Dell V715w User's GuideMay 2009 www.dell.com | support.dell.comMachine type(s):4444Model(s):5dw, 1dw
123465879Use the To1 Scanner unit• Access the ink cartridges and printhead.• Remove paper jams.2Printhead Install, replace, or remove the ink cartridg
How can I make sure my computer and printer are connected to thesame wireless network?If the printer is not on the same wireless network as the comput
Every device capable of communicating on a network has a MAC address. Network printers, computers, and routers,whether Ethernet or wireless, all have
What is an IP address?An IP address is a unique number used by devices (such as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) onan IP networ
Select the same key index on your printer as you are using on your wireless access point.Networking103
Maintaining the printerMaintaining ink cartridgesIn addition to the following tasks that you can perform, your printer performs an automatic maintenan
4 Select Printer Home.5 Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list.6 From the Maintenance tab, click Align cartridges.7 Follow the instructio
3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish ofth
TroubleshootingBefore you troubleshootUse this checklist to solve most printer problems:• Make sure the power cord is plugged into the printer and int
• “Printer is printing blank pages” on page 112• “Printer is busy or does not respond” on page 112• “Cannot delete documents from the print queue” on
REMOVE AND REINSERT THE PRINTHEAD1 Open the printer and lift the latch.2 Remove the printhead.Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the printhead noz
Ordering and replacing suppliesOrdering ink cartridgesPage yields available at www.dell.com/supplies. For best results, use only Dell ink cartridges.I
4 Reinsert the printhead, and then close the latch until it clicks.5 Close the printer.Note: If removing and reinserting the printhead does not resolv
Print job does not print or is missing pagesIf the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of t
Printer is printing blank pagesBlank pages may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges.REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN
Cannot print through USBIf the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:CHECK T
1 Press to turn off the printer.2 Check the paper tray or lift the scanner unit to check for jammed paper.3 Firmly grasp the paper, and then gently
2 Firmly grasp the paper, and then gently pull it out.Note: Be careful not to tear the paper while removing it.3 Reinsert the duplex unit.4 Touch DONE
1 Open the ADF door, and then gently pull out the jammed paper.Note: Be careful not to tear the paper while removing it.2 Close the ADF door.3 Touch D
• “Print speed is slow” on page 118• “Computer slows down when printing” on page 118Poor quality at the edges of the pageIf the "Before you troub
Print speed is slowIf the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:MAXIMIZE COM
Copier or scanner does not respondIf the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the followi
3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges.124 Use two hands to install each cartridge.12Note: Install the new ink
Scan was not successfulIf the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:CHECK TH
Fax troubleshooting checklistIf you encounter problems sending and receiving faxes, then check the connection first:1 Check for a dial tone on the tel
3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Dialing and Sending, and then press .4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Max Send Speed, and then press .5
4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Auto Fax Convert, and then press .5 Check to see if automatic fax conversion is set to On.If it is not set to
MAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER MEMORY IS NOT FULLThe printer saves an incoming fax to the printer memory before it prints the fax. If the printer runs out
Fax error messages on the printer control panelError Message: What it indicates: Possible solutions:Remote Fax ErrorThe receiving fax machine cannotre
Error Message: What it indicates: Possible solutions:Failed to ConnectPhone Line ErrorPhone Line Not ConnectedThe printer cannot detect a dial tone. S
Memory card troubleshooting checklistBefore you troubleshoot, use the following checklist to solve most memory card problems:• Make sure that the memo
Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wirelessnetworkIf the "Memory card troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the problem,
Wireless NetworkingMake sure:• The SSID is correct.Print a network setup page from the printer to check the network settings.• Your WEP key or WPA pas
Using the printer control panel buttonsand menusUsing the printer control panelThe following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control pane
MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE USING THE CORRECT CD FOR YOUR PRINTER MODELCompare the printer model on the CD to the printer model on the printer. The numbers
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computerThird-party (non-Microsoft) firewalls can interfere with wireless printing. If the printer and com
Cannot print over wireless networkIf you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers folder or as a prin
MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT AWAY FROM OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICESThere may be temporary interference from electronic devices such as microwave ovens or other
d On the main page, click Wireless or any other selection where settings are stored. The SSID will be displayed.e Write down the SSID.Note: Make sure
SELECT THE WIRELESS PORTIf you have previously set up your printer as a locally attached printer, then you may need to select the wirelessprinter to u
CHECK SECURITY KEYSIf you are using WEP securityA valid WEP key is:• Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and
MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS ROUTER)The possible distance between devices in 802.11b or 802.11g netw
2 Ping the access point:a Click , or click Start and then click Run.b In the Start Search or Run box, type cmd.c Press Enter, or click OK.The Command
Running the wireless setup again can also resolve issues due to misconfigurations that occurred when configuringthe printer for wireless access.Notes:
Use To7Select• Select menu options.• Save settings.• Feed or eject paper. Press and hold the button for 3seconds to feed or eject paper from the print
3 Press Enter, or click OK.The Command Prompt window opens.4 Type ipconfig, and then press Enter.The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separa
MAKE SURE BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION IS ENABLED1 Click , or click Start and then click Run.2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.3
ELIMINATE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCECommon household items can potentially disrupt wireless network communications. Cordless phones (but notcellular phon
7 Type the IP address you want to assign to the printer in the IP Address field.8 Click the Submit button.The Submitting Selection message appears.Con
IndexAad hoc SSID 86WEP 86ad hoc network 97ad hoc wireless network adding a printer 88creating using Windows 86additional computers installing wi
copy job canceling 52copy quality, adjusting 49copy troubleshooting scanner unit does not close 119copying 47adjusting quality 49collating copies
Fax Setup Wizard 69fax troubleshooting cannot receive faxes 123cannot run fax software 124cannot send faxes 121error messages, printer controlpane
printing photos using the proofsheet 39scanning to 54supported types 36memory card cannot beinserted 127memory card slot location 9memory card tr
printing collate 31custom-size paper 34documents 31documents from memory card orflash drive 32envelopes 33from a Bluetooth-enableddevice 42from
software updates checking 20enabling 20speaker volume adjusting 77Speed Dial setting up 71splitter, choosing 75SSID ad hoc 86finding 100locatin
Use To6 2-Sided/Eco ModeActivate 2-Sided to:• Print on both sides of the paper (duplex).Activate Eco-Mode to:• Print on both sides of the paper (duple
locating 93Windows installing printer on wired network(Ethernet) 92installing printer on wirelessnetwork 84Windows software Abbyy Sprint OCR 18Fas
To enable Eco-Mode, press the 2-Sided/Eco-Mode button until the light near “Eco-Mode” comes on.Changing temporary settings into new defaultsettingsThe
To disable the settings timeout featureYou can disable the settings timeout feature if you do not want the printer to revert to the default settings a
Using the printer softwareMinimum system requirementsThe printer software requires up to 500 MB of free disk space.Supported operating systems• Micros
Use the ToDell Fast Pics(referred to as Fast Pics)Manage, edit, transfer, and print photos and documents.AdobeTM Photo Album Starter EditionView, mana
ContentsSafety information...5About your printer...
Updating the printer software (Windows only)Checking for software updates1 Click or Start.2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the prin
Loading paper and original documentsLoading the paper trayMake sure:• You use paper designed for inkjet printers.• The paper is not used or damaged.•
3 If you are loading A4- or legal-size paper, then squeeze the tab and pull to extend the tray.Note: When you pull the extension out, the first stop a
5 Adjust the paper guides to rest gently against the left, right, and bottom edges of the paper.6 Insert the tray.Note: If you extended the tray to ac
Loading envelopes or photo paper1 Pull tray completely out of the printer.2 Move the paper guides to the sides of tray.Loading paper and original docu
3 Use the envelope icon and the photo paper outline on the bottom of the tray to help you position envelopes orphoto paper.Note: Do not mix paper type
5 Adjust the paper guides to rest gently against the left, right, and bottom edges of the envelopes or photo paper.2312316 Insert the tray.7 Flip up t
Loading various paper typesLoad up to Make sure150 sheets of plain paper• The paper is designed for use with inkjet printers.• The paper guides rest a
Load up to Make sure25 sheets of labels• You use full label sheets. Partial sheets (with areas exposed by missinglabels) may cause labels to peel off
Load up to Make sure20 sheets of banner paper• The print side of the banner faces down.• The leading edge of the banner paper feeds into the printer f
Printing...31Tips for printing...
