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    Dell™ V305 Printer User's Guide Finding Information What are you looking for? How to set up my printer Find it here Setting Up Your Printer poster How to load printable media into my printer How to print How to care for and maintain my printer How to contact Dell™ Owner's Manual Safety
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    to care for and maintain my printer How to troubleshoot and solve problems NOTE: Your User's Guide is located on the Drivers and Utilities CD or on the Web at support.dell.com. Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for your printer and installers for Dell printer software Readme files-Last minute
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    to direct your call when contacting technical support. NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. 11 MAC address label Identify the media access control (MAC) address of the printer. NOTE: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this label
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    Part: 12 Dell Internal Network Adapter 13 Power connector 14 USB connector Description: A networking device to set up your printer on a wireless network. NOTE: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this device. Slot into which you plug the power cable. CAUTION
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    button 4 Select button 5 Power button To: View scanning, copying, and printing options as well as status and error messages. Scroll through modes, for three seconds. Turn your printer on or off. NOTE: Pressing the power button does not turn off your printer if a PictBridge camera with an
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    there is an error. Check if Wi-Fi is activated: Off indicates that the printer is not turned on. Orange indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but not connected. Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but unable to communicate with the wireless network. Blue
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    Menu Copy Mode Main Menu Copy Color Copies Quality Dark Paper Setup Zoom Repeat Image Collate N-Up Original Size Original Type ID Card on the display, 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items. 5. When the setting you want appears on the display, press the
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    Draft Normal Photo Dark Press the Select button , and then use the left and right Arrow buttons to adjust the brightness setting. Paper Setup Paper Size Paper Type Zoom 50% *100% 150% 200% Custom % Fit to Page 2 x 2 Poster 3 x 3 Poster 4 x 4 Poster Repeat Image *1 Per Page 4 Per Page 9 Per
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    ID card on the top left scanner, and press the Arrow button to continue. NOTE: ID Card Copy is only valid with Letter or A4 Paper. * Default factory setting Scan Mode The Scan Mode menu is only available if the printer is connected to a computer or a network adapter. Main Menu Scan Mode Main
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    Select button to save the setting. Scan menu item Scan Color Scan To Computer Scan To Network Scan To Memory Device Quality Original Size *Default factory setting Settings *Color Black App List PC Name Place document on scanner, and press the right Arrow button . *Automatic 75 dpi 150 dpi 300 dpi
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    Mode Photo Mode is only available when a memory card is inserted into the printer, or if a USB key or a PictBridge-enabled digital camera is connected to the PictBridge port. Main Menu Photo Mode Main Menu Proof Sheet Print DPOF Photo Color Auto Enhance Save To Print Images Photo Size Quality To
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    This menu item is only available when a memory card with Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) images is inserted into the printer or when a PictBridge-enabled digital camera with DPOF images is connected to the PictBridge port. Photo Color Auto Enhance Save To Print Images Photo Size Quality * Default
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    print pictures using the controls of the camera. Main Menu PictBridge Mode Main Menu Paper Setup Photo Size Layout Quality 1. When your printer available menu items. 3. When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting. PictBridge menu item Paper Setup
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    only available when a memory card or USB key containing documents is inserted into the printer or when the printer is connected to a configured internal network adapter. The printer recognizes (Word Perfect) NOTE: To use the Office File Mode menus, you must connect the printer to the computer using
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    install the appropriate printer software on your computer. To view or change the Office File Mode menu settings: 1. Ensure that the printer is connected to your computer, want to print. Bluetooth Mode Your printer automatically switches to Bluetooth mode when you insert a Bluetooth™ adapter (sold
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    . Setup Settings menu item Enable Off *On Discovery Off *On Printer Name The name of your printer appears on the display in this format:DellV305-service tag #. NOTE: The name appears on the printer list of devices that connect to your computer using the Bluetooth wireless specification
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    Country Power Save Clear Settings Timeout Photo Print Size Set Defaults Print Setup Page Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wireless Information TCP/IP Menu Reset Network Adapter Defaults Maintenance Mode Main Menu Mode Main Menu Maintenance Ink Levels Clean Cartridges Align Cartridges Print Test
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    Arrow buttons and then press the Select button . until the heading you want appears on the display, Maintenance menu item Ink Levels Clean Cartridges Align Cartridges Print Test Page Settings Press the Select Press the Select Press the Select Press the Select button. button. button. button.
