Dell V305w User Guide

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Dell™ V305 Printer User's Guide

Finding Information

What are you looking for? Find it here

How to set up my printer 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™

Safety information for preparing to operate my printer

Regulatory information Warranty information

Owner's Manual

Product Information Guide

Supported paper type and sizes How to select and store print media How to load printable media into my printer How to configure printer settings How to view and print documents and

photos from memory cards and USB keys How to set up and use printer software

User's Guide

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What are you looking for? Find it here

How 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 technical changes, or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians

How to identify your printer when you use

support.dell.com

How to find the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support

Solutions—Troubleshooting hints and tips, frequently asked questions, documentation, driver downloads, and product upgrades

Upgrades—Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the network cards, and optional equipment

Customer Care—Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information

or contact support

Drivers and Utilities CD

NOTE: If you purchased your Dell computer and printer

at the same time, documentation and drivers for your printer are already installed on your computer.

Service Tag and Express Code Stickers

These labels are located on your printer. For more information about their location, see Understanding the

Printer Parts.

Dell Support Website—support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view

the appropriate support site.

Supplies for my printer Accessories for my printer Replacement ink and parts for my printer

Dell Printer Supplies Website—www.dell.com/supplies

You can purchase printer supplies online, by phone, or in select retail stores.

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AboutYourPrinter

UnderstandingthePrinterParts

Number:

Part: Description:

1 Paper support Part that supports loaded paper. 2 Paper guide Guide that helps the paper feed into the printer properly. 3 Foreign object guard Part that prevents small foreign objects from falling into the

paper path.

4 Top cover Top of printer that holds your document or photo flat while you

scan it. 5 Paper exit tray Tray that holds the paper as it exits the printer. 6 Scanner base unit Unit you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges. 7 Ink cartridge carrier Carrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other

black or photo. For more information, see Replacing Ink

Cartridges.

8 Supplies Reorder Label To order ink cartridges or paper, visit www.dell.com/supplies. 9 Memory card slots Slots into which you insert a memory card containing digital

photos. 10 Express Service Code

and Service Tag number

Identify your printer when you use support.dell.com

or contact

technical support.

Enter the Express Service Code 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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Number: Part: Description:

12 Dell Internal

Network Adapter

13 Power connector Slot into which you plug the power cable.

14 USB connector Slot into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately). The other

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.

CAUTION: Insert the power cable into the printer before

connecting the power cable into the wall outlet.

end of the USB cable plugs into your computer.

Number:

15 PictBridge

16 Operator

17 Scanner Surface on which you place your document or photo face down to copy or

Part: Description:

The port into which you attach the connector of a PictBridge-enabled digital

port

panel

camera, Bluetooth™ adapter, or a USB key. Panel on the printer you use to control copying, scanning, and printing. For

more information, see Understanding the Operator Panel.

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Number: Part: Description:

glass scan it.

UnderstandingtheOperatorPanel

Number Use the: To:

1 Display View scanning, copying, and printing options as well as status and error

messages.

2 Arrow

buttons

Scroll through modes, menus, and menu items. Increase or decrease a numeric value option. Scroll through photos and Microsoft® Office files on a memory card or

digital camera.

3 Back

button

4 Select

button

Return to the previous menu.

Access the currently displayed menu. Select a menu option. Initiate a paper feed or paper eject by holding the button for three

seconds.

5 Power

button

Turn your printer on or off.

NOTE: Pressing the power button does not turn off your printer if a

PictBridge camera with an active session is inserted into the PictBridge port.

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Number Use the: To:

6 Cancel

button

7 Start

button

8 Error LED Check if there is an error.

9 Wi-Fi LED Check if Wi-Fi is activated:

Cancel a scan, print, or copy job in progress. Exit a menu without saving changes to the menu settings.

Initiate a copy or scan.

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 indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network.

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UnderstandingtheOperatorPanelMenus

CopyMode

Main Menu Mode Main Menu

Copy Copy Color

Copies Quality Dark Paper Setup Zoom Repeat Image Collate N-Up Original Size Original Type ID Card Copy

To view or change the Copy Mode menu settings:

1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to COPY.

2. Press the Select button .

3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button .

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 Select button to save the setting.

Copy menu item

Copy Color

Settings

*Color

Black Copies 1–99 Quality

*Automatic

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Copy menu item

Settings

Draft

Normal

Photo Dark

Paper Setup

Zoom

Repeat Image

Collate

N-Up

Press the Select button , and then use the left and right Arrow buttons to

adjust the brightness setting.

Paper Size

Paper Type

50%

*100%

150%

200%

Custom %

Fit to Page

2 x 2 Poster

3 x 3 Poster

4 x 4 Poster

*1 Per Page

4 Per Page

9 Per Page

16 Per Page

*Off

*1 Up

2 Up

4 Up Original Size

*Automatic

8.5 x 11 in.

2.25 x 3.25

3 x 5 in.

3.5 x 5 in.

4 x 6 in.

4 x 8 in.

5 x 7 in.

8 x 10 in.

Hagaki

60x80 mm

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Copy menu item

Settings

9x13 cm

10x15 cm

10x20 cm

13x18 cm

20x25 cm Original Type

ID Card Copy

* Default factory setting

*Text/Graphics

Text Only

Photo

Place 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.

ScanMode

The Scan Mode menu is only available if the printer is connected to a computer or a network adapter.

Main Menu Mode Main Menu

Scan Scan Color

Scan To Computer Scan To Network Scan To Memory Device Quality Original Size

To view or change the Scan Mode menu settings:

1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to SCAN.

2. Press the Select button .

3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button .

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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 Select button to save the setting.

Scan menu item Settings

Scan Color

Scan To Computer App List Scan To Network PC Name Scan To Memory Device

Quality

Original Size

*Color Black

Place document on scanner, and press the right Arrow button . *Automatic

75 dpi 150 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi

*Automatic

8.5 x 11 in.

2.25 x 3.25 3 x 5 in.

3.5 x 5 in. 4 x 6 in. 4 x 8 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in. L 2L Hagaki A6 A5 B5 A4 60x80 mm 9x13 cm 10x15 cm 10x20 cm 13x18 cm 20x25 cm

*Default factory setting

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Photo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 Mode Main Menu

Photo Proof Sheet

Print DPOF Photo Color Auto Enhance Save To Print Images Photo Size Quality

To view or change the Photo Mode menu settings:

1. Insert a memory card into the card slots or a USB key into the PictBridge port.

NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area

of the memory card or USB key while actively reading, writing, or printing from these devices. Data corruption can occur.

2. If the memory card or USB key contains photo files only, the display automatically changes to PHOTO. Use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading you want appears on the

display, and then press the Select button.

If the memory card or USB key contains both documents and photos, the printer asks which files to print. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Photos, and then press the Select button .

3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items.

4. When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting.

Photo menu item Setting

Proof Sheet

Print Proof Sheet Scan Proof Sheet

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Photo menu item Setting

Print DPOF

NOTE: 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

Press the Start button to print all DPOF images on a memory card. For more information, see Printing Photos From a

PictBridge-Enabled Camera.

*Color Black & White Sepia

*Off On

Computer Network

Press the Select button to print all images stored on a memory card, USB key, or a PictBridge-enabled digital camera.

*4 x 6 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in. L 2L 6 x 8 cm 10 x 15 cm 13 x 18 cm

8.5 x 11 in. A4 A5 B5 A6 Hagaki Wallet

3.5 x 5 in.

Quality

* Default factory setting

*Automatic Draft Normal Photo

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PictBridgeMode

Your printer automatically switches to PictBridge mode when you connect a PictBridge-enabled camera. You can print pictures using the controls of the camera.

