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streaks or lines on printed image 126 supported memory cards and file types 41 supported operating systems 22 switching from USB to wireless 98 switching from wireless to USB 98 T TCP/IP 111 technical support 116 telecommunication notices 159, 160, 161 temporary settings changing into default 18 tips for copying 54 printing 33 receiving faxes 81 scanning 59 sending faxes 80 top cover 12 transmission report, fax 87 transparencies 31 troubleshooting checking an unresponsive printer 116 contacting technical support 116 fax checklist 129 Service Center 116 solving basic printer problems 116 wireless network 137 troubleshooting, copy scanner unit does not close 127 troubleshooting, copy and scan cannot scan to computer over a network 129 copier or scanner does not respond 127 partial document or photo scans 128 poor scanned image quality 128 scan not successful 128 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 129 troubleshooting, fax cannot receive faxes 132 cannot run fax software 133 cannot send faxes 130 error messages, printer control panel 134 troubleshooting, jams and misfeeds paper jam in the ADF 124 paper jam in the paper support 123 paper jam in the printer 123 paper or specialty media 124 troubleshooting, memory card cannot print from a flash drive 136 checklist 136 nothing happens when memory card is inserted 136 troubleshooting, print cannot delete documents from print queue 122 computer slows down when printing 127 poor quality at the edges of page 125 slow print speed 126 streaks or lines on printed image 126 troubleshooting, setup cannot print through USB 122 incorrect language appears on display 117 page does not print 120 printer does not respond 122 printer printing blank pages 121 printhead error 117 software did not install 120 troubleshooting, wireless changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 94 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 94 photos do not print from memory card across wireless network 137 resolving communication problems 152 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit 143 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange 145 Wi-Fi indicator light shows limited connection 146 TX report, fax 87 Index 171 U UK special wireless setup instructions 93 uninstalling printer software 26 updating printer software 26 updating the application list 64 USB 98, 110 cable 105 USB connection with network connection 110 USB port 12 user information, fax setting 76 using Macintosh printer software 24 V Virtual Private Network 152 voice mail setting up 65 voice mail, fax settings 86 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) fax setup 69 VoIP adapter 69 volume, adjusting ringer and dial tone 85 speaker 85 VPN lost connection to printer 152 W Web site finding 9 WEP 90 ad hoc 95 WEP key key index 112 locating 101 Windows software Abbyy Sprint OCR 22 Adobe Photo Album Starter Edition 22 Dell Ink Management System 22 Fast Pics 22 Fax Setup Utility 22 Fax Solutions software 22 Printer Home 22 Printing Preferences 22 Service Center 22 Toolbar 22