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    not pull on both paper guides simultaneously. When one paper guide is moved, the other adjusts accordingly. NOTE: Do not force paper into the printer. The paper should be flat against the paper support surface, and the edges should be flush against both paper guides. Print Media Guidelines Load up
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    paper faces up. The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality. 20 sheets of banner paper You remove all paper from the paper support before inserting banner paper. You use banner paper designed for inkjet printers. You place a stack of
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    of photo/glossy paper The print side of the paper faces up. The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality. 10 iron-on transfers You follow the loading instructions on the iron-on transfer packaging. The print side of the transfer faces
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    Photo/glossy Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Normal Photo Normal Photo Photo Photo NOTE: Your printer cannot detect paper size. To choose paper size: 1. With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box opens.
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    Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. In Windows® XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 2. Right-click the printer icon. 3. Click Printing Preferences. 4. On the Print Setup tab, select the paper type
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    Loading Original Documents on the Scanner Glass 1. Open the top cover. 2. Place the document face down on the scanner glass. NOTE: Ensure that the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow on the printer. 3. 4. Close the top cover.
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    1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box opens. 4. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the
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    Printing Photos Printing Photos NOTE: Dell recommends you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for printing photos. 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load paper with the print side facing up. NOTE: Photo/glossy paper is recommended for printing photos.
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    -Enabled Camera Your printer supports printing from a PictBridge-enabled camera. 1. Turn on your printer. 2. Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera. 3. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer. See the instructions included with your
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    Printing Photos From the Computer 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. In Windows Vista™: a. Click  Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305. In Windows® XP and
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    Click Print Now. Creating Photo Greeting Cards 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. In Windows Vista: a. Click  Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305. In Windows
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    -enabled device.  To print Microsoft documents from your Windows® Mobile/Pocket PC PDA, additional third- party software and drivers are required. For more information about the required software, see the documentation for your PDA.  Before you call Dell customer support, see the section for
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    NOTE: The printer does not support printing files from your computer using a Bluetooth connection. You need to set up a connection between a Bluetooth-enabled device and your printer if you are sending a print job from the Bluetooth device for the first time. You will need to repeat the setup if: 
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    printer. Refer to the instructions included with the device for Bluetooth connection information. NOTE: If the Bluetooth Security Level on the printer is Turn on the printer. 2. Insert a Bluetooth USB adapter into the USB port. NOTE: A Bluetooth adapter is not included with the printer. 3. Use
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    a Bluetooth-Enabled Device. 5. Set up the Bluetooth device to print to the printer. Refer to the instructions included with the device for Bluetooth printing setup information. 6. See the instructions included with the Bluetooth device to begin printing. NOTE: If the Bluetooth Security Level on the
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    1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. 2. Load the envelope with the print side facing up. 3. With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box opens. 4. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating
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    Than One Page on a Sheet of Paper 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. With your document open, click File Print. 4. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending
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    OK or Print. Printing a Banner 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. With your document open, click File Print. 4. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on
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    1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box opens. 4. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the
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    together. The printed bundles are stacked, one on top of the other, keeping the correct page order. The stacked bundles can be bound to make a booklet. When 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
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    of the paper. 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. With your document open, click File Print. 4. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or
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    and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start  Settings Printers. 2. Right-click the Dell V305 icon. 3. Click Open. 4. Select the job you want to cancel from the list that appears. 5. From the Document menu, click Cancel. From the Printing Status window: The Printing Status window automatically opens at
