Dell™ V305 Printer User's GuideTo order ink or supplies from Dell:1. Double-click the icon on your desktop.2. Visit the Dell website, or order

1. Insert a memory card into the memory card slot or a USB key into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer.2. In Windows Vista:a. Click ®

If such an object file uses only numerical parameters, data structure layouts and accessors, and small macros and smallinline functions (ten lines or

11. If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited topatent issues), conditions ar

Installing the Adobe® Photoshop® Album Manually1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.2. In Windows Vista, click ® Computer.In Windows XP, click St

b. Select your printer from the list.c. If your printer is not in the list, click The printer that I want isn't listed.d. Select Add a printer

About Your Printer Understanding the Printer Parts Understanding the Operator PanelUnderstanding the Printer PartsNumber: Part: Description:1 Paper

Understanding the Operator PanelNumber: Part: Description:12 Dell Internal NetworkAdapterA networking device to set up your printer on a wireless netw

Number Usethe: To:1 Display View scanning, copying, and printing options as well as status and error messages.2 ArrowbuttonsScroll through modes, me

Wireless Networking Minimum Requirements for Setup Wireless Network Settings Wireless Encryption Using USB Cable to Configure the Printer on a Wir

No securityWEP with either 64-bit or 128-bit keyWPA with 128-bit TKIP encryption engineWPA2 with 128-bit AES-CCMP encryption engineA WPA (WiFi Protect

follow the instructions for Using USB Cable to Configure the Printer on a Wireless Network (recommended for most users).Using the PIN Method1. If you

10. Use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Wi-Fi Protected Setup, and then press the Select button .11. Use the left or right arrow bu

Finding InformationWhat are you looking for? Find it hereHow to set up my printer Setting Up Your Printer posterHow to load printable media into my pr

3. From the Welcome screen, click Next.4. Select I Agree to the terms of this license agreement, and then click Next.5. From the Select Connection T

13. Click Push Button on your router WPS page within two minutes.If setup is successful, Wi-Fi Protected Setup Successful appears on the printer oper

2. Click Dell Printers.3. Click Dell V305.4. Click Dell Wireless Setup Utility.5. Follow the instructions on your screen to change wireless setting

Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Copy Mode Scan Mode Photo Mode PictBridge Mode Office File Mode Bluetooth Mode Setup Mode Maintenance M

Copy Color*ColorBlackCopies 1–99Quality*AutomaticDraftNormalPhotoDark Press the Select button , and then use the left and right Arrow buttons to

Scan ModeThe Scan Mode menu is only available if the printer is connected to a computer or a network adapter.To view or change the Scan Mode menu sett

Photo ModePhoto Mode is only available when a memory card is inserted into the printer, or if a USB key or a PictBridge-enableddigital camera is conne

PictBridge ModeYour printer automatically switches to PictBridge mode when you connect a PictBridge-enabled camera. You can printpictures using the co

1. When your printer changes to PictBridge mode, use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading youwant appears on the display, and then

.doc (Microsoft® Word).xls (Microsoft Excel).ppt (Microsoft PowerPoint®).pdf (Adobe® Portable Document Format).rtf (Rich Text Format).docx (Microsoft

same time, documentation and drivers for your printer arealready installed on your computer.How to identify your printer when you usesupport.dell.com

1. Use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press theSelect button .2. Use the left and

3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to the available menu items, and then press the Select button to save your settings.Maintenanc

Peer-to-Peer Networking Sharing the Printer on the Network Adding the Shared Printer on Other Network ComputersYou can share your printer with other

1. Click ® Control Panel.2. Click Hardware and Sound.3. Click Printers.4. Click Add a printer.5. Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth print

Loading Paper and Originals Loading Paper into the Paper Support Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Loading Original Documents on the Sc

matte paperThe print side of the paper faces up.The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print qual

Understanding the Automatic Paper Type SensorYour printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types:Plain/heavyweight

3. On the Print Setup tab, select the paper type.4. Click OK.To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for all print jobs:1. In Windows Vista™:a.