Section	Page
Contents	3
Safety information	7
About your printer	8
Thank you for choosing this printer!	8
Minimizing your printer's environmental impact	8
Finding information about the printer	9
Understanding the parts of the printer	11
Ordering and replacing supplies	13
Ordering ink cartridges	13
Replacing ink cartridges	13
Recycling Dell products	15
Using the printer control panel buttons and menus	16
Using the printer control panel	16
Changing temporary settings into new default settings	18
Changing the Power Saver timeout	19
Saving energy with Eco-Mode	20
Resetting to factory settings	20
Using the printer software	22
Minimum system requirements	22
Using the Windows printer software	22
Using the Macintosh printer software	24
Finding and installing optional software	25
Updating the printer software (Windows only)	26
Reinstalling the printer software	26
Uninstalling the printer software	26
Installing the printer software	27
Loading paper and original documents	28
Loading paper	28
Saving paper default settings	31
Loading original documents on the scanner glass	32
Loading original documents into the ADF	32
Printing	33
Tips for printing	33
Printing basic documents	33
Printing a document	33
Collating printed copies	34
Printing pages in reverse order	34
Printing multiple pages on one sheet	35
Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive (Windows only)	36
Printing specialty documents	37
Printing envelopes	37
Printing labels	37
Printing on custom-size paper	38
Working with photos	40
Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer	40
Supported memory cards and file types	41
Printing photos using the printer control panel	41
Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software	42
Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera	43
Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet	44
Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF	45
Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device	45
Setting up a connection between your printer and a Bluetooth-enabled device	45
Setting the Bluetooth security level	47
Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device	47
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)	48
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually	48
Managing print jobs	50
Setting your printer as the default printer	50
Changing the printing mode	50
Pausing print jobs	51
Resuming print jobs	52
Canceling print jobs	52
Copying	54
Tips for copying	54
Making copies	54
Copying photos	54
Enlarging or reducing images	55
Adjusting copy quality	55
Making a copy lighter or darker	55
Collating copies using the printer control panel	56
Repeating an image on one page	56
Copying multiple pages on one sheet	57
Making a duplex copy manually	57
Canceling copy jobs	58
Scanning	59
Tips for scanning	59
Scanning to a local or network computer	59
Scanning to a flash drive or memory card	60
Scanning photos into an editing application	60
Scanning documents into an editing application	61
Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software	62
Scanning to a PDF	63
Scanning FAQ	63
How can I improve the quality of a scan?	63
How do I scan in black and white?	63
Why am I being asked for a PIN?	64
What is an application list, and how do I update it?	64
Canceling scan jobs	64
Faxing	65
Setting up the printer to fax	65
Scenario 1: Standard telephone line	65
Scenario 2: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)	68
Scenario 3: VoIP telephone service	69
Scenario 4: Digital telephone service through a cable provider	70
Scenario 5: Country- or region-specific setup	71
Entering your user information	75
Configuring the fax settings	76
Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel	76
Configuring fax settings using the fax software	77
Creating a contact list	78
Creating a contact list using the printer control panel	78
Creating a contact list using the fax software	79
Sending faxes	80
Tips for sending faxes	80
Sending faxes using the printer control panel	80
Sending faxes using the computer	81
Receiving faxes	81
Tips for receiving faxes	81
Receiving faxes automatically	81
Receiving a fax manually	82
Faxing FAQ	82
If I skipped the fax setup initially, do I need to run the installer again to set up the fax?	82
What is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use?	83
What is my fax number?	83
What is my dialing prefix?	83
When do I need to set Auto Answer to On?	84
How many rings should I set?	84
How do I set the distinctive ring for the printer?	84
How can I check the dial tone?	85
How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer?	85
How can I make sure that fax calls go to the printer and voice calls go to the answering machine?	86
What settings work best with digital voice mail?	86
How do I change the resolution of the documents that I fax?	86
How do I send a fax at a scheduled time?	86
How do I send a fax using a phone calling card?	87
How do I know that the fax was sent successfully?	87
How do I view the fax history of the printer?	87
How do I forward a fax?	88
Can I block faxes?	88
Can I retrieve failed faxes?	89
Networking	90
Installing the printer on a wireless network	90
Wireless network compatibility	90
Supported network security options	90
Printing a network setup page	91
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network	91
Installing the printer on a wireless network	92
Installing the printer on other computers	92
Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light	93
Special wireless installation instructions	93
Assigning a static IP address	94
Changing wireless settings after installation	94
Advanced wireless setup	95
Creating an ad hoc wireless network	95
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network	98
Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Windows only)	98
Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only)	98
Switching between USB and wireless connections (Macintosh only)	99
Sharing a printer in a Windows environment	100
Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment	101
Networking FAQ	101
What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?	101
Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?	101
What is an SSID?	102
Where do I find my SSID?	102
What is a network?	102
How do I find out what type of security my network is using?	102
How are home networks configured?	103
Why do I need an installation cable?	105
How do I attach the installation cable?	105
How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?	106
Finding the signal strength	107
How can I improve wireless signal strength?	107
How can I make sure my computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network?	108
Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time?	110
What is a MAC address?	110
How do I find the MAC address?	110
What is an IP address?	111
What is TCP/IP?	111
How do I locate IP addresses?	111
How are IP addresses assigned?	112
What is a key index?	112
Maintaining the printer	113
Maintaining ink cartridges	113
Checking ink levels	113
Aligning the printhead	113
Cleaning the printhead nozzles	114
Cleaning the exterior of the printer	115
Cleaning the scanner glass	115
Troubleshooting	116
Before you troubleshoot	116
Using the Service Center to solve printer problems	116
If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem	116
Setup troubleshooting	116
Incorrect language appears on the display	117
Printhead errors	117
Software did not install	120
Print job does not print or is missing pages	120
Printer is printing blank pages	121
Printer is busy or does not respond	122
Cannot delete documents from the print queue	122
Cannot print through USB	122
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting	123
Paper jam in the printer	123
Paper jam in the paper support	123
Paper jam in the ADF (selected models only)	124
Paper or specialty media misfeeds	124
Print troubleshooting	125
Poor quality at the edges of the page	125
Streaks or lines on printed image	126
Print speed is slow	126
Computer slows down when printing	127
Copy and scan troubleshooting	127
Copier or scanner does not respond	127
Scanner unit does not close	127
Poor copy or scanned image quality	128
Partial copies or scans of documents or photos	128
Scan was not successful	128
Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer	129
Cannot scan to a computer over a network	129
Fax troubleshooting	129
Fax troubleshooting checklist	129
Cannot send faxes	130
Cannot receive faxes	132
Cannot run the fax software	133
Fax error messages on the printer control panel	134
Memory card troubleshooting	135
Memory card troubleshooting checklist	136
Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted	136
Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive	136
Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network	137
Wireless troubleshooting	137
Wireless troubleshooting checklist	137
Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults	138
Cannot print over wireless network	138
The Continue button is unavailable	142
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer	143
Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit	143
Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only)	144
Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange	145
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation	146
Wireless print server not installed	150
“Communication not available” message appears when printing wirelessly	150
Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)	152
Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues	152
Notices	155
Product information	155
Edition notice	155
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS	155
Licensing notices	155
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement	156
Noise emission levels	156
Temperature information	157
Product disposal	157
Battery notice	157
Power consumption	157
Product power consumption	157
Power Saver	157
Off mode	158
Total energy usage	158
European Community (EC) directives conformity	158
Regulatory notices for telecommunication terminal equipment	158
Notice to users of the US telephone network: FCC requirements	159
South Africa telecommunications notice	160
Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network	160
Notice to users of the New Zealand telephone network	160
Notice to Users in the European Union	161
Regulatory notices for wireless products	162
Exposure to radio frequency radiation	162
Notice to users in Brazil	162
Industry Canada (Canada)	162
Taiwan NCC RF notice statement	163
Notice to users in the European Union	163