Main Menu Mode Main Menu

PictBridge Paper Setup

Photo Size Layout Quality

1. When your printer changes to PictBridge mode, use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button .

2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items.

3. When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting.

PictBridge menu item Settings

Paper Setup Photo Size

Layout

Press the Select button to access the Paper Setup Menu. *4 x 6 in.

Wallet

3.5 x 5 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in.

8.5 x 11 in. L 2L Hagaki A6 A5 B5 A4 60 x 80 mm 9 x 13 cm 10 x 15 cm 13 x 18 cm 20 x 25 cm

*Automatic Borderless 1 Per Page

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PictBridge menu item Settings

2 Per Page 3 Per Page 4 Per Page 6 Per Page 8 Per Page 16 Per Page 1 Centered

Quality

*Automatic Draft Normal Photo

*Default factory setting

OfficeFileMode

Office File mode is 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 files that have the following file extensions:

 .doc (Microsoft

 .xls (Microsoft Excel)

 .ppt (Microsoft PowerPoint

Word)

)

 .pdf (Adobe

Portable Document Format)

 .rtf (Rich Text Format)

 .docx (Microsoft Word Open Document Format)

 .xlsx (Microsoft Excel Open Document Format)

 .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint Open Document Format)

 .wps (Microsoft Works)

 .wpd (Word Perfect)

NOTE: To use the Office File Mode menus, you must connect the printer to the computer using

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a USB cable, and 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, and is turned on.

2. Insert a memory card into the card slots or a USB key into the PictBridge port.

NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area

of the memory card or USB key while actively reading, writing, or printing from these devices. Data corruption can occur.

3. If the memory card or USB key contains documents only, the display automatically changes to OFFICE FILE. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the files, and then press the Select button to print.

If the memory card or USB key contains both documents and photos, the display asks which files to print. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Documents, and then press the Select button .

4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button .

Office File

Settings

menu item

Select File

Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the folders and files stored on your USB key or memory card. Press the Select button to access the contents of the

folders or to choose the file that you want to print.

BluetoothMode

Your printer automatically switches to Bluetooth mode when you insert a Bluetooth™ adapter (sold separately) into the PictBridge port.

Main Menu Mode Main Menu

Bluetooth Enable

Discovery Printer Name Security Level

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Main Menu Mode Main Menu

Pass Key

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

2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items.

3. When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting.

Setup menu item

Enable

Discovery

Printer Name

Security Level

Pass Key The current pass key value appears on the display.

Settings

Off *On

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. High

*Low

NOTE: The Enter Passcode submenu is displayed if you choose High. Use the left and

right Arrow buttons to scroll through the numbers 0–9 for each digit of the passcode. Press the Select button to select a number for each digit.

NOTE: The Pass Key only appears in the menu if Security Level is set to High.

*Default factory setting

SetupMode

Main Menu Mode Main Menu

Setup Paper Setup

Device Setup

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Main Menu Mode Main Menu

Defaults Network Setup

To access the Setup mode menu:

1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to SETUP, and then press the Select button .

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

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.

Scan menu item Settings

Paper Setup

Device Setup

Defaults

Network Setup

Paper Size Paper Type

Language 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 Page

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To view or change the Maintenance Mode menu settings:

1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to MAINTENANCE.

2. Press the Select button .

3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button .

Maintenance menu item Settings

Ink Levels Clean Cartridges Align Cartridges Print Test Page

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Press the Select button. Press the Select button. Press the Select button. Press the Select button.

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LoadingPaperandOriginals

LoadingPaperintothePaperSupport

1. Fan the paper.

2. Center the paper on the paper support.

3. Adjust the paper guides so they rest against the edges of the paper.

NOTE: Do 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 to: Make sure:

100 sheets of plain paper

The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. You load letterhead paper with the print side facing up and the top

of the letterhead going into the printer first.

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Print Media Guidelines

Load up to: Make sure:

25 sheets of heavyweight matte paper

20 sheets of banner paper

10 envelopes

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.

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 banner paper on or behind the printer, and feed

in the first sheet. The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. You select A4 Banner or Letter Banner paper size.

The print side of the envelope faces up. The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelope. You print the envelopes with Landscape orientation.

NOTE: If you are mailing within Japan, the envelope can be printed

in Portrait orientation with the stamp in the lower right corner or in Landscape orientation with the stamp in the lower left corner. If you are mailing internationally, print in Landscape orientation with the stamp in the upper left corner.

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Print Media Guidelines

Load up to: Make sure:

25 sheets of labels

25 greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards

You select the correct envelope size. Select the next biggest size if the exact envelope size is not listed, and set the left and right margins so your envelope is correctly positioned.

The print side of the label sheet faces up. The paper guides rest against the edges of the label sheet. You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality.

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

25 sheets of photo/glossy paper

10 iron-on transfers

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.

You follow the loading instructions on the iron-on transfer packaging.

The print side of the transfer faces up.

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Print Media Guidelines

Load up to: Make sure:

The paper guides rest against the edges of the transfer. You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality.

50 transparencies

The rough side of the transparency faces up. The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies.

UnderstandingtheAutomaticPaperTypeSensor

Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types:

 Plain/heavyweight matte

 Transparency

 Photo/glossy

If you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the Quality/Speed settings.

Paper type Quality/Speed settings

Black and Color Cartridges Installed

Photo and Color Cartridges Installed

Plain/heavyweight matte

Transparency Normal Photo Photo/glossy 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.

Normal Photo

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2. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system).

The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.

3. On the Print Setup tab, select the paper size.

4. Click OK.

The automatic paper type sensor is always on, unless you turn it off. To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for a specific print job:

1. With your document open, click File Print.

The Print dialog box opens.

2. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system).

The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.

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. Click  Control Panel.

b. 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.

5. Click OK.

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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.

4. Close the top cover.

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Printing

PrintingDocuments

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 program or operating system).

The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.

5. On the Print Setup and Advanced tabs, make any necessary changes for your document.

6. After customizing your settings, click OK.

The Printing Preferences dialog box closes.

7. Click OK or Print.

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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.

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 system).

The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.

5. On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for the photo from the drop-down menu.

NOTE: To print borderless photos, click the Borderless check box on the Print Setup

tab, and then select the borderless paper size from the drop-down menu on the Advanced tab. Borderless printing is only performed if you are using photo/glossy paper. The printout on non-photo paper contains a 2 mm margin on all sides.

6. On the Print Setup and Advanced tabs, make any necessary changes for your document.

7. When you finish customizing your settings, click OK.

The Printing Preferences dialog box closes.

8. Click OK or Print.

9. Remove each photo after it exits the printer to prevent your photos from sticking together or smudging.

NOTE: Before placing your prints in a nonadhesive photo album or frame, allow sufficient time for

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the prints to dry thoroughly (12 to 24 hours, depending on ambient conditions). This maximizes the life of your prints.

Printing Photos From a PictBridge-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 camera for selection of the appropriate camera USB settings and PictBridge connection and usage information.

NOTE: When your printer is not connected to a computer, and a PictBridge camera is

connected to your printer, some of the functions of your printer operator panel buttons may be unavailable. These functions become available after you disconnect the PictBridge camera from your printer.

4. Turn on your digital camera.

The printer automatically enters PictBridge mode.

5. See the instructions included with your camera to begin printing photos.

NOTICE: Do not remove the PictBridge-enabled device or touch the printer near the area

of the memory card or PictBridge-enabled device while actively printing from PictBridge. Data corruption can occur.

NOTE: If your digital camera has computer and printer (PTP) USB mode selections, use

the printer (PTP) USB mode selection for PictBridge printing. For more information, see the documentation included with your camera.

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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

Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305.

4. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox.

The Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens.