c Press the up or down arrow button to select the default photo print size for the printer, and then press.Loading original documents on the scanner g
PrintingTips for printing• Use the appropriate paper for your print job.• Select a higher print quality for better prints.• Make sure there is enough
4 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs.5 Click OK or Print.Printing pages in reverse orderBy default, the first page is printed first. If yo
1 Insert a memory card or flash drive.When the printer detects the memory device, Memory Card Detected or Storage DeviceDetected appears on the displa
Notes:• Most envelopes use landscape orientation.• Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application.Printing labels1 Load t
Working with photosUsing a memory card or flash drive with the printerMemory cards and flash drives are storage devices frequently used with cameras a
Notes:• If the printer does not recognize the memory device, then remove and reinsert it.• If a flash drive or a digital camera set to mass storage mo
8 Press the Color/Black button to set a color or black-and-white print.When you select color or black-only printing, the light near your choice comes
Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software1 Load photo paper.2 From the printer control panel, press .3 Insert a memory card or
Notes:• Make sure that the digital camera is set to the correct USB mode. If the camera USB selection is incorrect,then the camera is detected as a fl
Faxing...58Setting up the printer to fax...
7 Follow the instructions on the proof sheet to select which photos to print, the number of copies per photo, red-eyereduction, page layout, print opt
Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device• This printer is compliant with Bluetooth Specification 2.0. It supports the following profiles: Object Push
5 Make sure Discovery is set to On. If necessary, press the up or down arrow button to scroll to On, and then press.The printer is now ready to accept
1 Insert a USB Bluetooth adapter into the USB port.Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display.Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch any cables
4 From the 2-Sided Printing section, select On from the drop-down menu.Note: To use the settings defined in the printer, select Use Printer Settings.5
3 Press Enter, or click OK.The printer folder opens.4 Right-click the printer, and then select Set as Default Printer.Changing the printing modeTo con
5 Resume the print job:• If you want to resume a particular print job, then right-click the document name, and then select Resume.• If you want to res
CopyingADF Scanner glassUse the ADF for multiple-page documents.Note: The ADF is available only on selected models. If youpurchased a printer without
3 From the printer control panel, press .4 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Photo Reprint.5 Press the left or right arrow button to sel
5 Press the left or right arrow button to select the setting that you want.Notes:• If you select Custom %, then press , and then press the left or ri
Safety informationConnect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.Do not place or use t
Collating copies using the printer control panelIf you print multiple copies of a document, then you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated)
5 Press the left or right arrow button to select the number of pages that you want to copy on a sheet of paper. Youmay choose to copy one, two, or fou
7 Remove the paper from the paper exit tray, and then reload the paper to print the other side of the document.8 Press .Canceling copy jobsTo cancel
ScanningADF Scanner glassUse the ADF for multiple-page documents.Note: The ADF is available only on selected models. If youpurchased a printer without
6 Press the arrow buttons to select the resolution quality and the original image size. Press each time you makea selection.7 Press to start scann
The scan is complete when the photo editing application you selected in step 5 opens on the destination computer,and the scan appears within the appli
Scanning directly to e-mail using the printersoftware1 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass.2 Click or Sta
How do I scan in black and white?Color is the default for all scans. To scan in black and white, press the Color/Black button on the printer control p
FaxingCAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this productor make any electrical or cabling connectio
Setup 2: Printer is sharing the line with an answering machineConnected to the same telephone wall jackEXTLINEPHONELINETo connect:1Connect the cable f
About your printerThank you for choosing this printer!We've worked hard to make sure it will meet your needs.To start using your new printer righ
To connect:Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer.Tips for this setup:•If you have only one telephone number on your line,
Tips for this setup:•This setup works best if you subscribe to a distinctive ring service. If you have distinctive ring service, then makesure that yo
3 To continue using a computer for Internet access, connect the computer to the DSL HPN port on the DSL filter.4 To connect a telephone to the printer
Scenario 4: Digital telephone service through a cable providerSetup 1: Printer is connected directly to a cable modemFollow this setup if you normally
Setup 2: Printer is connected to a wall jack; cable modem is installed elsewherein the houseFollow this setup if your cable provider activated the wal
Connecting the printer to a non-RJ-11 wall jackEXTLINETo connect:1Connect one end of a telephone cable to the port of the printer.2 Connect the othe