3. Close the top cover.Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Changing the

Understanding the Software Using the Dell Imaging Toolbox Using Printing Preferences Using the Dell Service Center Dell Ink Management System Usi

5. Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you received with your photo cartridge, ordispose of them properly.6. If

Aligning Ink CartridgesYour printer automatically prompts you to align the ink cartridges when they are installed or replaced. You may also needto ali

Cleaning the Ink Cartridge NozzlesYou may need to clean the nozzles when:White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas.Print appears smudged or

2. Remove paper from the paper support and paper exit tray.3. Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.4. Wipe only the outside of the printer, m

PrintingPrinting Documents Printing Collated Copies of Your DocumentPrinting Photos Printing a BookletPrinting From a Bluetooth®-Enabled DeviceAssembl

The Print dialog box opens.4. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system).The Printing Preference

Printing Photos From the Computer1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected.2. Load the paper. For more information, s

The Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens.5. From the Home screen, click Print Borderless Photos.6. From the Folders pane, open the folder that cont

16. If you want to e-mail your photo greeting card:a. Click E-mail your Photo Greeting Card from the Share tab.b. From the Send Quality and Speed a

NOTE: A Bluetooth adapter is not included with the printer.3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to BLUETOOTH, and then press the Sele

Preview images you want to print, scan, or copy.Manage photos in a digital photo album.E-mail scanned documents and photos.Check ink levels.Order supp

6. The Pass Key menu opens on the operator panel display if you set the security level to High. Use the keypad toenter your four-digit pass key, and t

The Print dialog box opens.4. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system).The Printing Preference

The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.5. On the Advanced tab, select N-up from the Layout drop-down list.6. From the Pages per sheet drop-down l

The Printing Preferences dialog box closes.8. Click OK or Print.NOTE: Once the printer begins printing, wait until you can see the leading edge of th

printing with a heavier paper stock, select a smaller number of Sheets per bundle.7. Click OK to close any printer software dialog boxes that are ope

9. When all the odd-numbered pages have exited the printer, follow the instructions on your computer screen.Canceling a Print JobSent From a Local Com

Sent From a Computer Over a Wireless Network1. In Windows Vista:a. Click ® Control Panel.b. Click Hardware and Sound.c. Click Printers.In Windows

Specify layouts that you want to set as default.From the Maintenance tab:There are no print settings to set as default from the Maintenance tab. From

TroubleshootingSetup Problems Copying ProblemsError Messages Scanning ProblemsClearing Paper Jams Networking ProblemsAvoiding Jams and Misfeeds Memory

Determine if the printer software is installed.In Windows Vista:1. Click ® Programs.2. Click Dell Printers.In Windows XP and Windows 2000:Click Start®

For more information, click the Help icon in the Dell Imaging Toolbox.Using Printing PreferencesYou can change your printer settings in Printing Prefe

2. Check for multiple objects for your printer.3. Print a job to each of these print objects to see which printer is active.4. Set that print object a

Error Message: What it indicates: Solution:Computer Not Connected Attempting to scan or print Office files from amemory card or USB key, or selecting

Clearing Paper JamsPaper jam in the paper pathCartridge.Right cartridge error.Replace Cartridge.Install both cartridges.An X symbol is shown for every

1. Pull the paper firmly to remove it. If you cannot reach the paper because it is too far into the printer, lift thescanner base unit to open the pri

Use only paper recommended for your printer.For more information, see Print Media Guidelines.Load a smaller amount of paper when printing multiple pag

Check for blinking lights or error messages on the printer.For more information, see Error Messages.Make sure the scanner glass is clean.Gently wipe t

4. Click File® Open to select the image that you want to edit.5. With an image open, click the Advanced tab.6. Click Image Patterns.The Image Patterns

Change the scan resolution to a lower value if scanning takes too long or freezes the computer.1. In Windows Vista:a. Click ® Programs.b. Click Dell

1. In Windows Vista:a. Click ® Programs.b. Click Dell Printers.c. Click Dell V305.In Windows XP or Windows 2000:Click Start® Programs or All Progra