5. From the Home screen, click My Photo Album.

6. From the Folders pane, open the folder that contains your photos.

7. Click to select the photo or photos you want to print.

XP and Windows 2000:

8. Click Photo Prints.

9. From the drop-down lists, select the print quality, paper size, and paper type settings you want.

10. 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 want in the table. Use the drop-down list in the last column to view and select other sizes.

11. Click Print Now.

Printing Borderless Photos

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.

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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 dialog box opens.

5. From the Home screen, click Print Borderless Photos.

6. From the Folders pane, open the folder that contains your photos.

7. Click to select the photo or photos you want to print.

8. Click Next.

9. From the drop-down lists, select the print quality, paper size, and paper type settings you want.

10. From the last column of the table, select the number of prints you want.

11. 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 XP and Windows 2000:

Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305.

4. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox.

The Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens.

5. From the Home screen, click Activities.

6. Click Make Photo Greeting Cards.

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7. From the Style tab, click to select a style for your greeting card.

8. From the Photo tab, open the folder that contains your photos.

9. Select and drag a photo into the preview pane on the right side of the screen.

10. Click the text area to add text to your photo greeting card.

11. After editing your text, click OK.

12. If you want to create another photo greeting card using a different style and/or photo, click Add New Card, and repeat step 7

13. If you want to print your photo greeting card, select Print your Photo Greeting Card from the Share tab.

14. Select the copy quality, paper size, paper type, and the number of copies to print.

15. Click Print Now.

16. If you want to e-mail your photo greeting card:

a. Click E-mail your Photo Greeting Card from the Share tab.

through step 11.

b. From the Send Quality and Speed area of the screen, select the image size.

c. Click Create E-mail to create an e-mail message with your photo greeting card

attached.

PrintingFromaBluetooth

EnabledDevice

 This printer is compliant with Bluetooth Specification 2.0. It supports the following profiles:

Object Push Profile (OPP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Basic Print Profile (BPP), and PCL3 printing. Check with your Bluetooth-enabled device manufacturers (cellular phone or PDA) to determine their hardware compatibility and interoperability. It is recommended that you use the latest firmware on your Bluetooth-enabled device.

 To print Microsoft documents from your Windows

party software and drivers are required. For more information about the required software, see the documentation for your PDA.

Mobile/Pocket PC PDA, additional third-

 Before you call Dell customer support, see the section for information on setting up a

connection with a Bluetooth-enabled device. You can also visit the Dell Support website at

support.dell.com

documentation that came with your Bluetooth device for setup instructions.

. This website contains the latest documentation. Ensure that you read the

Setting up a Connection Between Your Printer and a Bluetooth-Enabled Device

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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:

 You reset the printer to its factory default settings. For more information, see Restoring

Factory Default Settings.

 You changed the Bluetooth security level or the Bluetooth pass key. For more information, see

Setting the Bluetooth Security Level

 The Bluetooth-enabled device you are using requires users to set up a Bluetooth connection on

every print job. Refer to the instructions included with the device for Bluetooth printing information.

 You cleared the contents of the Bluetooth device list. For more information, see Bluetooth

Mode.

 The name of the Bluetooth device you are using is automatically deleted from the Bluetooth

device list.

When the Bluetooth security level is set to High, the printer saves a list of up to 8 Bluetooth devices that have previously set up a connection with the printer. If there are already 8 devices on the list, and then you need to set up a connection for another Bluetooth device, the first device is automatically deleted from the list so that the new device can be stored. You need to repeat the setup of the deleted device to be able to send a print job to the printer.

NOTE: You need to set up a connection for each Bluetooth device that you will use to send a print

job to the printer.

To set up a connection between the printer and a Bluetooth-enabled device:

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Insert a USB Bluetooth adapter into the USB port located on the front of the printer.

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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 Select button .

4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Discovery, and then press the Select button .

5. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to On, and then press the Select button .

The printer is now ready to accept a connection from a Bluetooth-enabled device.

6. Configure the Bluetooth-enabled device to set up a connection to the printer. Refer to the instructions included with the device for Bluetooth connection information.

NOTE: If the Bluetooth Security Level on the printer is set to High, you must enter a pass

key. For more information, see Setting the Bluetooth Security Level.

Setting the Bluetooth Security Level

1. 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 the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to BLUETOOTH, and then press the Select button .

4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Security Level, and then press the Select button .

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5. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to choose a security level, and then press the Select button .

 Choose Low to allow Bluetooth devices to connect and send print jobs to your printer

without requiring users to enter a pass key.

 Choose High to require users to enter a four-digit numeric pass key on the Bluetooth

device before connecting and sending print jobs to the printer.

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

7. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Yes when prompted to save the new pass key, and then press the Select button .

Printing From a Bluetooth-Enabled Device

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Insert a USB Bluetooth adapter into the USB port.

NOTE: A Bluetooth adapter is not included with the printer.

3. Make sure the Bluetooth mode is turned on. For more information, see Bluetooth Mode.

4. Make sure the printer is set up to receive Bluetooth connections. For more information, see

Setting up a Connection Between Your Printer and 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 printer is set to High, you must enter a pass

key. For more information, see Setting the Bluetooth Security Level.

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PrintingEnvelopes

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 system).

The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.

5. On the Print Setup tab, select Envelope, and then choose the size of the envelope from the

Paper size: drop-down menu.

NOTE: If you are mailing within Japan, the envelope can be printed in portrait orientation

with the stamp in the lower right corner or in landscape orientation with the stamp in the lower left corner. If you are mailing internationally, print landscape orientation with the stamp in the upper left corner.

If mailing within Japan, the envelopes can be loaded in two ways:

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If mailing internationally, load the envelope this way:

9. On the Print Setup and Advanced tabs, make any necessary changes for your document.

10. When you finish customizing your settings, click OK.

The Printing Preferences dialog box closes.

11. Click OK or Print.

PrintingMore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 on the program or operating system).

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 list, select how many pages you want to be printed on one sheet.

7. Select the Print Page Borders check box if you want borders between pages.

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8. On the Print Setup tab, make any additional changes for your document.

9. After customizing your settings, click OK.

The Printing Preferences dialog box closes.

10. Click OK or Print.

PrintinganImageasaMultiPagePoster

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 the program or operating system).

The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.

5. On the Advanced tab, select Poster from the Layout drop-down list.

6. Select the size of the poster.

7. On the Print Setup tab and Advanced tab, make any additional changes for your document.

8. After customizing your settings, click OK.

The Printing Preferences dialog box closes.

9. Click 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 the program or operating system).

The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.

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5. On the Advanced tab, select Banner from the Layout drop-down list, and then select Letter Banner or A4 Banner from the Banner Paper Size drop-down list.

6. On the Print Setup and Advanced tabs, make any additional changes for your document.

7. After customizing your settings, click OK.

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 the

banner exiting the printer, and then carefully unfold the paper down to the floor in front of the printer.

PrintingCollatedCopiesofYourDocument

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 program or operating system).

The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.

5. On the Print Setup tab, specify the number of copies to print.

NOTE: You must specify more than one copy for the Collate copies check box to

become active.

6. Select the Collate copies check box.

7. On the Print Setup and Advanced tabs, make any additional changes for your document.

8. After customizing your settings, click OK.

The Printing Preferences dialog box closes.

9. Click OK or Print.

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PrintingaBooklet

Before you change any Printing Preferences settings, you must select the correct paper size from the program. You can print booklets using these paper sizes:

 Letter

 A4

1. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support

2. With your document open, click File Print.

3. From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system).

4. Click the Advanced tab.

5. From the Layout drop-down menu, select Booklet.

6. If you are printing a large booklet, select the number of Sheets per bundle.

NOTE: A bundle is a set number of sheets of paper folded 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 are open.

