Dell P513W- Manual

Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.dell.com/supplies . For best results, use only Dell ink cartridges. Item Licensed cartridge 1 Regular cartridge Black cartridge Series 21 Series 21R Black cartridge, high yield 2 Series 22 Series 22R Color cartridge...

3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. 2 1 4 Use two hands to install each cartridge. 1 2 Note: Install the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the protective cap to avoid exposing the ink to air. 5 Close the printer. Recycling Dell products To retur...

Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: 1 COLOR BLACK 2-Sided Eco-Mode ON Setup START 2 3 4 6 9 10 12 5 11 13 7 8 Use To 1 Power • Turn the printer on and off. • Switch to Power Saver ...

Use To 8 2-Sided/Eco-Mode Activate 2-Sided to: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). Activate Eco-Mode to: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). • Change to Power Saver mode after the printer is leftidle for 10 minutes. • Set screen brightness to low. 9 Cancel • Cancel a print, copy, o...

Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode The Eco-Mode feature significantly cuts paper usage, reduces paper waste, optimizes energy efficiency, and savesmoney. Note: If you are using Eco-Mode, then the Eco-Mode settings override any changes you may make to individual settings that are part of Eco-Mode....

To change the temporary settings into new default settings 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Defaults , and then press . 3 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Set Defaults , and then press . Use Current appears on the display. 4 Pre...

Using the printer software Minimum system requirements The printer software requires up to 500 MB of free disk space. Supported operating systems • Microsoft Windows 7 (Web only) 1 • Microsoft Windows Vista (SP1) • Microsoft Windows XP (SP3) • Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater) • Linux Ubuntu 8...

Updating the printer software (Windows only) Checking for software updates 1 Click or Start . 2 Click All Programs or Programs , and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Printer Home . 4 Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Support tab, select Che...

Loading paper and original documents Loading paper 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 force paper into the printer. The paper should be flat against the paper support, and the edges should be f...

Load up to: Make sure that: 25 greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards 1 2 • The print side of the card is faceup. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the cards. • You select Automatic , Normal , or Photo print quality. Note: Draft mode is available but is not recommended for...

• If you want to set the default photo print size: a Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Defaults , and then press . b Press to select Photo Print Size . c Press the up or down arrow button to select the default photo print size for the printer, and then press . Loading original documents...

Printing Tips for printing • Use the appropriate paper for your print job. • Select a higher print quality for better prints. • Make sure there is enough ink in the ink cartridges. • Remove each sheet as it is printed when printing photos or when working with specialty media. • Select the borderless...

1 Insert a memory card or flash drive. When the printer detects the memory device, Memory Card Detected or Storage Device Detected appears on the display. 2 If only document files are stored on the memory device, then the printer automatically switches to File Print mode. If document files and image...

Notes: • Most envelopes use landscape orientation. • Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application. Printing labels 1 Load the label sheets in the printer. 2 Send the print job: a With a document open, click File  Print . b Click Properties , Preferences , Options , or...

Working with photos Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer Memory cards and flash drives are storage devices frequently used with cameras and computers. You can removethe memory card from the camera or the flash drive from the computer and insert it directly into the printer. 1 Insert a...

Supported memory cards and file types Memory Card File Type • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) • Micro Secure Digital (with adapter) (Micro SD) • Mini Secure Digital (with adapter) (Mini SD) • MultiMedia Card (MMC) • Reduced Size MultiMedia Card (with adapter) (RS-MMC) • Mul...

Editing photos using the printer control panel 1 Load photo paper. 2 Insert a memory card or flash drive. If document files and image files are stored on the memory device, then press to select Photos . 3 From the printer control panel, press to select Select and Print . 4 Press the left or right ar...

If the printer is using a USB connection • Fast Pics launches automatically when you insert the memory device. Follow the instructions on the computerscreen to transfer the photos to the computer or to print. If the printer is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the up or down...

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch any cables, any network adapter, any connector, the memory device, or the printer in the areas shown whileactively printing, reading, or writing from the memory card. A loss of data canoccur. 3 If the PictBridge connection is successful, then the following mess...

8 Load the proof sheet facedown on the scanner glass. Scan Proof Sheet appears on the display. Note: If this option does not appear on the display, then press the up or down arrow button until it appears on the display. 9 Press . 10 Press . The printer scans the proof sheet. 11 Load photo paper. Not...

5 Make sure Discovery is set to On. If necessary, press the up or down arrow button to scroll to On , and then press . 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. For more information...

1 Insert a USB Bluetooth adapter into the USB port. Bluetooth R Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch any cables, any network adapter, any connector, the USB Bluetooth adapter, or the printer in the areas shown whileactively printing, reading, or w...

3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 From the 2-Sided Printing section, select On from the drop-down menu. Note: To use the settings defined in the printer, select Use Printer Settings . 5 Select either the Sideflip or Topflip option. Sideflip is the setting most often used. 6 Select Extend Dry Time , and th...

