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 supplies13Ordering ink cartridges13Replacing ink cartridges13Recycling Dell products14Using the printer control panel buttons and menus15Using the printer control panel15Understanding the home screen16Navigating menus using the touch screen17Changing the Power Saver timeout19Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode19Resetting to factory settings19Using the printer software20Minimum system requirements20Using the Windows printer software20Finding and installing optional software22Updating the printer software (Windows only)22Reinstalling the printer software22Uninstalling the printer software22Installing the printer software23Loading paper and original documents24Loading the paper tray24Loading envelopes or photo paper27Loading various paper types30Saving paper default settings32Loading original documents on the scanner glass33Printing34Tips for printing34Printing basic documents34Printing a document34Collating printed copies34Printing pages in reverse order35Printing multiple pages on one sheet35Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive (Windows only)35Printing specialty documents36Printing envelopes36Printing labels36Printing on custom-size paper37Working with photos38Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer38Supported memory cards and file types39Printing photos using the printer control panel39Editing photos using the printer control panel39Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software40Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera41Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet42Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device43Setting up a connection between your printer and a Bluetooth-enabled device43Setting the Bluetooth security level44Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device44Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)45Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically45Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually46Managing print jobs47Setting your printer as the default printer47Changing the printing mode47Pausing print jobs47Resuming print jobs48Canceling print jobs48Copying49Tips for copying49Making copies49Copying photos50Copying an ID card50Copying a two-sided document50Enlarging or reducing images51Adjusting copy quality51Making a copy lighter or darker51Collating copies using the printer control panel52Repeating an image on one page52Copying multiple pages on one sheet52Making a duplex copy53Making a duplex copy automatically53Making a duplex copy manually53Canceling copy jobs54Scanning55Tips for scanning55Scanning to a local or network computer55Scanning to a flash drive or memory card56Scanning photos into an editing application56Scanning documents into an editing application57Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software58Scanning to a PDF58Scanning FAQ59How can I improve the quality of a scan?59How do I scan in black and white?59Why am I being asked for a PIN?59What is an application list, and how do I update it?59Canceling scan jobs59E-mailing60Setting up the printer to e-mail60Setting up the e-mail function60Changing the e-mail settings after setup60Creating an e-mail contact list using the printer control panel61Sending e-mail62Tips for e-mailing62Scanning a document or photo to e-mail62Attaching a document or photo to e-mail63Canceling an e-mail64Networking65Installing the printer on a wireless network65Wireless network compatibility65Supported network security options65Printing a network setup page66Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network66Installing the printer on a wireless network67Installing the printer on other computers67Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light67Special wireless installation instructions68Assigning a static IP address68Changing wireless settings after installation69Advanced wireless setup69Creating an ad hoc wireless network69Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network71Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)72Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Windows only)72Sharing a printer in a Windows environment74Installing the printer on an Ethernet network75Information you will need to set up the printer on an Ethernet network75Installing the printer on an Ethernet network75Networking FAQ76What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?76Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?76What is an SSID?76Where do I find my SSID?77What is a network?77How do I find out what type of security my network is using?77How are home networks configured?77Why do I need an installation cable?79How do I attach the installation cable?80How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?80Finding the signal strength81How can I improve wireless signal strength?82How can I make sure my computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network?83Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time?83What is a MAC address?83How do I find the MAC address?84What is an IP address?85What is TCP/IP?85How do I locate IP addresses?85How are IP addresses assigned?85What is a key index?85Maintaining the printer87Maintaining ink cartridges87Checking ink levels87Aligning the printhead87Cleaning the printhead nozzles88Cleaning the exterior of the printer88Cleaning the scanner glass89Cleaning the touch screen89Troubleshooting90Before you troubleshoot90Using the Service Center to solve printer problems90If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem90Setup troubleshooting90Incorrect language appears on the display91Printhead errors91Software did not install92Print job does not print or is missing pages93Printer is printing blank pages94Printer is busy or does not respond94Cannot delete documents from the print queue95Cannot print through USB95Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting95Paper jam in the printer95Paper jam in the duplex unit96Paper or specialty media misfeeds97Print troubleshooting98Poor quality at the edges of the page98Streaks or lines on printed image98Print speed is slow99Computer slows down when printing99Copy and scan troubleshooting99Copier or scanner does not respond100Scanner unit does not close100Poor copy or scanned image quality100Partial copies or scans of documents or photos100Scan was not successful101Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer101Cannot scan to a computer over a network101E-mail troubleshooting101Cannot send e-mail101Cannot attach files102Memory card troubleshooting102Memory card troubleshooting checklist102Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted102Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive103Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network103Network troubleshooting104Network troubleshooting checklist104The Continue button is unavailable105Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer106Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)107Wireless troubleshooting107Index120Size: 3.06 MBPages: 125Language: EnglishOpen manual