8. Print the document.

NOTE: For help binding and assembling the booklet, see Assembling a Booklet.

AssemblingaBooklet

1. Flip the printed stack of papers over in the paper exit tray.

2. Take the first bundle from the stack, fold it in half, and then set it aside with the front page down.

3. Take the next bundle from the stack, fold it in half, and then stack it with the front page down on top of the first bundle.

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4. Stack the rest of the bundles with the front page down, one on top of the other, until the booklet is complete.

5. Bind the bundles together to complete the booklet.

DuplexingaPrintJob(TwoSidedPrinting)

Manual duplex allows you to print your document on both sides of the paper. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages of the document on the front sides of the paper. Reload the document with the blank side of the paper facing up, and print the even-numbered pages of the document on the back sides 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 operating system).

5. Click the Advanced tab, and then select the 2-sided printing check box.

6. Select how you want to bind your pages.

7. After customizing your settings, click OK.

The Printing Preferences dialog box closes.

8. Click OK or Print.

9. When all the odd-numbered pages have exited the printer, follow the instructions on your computer screen.

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CancelingaPrintJob

Sent From a Local Computer

There are two ways to cancel a print job sent from a computer that is connected to the printer by a USB cable.

From the Printers folder:

1. In Windows Vista:

a. Click  Control Panel.

b. Click Hardware and Sound.

c. Click Printers.

In Windows

Hardware Printers and Faxes.

In Windows 2000, click Start  Settings Printers.

2. Right-click the Dell V305 icon.

XP, click Start  Settings Control Panel Printers and Other

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 the bottom-right part of your screen when you send a print job. Click Cancel Printing to cancel the current print job.

From the Taskbar:

1. Double-click the printer icon at the bottom-right portion of your computer screen or the Taskbar.

2. Double-click the print job that you want to cancel.

3. Click Cancel.

Sent From a Bluetooth-Enabled Device

From the printer:

 Press the Cancel button to cancel the print job and terminate the Bluetooth connection.

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 Press the Power button to cancel the print job, terminate the Bluetooth connection, and

turn the printer off.

From the Bluetooth-enabled device:

See the documentation that came with your device for information.

Sent From a Computer Over a Wireless Network

1. In Windows Vista:

a. Click  Control Panel.

b. Click Hardware and Sound.

c. Click Printers.

In Windows XP, click Start  Settings Control Panel Printers 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 send a document or photo to print, you can specify various settings such as print on both sides of the paper, print in higher or lower quality, print only in black and white, and more. If you have preferred settings, you can make these the default so you do not have to specify your printing preferences each time you send a print job.

To make your preferred settings the default print settings for most programs, open the Printing Preferences dialog box from the Printers folder.

1. In Windows Vista:

a. Click  Control Panel.

b. Click Hardware and Sound.

c. Click Printers.

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In Windows XP, click Start Settings 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 can:

 Change the default print quality to Draft, Normal, or Photo.

 Change the default media type and paper size.

 Make black and white printing and borderless printing the default setting.

 Change the default orientation.

 Change the default number of copies.

From the Advanced tab, you can:

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 here, you can:

 Install, clean, and align ink cartridges.

 Print a test page.

 Get information on sharing your printer on a network.

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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)

 Microdrive

 Secure Digital

 MultiMedia Card

 xD-Picture Card

Memory cards should be inserted with the label facing up. The card reader has two slots to accommodate these cards and a small light that blinks, indicating the card is being read or is transmitting data.

NOTE: Do not insert more than one memory card at a time.

The connector that is used for PictBridge may also be used for accessing information stored on USB keys.

NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area of the

memory card or USB key while actively reading, writing, or printing from these devices. Data corruption can occur.

NOTE: Do not insert a USB key if there is already a memory card inserted in the printer.

When you insert a memory card or USB key, the printer automatically switches to Photo mode if it only contains digital photo files. If the memory card or USB key has both documents and photos stored on it, the printer asks the user which file to print. For more information, see Photo Mode

NOTE: The printer supports FAT32 data format. Files stored in NTFS should be converted to

FAT32 data format before inserting the memory card or USB key into the printer.

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PrintingPhotos

Saving Photos to Your Computer

1. Insert the memory card or USB key.

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 documents and photos, the display asks which files to print. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Photos, and then press the Select button .

2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Save Photos, and then press the Select button .

3. Press the Start button .

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 to your computer.

Printing Photos From a CD or Flash Memory Device

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. 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:

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 My Photo Album.

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7. From the Folders pane, browse to the drive that contains your CD or flash memory device, and then open the folder that contains your photos.

NOTE: If the drive containing your flash memory device does not appear in the Folders

pane, close and reopen the software, and then repeat steps 1 through 2.

8. Thumbnails of all photos in the folder appear in the preview area.

9. Click to select the photo or photos you want to print.

10. Click Photo Prints.

11. From the drop-down lists, select the print quality, paper size, and paper type settings you want.

12. 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 want in the table. Use the drop-down list in the last column to view and select other sizes.

NOTE: If you want to 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, click Return with edits in the bottom right corner to return to the print window.

13. Click Print Now.

Printing All Photos

1. Insert the memory card or USB key.

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 documents and photos, the display asks which files to print. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Photos, and then press the Select button .

2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Print Images, and then press the Select button on the operator panel twice.

The printer prints all the photos on the memory card or USB key.

NOTE: If you want to print only some photos on a memory card or USB key, use a proof

sheet to select which photos are to be printed. For more information, see Printing Photos

Using a Proof Sheet.

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NOTE: Only images in JPEG and a limited set of TIFF formats can be printed directly from

the memory card or USB key. Only TIFF formats created directly from digital still cameras and 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 Using DPOF

Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is a feature available on some digital cameras which allows you to store print setting information on a memory card together with the photos that you want to print. Using a DPOF-enabled digital camera, you can specify which photos on the memory card are to be printed, the number of copies to print, and other print settings. The printer recognizes these settings when you insert the memory card into the printer memory card slots.

1. Load photo/glossy paper with the print side facing up.

NOTE: Make sure the size of the paper loaded is not smaller than the size you specified

in the DPOF selection.

2. Insert the memory card. The printer automatically switches to PHOTO mode.

NOTE: Do not insert more than one memory card or USB key at a time.

3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Print DPOF.

4. Press the Start button .

Printing Photos Using a Proof Sheet

1. Insert the memory card or USB key.

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

If the memory card or USB key contains documents and photos, the display asks which files to print. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Photos, and then press the Select button .

NOTE: Only images in JPEG and TIFF formats can be printed directly from the memory

card or USB key. 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.

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2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Proof Sheet, and then press the Select button .

3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Print Proof Sheet, and then press the Select button .

4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to specify which photos on the memory card or USB key to print on the proof sheet.

You can choose from To

All Print all photos on the memory card or USB key on the proof sheet. Last 25 Print the 25 most recent photos on the proof sheet. Date Range Print only photos created in a certain date range.

6. Press the Start button .

The proof sheet prints.

7. Follow the instructions on the proof sheet to select which photos to print, and to choose a layout and paper type to use.

Fill in the circle with the red-eye icon below a photo to reduce the red-eye effect on the printout.

NOTE: Ensure that you completely fill in the circles when making selections.

8. Load the proof sheet face down on the scanner glass. For more information, see Loading

Original Documents on the Scanner Glass.

9. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support

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NOTE: Ensure that the size of the paper you loaded in the printer matches the paper size

you specified in the proof sheet.

NOTE: Photo/glossy paper is recommended for printing photos.

11. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Scan Proof Sheet, and then press the Start button .

PrintingOfficeFiles

1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected.

2. Insert a memory card into a card slot or a USB key into the PictBridge port.

If the memory card or USB key contains documents only, the printer automatically switches to OFFICE FILE mode.