8. Move the slider from left to right to adjust the quantity of background noise on your scanned document.9. Click OK.Make sure the document or photo

The Printing Preferences dialog box has three sections:Using the Dell Service CenterNOTE: Changes made to the printer settings from the Printers folde

Only images in JPEG and a limited set of TIFF formats can be printed directly from the memory card. Only TIFF formatscreated directly from digital sti

Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key Printing Photos Printing Office FilesMost digital cameras use a memory card to store photos. The printer supp

The Memory Card Manager is launched on your computer.4. Follow the instructions on the Memory Card Manager dialog box on how to transfer the photos t

If the memory card or USB key contains photos only, the printer automatically switches to the PHOTO mode.If the memory card or USB key contains docume

5. Press the Start button .The proof sheet prints.6. Follow the instructions on the proof sheet to select which photos to print, and to choose a la

Specifications Overview Environmental Specifications Power Consumption and Requirements Print and Scan Mode Capabilities Operating System Support

Print and Scan Mode CapabilitiesYour printer can scan from 72 to 19,200 dpi. Although your printer has this capability, Dell™ recommends using thepres

CablesYour printer uses a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable (sold separately).Banner paperA4 BannerLetter Banner20 sheetsEnvelopes9 Envelopes: 3 7/8 x

Copying Copying Documents Copying PhotosCopying DocumentsUsing the Operator Panel1. Turn on the printer.2. Load the paper. For more information, s

c. Click Dell V305.In Windows® XP or Windows 2000:Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell V305.5. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox.The

The Dell Service Center is a diagnostic tool that provides step-by-step troubleshooting help with problems encounteredwhile using the printer. It also

1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected.2. Load photo/glossy paper with the print side facing up. If you want to cop

Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Warranty and Return Policy Wireless Regulatory InformationDell Technical Support PolicyTech

Electronic Quote [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only)[email protected] (Canada only)Warranty and Return PolicyDell Inc. (“De

included with this Dell Wireless Printer Adapter kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipmentother than that specified by

ScanningScanning Single-Page Documents and Single Photos Resizing Images or DocumentsSetting the Computer Name and PIN E-Mailing Documents or PhotosSc

Using Your Computer1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected.2. Load your original document or photo facedown on the

4. From the Dell Networking Options dialog box, click Change your PC name and PIN for network scanning.5. Follow the instructions on the screen.6.

In Windows XP and Windows 2000:Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell V305.4. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox.The Dell Imaging Toolbo

3. In Windows Vista:a. Click ® Programs.b. Click Dell Printers.c. Click Dell V305.In Windows XP and Windows 2000:Click Start® Programs or All Pro

6. If you are scanning a new image:a. Click File® New® Scan New Image.b. Select from the Photo option.c. Click Start.The thumbnail of the scanned

color documents will print in black and white until the color cartridge is replaced or the option is cleared from MoreOptions, located on the Advanced

NOTE: When scanning a document for e-mailing, choose Photo or Several Photos. If you selectDocument, the scan opens in your default word-processing ap

b. Click Dell Printers.c. Click Dell V305.In Windows XP and Windows 2000:Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell V305.3. Select

3. From the Home screen, click My Photo Album.4. From the Folders pane, open the folder that contains the image you want to convert to PDF, and then

Changing the Scan Settings Preferences1. In Windows Vista:a. Click ® Programs.b. Click Dell Printers.c. Click Dell V305.In Windows XP and Windows

Licensing Notice BSD License and Warranty statements GNU LicenseThe printer resident software contains:Software developed and copyrighted by Dell an

PreambleThe licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNUGeneral Public License is in

terms, do not apply to those sections when you distribute them as separate works. But when you distribute the samesections as part of a whole which is

9. The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the General Public License from time to time.Such new versions will be simi

to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish);that you receive source code or

act of running a program using the Library is not restricted, and output from such a program is covered only if itscontents constitute a work based on