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  • Page 1: Finding Information

    Dell™ V305 Printer User's Guide Finding Information What are you looking for? How to set up my printer How to load printable media into my printer How to print How to care for and maintain my printer How to contact Dell™...
  • Page 2 Replacement ink and parts for my printer Find it here NOTE: Your User's Guide is located on the Drivers and Utilities CD or on the Web at support.dell.com. 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.
  • Page 3 Carrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other black or photo. For more information, see Cartridges. To order ink cartridges or paper, visit www.dell.com/supplies. Slots into which you insert a memory card containing digital photos. Identify your printer when you use technical support.
  • Page 4 The port into which you attach the connector of a PictBridge-enabled digital port camera, Bluetooth™ adapter, or a USB key. Operator Panel on the printer you use to control copying, scanning, and printing. For panel more information, see Scanner Surface on which you place your document or photo face down to copy or Description: A networking device to set up your printer on a wireless network.

  • Page 5: Understanding The Operator Panel

    Initiate a paper feed or paper eject by holding the button for three seconds. Turn your printer on or off. NOTE: Pressing the power button does not turn off your printer if a PictBridge camera with an active session is inserted into the PictBridge port. ®...
  • Page 6 Check if there is an error. Check if Wi-Fi is activated: Off indicates that the printer is not turned on. Orange indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but not connected. Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but unable to communicate with the wireless network.

  • Page 7: Understanding The Operator Panel Menus

    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.
  • Page 8 Copy menu Settings item Draft Normal Photo Dark Press the Select button adjust the brightness setting. Paper Setup Paper Size Paper Type Zoom *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...

  • Page 9: Scan Mode

    ID Card Copy is only valid with Letter or A4 Paper. * Default factory setting Scan Mode The Scan Mode menu is only available if the printer is connected to a computer or a network adapter. Main Menu Mode Main Menu...
  • Page 10 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons 5. When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button setting. 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...

  • Page 11: Photo Mode

    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...
  • Page 12 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...

  • Page 13: Pictbridge Mode

    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.
  • Page 14 .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 Settings 2 Per Page 3 Per Page 4 Per Page 6 Per Page...

  • Page 15: Bluetooth Mode

    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.

  • Page 16: Setup Mode

    Enable Discovery Printer The name of your printer appears on the display in this format:DellV305-service tag #. Name NOTE: The name appears on the printer list of devices that connect to your computer using the Bluetooth wireless specification.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Mode

    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.
  • Page 18 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 Maintenance menu item Ink Levels Clean Cartridges...

  • Page 19: Print Media Guidelines

    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...
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 Print Media Guidelines Load up to: 25 sheets of labels 25 greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards 25 sheets of photo/glossy paper The print side of the paper faces up. 10 iron-on transfers 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.
  • Page 22 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 Black and Color Cartridges Installed Plain/heavyweight Normal...
  • Page 23 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.

  • Page 24: 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.
  • Page 25   Printing  Printing Documents  1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see 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).

  • Page 26: Printing Photos

    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.
  • Page 27 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.

  • Page 28: Printing Photos From The Computer

    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.

  • Page 29: Creating Photo Greeting Cards

    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.
  • Page 30 PDA.  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. This website contains the latest documentation. Ensure that you read the documentation that came with your Bluetooth device for setup instructions.
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Setting The Bluetooth Security Level

    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 1.

  • Page 33: Printing From A Bluetooth-Enabled Device

    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 5. Set up the Bluetooth device to print to the printer. Refer to the instructions included with the device for Bluetooth printing setup information.

  • Page 34: Printing Envelopes

    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).
  • Page 35 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 3. With your document open, click File Print.

  • Page 36: Printing A Banner

    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 3. With your document open, click File Print.
  • Page 37 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.

  • Page 38: Printing 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...

  • Page 39: Duplexing A Print Job (Two­sided Printing)

    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. 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.

  • Page 40: From The Printer

    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.
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 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.

  • Page 44: Saving Photos To Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 45: Printing All Photos

    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.

  • Page 46: Printing Photos From A Digital Camera Using Dpof

    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.
  • Page 47 2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons button 3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons Select button 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons key to print on the proof sheet. You can choose from 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.
  • Page 48 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 Printing Office Files...

