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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.
Number: Part: Description: 12 A networking device to set up your printer on a wireless network. Dell Internal Network Adapter NOTE: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this device. 13 Power connector Slot into which you plug the power cable. CAUTION: Insert the power cable into the printer before connecting the power cable into the wall outlet. 14 USB connector Slot into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately).
Number: Part: glass Description: 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 Return to the previous menu. 4 Select button Access the currently displayed menu.
Number Use the: To: 6 Cancel button Cancel a scan, print, or copy job in progress. Exit a menu without saving changes to the menu settings. 7 Start button Initiate a copy or scan. 8 Error LED Check if there is an error. 9 Wi-Fi LED Check if Wi-Fi is activated: Off indicates that the printer is not turned on. Orange indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but not connected.
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 2. Press the Select button 3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons and then press the Select button . until the heading you want appears on the display, 4.
Copy menu item Settings Draft Normal Photo Dark Press the Select button , and then use the left and right Arrow buttons adjust the brightness setting. Paper Setup Paper Size Paper Type Zoom 50% *100% 150% 200% Custom % Fit to Page 2 x 2 Poster 3 x 3 Poster 4 x 4 Poster Repeat Image *1 Per Page 4 Per Page 9 Per Page 16 Per Page Collate *Off On N-Up *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.
Copy menu item Settings 9x13 cm 10x15 cm 10x20 cm 13x18 cm 20x25 cm Original Type *Text/Graphics Text Only Photo ID Card Copy 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. * Default factory setting Scan Mode The Scan Mode menu is only available if the printer is connected to a computer or a network adapter.
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 setting. to save the Scan menu item Settings Scan Color *Color Black Scan To Computer App List Scan To Network PC Name Scan To Memory Device Place document on scanner, and press the right Arrow button Quality *Automatic 75 dpi 150 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi Original Size *Automatic 8.5 x 11 in. 2.25 x 3.25 3 x 5 in. 3.5 x 5 in.
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.
Photo menu item Setting Print DPOF Press the Start button to print all DPOF images on a memory card. For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera. 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.
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 the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button . 2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons 3.
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® Word) .xls (Microsoft Excel) .
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.
Main Menu Mode Main Menu Pass Key 1. Use the left and right Arrow buttons and then press the Select button . until the heading you want appears on the display, 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 setting.
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 press the Select button . 2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons 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.
To view or change the Maintenance Mode menu settings: 1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons 2. Press the Select button 3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons and then press the Select button . to scroll to MAINTENANCE. . until the heading you want appears on the display, Maintenance menu item Settings Ink Levels Press the Select button. Clean Cartridges Press the Select button. Align Cartridges Press the Select button. Print Test Page Press the Select button.
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: 25 sheets of heavyweight matte The print side of the paper faces up. paper The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality. 20 sheets of banner paper You remove all paper from the paper support before inserting banner paper. You use banner paper designed for inkjet printers. You place a stack of banner paper on or behind the printer, and feed in the first sheet.
Print Media Guidelines Load up to: Make sure: 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. 25 sheets of labels 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. 25 greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards The print side of the cards faces up.
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.
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.
Loading Original Documents on the Scanner Glass 1. Open the top cover. 2. Place the document face down on the scanner glass. NOTE: Ensure that the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow on the printer. 3. 4. Close the top cover.
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.
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 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.
Printing Photos From the Computer 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. In Windows Vista™: a. Click Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305. In Windows® XP and 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 My Photo Album.
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.
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 through step 11. 13.
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.
NOTE: A Bluetooth adapter is not included with the printer. 3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons button . to scroll to BLUETOOTH, and then press the Select 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons button . to scroll to Discovery, and then press the Select 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.
5. Use the left and right Arrow buttons button . to choose a security level, and then press the Select 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.
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.
7. If mailing internationally, load the envelope this way: 8. 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.
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 MultiPage 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.
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.
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.
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 (TwoSided 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.
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® 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.
Press the Power button turn the printer off. to cancel the print job, terminate the Bluetooth connection, and 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 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.
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.
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 button . 3.
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.
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.
2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons button . to scroll to Proof Sheet, and then press the Select 3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons Select button . to scroll to Print Proof Sheet, and then press the 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons key to print on the proof sheet. to specify which photos on the memory card or USB 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.
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 Start button . to scroll to Scan Proof Sheet, and then press the 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.
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 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 to scroll to the COPY mode, and then press the Select button . .
b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305. In Windows® XP or Windows 2000: Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. 5. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox. The Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens. 6. From the Home screen, click Copy. The What are you scanning? dialog box opens. 7. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Printing Preferences. 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.
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.
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.
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. b.
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.
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.
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.
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. b. Do one of the following: Select Add New Scan, and then select Photo, Several Photos, or Document. Click Start.
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. b. 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.
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) Select a scan resolution value from the drop-down list. Size Auto-crop the scanned item. Select the area to be scanned by selecting a paper size from the drop-down list. Convert the image to text with OCR Convert an image to text. Always use these settings when Make your selections permanent by selecting the check box. scanning 6.
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.
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 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: Click To Your Scanner Scan 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. Copy Create copies Select the quality and color of your copies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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: 4. Control Panel.
e. From the Install From Disk dialog box, click OK. Click Next on the following two dialog boxes.
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.
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.
Using WiFi 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).
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 then press the Select button . 9. Use the left or right arrow button button .
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. Continue with step 14. If setup is not successful or times out, perform step 8 to step 13 again. 14. Close the router WPS page. 15. Follow the instructions on the installation screen to complete setup.
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.