If the additional device (telephone or answering machine) has an RJ-11 connector, then you can remove the wrapplug and connect the device to the port
EXTLINETo connect:Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer.Connecting the printer to a wall jack in GermanyThe German wall ja
Connect the printer to any of the N ports.PHONELINENFNEXTLINETo connect:1Connect one end of a telephone cable to the port of the printer.2 Connect t
6 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Your Fax Number, and then press .7 Enter your fax number or your telephone number, and then press .Setting th
Conserving ink• Use Quick Print or Draft Mode. These modes can be used to print documents using less ink than normal andare ideal for printing documen
Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel1 From the printer control panel, press .2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Setup, an
Creating a contact listYou can create a contact list using the Address Book in the printer control panel or the phone book in the fax software.If you
c Press the arrow buttons to select whether you want to add a contact manually or import a contact. Press when you make a selection.• If you want to a
If you want to send a fax to a group of numbers (broadcast fax):a Press the right arrow button.b Enter another number, and then press .Repeat steps a
When the number of rings you set is detected, the printer automatically receives the incoming fax.Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the cables or
To set up the fax:1 Connect the printer to the telephone line. For more information, see “Setting up the printer to fax” on page 58.2 Configure the fa
If the printer is connected to the same telephone line with an answering machine, then you must set Auto Answerto On so that you can receive both your
Make sure the printer is connected properly to the telephone line1 While the printer is connected to a telephone line through the port on the back o
If you do not have distinctive ring service, then set the printer to receive faxes manually (Auto Answer Off). This settinglets you receive both voice
3 When prompted, enter the fax number of the recipient, and then press .How do I know that the fax was sent successfully?You can set the printer to p
What are you looking for? Find it hereHelp using the printer software Windows HelpOpen a printer software program or application, andthen click Help.C
How do I forward a fax?1 From the printer control panel, press .2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press .3 Press the arrow
If an incoming fax or an outgoing fax fails due to power loss, then the printer automatically prints an error report thenext time it is turned on. For
NetworkingInstalling the printer on a wireless networkWireless network compatibilityYour printer contains an IEEE 802.11n wireless print server. Your
Every device on the wireless network must use the same WPA passphrase. WPA security is an option only oninfrastructure networks with wireless access p
Installing the printer on a wireless networkBefore you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that:• Your wireless network is set up and
Special wireless installation instructionsThe following instructions apply to customers outside of North America who are using a wireless broadband bo
7 Type the IP address you want to assign to the printer in the IP Address field.8 Click the Submit button.The Submitting Selection message appears.To
6 Click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, when you are prompted to choose aconnection option, and then click Next.7 Follow the
11 Under Preferred Networks, delete any existing networks.a Select the network to be removed.b Click Remove to delete the network from the list.12 Cli
3 Select Printer Home.4 Click the Settings tab.5 Click Wireless setup utility link.6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.Note: Windows Vist
Understanding the parts of the printer123456789101112Use the To1Scanner lid Access the scanner glass.2Scanner glass Scan, copy, or fax photos and docu
5 Click the Wireless setup utility link.6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to set up the printer wirelessly.Note: There is no need to re
If the printer is currently set up locally (using USB connection)1Plug an Ethernet cable into the printer and into an available port on a switch or wa
b Right-click the name of your printer.c Click Properties.d Click the Ports tab, and then click Add Port.e Select Local Port, and then click New Port.
If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do one of the following:a Click , or click Start and then click Run.b In the Start Search or Ru
An SSID can contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters.Where do I find my SSID?You can find the SSID for the wireless network by viewing the settings on
Wired network example• A desktop computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet cables to a hub, router, or switch.• The network is conne
Scenario 2: Wireless network with Internet access•All computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point or wireless router.•
The installation cable connects to a rectangular USB port on the installing computer and the square USB port on theprinter.How do I attach the install
The following table compares the characteristics and requirements of the two types of wireless networks.Infrastructure Ad hocCharacteristicsCommunicat
How can I improve wireless signal strength?A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over a network is poor wireless signal quality. If th
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