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    and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start  Settings Printers. 2. Right-click the Dell V305 icon. 3. Click Open. 4. Select the job you want to cancel from the list that appears. 5. From the Document menu, click Cancel. Changing Printing Preferences Defaults When you
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    Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 2. Right-click the Dell V305 icon. 3. Select Printing Preferences. 4. Change the settings that you want to set as default when printing from most programs. From the Print Setup tab, you
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    Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key Most digital cameras use a memory card to store photos. The printer supports the following memory cards:  Compact Flash Type I and II  Memory Stick  Memory Stick PRO  Memory Stick Duo (with adapter)  Mini SD (with adapter insert more than one memory card at
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    Paper Support. 3. Insert a CD or connect a flash memory device (such as a flash drive, memory card, or digital camera) to the computer, and close any Windows dialogs that appear. 4. In Windows Vista™: a. Click  Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305. In Windows XP and Windows 2000
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    edit a photo before printing, click Edit Photo above the Print Preview pane. Select One-Click Auto Fix, Automatic Red-Eye Reduction, or Automatic Brightness Fix to let the software edit your photo automatically. Click More Retouch Tools to go to the photo-editing window. After completing your edits
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    not modified by any application are supported. If you want to print photos stored on the memory card or USB key in a different file format, the photos must be transferred to your computer before printing. For more information, see Saving Photos to Your Computer. Printing Photos From a Digital Camera
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    print on the proof sheet. to scroll to Proof Sheet, and then press the Select to scroll to Print The proof sheet prints. 7. Follow the instructions on the proof sheet to select which photos to print, and to the scanner glass. For more information, see Loading Original Documents on the Scanner Glass
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    Scan Proof Sheet, and then press the Printing Office Files 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. print. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Documents, and then press the Select button . For information on which file types are supported by your printer
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    Your Computer 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. Load your original document. For more information, see Loading Original Documents on the Scanner Glass. 4. In Windows Vista
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    b. Click Dell Printers. 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 Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens. 6. From the Home screen, click Copy. The What are you scanning? dialog box opens. 7.
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    the print side facing up. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. Load your original photo on the scanner glass. For more information, see Loading Original Documents on the Scanner Glass. 4. In Windows Vista: a. Click  Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305
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    . The photo appears in the right pane of the Copy dialog box. 10. From the drop-down lists, select the print quality, paper size, and paper type settings that you want. 11. To select multiple prints of a photo, or to select photo sizes other than 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in.), select the options you
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    then press the 5. If your printer is connected using a USB cable: a. The printer downloads the application list from the computer. Use the left and right Arrow buttons which your scan can be sent. to scroll through the available applications to b. When the application you want to use appears on
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    your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. 2. Load your original document or photo facedown on the scanner glass. For more information, see Loading Original Documents on the Scanner Glass. 3. In Windows Vista™: a. Click  Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305. In
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    the Scanner Glass. NOTE: For best results, leave the most space possible between the photos and the edges of the scan area. 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 Programs Dell Printers Dell
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    your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. 2. Load your original document facedown on the scanner glass. For more information, see Loading Original Documents on the Scanner Glass. 3. In Windows Vista: a. Click  Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305. In Windows XP
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    on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. 2. Load your original photo facedown on the scanner glass. For more information, see Loading Original Documents on the Scanner Glass. 3. In Windows Vista: a. Click  Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305. In Windows XP
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     To select a date for the photo, click the drop-down list, and select a date from the calendar. b. Click Save. Resizing Images or Documents 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. 2. In Windows Vista: a. Click  Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305.
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    In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. 3. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox. The Dell Imaging Toolbox opens. 4. From the Home screen, click Activities. 5. to e-mail messages. 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected.