Managing print jobs Setting your printer as the default printer Your printer should be selected automatically from the Print dialog when you send a print job. If you have to manuallyselect your printer, then it is not the default printer. To set the default printer: 1 Click , or click Start and then...

Resuming print jobs 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run . 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers . 3 Press Enter , or click OK . The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Open . 5 Resume the print job: • If you want to resume a particular print job...

Copying Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Note: The ADF is available only on selected models. If you purchased a printer without anADF, then load original documents or photos onthe scanner glass. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items...

Copying photos 1 Load photo paper. 2 Place a photo facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Photo Reprint . 5 Press the left or right arrow button to select the desired photo size. 6 Press . Note: For best results, allo...

Enlarging or reducing images 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Resize . 5 Press the left or right arrow button to select the setting that you want....

5 Press the left or right arrow button to adjust the slider, and then press to save your setting. Note: Pressing the left arrow button makes the copy lighter, and pressing the right arrow button makes the copy darker. 6 Press . Collating copies using the printer control panel If you print multiple c...

Copying multiple pages on one sheet The Pages per Sheet setting lets you copy multiple pages on one sheet by printing smaller images of each page. Forexample, you can condense a 20-page document into five pages if you use this setting to print four page images persheet. 1 Load paper. 2 Load an origi...

4 Press the left or right arrow button to select the number of copies, and then press the Color/Black button to set a color or black-and-white copy. When you select color or black-only printing, the light near your choice comes on. 5 Press to print on one side of the paper. 6 Load the next page of t...

Scanning Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Note: The ADF is available only on selected models. If you purchased a printer without anADF, then load original documents or photos onthe scanner glass. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small item...

6 Press the arrow buttons to select the resolution quality and the original image size. Press each time you make a selection. 7 Press to start scanning. The scan is complete when the application you selected in step 5 opens on the destination computer, and the scanappears within the application as a...

The scan is complete when the photo editing application you selected in step 5 opens on the destination computer,and the scan appears within the application as a new file. Using the printer software 1 Load a photo or photos facedown on the scanner glass. 2 Click or Start . 3 Click All Programs or Pr...

Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software 1 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. 2 Click or Start . 3 Click All Programs or Programs , and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 Select Printer Home . 5 Choose your printer from ...

How do I scan in black and white? Color is the default for all scans. To scan in black and white, press the Color/Black button on the printer control panel to switch from color to black and white. Why am I being asked for a PIN? PINs are a security measure used to restrict the scanned information fr...

Networking Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routersthat are Wi-Fi certified. If you are having issues with an n router, verify with your router ma...

Every device on the wireless network must use the same WPA passphrase. WPA security is an option only oninfrastructure networks with wireless access points and network cards that support WPA. Most newer wirelessnetwork equipment also offers WPA2 security as an option. Note: If your network uses WPA ...

Special wireless installation instructions The following instructions apply to customers outside of North America who are using a wireless broadband box.Some examples of these boxes include LiveBox, AliceBox, N9UF Box, FreeBox, and Club Internet. Before you begin • Make sure your box is wireless-ena...

7 Type the IP address you want to assign to the printer in the IP Address field. 8 Click the Submit button. The Submitting Selection message appears. To confirm that the address was successfully assigned, type the static IP address in the Web browser address fieldand then press Enter . The printer W...

6 Click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network , when you are prompted to choose a connection option, and then click Next . 7 Follow the instructions in the “Set up a wireless ad hoc network” wizard. As part of the setup: a Create a network name or SSID for the network between the c...

11 Under Preferred Networks, delete any existing networks. a Select the network to be removed. b Click Remove to delete the network from the list. 12 Click Add to create an ad hoc network. 13 In the Network Name (SSID) box, type the name you want to give your wireless network. 14 Write down the netw...

3 Select Printer Home . 4 Click the Settings tab. 5 Click Wireless setup utility link. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Note: Windows Vista computers may need to be reconnected to the ad hoc network after restarting. Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setu...

Sharing a printer in a Windows environment 1 Prepare the computers to share the printer: a Make all computers printing to the printer accessible through Network Neighborhood by enabling File andPrint Sharing. See the Windows documentation for instructions on enabling File and Print Sharing. b Instal...

Networking FAQ What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a product certification that provides simple and secure configuration. WPS assistsusers in establishing wireless home networks and enabling network security without requiring prior knowledge ofWi-Fi technology. WPS configur...

If you are unable to locate your SSID using either of these methods, contact your system support person. What is a network? A network is a collection of devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet hubs, wireless access points, and routersconnected together for communication through cables or throu...

• The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem. Internet Scenario 2: Wireless network with Internet access • All computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point or wireless router. • The wireless access point connects the network to the Internet t...