If the memory card or USB key contains documents and photos, the display asks which files to 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, see Office File Mode

3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to the file that you want to print.

4. Press the Start button

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Copying

CopyingDocuments

Using the Operator Panel

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support

3. Load your original document.

4. Use the Arrow buttons to scroll to the COPY mode, and then press the Select button .

5. Use the Arrow buttons to scroll through the copy submenus and change the copy settings. For more information, see Copy Mode.

6. Press the Start button .

NOTE: If you press the Start button without changing the copy settings from the copy

submenus, the copy is printed in the current default settings.

Using 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™:

a. Click  Programs.

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b. Click Dell Printers.

c. Click Dell V305.

In Windows

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. Select Document.

8. Click Custom Settings if you want to adjust how your document will be scanned before creating a copy or copies.

9. Click Start.

The document appears in the right pane of the Copy dialog box.

XP or Windows 2000:

10. On the left pane of the Copy dialog box, select the copy settings that you want.

11. Click Copy Now.

CopyingPhotos

Using the Operator Panel

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Load the paper.

3. Load your original document.

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4. From the Copy Quality submenu, select Photo.

5. Press the Start button .

Using Your Computer

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 copy a 4 x 6 photo, load a 4 x 6 (10 x 15 cm) photo card with 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.

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.

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7. Select Photo.

8. Click Custom Settings if you want to adjust how your document will be scanned before creating a copy or copies.

9. Click Start.

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 want in the table. Use the drop-down list in the last column to view and select other sizes.

12. Click Copy Now.

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Scanning

Scanning Single-Page Documents and Single Photos

Using the Operator Panel

1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. If you want to scan over the network, ensure that your printer is connected to the network.

2. Load your original document. For more information, see Loading Original Documents on the

Scanner Glass.

3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to SCAN, and then press the Select button

4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Scan To Computer, and then press the Select button .

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 to scroll through the available applications to which your scan can be sent.

b. When the application you want to use appears on the display, press the Select button

If your printer is connected to a network:

c. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available computers to

which your scan can be sent.

d. When the computer you want to use appears on the display, press the Select button

e. If the computer has a PIN associated with it, use the keypad to enter the four-digit

PIN.

NOTE: The PIN is not required by default; it is only required if the computer you

want to send your scan to has a PIN set. You can view or change the PIN or the name of the computer to which you want to send your scan. For more information, see Setting the Computer Name and PIN

f. Press the Select button .

6. Press the Start button .

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The printer scans the page. When the scan is complete, a file is created in the selected application.

Using Your Computer

1. Turn on 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 Windows

Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305.

4. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox.

XP or Windows 2000:

The Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens.

5. From the Home screen, click Scan.

The What are you scanning? dialog box opens.

6. Select the Photo option.

If you want to scan a document without changing the text, and you do not want to make a PDF, selecting the Photo option scans the document as an image and sends it to the Library instead of your default word-processing application.

7. Click Start.

SettingtheComputerNameandPIN

Specify a name for your computer to enable you to locate it on the Host Selection screen when scanning across a network. If you want to restrict users from sending a scanned document to your computer, set a scan-to-network Personal Identification Number (PIN).

1. In Windows Vista:

a. Click  Control Panel.

b. Click Hardware and Sound.

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c. Click Printers.

In Windows XP, click Start  Settings Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes.

In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers.

2. Right-click your printer icon, and then click P rinting Prefer ences.

The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.

3. From the Maintenance tab, click Network Support.

The Dell Networking Options dialog box opens.

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. After you specify a computer name or a PIN, click OK.

ScanningMultiplePhotosIntoaSingleFile

NOTE: Some programs do not support multiple-page scanning.

1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected.

2. Load your original photos on the scanner glass. For more information, see Loading Original

Documents on 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 V305.

4. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox.

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The Dell Imaging Toolbox opens.

5. From the Home screen, click Scan Multiple Photos.

6. Click Start.

ScanningDocumentsforEditing

The Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature turns a scanned document into text that you can edit with a word-processing application.

NOTE: For customers using Japanese or Simplified Chinese, ensure that you have OCR software

installed on your computer. A copy of OCR software is provided with your printer and should have been installed on your computer along with your printer software.

1. Turn on 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 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 the Home screen, click Activities.

6. Click Convert Scanned Document to Text (OCR).

7. Click Start.

The scanned document is loaded into your default word-processing application. You can now edit the document.

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ScanningPhotosforEditing

1. Turn 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 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 the Home screen, click Activities.

6. Click Edit Picture.

7. Select the Photo or Several Photos option.

8. Click Start.

The image appears in the Save or Edit dialog box.

9. Select editing options from the left pane to edit your photos.

SavingPhotosonYourComputer

1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected.

2. Load your original photo or multiple photos face down on the scanner glass. For more information, see Loading Original Documents on 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:

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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 the Home screen, click Scan.

6. Select the Photo or Several Photos option.

7. Click Start.

8. From the right pane of the Save or Edit dialog box, click Save.

9. To change how the image is saved:

a. Select one or more of the following:

 To save to another folder, click Browse, select a folder, and then click OK.

 To rename the file, type the name in the File Name area.

 To save the photo as another file type, select the file type from the File Type

drop down list.

 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. Click Resize a Scanned Image.

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 image appears in the right pane of the Library dialog box.

d. Select the photo that you want to resize.

If you are using a saved image:

e. From the Folders pane in the Library dialog box, open the folder that contains the

file that you want to resize.

The thumbnails of all photos and documents in the folder appear in the preview area.

f. Select the photo that you want to resize.

7. Click Next.

The Image Resolution/Size dialog box opens.

8. Select the size of your new image using the preset photo sizes, or set your own custom size.

9. Click OK.

EMailingDocumentsorPhotos

Scanning Documents or Photos for E-Mailing

You can scan documents or photos, and attach them to e-mail messages.

1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected.

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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 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 the Home screen, click Scan.

6. Select the Photo or Several Photos option.

NOTE: When scanning a document for e-mailing, choose Photo or Several Photos. If

you select Document, the scan opens in your default word-processing application instead of the Library.

7. Click Start.

The scanned image appears in the right pane of the Save or Edit dialog.

8. Adjust your scanned image using the settings on the left pane of the Save or Edit dialog box.

9. Save your scanned image.

10. With your scanned item selected, click E-mail.

11. From the Send Quality and Speed area, select the photo size.

12. Click Create E-mail to attach your document or photo to an e-mail message.

Adding a File to an E-mail Message

1. In Windows Vista:

a. Click  Programs.

b. Click Dell Printers.

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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 the Home screen, click My Photo Album.

4. From the Folders pane, open the folder that contains the files you want to send.

Thumbnails of all photos and documents in the folder appear in the preview area.

5. Click to select each photo or document that you want to add, and then click E-mail.

6. If you are sending 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.

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 dialog box opens.

4. From the Home screen, click My Photo Album.

5. Click Add, and then click Add New Scan.

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6. Select Photo, Several Photos, or Document.

7. Click Start to begin scanning.

8. With your scan selected, click Convert to PDF.

9. Click Add Another to scan additional images or to add an image from the Library.

10. To add or scan another image:

a. Do one of the following:

 Select Add New Scan, and then select Photo, Several Photos, or

Document. Click Start.

 Select Add Photo from Library to add a previously scanned image, and then

select or deselect images by clicking on them in the preview pane.

b. Click Add Files when you have made your selections.

11. Select Save all images as one PDF file or Save each image as individual PDF file.

12. Click Create PDF.

The 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 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 the Home screen, click My Photo Album.

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4. From the Folders pane, open the folder that contains the image you want to convert to PDF, and then select the thumbnail.