Match case Limit results 1 per page

streaks or lines on printed

image

126

supported memory cards and file

types

supported operating systems

switching from USB

to wireless

switching from wireless

to USB

TCP/IP

111

technical support

116

telecommunication

notices

159, 160, 161

temporary settings

changing into default

tips for

copying

printing

receiving faxes

scanning

sending faxes

top cover

transmission report, fax

transparencies

troubleshooting

checking an unresponsive

printer

116

contacting technical support

116

fax checklist

129

Service Center

116

solving basic printer

problems

116

wireless network

137

troubleshooting, copy

scanner unit does not close

127

troubleshooting, copy and scan

cannot scan to computer over a

network

129

copier or scanner does not

respond

127

partial document or photo

scans

128

poor scanned image quality

128

scan not successful

128

scanning takes too long or freezes

the computer

129

troubleshooting, fax

cannot receive faxes

132

cannot run fax software

133

cannot send faxes

130

error messages, printer control

panel

134

troubleshooting, jams and

misfeeds

paper jam in the ADF

124

paper jam in the paper

support

123

paper jam in the printer

123

paper or specialty media

124

troubleshooting, memory card

cannot print from a flash

drive

136

checklist

136

nothing happens when memory

card is inserted

136

troubleshooting, print

cannot delete documents from

print queue

122

computer slows down when

printing

127

poor quality at the edges of

page

125

slow print speed

126

streaks or lines on printed

image

126

troubleshooting, setup

cannot print through USB

122

incorrect language appears on

display

117

page does not print

120

printer does not respond

122

printer printing blank pages

121

printhead error

117

software did not install

120

troubleshooting, wireless

changing wireless settings after

installation (Mac)

changing wireless settings after

installation (Windows)

photos do not print from memory

card across wireless

network

137

resolving communication

problems

152

Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit

143

Wi-Fi indicator light is still

orange

145

Wi-Fi indicator light shows limited

connection

146

TX report, fax

special wireless setup

instructions

uninstalling printer software

updating printer software

updating the application list

USB

98, 110

cable

105

USB connection

with network connection

110

USB port

user information, fax

setting

using

Macintosh printer software

Virtual Private Network

152

voice mail

setting up

voice mail, fax settings

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

fax setup

VoIP adapter

volume, adjusting

ringer and dial tone

speaker

VPN

lost connection to printer

152

Web site

finding

WEP

ad hoc

WEP key

key index

112

locating

101

Windows software

Abbyy Sprint OCR

Adobe Photo Album Starter

Edition

Dell Ink Management System

Fast Pics

Fax Setup Utility

Fax Solutions software

Printer Home

Printing Preferences

Service Center

Toolbar

Index

171