  • Page 49: Copying Documents

    Using Your Computer 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see 3. Load your original document. For more information, see Scanner Glass.

  • Page 50: Copying Photos

    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.
  • Page 51 Click Dell Printers. 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.
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54 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, Loading Original Documents on the Scanner 3.
  • Page 55 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.

  • Page 56: Scanning Documents For Editing

    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.

  • Page 57: Scanning Photos For Editing

    Click Dell Printers. 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.
  • Page 58 Click Dell Printers. 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.
  • Page 59 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.

  • Page 60: Adding A File To An E-Mail Message

    Click Dell Printers. 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.
  • Page 61 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.
  • Page 62 Click Dell Printers. 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.

  • Page 63: Customizing Scan Settings

    Click Dell Printers. 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.
  • Page 64 Click Dell Printers. 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.
  • Page 65 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.

  • Page 66: Understanding The Software

    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.
  • Page 67 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 Click section: Your Scanner Scan Copy...

  • Page 68: Using Printing Preferences

    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.
  • Page 69 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.

  • Page 70: From The Start Menu

    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.
  • Page 71 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.
  • Page 72 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.
  • Page 73 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.
  • Page 74 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.
  • Page 75 Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. b. Select your printer from the list. 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.

  • Page 76: Wireless Networking

    From the Install From Disk dialog box, click OK. Click Next on the following two dialog boxes.                                     Wireless Networking...

  • Page 77: Minimum Requirements For Setup

    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.
  • Page 78 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 If you are using your printer with an existing computer: Go to the next step.
  • Page 79 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 If you are using your printer with an existing computer: Go to the next step.
  • Page 80 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 10.
  • Page 81 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...
  • Page 82 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 If you are using your printer with an existing computer: Go to the next step.
  • Page 83 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 10. Use the left or right arrow button Select button 11. Use the left or right arrow button button 12.

  • Page 84: Using Windows Vista

    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.
  • Page 85 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.

  • Page 86: 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.
  • Page 87 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.
  • Page 88 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...

  • Page 89: 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.
  • Page 90 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.

  • Page 91: Aligning 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.

  • Page 92: Cleaning The Ink Cartridge Nozzles

    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.

  • Page 93: Cleaning The Exterior Of The Printer

    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.

  • Page 94: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    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.
  • Page 95 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.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 97 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 Correct communication problems between the printer and the computer.

  • Page 98: Printer Problems

    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.

  • Page 99: Error Messages

    Make sure the printer is not connected to a PictBridge-enabled camera. For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Error Messages For more help and to check the latest information on troubleshooting your printer, please visit http://support.dell.com/support. Error Message: Computer Not Connected...
  • Page 100 The paper in the printer is Change the Blank Paper Size to match smaller than the selected the paper in the printer, or press the Blank Paper Size. Select button A photo print job is Press the Back button initiated, and an job, and choose a new paper size.
  • Page 101 A non-functioning button Remove the PictBridge connection to be is pressed while the printer able to use the printer for other is in PictBridge mode. functions. A paper type other than Load plain paper, and then press the...

  • Page 102: Clearing Paper Jams

    Paper jam in the paper path 1. Pull the paper firmly to remove it. If you cannot reach the paper because it is too far into the printer, lift the scanner base unit to open the printer. 2. Pull the paper out.

  • Page 103: Paper Problems

    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: ...

  • Page 104: Printing Problems

    Consider purchasing more Random Access Memory (RAM) for your computer.  Remove fonts that you rarely use from your system.  Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see Reinstalling Software.  Select a lower print quality from the Printing Preferences dialog box.

  • Page 105: Copying Problems

    Click Dell Printers. 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.

  • Page 106: Scanning Problems

    For more information, see Loading Original Documents on the Scanner Check paper sizes. Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected on the operator panel or the Dell Imaging Toolbox. Scanning Problems Check for blinking lights and error messages on the printer.
  • Page 107 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. For more information, see Correct communication problems between the printer and the computer.
  • Page 108 Click Dell Printers. 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.
  • Page 109 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.