5. Click Convert to PDF.

6. Click Add Another to scan an image or to add additional images from the Library.

7. To add or scan another image:

a. Do one of the following:

 Select Add New Scan, and then select Photo, Several Photos, or

Document. Click Start.

 Select Add Photo from Library, and then select or deselect images by

clicking on them in the preview pane.

b. Click Add Files when you have made your selections.

8. Select Save all images as one PDF file or Save each image as individual PDF file.

9. Click Create PDF.

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 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 the Home screen, click Scan.

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4. Click Custom Settings.

5. Change the settings as needed.

Setting Options

Color Depth Select Color, Gray, or Black and White. Scan Resolution (Dots Per

Inch) Size

Convert the image to text with OCR

Always use these settings when scanning

Select a scan resolution value from the drop-down list.

Auto-crop the scanned item. Select the area to be scanned by selecting a paper size from the

drop-down list. Convert an image to text.

Make your selections permanent by selecting the check box.

ChangingtheScanSettingsPreferences

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 the Home screen, click Settings, and then click Toolbox Settings.

4. Click Scan Settings.

 Select Always use simple scan settings to use the default scan settings.

 Select Always start scanning with the settings below to customize the remaining

scan settings.

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 From the Color Depth area, select the color depth from the list.

 From the Scan Resolution (Dots per inch) area, select the resolution value from

the list.

 Click Auto-crop the scanned item to use the slider to select your cropped value.

 Click Select area to be scanned to select the value from the list.

 Click Convert images to text with OCR to convert images to text.

Click OK.

The printer software includes:

 Dell Imaging Toolbox– Allows you to perform various scan, copy, and print operations with

newly scanned and previously saved 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

stored on your computer.

Photoshop® Album Starter Edition– Allows you to view, manage, and edit photos

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Understanding the Software

UsingtheDellImagingToolbox

The Dell Imaging Toolbox allows you to:

 Scan, copy, and use a variety of tools for your printing needs.

 Select the quantity and quality of your copies.

 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 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 Windows 2000:

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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 Scan

Photos My Photo Album

Click To

Copy

Activities

Initiate a scan job. Select the program where you want to send the scanned image. Select the type of image being scanned. Select a quality setting for your scan.

Create copies Select the quality and color of your copies. Select a quality setting for your copies. Specify the blank paper size. Specify the size of the original document being copied. Lighten or darken your copies (this can also be accomplished using

the operator panel). Resize your copies.

Manage saved photos in a photo album. Print saved photos. Create photo greeting cards. Create posters from saved photos. Attach a saved photo to e-mail messages. Convert saved photos to PDF.

Resize an image. Edit pictures. Scan multiple photos. Convert a scanned document to text using OCR. Scan multiple images into a single file. Print an image as a multi-page poster. Print borderless photos.

Scan Multiple Photos

Print Borderless Photos

Settings Print Settings Adjust printer settings such as the quality, number of copies, paper

Toolbox Settings Adjust toolbox settings for scanning, file transfer, e-mail, Library,

Scan several photos at one time, and save them as individual files.

Print photos without borders.

source, and orientation of your scan and copy jobs.

and others.

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For more information, click the Help icon in the Dell Imaging Toolbox.

UsingPrintingPreferences

You can change your printer settings in Printing Preferences depending on the type of project you want to create.

To access Printing Preferences when a document is open:

1. Click File Print.

The Print dialog box opens.

2. Click Preferences, Properties, 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 Settings Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes.

In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers.

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2. Right-click the Dell V305 icon.

3. Click Printing Preferences.

NOTE: Changes made to the printer settings from the Printers folder become the default

settings for most programs.

The Printing Preferences dialog box has three sections:

Tab Options

Print Setup Quality/Speed — Select Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on your desired output

quality. Draft is the fastest option but should not be selected if you have a photo cartridge installed.

Media Type — Allows you to set the paper type manually, or have the printer detect the paper type automatically.

Paper Size — Select the size of your paper. Print in black and white — Print your color images in black and white to save the ink in

your color cartridge.

NOTE: You cannot select this setting if you have selected Use Color Cartridge for all

Black Printing.

Borderless — Select the check box if you want to print borderless photos. Orientation — Select how the document is arranged on the printed page. You can print

using portrait or landscape orientation. Envelope — Select the check box if you want to print an envelope. The Paper Size area

lists the envelope sizes available for printing. Copies — Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job:

Collated, Normal, or Print Last Page First.

Advanced 2-sided Printing — Select thi s to print on both sides of the paper, and whether or not to

print an instruction page to assist in reloading paper. Layout — Select from Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, Booklet, or

Borderless. Automatic Image Sharpening — Automatically select the best image-sharpening level

based on image content. Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program — Allows you to access 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 customer support.

To access the Dell Service Center, you can use either of these methods.

From an error message dialog box:

Click the For additional assistance, use the Dell Service Center link.

From the Start Menu:

1. In Windows Vista:

a. Click  Programs.

b. Click Dell Printers.

c. Click Dell V305.

In Windows XP and Windows 2000:

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Click Start Programs 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 approximate number of pages remaining in the cartridge. The page counter is hidden during the first 50 pages of cartridge use, until printing habits are learned and a more accurate count can be given. The number of pages remaining changes as a result of the type of print jobs the printer completes.

When your ink cartridge levels are low, a Low Ink Warning appears on your screen when you try to print. This warning is displayed every time you print until you install a new ink cartridge. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges

When one or both of your ink cartridges are empty, the Reserve Tank window appears on your screen when you try to print. If you continue printing, the print job may not print as you expect.

If your black ink cartridge is out of ink, you can choose to print black from the color ink cartridge (Process Black) by selecting Complete-A-Print before clicking the Continue Printing button. If you select Complete-A-Print and click Continue Printing, Process Black is used for all black printing until the black cartridge is replaced, or the option is cleared from More Options, located on the Advanced tab of the Printing Preferences. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The Complete-A-Print check box is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is installed.

If your color ink cartridge is out of ink, you can choose to print color documents in grayscale by selecting Complete-A-Print before clicking the Continue Printing button. If you select Complete- A-Print, and click Continue Printing, all color documents will print in black and white until the color cartridge is replaced or the option is cleared from More Options, located on the Advanced tab of the Printing Preferences. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The Complete-A-Print check box is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is installed.

To adjust Complete-A-Print settings:

1. Click the Advanced tab.

2. Click More Options.

3. In the Complete-A-Print section, select either Use color cartridge for all black printing, or Use black cartridge to print in black and white to turn these features on or off.

4. Click OK.

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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 the printer.

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NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area

of the memory card or USB key while actively reading, writing, or printing from these devices. Data corruption can occur.

2. In Windows Vista:

a. Click  Programs.

b. Click Dell Printers.

c. Click Dell V305.

In Windows XP and 2000:

Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305.

3. Select Activate Memory Card Manager.

RemovingandReinstallingSoftware

If your printer does not function properly, or communication error messages appear when using your printer, you can remove and reinstall the printer software.

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. 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 screen does not appear:

a. In Windows Vista, click  Computer.

In Windows XP, click Start My Computer.

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In Windows 2000, double-click My Computer from your desktop.

b. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then double-click setup.exe.

c. When 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.

In Windows XP, click Start My Computer.

In Windows 2000, double-click My Computer from your desktop.

3. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then double-click the Adobe folder.

4. Double-click Autoplay.exe.

5. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.

InstallingtheOptionalXPSDriver

The XML Paper Specification (XPS) driver is an optional printer driver designed to make use of the advanced XPS color and graphics features that are only available for Windows Vista users. In order to use XPS features, you must install the XPS driver as an additional driver after you install your printer.

NOTE: Before installing the XPS driver, complete the steps on the Setting Up Your Printer poster

to install the printer on your computer.