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    Original Documents on the Scanner Glass. 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 Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. 4. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox. The Dell Imaging Toolbox opens. 5. From
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    one or more photos, select a photo size. 7. Click Create E-mail to create an e-mail message with your file attached. Creating a PDF From a Scanned Item 1. Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 2. In Windows Vista: a. Click  Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305
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    image: a. Do one of the following software prepares your PDF and opens a Save dialog box. 13. Type a file name for your PDF, and select a storage location. 14. Click Save. From a Saved Item 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click  Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305. In Windows XP and Windows
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    a. Do one of the software prepares your PDF and opens a Save dialog box. 10. Enter a file name for your PDF, and select a storage location. 11. Click Save. Customizing Scan Settings 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click  Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305. In Windows XP and Windows
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    list. Convert the image to text with Convert an image to text. OCR Always use these settings when Make your selections permanent by selecting the check box. scanning 6. Changing the Scan Settings Preferences 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click  Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305
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    documents and images.  Printing Preferences- Allows you to adjust printer settings.  Dell Service Center- Provides step-by-step troubleshooting help, maintenance tasks, and customer support.  Dell Ink Management System™- Warns you when your printer is running low on ink.  Adobe® Photoshop® Album
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    want to print, scan, or copy.  Manage photos in a digital photo album.  E-mail scanned documents and photos.  Check ink levels.  Order supplies online. To access the Dell Imaging Toolbox: 1. In Windows Vista™: a. Click  Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305. In Windows® XP and
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    Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. 2. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox. The Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens. The Dell Imaging Toolbox Home screen has the following sections: From this section: Your Scanner Photos Settings Click To Scan Initiate a scan job. Select
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    , Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. To access Printing Preferences when a document is not open: 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click  Control Panel. b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. In Windows XP, click Start
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    information about, and change your status in, the Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program. More Options - Allows you to specify Appearance Mode and Complete-A-Print settings. You can also view the paper type that the printer detects. Maintenance Install Ink Cartridges Clean Ink Cartridges
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    Tab Options Align Ink Cartridges Print a Test Page Network Support Using the Dell Service Center The Dell Service Center is a diagnostic tool that provides step-by-step troubleshooting help with problems encountered while using the printer. It also contains links to printer maintenance tasks and
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    or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. 2. Click Dell Service Center. The Dell Service Center dialog box opens. Dell Ink Management System Each time you print a job, a printing progress screen appears, which shows the progress of the print job as well as the amount of ink remaining and the
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    Using Memory Card Manager Memory Card Manager allows you to display, manage, edit, print, and save photos from your memory card or USB memory key to your computer. To launch Memory Card Manager: 1. Insert a memory card into the memory card slot or a USB key into the PictBridge port on the front of
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    Windows XP and WIndows 2000: Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. 2. Click Uninstall Dell V305. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Restart your computer. 5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then follow the instructions on the screen. If the installation
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    the printer software installation screen appears, click Using a USB cable or Using a wireless network. d. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation. Installing the Adobe® Photoshop® Album Manually 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2. In Windows Vista, click  Computer
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    XPS files are launched. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing the patch. To install the driver: 1. Click  Control Panel. 2. Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer, and then click Add a Printer. 3. From the Add Printer dialog box, choose one of the following:  If you are
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    e. From the Install From Disk dialog box, click OK. Click Next on the following two dialog boxes. Wireless Networking
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    for Setup NOTE: This section is applicable only to the Dell V305w printer, which is equipped with a wireless adapter. NOTE: For more wireless information, see your router's Operation Manual or contact your router manufacturer's helpline or your broadband service provider.  The Dell™ Printer  An
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    is set up and working properly.  The computer you are using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. 1. If you are using your printer with a new Dell computer: Connect the USB cable between the port on the back of the printer and the port on the back of the
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    WPS-enabled, check the router for the WPS logo. Before beginning WPS-enabled setup, you must know the router IP address. If you are unsure of the router IP address, follow the instructions for Using USB Cable to Configure the Printer on a Wireless Network (recommended for most users). NOTE: If your
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    of the username and password, contact your router manufacturer's helpline or your Internet service provider. 8. On your printer operator panel, use the left or right arrow button then press the Select button . to scroll to Setup, and 9. Use the left or right arrow button button . to scroll to
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    . Check if the printer's Wi-Fi LED turns blue. For more information, see Wi-Fi LED. Continue with step 14. If setup is not successful or times out, perform step 8 to step 13 again. 14. Close the router WPS page. 15. Follow the instructions on the installation screen to complete setup. Using the Push
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    printer with a new Dell computer: Connect the USB cable between the port on the back of the printer and the port on the back of the computer. Go to step 5. If you are using your printer with an existing computer: Go to the next step. 2. Ensure that your computer is on, and then insert the Drivers
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    on the printer operator panel. Check if the printer's Wi-Fi LED turns blue. For more information, see Wi-Fi LED. Continue with step 14. If setup is not successful or times out, perform step 8 to step 13 again. 14. Close the router WPS page. 15. Follow the instructions on the installation screen to
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    to a computer by USB cable, and launching the Drivers and Utilities CD. If you need to adjust the wireless adapter settings after installation, the CD is not required. Launch the Wireless Setup Utility. In Windows Vista: 1. Click  Programs. 2. Click Dell Printers. 3. Click Dell V305. 4. Click Dell
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    The Wireless Setup Utility steps you through the configuration process. The wizard can automatically detect wireless network settings or allow you to manually enter the network configuration settings.