  • Page 110: Networking Problems

    Turn off and restart the computer. Check the network adapter documentation for setup and usage information. Memory Card Problems Make sure that the type of memory card you are using can be used in the printer. For more information, see Printing From a Memory Card or USB Insert only one memory card at a time.

  • Page 111: Improving Print Quality

    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.
  • Page 112 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.

  • Page 113: Environmental Specifications

    Average power consumption Standby mode Operational mode 32 MB SDRAM 4 MB FLASH USB 2.0 high-speed 3,000 pages per month Printer: 12,000 pages Scanner: 12,000 scans Relative humidity (non-condensing) 40 to 80% 5 to 80% 5 to 100% 100 to 240 V...

  • Page 114: Operating System Support

    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. Print and scan Scan resolution resolution Draft 150 x 150 dpi Normal 300 x 300 dpi Photo 600 x 600 dpi (photo and mono...

  • Page 115: Media Types And Sizes

    Media Types and Sizes Media type: Plain paper or coated paper Banner paper Envelopes Greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards Photo/glossy or matte paper Iron-on transfers Transparencies Sizes supported: Letter: 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 A4: 8.27 x 11.69 inches (210 x 297 Legal: 8.5 x 14 inches (216 x 355.6 A4 Banner Letter Banner...
  • Page 116 Cables Your printer uses a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable (sold separately).

  • Page 117: Dell Technical Support Policy

    Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. In addition to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is available at Dell Support.

  • Page 118: Wireless Regulatory Information

    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. For information about the Dell warranty for your printer, refer to the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 119: Regulatory Information

    If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Dell Wireless Printer Adapter device before you turn it on.
  • Page 120 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help. NOTE: This Dell Wireless Printer Adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations. Modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 121: Licensing Notice

    Software based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. The Dell modified GNU licensed software is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the licenses referenced above. These licenses do not provide you any rights to the Dell- or third-party-copyrighted software in this printer.

  • Page 122: Gnu License

    GNU License GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
  • Page 123 0. This License applies to any program or other work which contains a notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may be distributed under the terms of this General Public License. The "Program", below, refers to any such program or work, and a "work based on the Program" means either the Program or any derivative work under copyright law: that is to say, a work containing the Program or a portion of it, either verbatim or with modifications and/or translated into another language.
  • Page 124 3. You may copy and distribute the Program (or a work based on it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you also do one of the following: a.
  • Page 125 Program by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you, then the only way you could satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from distribution of the Program. If any portion of this section is held invalid or unenforceable under any particular circumstance, the balance of the section is intended to apply and the section as a whole is intended to apply in other circumstances.
  • Page 126 TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the greatest possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to make it free software which everyone can redistribute and change under these terms.
  • Page 127 you can change the software and use pieces of it in new free programs; and that you are informed that you can do these things. To protect your rights, we need to make restrictions that forbid distributors to deny you these rights or to ask you to surrender these rights.
  • Page 128 Although the Lesser General Public License is Less protective of the users' freedom, it does ensure that the user of a program that is linked with the Library has the freedom and the wherewithal to run that program using a modified version of the Library. The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow.
  • Page 129 c. You must cause the whole of the work to be licensed at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License. d. If a facility in the modified Library refers to a function or a table of data to be supplied by an application program that uses the facility, other than as an argument passed when the facility is invoked, then you must make a good faith effort to ensure that, in the event an application does not supply such function or table, the facility still operates, and performs whatever part of its purpose...
  • Page 130 However, linking a "work that uses the Library" with the Library creates an executable that is a derivative of the Library (because it contains portions of the Library), rather than a "work that uses the library". The executable is therefore covered by this License. Section 6 states terms for distribution of such executables.
  • Page 131 materials to be distributed need not include anything that is normally distributed (in either source or binary form) with the major components (compiler, kernel, and so on) of the operating system on which the executable runs, unless that component itself accompanies the executable. It may happen that this requirement contradicts the license restrictions of other proprietary libraries that do not normally accompany the operating system.
  • Page 132 This section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a consequence of the rest of this License. 12. If the distribution and/or use of the Library is restricted in certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces, the original copyright holder who places the Library under this License may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that distribution is permitted only in or among countries not thus excluded.
  • Page 133 1 April 1990 Lexmark International, Inc. That’s all there is to it!

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