NOTE: Before installing the XPS driver, you must install the Microsoft QFE Patch and extract the

driver files from the Drivers and Utilities CD. To install the patch, you must have administrator privileges on the computer.

To install the Microsoft QFE Patch and extract the driver:

1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then click Cancel when the Setup Wizard appears.

2. Click  Computer.

3. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then double-click Drivers.

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4. Double-click xps, and then double-click setupxps.

XPS driver files are copied to your computer, and any required Microsoft 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 using a USB connection, make sure the USB cable is connected to the

computer and printer, and then do the following:

a. Click Add a local printer.

b. From the Use an existing port: drop-down menu, select Virtual printer

port for USB, and then click Next.

 If you are using an Ethernet or wireless connection, make sure the printer is

connected to the network, and then do the following:

a. Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.

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 using a TCP/IP address or hostname, and then click

Next.

e. To locate your printer IP address, print a Network Setup Page from the

Network Setup menu under the Setup menu on the printer.

f. Type your printer IP address in the Hostname or IP address: box, and then

click Next.

4. Click Have disk.

The Install From Disk dialog box opens.

5. Click Browse, and then navigate to the XPS driver files on your computer:

a. Click Computer, and then double-click (C:).

b. Double-click Drivers, and then double-click PRINTER.

c. Double-click the folder that has your printer model number, and then double-click Drivers.

d. Double-click xps, and then click Open.

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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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MinimumRequirements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 existing wireless network

 The Drivers and Utilities CD that shipped with your printer

 A computer running one of the following operating systems:

o Windows Vista™

o Microsoft

Windows® XP

o Microsoft Windows 2000

WirelessNetworkSettings

Some wireless network settings may be needed to configure the adapter that has been installed in the printer. Here are some of the settings that you may need:

 Network Name, also known as SSID (Service Set ID)

 BSS (Basic Service Set) Type (the type of wireless network you use—Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure)

 Wireless Channel Number

 Network Authentication and encryption type

 Security Key(s)

WirelessEncryption

The following security types are supported:

 No security

 WEP with either 64-bit or 128-bit key

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 WPA with 128-bit TKIP encryption engine

 WPA2 with 128-bit AES-CCMP encryption engine

A WPA (WiFi Protected Access) pre-shared key is like a password and must meet the following criteria:

 If you are using Hexadecimal characters, valid keys are 64 characters long.

 If you are using ASCII, valid keys are at least 8 characters long.

The wireless network may use anywhere from one to four WEP keys. A WEP key is like a password and must meet the following criteria:

 If you are using Hexadecimal characters, valid keys are either 10 or 26 characters long.

 If you are using ASCII, valid keys are either 5 or 13 characters long.

UsingUSBCabletoConfigurethePrinteronaWirelessNetwork (recommendedformostusers)

Before configuring the printer on a wireless network, ensure that:

 Your wireless network 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 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 and Utilities CD.

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 Type screen, select Wireless Connection.

6. Click Next.

7. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete setup.

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UsingWiFiProtectedSetuptoConfigurethePrinteronaWirelessNetwork (foradvancedusersonly)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is only available if you are using a WPS-enabled router. If you are not sure if your router is 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 wireless network security is disabled, make sure to enable the security settings

before proceeding with WPS configuration. (Consult your wireless router manufacturer’s documentation.) If you do not enable your wireless network security, configuring your printer using WPS may change your wireless network settings. You will then be required to reconnect your computer to your router with your new wireless network settings.

Using the PIN Method

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 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 and Utilities CD.

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 Type screen, select Wireless Connection, and then click Next.

6. Wait until the Configure Wireless screen appears.

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7. Using an Internet browser, type in your router IP address and press Enter. Navigate to the WPS Webpage.

NOTE: You may be prompted to enter your username and password. If you are not sure

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 to scroll to Setup, and then press the Select button .

9. Use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Network Setup, and then press the Select button .

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 button to scroll to PIN, and then press the Select button .

12. Press the Select button to continue.

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13. Type the PIN provided on your printer operator panel into the PIN field on your router WPS page within two minutes.

If setup is successful, Wi-Fi Protected Setup Successful appears on the printer operator panel.

Check if the printer's Wi-Fi LED turns blue. For more information, see Wi-Fi LED

step 14

If setup is not successful or times out, perform step 8

14. Close the router WPS page.

15. Follow the instructions on the installation screen to complete setup.

to step 13 again.

. Continue with

Using the Push Button Method

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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 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 and Utilities CD.

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 Type screen, select Wireless Connection, and then click Next.

6. Wait until the Configure Wireless screen appears.

7. Using an Internet browser, type in your router IP address, and press Enter. Navigate to the WPS Webpage.

NOTE: You may be prompted to enter your username and password. If you are not sure

of the username and password, contact your router manufacturer’s helpline or your Internet service provider.

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8. On your printer operator panel, use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Setup, and then press the Select button .

9. Use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Network Setup, and then press the Select button .

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 button to scroll to Push Button, and then press the Select button .

12. Press the Select button to continue.

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 operator panel.

Check if the printer's Wi-Fi LED turns blue. For more information, see Wi-Fi LED

step 14

If setup is not successful or times out, perform step 8

14. Close the router WPS page.

15. Follow the instructions on the installation screen to complete setup.

to step 13 again.

. Continue with

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Using Windows Vista

To configure your printer on the wireless network using WPS, you may use Windows Vista™ instead of the Push-Button or PIN methods. For more information about using Windows Vista, see the documentation that came with your operating system.

ChangingWirelessSettingsafterInstallation

Configuring the printer using the Wireless Setup Utility involves connecting the wireless printer 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 Wireless Setup Utility.

5. Follow the instructions on your screen to change wireless settings.

In Windows XP and Windows 2000:

1. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305.

2. Click Dell Wireless Setup Utility.

3. Follow the instructions on your screen to change wireless settings.

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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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Peer-to-Peer Networking

You can share your printer with other users on the network through peer-to-peer sharing. Connect the printer directly to a computer (the host computer) using the USB cable, and enable it to be shared across the network through peer-to-peer sharing. Sharing the printer using your computer may slow down the speed of your computer.

To share the printer:

1. Assign a “share name” to the printer. For more information, see Sharing the Printer on the

Network.

2. Set up the network computers that you want to connect and use the shared printer. 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 Sound.

3. Click Printers.

4. Right-click your printer icon, and then select Sharing.

5. Click Change sharing options.

6. Click Continue.

7. Click Share this printer, and assign a name to your printer.

8. Click OK.

In Windows

1. In Windows XP, click Start Settings Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware

2. Right-click the printer icon, and then select Sharing.

XP and Windows 2000:

Printers and Faxes.

In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers.

3. Click Share this printer, and assign a name to your printer.

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4. Click OK.

AddingtheSharedPrinteronOtherNetworkComputers

To share the printer with other computers on the network, perform the following steps 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 a printer by name or TCP/IP address dialog box, click Select a shared printer by name, and then type 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. Click  Control Panel.

b. Click System and Maintenance.

c. Click System.

8. Click Next.

9. Follow instructions on the computer screen to complete the installation.

In Windows XP and Windows 2000:

1. In Windows XP, click Start Settings Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes.

In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers.

2. Click Add a printer.

3. From the Add Printer Wizard dialog box, click Next.

4. From the Local or Network Printer dialog box, click A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer.

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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

Maintenance System.

In Windows 2000, click Start Settings System.

b. From the System Properties dialog box, click the Computer Name tab.

7. Click Next.

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Maintenance

CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed in this section, read and

follow the safety information 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 accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell.

ReplacingInkCartridges

1. Turn on your printer.

2. Lift the scanner base unit.

The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the printer is busy.

3. Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge lid.