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    . For more information, see Adding the Shared Printer on Other Network Computers. Sharing the Printer on the Network On the host computer or network computer where the printer is directly connected by USB cable, share the printer. In Windows Vista™: 1. Click  Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and
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    on the client computers: In Windows Vista: 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 printer. 6. To manually connect to the shared printer, click The printer I want isn't listed. 7. From the Find
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    5. Click Next. 6. From the Specify a Printer dialog box, click Connect to this printer, and enter the printer share name. To view the name of the computer that you want to share the printer with, go to the host computer. a. In Windows XP, click Start Settings Control Panel Performance and
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    in your Owner's Manual. Dell™ ink cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order more ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. CAUTION: It is recommended that Dell ink cartridges be used for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using
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    of the ink cartridges. 7. Insert the new ink cartridges. Make sure the black or photo ink cartridge is secure in the left ink cartridge carrier, and the color ink cartridge is secure in the right ink cartridge carrier. NOTE: For normal printing, use a black cartridge and a color cartridge. For photo
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    . to scroll to Align Cartridges, and then press the An alignment page prints. The ink cartridges align when the page prints. You may discard the alignment page when the alignment is complete. To align the ink cartridges from the printer software: 1. Load plain paper. 2. In Windows Vista™:
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    . In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 3. Right-click the Dell V305 icon. 4. Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. Click the Maintenance tab. 6. Click Align Ink Cartridges. 7. Click Print. An alignment page prints. The ink cartridges align when the
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    and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 3. Right-click the Dell V305 icon. 4. Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. Click the Maintenance tab. 6. Click Clean Ink Cartridges. The cleaning page prints. 7. If the print quality has not improved
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    the interior may cause damage to your printer. Damage to the printer caused by not following the correct instructions for cleaning will not be covered under warranty. 5. Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before beginning a new print job. Changing the Default Operator Panel
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    5. Use the left and right Arrow buttons button . to scroll to Use Factory, and then press the Select 6. Select the correct language and country.
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    information on troubleshooting your printer, please visit http://support.dell.com/support. Setup Problems Computer Problems Verify that your printer is compatible with your computer. The printer supports Windows Vista™, Windows® XP, and Windows 2000 only. Windows ME, Windows 98, and Windows 95 are
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    and Windows 2000: Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. If the printer does not appear in the list of printers, the printer software is not installed. Install the printer software. For more information, see Removing and Reinstalling Software. Correct communication problems
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    Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. In Windows XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 2. Right-click the Dell V305 icon. 3. Make sure Pause Printing is not selected. If Pause Printing is selected, click it
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    Messages For more help and to check the latest information on troubleshooting your printer, please visit http://support.dell.com/support. Error Message: What it indicates: Solution: Computer Not Connected Attempting to scan or print Office files from a memory card or USB key, or selecting the
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    Cartridge. Right cartridge error. Replace Cartridge. Install both cartridges. An ink cartridge is invalid. An X symbol is shown for every invalid cartridge with the message appearing below it. Replace the invalid ink cartridge. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Alignment Problem
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    Message: What it indicates: Solution: troubleshooting. Press to retry. installed. Cartridge Error. Consult User's Guide. One or both of the ink cartridges is invalid. Remove both cartridges, then install one at a time to determine which is invalid. Memory card problem. Ensure that it is not
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    .dell.com/support. Clearing Paper Jams Paper jam in the paper path 1. Pull the paper firmly to remove it. If you cannot reach the paper because it is too far into the printer, lift the scanner base unit to open the printer. 2. Pull the paper out. 3. Close the scanner base unit. 4. Resend your print
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    , or curled paper.  Orient the media according to the instructions for the printer. Paper Problems Make sure you loaded the paper correctly. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. Use only paper recommended for your printer. For more information, see Print Media Guidelines.