8. On your printer operator panel, use the left or right arrow button then press the Select button . 9. Use the left or right arrow button button . to scroll to Setup, and to scroll to Network Setup, and then press the Select 10. Use the left or right arrow button Select button . to scroll to Wi-Fi Protected Setup, and then press the 11. Use the left or right arrow button button . to scroll to Push Button, and then press the Select 12. Press the Select button to continue. 13.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 7. From the System Properties dialog box, click the Computer Name tab. Click Next.
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.
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.
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.
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 Align Ink Cartridges. 7. Click Print. An alignment page prints. The ink cartridges align when the page prints.
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.
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.
5. Use the left and right Arrow buttons button . 6. Select the correct language and country.
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.
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.
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: 5. a. Right-click the Dell V305 icon. b. Click Set as Default Printer.
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 Message: What it indicates: Solution: Clear paper jam then press A paper jam exists in the printer. Clear the paper jam. For more information, see Check for a paper jam.. Cover Open. The scanner base unit is open. Close the scanner base unit. Paper Size The paper in the printer is smaller than the selected Blank Paper Size.
Error Message: troubleshooting. Press retry. What it indicates: to Solution: installed. Cartridge Error. Consult User’s Guide. One or both of the ink cartridges is invalid. Remove both cartridges, then install one at a time to determine which is invalid. Memory card problem. Ensure that it is not damaged and is inserted correctly. A memory card or USB key is not inserted correctly, is damaged, not functional, or its format is not supported. Remove the memory card or the USB key.
Error Message: What it indicates: Solution: options selected. No images have been selected. The proof sheet is being scanned without any images selected. Select images on the proof sheet, and scan it again. No Proof Sheet information. The proof sheet is being scanned, and the proof sheet information is deleted or removed from the memory card. Reprint the proof sheet, select your options, and scan it again. Some photos removed from card by computer.
3. Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it from the printer. 4. Close the scanner base unit. 5. Turn on the printer, and print the document again. Avoiding Jams and Misfeeds You can avoid most jams and misfeeds by following these guidelines: Use media that follows the printer's media guidelines. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. Make sure that the media is properly loaded in the input tray. Do not overload the input tray.
Load a smaller amount of paper when printing multiple pages. For more information, see Print Media Guidelines. Make sure the paper is not wrinkled, torn, or damaged. Check for a paper jam. For more information, see Clearing Paper Jams. Printing Problems Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Ensure that you remove individual sheets from the paper exit tray.
Copying Problems Check for blinking lights or error messages on the printer. For more information, see Error Messages. Make sure the scanner glass is clean. Gently wipe the scanner glass as well as the thin strip of glass beside it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. Remove image patterns from magazines or newspapers. 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305.
a. Click Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. 2. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox. The Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens. 3. From the Home screen, click My Photo Album. 4. Click File Open to select the image that you want to edit. 5. With an image open, click the Advanced tab. 6. Click Image Patterns. The Image Patterns dialog box opens. 7.
Shut down the computer, reconnect the USB cable as shown on the Setting Up Your Printer poster, and then restart the computer. Determine if the printer software is installed. In Windows Vista: 1. Click Programs. 2. Click Dell Printers. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. If the printer does not appear in the list of printers, the printer software is not installed. Install the printer software.
5. From the Scan Resolution drop down menu, select a lower scan resolution. 6. To make this setting the default for all scan jobs, select Always use these settings when scanning. 7. Click Start to start scanning, or click Preview to preview your document or photo before scanning. Change the scan resolution to a higher value if the scanned image quality is poor. 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell V305.
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. Click File Open to select the image that you want to edit. 5. With an image open, click the Advanced tab. 6. Click Image Patterns. The Image Patterns dialog box opens. 7. Select Remove image patterns from magazine/newspaper (descreen). 8.
7. Select Reduce stray marks (background noise) on color documents. 8. Move the slider from left to right to adjust the quantity of background noise on your scanned document. 9. Click OK. Make sure the document or photo is loaded correctly on the scanner glass. For more information, see Loading Original Documents on the Scanner Glass. Make sure the scanner glass is clean. Gently wipe the scanner glass, as well as the thin strip of glass beside it, with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water.
Insert the memory card until it stops. The printer will not read the contents of the memory card if it is not properly inserted into the memory card slot. When printing images from a memory card, make sure the file format of the images is supported by the printer. Only images in JPEG and a limited set of TIFF formats can be printed directly from the memory card. Only TIFF formats created directly from digital still cameras and not modified by any application are supported.
General Guidelines for Selecting or Loading Print Media Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality. Use only high-quality, copier-grade paper for the best print quality. Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or a texture that is too smooth or rough. Paper jams may occur. Store paper in its packaging until you are ready to use it. Place cartons on pallets or shelves, not on the floor.
Specifications Overview Memory 32 MB SDRAM 4 MB FLASH Connectivity USB 2.
Print and Scan Mode Capabilities Your printer can scan from 72 to 19,200 dpi. Although your printer has this capability, Dell™ recommends using the preset resolutions.
Media Types and Sizes Media type: Sizes supported: Load up to: Plain paper or coated paper Letter: 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 mm) A4: 8.27 x 11.69 inches (210 x 297 mm) Legal: 8.5 x 14 inches (216 x 355.
Cables Your printer uses a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable (sold separately).
Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware.
la-techsupport@dell.com (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) Electronic Quote Service apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) sales_canada@dell.com (Canada only) Warranty and Return Policy Dell Inc. (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices.
Examples of such situations include the following: Using the Dell Wireless Printer Adapter equipment on board airplanes, or Using the Dell Wireless Printer Adapter equipment in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful.
television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the following measures: Relocate this device. Increase the separation between the device and the receiver. Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that of other electronics. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
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