Scenario 4: Computer connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet access • A computer is directly connected to a printer without going through a wireless router. • This configuration is referred to as an ad hoc network . • The network has no connection to the Internet. Note: Most computers can...

2 Attach the small, square connector to the printer. 3 Continue following the on-screen instructions. How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? Wireless networks can operate in one of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. In infrastructure mode, all devices on a wireless network communica...

Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it provides: • Increased network security • Increased reliability • Faster performance • Easier setup Finding the signal strength Wireless devices have built-in antennas that transmit and receive radio signals. The signal strength listed on...

Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time? Yes, the printer supports a simultaneous USB and network connection. The printer can be configured in the followingways: • Locally attached (connected to a computer using a USB cable) • Wireless network • Wireless network and l...

The MAC address of the internal print server is a series of letters and numbers. Other devices sometimes use a typeof MAC address called Universally Administered Address (UAA) . MAC: XX XX XX XX XX XX UAA: XX XX XX XX XX XX Note: A list of MAC addresses can be set on an access point (router) so that...

How are IP addresses assigned? An IP address may be assigned automatically by the network using DHCP. Once the printer is set up on a computer,the computer sends all print jobs across the network to the printer using this address. If the IP address is not automatically assigned, you will be asked du...

Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you can perform, your printer performs an automatic maintenance cycle everyweek if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. It will briefly come out of Power Saver mode or will temporarily poweron if it is tur...

4 Select Printer Home . 5 Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. 6 From the Maintenance tab, click Align cartridges . 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, then print your document again. If print quality has notimprov...

3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that has accumulated on the paperexit tray. Warning—Potenti...

Troubleshooting Before you troubleshoot Use this checklist to solve most printer problems: • Make sure the power cord is plugged into the printer and into a working electrical outlet. • Make sure the printer is not plugged into any surge protectors, uninterrupted power supplies, or extension cords. ...

• “Printer is printing blank pages” on page 79 • “Printer is busy or does not respond” on page 79 • “Cannot delete documents from the print queue” on page 79 • “Cannot print through USB” on page 80 Incorrect language appears on the display If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not ...

4 Reinsert the printhead, and then close the latch until it clicks. 5 Close the printer. Note: If removing and reinserting the printhead does not resolve the error, then contact technical support. Software did not install If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appe...

Print job does not print or is missing pages If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: M AKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on, and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are ins...

Printer is printing blank pages Blank pages may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. R EINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges, see “Replacing ink cartridges” on page 11 for more information. If the cartridges do not seem to fit,...

Cannot print through USB If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: C HECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB ...

2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Push down the duplex latch and reinsert the duplex unit. 4 Press . 5 From your computer, resume the print job. Paper or specialty media misfeeds These are possible solutions if paper or specialty media misfeeds or skews, or if multiple sheets feed ...

Print troubleshooting • “Poor quality at the edges of the page” on page 83 • “Streaks or lines on printed image” on page 83 • “Print speed is slow” on page 84 • “Computer slows down when printing” on page 84 Poor quality at the edges of the page If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist doe...

Print speed is slow If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: M AXIMIZE COMPUTER PROCESSING SPEED • Close all applications not in use. • Minimize the number and size of graphics and images in the document. • Remove as many u...

Copier or scanner does not respond If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: S ET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER R EMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Scanner unit does not close 1 Lift the scanner unit. 2 Remove a...

Scan was not successful If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: C HECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB c...

• Make sure memory card contains supported file types. Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted If the "Memory card troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: R EINSERT THE MEMORY CARD The memory card may have been inserted too slowly....

Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network If the "Memory card troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: M AKE SURE THAT BOTH THE PRINTER AND THE DESTINATION COMPUTER ARE TURNED ON AND READY S ELECT THE CORRECT COMP...

• Your WEP key or WPA passphrase is correct (if your network is secure). Log into the wireless access point (wireless router) and check the security settings. A security key is like a password. All devices on the same wireless network using WEP, WPA, or WPA2 share thesame security key. If you are no...

M AKE SURE D EMO M ODE IS TURNED OFF Check to see if your printer has a Demo Mode. Selected printer features are not available when Demo Mode isturned on. From the printer control panel, navigate to Demo Mode : > Demo Mode . Select Off , and then save the setting. C HECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSP...

Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you have completed the configuration for wireless printing and all of the settings appear to be correct, but theprinter does not print, then try one or more of the following: A LLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE ...

5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Locate the selected port. The selected port has a check beside it in the Port column. 7 If the Description column of the selected port indicates that it is a USB port, scroll through the list and selectthe port with Printer Port in the Description column. Check the printer m...

If you are using WEP security A valid WEP key is: • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. If you are using WPA security A valid WPA passphra...

6 Click the box next to Enable bidirectional support if it is not already checked. 7 Click Apply . 8 Click OK , and then try to print again. Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your local network when ...