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    , or damaged. Check for a paper jam. For more information, see Clearing Paper Jams. Printing Problems Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Ensure that you remove individual sheets from the paper exit tray. To avoid
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    Gently wipe the scanner glass as well as the thin strip of glass beside it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. Remove image patterns from magazines or newspapers. 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click  Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click
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    Documents on the Scanner Glass. Check paper sizes. Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected on the operator panel or the Dell Imaging Toolbox. Scanning Problems Check for blinking lights and error messages on the printer. For more information, see Error Messages. Check the
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    or Windows 2000: Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. If the printer does not appear in the list of printers, the printer software is not installed. Install the printer software. For more information, see Removing and Reinstalling Software. Correct communication problems
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    the scanned image quality is poor. 1. 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 Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. 2. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox. The Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens. 3. From
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    noise on scanned documents. 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 Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. 2. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox. The Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens. 3. From
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    and restart the computer. Check the network adapter documentation for setup and usage information. Memory Card Problems Make sure that the type of memory card you are using can be used in the printer. For more information, see Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key. Insert only one memory card at
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    a higher quality setting. 4. Print your document again. 5. If the print quality does not improve, try aligning or cleaning the ink cartridges. For more information, see Aligning Ink Cartridges and Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles. For additional solutions, go to http://support.dell.com/support.
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    on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality.  Use only high-quality, copier-grade paper for the best print quality.  Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or a texture that is too smooth or rough. Paper jams may occur.  Store paper in its
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    2.0 high-speed 3,000 pages per month Printer: 12,000 pages Scanner: 12,000 scans Environmental Specifications Temperature/Relative to 100% Power Consumption and Requirements Rated AC input Rated frequency Minimum AC input Maximum AC input Maximum input current Average power consumption Standby mode
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    ) 300 x 300 dpi (color scan) Print resolution Photo/Glossy paper All other media 600 x 600 dpi 300 x 600 dpi 1200 x 1200 dpi 600 x 600 dpi 4800 x 1200 dpi 1200 x 1200 dpi Operating System Support The printer supports:  Windows Vista™  Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64  Microsoft
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    Media Types and Sizes Media type: Sizes supported: Load up to: Plain paper or coated paper Letter: 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 mm) A4: 8.27 x 11.69 inches (210 x 297 mm) Legal: 8.5 x 14 inches (
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    Cables Your printer uses a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable (sold separately).
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    in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. In
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    reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of the Dell Wireless Printer Adapter may be restricted by the
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    The Dell Wireless Printer Adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no
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    on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the following measures:  Relocate this device.  Increase the help. NOTE: This Dell Wireless Printer Adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in
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    Dell- or third-party-copyrighted software in this printer. Since the GNU licensed software that the Dell modifications retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
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    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 can any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software
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    normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warranty
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    Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you also do one of the following: a. Accompany it with the complete 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, b. Accompany it with a written offer scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable. However, as
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    be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives of our free software and of promoting the sharing and reuse of software generally. NO WARRANTY 11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE
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    make it free software which everyone can linking proprietary applications with the 1999 Free Software Foundation, licenses for most software are designed to software--to make sure the software is software packages--typically libraries--of the Free Software speak of free software, we are referring
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    that what they have is not the original version, so that the original author's reputation will not be affected by problems that might be introduced by others. Finally, software patents pose a constant threat to the existence of any free program. We wish to make sure that a company cannot effectively
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    "library" means a collection of software functions and/or data prepared so as to be conveniently linked with application programs (which use some of those definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the library. Activities other than copying, distribution and
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    function must be optional: if the application does not supply it, the square root function must still compute square roots.) These requirements apply to terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange. If distribution of object code is made by offering access to
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    at run time a copy of the library already present on the user's computer system, rather than copying library functions into the executable, and (2) will operate properly with a modified version of the library, if the user installs one, as long as the modified version is interface-compatible with the
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    distribution system which is implemented by public license practices. Many people have made generous contributions to the wide range of software distributed through that system in reliance on consistent application of that system; it is up to the author/donor to decide if he or she is willing to
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    be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives of our free software and of promoting the sharing and reuse of software generally. NO WARRANTY 15. BECAUSE THE LIBRARY IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE LIBRARY, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE
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