canceling print jobs46Copying47Tips for copying47Making copies47Copying photos47Copying an ID card48Copying a two-sided document48Enlarging or reducing images48Adjusting copy quality49Making a copy lighter or darker49Collating copies using the printer control panel50Repeating an image on one page50Copying multiple pages on one sheet50Making a duplex copy51Making a duplex copy automatically51Making a duplex copy manually51Canceling copy jobs52Scanning53Tips for scanning53Scanning to a local or network computer53Scanning to a flash drive or memory card54Scanning photos into an editing application54Scanning documents into an editing application55Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software56Scanning to a PDF56Scanning FAQ56How can I improve the quality of a scan?56How do I scan in black and white?57Why am I being asked for a PIN?57What is an application list, and how do I update it?57Canceling scan jobs57Faxing58Setting up the printer to fax58Scenario 1: Standard telephone line58Scenario 2: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)61Scenario 3: VoIP telephone service62Scenario 4: Digital telephone service through a cable provider63Scenario 5: Country-specific setup64Entering your user information68Configuring the fax settings69Configuring fax settings using the fax software69Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel70Creating a contact list71Creating a contact list using the fax software71Creating a contact list using the printer control panel71Sending faxes72Tips for sending faxes72Sending faxes using the printer control panel72Sending faxes using the computer73Receiving faxes73Tips for receiving faxes73Receiving faxes automatically73Receiving a fax manually74Faxing FAQ74If I skipped the fax setup initially, do I need to run the installer again to set up the fax?74What is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use?75What is my fax number?75What is my dialing prefix?75When do I need to set Auto Answer to On?75How many rings should I set?76How do I set the distinctive ring for the printer?76How can I check the dial tone?76How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer?77How can I make sure that the fax answers the call before the answering machine?77What settings work best with digital voice mail?77How do I change the resolution of the documents that I fax?78How do I send a fax at a scheduled time?78How do I send a fax using a phone calling card?78How do I know that the fax was sent successfully?79How do I view the fax history of the printer?79How do I print a fax on both sides of the paper?79How do I forward a fax?80Can I block faxes?80Can I retrieve failed faxes?80Networking82Installing the printer on a wireless network82Wireless network compatibility82Supported network security options82Printing a network setup page83Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network83Installing the printer on a wireless network84Installing the printer on other computers84Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light84Special wireless installation instructions85Assigning a static IP address85Changing wireless settings after installation86Advanced wireless setup86Creating an ad hoc wireless network86Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network88Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)89Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Windows only)89Sharing a printer in a Windows environment91Installing the printer on an Ethernet network92Information you will need to set up the printer on an Ethernet network92Installing the printer on an Ethernet network92Networking FAQ93What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?93Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?93What is an SSID?93Where do I find my SSID?94What is a network?94How do I find out what type of security my network is using?94How are home networks configured?94Why do I need an installation cable?96How do I attach the installation cable?97How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?97Finding the signal strength98How can I improve wireless signal strength?99How can I make sure my computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network?100Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time?100What is a MAC address?100How do I find the MAC address?101What is an IP address?102What is TCP/IP?102How do I locate IP addresses?102How are IP addresses assigned?102What is a key index?102Maintaining the printer104Maintaining ink cartridges104Checking ink levels104Aligning the printhead104Cleaning the printhead nozzles105Cleaning the exterior of the printer105Cleaning the scanner glass106Troubleshooting107Before you troubleshoot107Using the Service Center to solve printer problems107If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem107Setup troubleshooting107Incorrect language appears on the display108Printhead errors108Software did not install110Print job does not print or is missing pages111Printer is printing blank pages112Printer is busy or does not respond112Cannot delete documents from the print queue112Cannot print through USB113Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting113Paper jam in the printer113Paper jam in the duplex unit114Paper jam in the ADF (selected models only)115Paper or specialty media misfeeds116Print troubleshooting116Poor quality at the edges of the page117Streaks or lines on printed image117Print speed is slow118Computer slows down when printing118Copy and scan troubleshooting118Copier or scanner does not respond119Scanner unit does not close119Poor copy or scanned image quality119Partial copies or scans of documents or photos119Scan was not successful120Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer120Cannot scan to a computer over a network120Fax troubleshooting120Fax troubleshooting checklist121Cannot send faxes121Cannot receive faxes123Cannot run the fax software124Fax error messages on the printer control panel125Memory card troubleshooting126Memory card troubleshooting checklist127Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted127Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive127Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network128Network troubleshooting128Network troubleshooting checklist128The Continue button is unavailable129Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer131Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)131Wireless troubleshooting131Index144Size: 3.47 MBPages: 150Language: EnglishOpen manual