4. Remove the old ink cartridges.

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

6. If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge.

NOTICE: Do not touch the gold contact area on the side or the metal nozzles on the

bottom 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

printing, replace the black cartridge with a photo cartridge.

9. Snap each lid closed.

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10. Lower the scanner base unit until it is completely closed.

AligningInkCartridges

Your printer automatically prompts you to align the ink cartridges when they are installed or replaced. You may also need to align ink cartridges when characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin, or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy.

To align the ink cartridges from the operator panel:

1. Load plain paper. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support

2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to MAINTENANCE, and then press the Select button .

3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Align Cartridges, and then press the Select button .

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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a. Click  Control Panel.

b. Click Hardware and Sound.

c. Click Printers.

In Windows

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 Align Ink Cartridges.

7. Click Print.

An alignment page prints. The ink cartridges align when the page prints. You may discard the alignment page when the alignment is complete.

XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers

CleaningtheInkCartridgeNozzles

You may need to clean the nozzles when:

 White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas.

 Print appears smudged or too dark.

 Colors fade, do not print, or do not print correctly.

 Vertical lines appear jagged, or edges appear rough.

To clean the nozzles from the operator panel:

1. Load plain paper. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support.

2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to MAINTENANCE, and then press the Select button .

3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Clean Cartridges, and then press the Select button .

To clean the nozzles from the printer software:

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1. Load plain paper.

2. In Windows Vista:

a. Click  Control Panel.

b. 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.

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, click Clean Again.

8. Print your document again to verify the improved print quality.

If you are still not satisfied with the print quality, wipe the nozzles with a clean, dry cloth, and then print your document again.

CleaningtheExteriorofthePrinter

1. Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.

CAUTION: To avoid the risk of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the

wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding.

2. Remove paper from the paper support and paper exit tray.

3. Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.

NOTICE: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of

the printer.

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4. Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that has accumulated on the paper exit tray.

NOTICE: Using a damp cloth to clean 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Settings

To change the default settings on the operator panel:

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Change the operator panel settings.

3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to SETUP, and then press the Select button

4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Defaults, and then press the Select button .

5. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Set Defaults, and then press the Select button .

6. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Use Current, and then press the Select button .

The current settings on the operator panel are saved as the new default settings.

RestoringFactoryDefaultSettings

1. Turn on the printer.

2. From the operator panel, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to SETUP, and then press the Select button .

3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Defaults, and then press the Select button .

4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Set Defaults, and then press the Select button .

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5. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Use Factory, and then press the Select button .

6. Select the correct language and country.

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Troubleshooting

If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is properly connected to the electrical outlet and computer, if using a computer.

For more help and to check the latest 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 not supported by this printer.

Ensure that you have turned on both your printer and your computer.

Check the USB cable.

Ensure that the USB cable is firmly connected to your printer and your computer.



 Shut down the computer, reconnect the USB cable as shown on the Setting Up Your Printer

poster, and then restart the computer.

If the software installation screen does not appear automatically, install the software manually.

1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.

2. In Windows Vista, click  Computer.

In Windows XP, click Start My Computer.

In Windows 2000, double-click My Computer from your desktop.

3. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then double-click setup.exe.

4. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Using a USB cable or Using a wireless network.

5. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.

Determine if the printer software is installed.

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In Windows Vista:

1. Click  Programs.

2. Click Dell Printers.

In Windows XP 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 between the printer and the computer.

Remove the USB cable from your printer and your computer. Reconnect the USB cable to your



printer and your computer.

 Turn off the printer. Unplug the printer power cable from the electrical outlet. Reconnect the

printer power cable into the electrical outlet, and turn on the printer.

 Restart your computer.

 If the problem still exists, replace the USB cable.

Set your printer as the default printer.

1. In Windows Vista:

a. Click  Control Panel.

b. 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 Dell V305 icon.

3. Select Set as Default Printer.

Printer won't print and print jobs are stuck in the print queue.

Check for multiple instances of the printer installed on your computer.

1. In Windows Vista:

a. Click  Control Panel.

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b. 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. 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 as the default printer:

a. Right-click the Dell V305 icon.

b. Click Set as Default Printer.

5. Delete the other copies of the print object by right-clicking the printer name and selecting Delete.

To prevent multiple instances of the printer in your Printers folder, ensure you always plug the USB cable back into the same USB port that was originally used for the printer. Also, do not install printer drivers multiple times from the Drivers and Utilities CD.

Printer Problems

Ensure the printer power cable is firmly connected to the printer and the electrical outlet.

Determine if the printer has been held or paused.

1. In Windows Vista:

a. Click  Control Panel.

b. 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 Dell V305 icon.

3. Make sure Pause Printing is not selected. If Pause Printing is selected, click it to clear the option.

Check for blinking lights on the printer.

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For more information, see Error Messages.

Ensure you installed the ink cartridges correctly and removed the sticker and tape from each cartridge.

Make sure you loaded the paper correctly.

For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support.

Make sure the printer is not connected to a PictBridge-enabled camera.

For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera.

Error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 Save to Computer option when the printer is not connected to a computer or the computer is not turned on.

This function is not supported using this network connection.

No response A timeout has occured

Load Paper then press .

Attempting to print Office files from a memory card or USB key when the printer is connected to a network adapter, and not directly attached to the computer.

after the user pressed the Start button .

The printer is out of paper. Load paper into the printer, and then

Ensure that your printer is connected to your computer.

Connect the printer directly to a computer.

Press the Cancel button .

press the Select button to continue printing. For more information, see

Loading Paper into the Paper Support

Clear Carrier Jam then press . A printhead carrier jam

occurred.

Remove obstructions from the carrier path or close the cartridge carrier lids,

and then press the Select button .

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Error Message: What it indicates: Solution:

Clear paper jam then press . A paper jam exists in the

printer.

Cover Open. The scanner base unit is

open.

Paper Size

Photo size is larger than paper size. Press to pick a

new paper size. Unsupported Paper Size A photo print job is

Install a black or photo print cartridge on the left side.

Install a color print cartridge on the right side.

Install both cartridges.

Black Ink Low. Order Ink @ WWW.DELL.COM/SUPPLIES.

Press to continue. Color Ink Low. Order Ink @

WWW.DELL.COM/SUPPLIES. Press to continue. Photo Ink Low. Order Ink @

WWW.DELL.COM/SUPPLIES. Press to continue. Black and Color Ink Low.

Order Ink @ WWW.DELL.COM/SUPPLIES.

Press to continue. Photo and Color Ink Low.

Order Ink @ WWW.DELL.COM/SUPPLIES.

Press to continue.

The paper in the printer is smaller than the selected Blank Paper Size.

initiated, and an unsupported paper size is selected.

An ink cartridge is missing.

A ? symbol is shown for every missing cartridge with the message appearing below it.

The ink cartridge is running low on ink.

Clear the paper jam. For more information, see Check for a paper jam.

Close the scanner base unit.

Change the Blank Paper Size to match the paper in the printer, or press the

Select button to continue printing.

Press the Back button to cancel the job, and choose a new paper size.

Insert a black or photo cartridge in the left cartridge carrier and a color cartridge in the right carrier. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges

Replace the ink cartridge. For more information, see Replacing Ink

Cartridges.

Left cartridge error. Replace Cartridge.

Right cartridge error. Replace Cartridge.

Install both cartridges.

Alignment Problem. Remove tape from cartridges or check

An ink cartridge is invalid.

An X symbol is shown for every invalid cartridge with the message appearing below it.

The tape was not removed from the ink cartridges before the cartridges were

Replace the invalid ink cartridge. For more information, see Replacing Ink

Cartridges.

Remove the tape from the ink cartridges. For more information, see Replacing Ink

Cartridges.

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