Dell V305 User manual

Dell™ V305 Printer User's Guide
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How to set up my printer Setting Up Your Printer poster
How to load printable media into my printer
How to print
How to care for and maintain my printer
How to contact Dell™
Owner's Manual
Safety information for preparing to operate
my printer
Regulatory information
Warranty information
Product Information Guide
Supported paper type and sizes
How to select and store print media
How to load printable media into my printer
How to configure printer settings
How to view and print documents and
photos from memory cards and USB keys
How to set up and use printer software
User's Guide

What are you looking for? Find it here
How to care for and maintain my printer
How to troubleshoot and solve problems NOTE: Your User's Guide is located on the Drivers and
Utilities CD or on the Web at support.dell.com.
Software and Drivers—Certified drivers for
your printer and installers for Dell printer
software
Readme files—Last minute technical
changes, or advanced technical reference
material for experienced users or technicians
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.
How to identify your printer when you use
support.dell.com or contact support
How to find the Express Service Code to
direct your call when contacting support
Service Tag and Express Code Stickers
These labels are located on your printer. For more
information about their location, see Understanding the
Printer Parts.
Solutions—Troubleshooting hints and tips,
frequently asked questions, documentation,
driver downloads, and product upgrades
Upgrades—Upgrade information for
components, such as memory, the network
cards, and optional equipment
Customer Care—Contact information, service
call and order status, warranty, and repair
information
Dell Support Website—support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view
the appropriate support site.
Supplies for my printer
Accessories for my printer
Replacement ink and parts for my printer
Dell Printer Supplies Website—www.dell.com/supplies
You can purchase printer supplies online, by phone, or
in select retail stores.

AboutYourPrinter
UnderstandingthePrinterParts
Number:
Part: Description:
1 Paper support Part that supports loaded paper.
2 Paper guide Guide that helps the paper feed into the printer properly.
3 Foreign object guard Part that prevents small foreign objects from falling into the
paper path.
4 Top cover Top of printer that holds your document or photo flat while you
scan it.
5 Paper exit tray Tray that holds the paper as it exits the printer.
6 Scanner base unit Unit you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges.
7 Ink cartridge carrier Carrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other
black or photo. For more information, see Replacing Ink
Cartridges.
8 Supplies Reorder Label To order ink cartridges or paper, visit www.dell.com/supplies.
9 Memory card slots Slots into which you insert a memory card containing digital
photos.
10 Express Service Code
and Service Tag
number
Identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact
technical support.
Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when
contacting technical support.
NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries.
11 MAC address label Identify the media access control (MAC) address of the printer.
NOTE: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and
may not have this label.

Number: Part: Description:
12 Dell Internal
Network Adapter A networking device to set up your printer on a wireless network.
NOTE: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may
not have this device.
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). The other
end of the USB cable plugs into your computer.
Number:
Part: Description:
15 PictBridge
port The port into which you attach the connector of a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, Bluetooth™ adapter, or a USB key.
16 Operator
panel Panel on the printer you use to control copying, scanning, and printing. For more information, see Understanding the Operator Panel.
17 Scanner Surface on which you place your document or photo face down to copy or

Number: Part: Description:
glass scan it.
UnderstandingtheOperatorPanel
Number Use the: To:
1 Display
View scanning, copying, and printing options as well as status and error
messages.
2 Arrow
buttons
Scroll through modes, menus, and menu items.
Increase or decrease a numeric value option.
Scroll through photos and Microsoft®Office files on a memory card or
digital camera.
3 Back
button
Return to the previous menu.
4 Select
button
Access the currently displayed menu.
Select a menu option.
Initiate a paper feed or paper eject by holding the button for three
seconds.
5 Power
button
Turn your printer on or off.
NOTE: Pressing the power button does not turn off your printer if a
PictBridge camera with an active session is inserted into the PictBridge
port.

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.
Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but unable to
communicate with the wireless network.
Blue indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network.
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UnderstandingtheOperatorPanelMenus
CopyMode
Main Menu Mode Main Menu
Copy Copy Color
Copies
Quality
Dark
Paper Setup
Zoom
Repeat Image
Collate
N-Up
Original Size
Original Type
ID Card Copy
To view or change the Copy Mode menu settings:
1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to COPY.
2. Press the Select button .
3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading you want appears on the display,
and then press the Select button .
4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items.
5. When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the
setting.
Copy menu
item Settings
Copy Color *Color
Black
Copies 1–99
Quality *Automatic

Copy menu
item Settings
Draft
Normal
Photo
Dark Press the Select button , and then use the left and right Arrow buttons to
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.
L
2L
Hagaki
A6
A5
B5
A4
60x80 mm

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.
Main Menu Mode Main Menu
Scan Scan Color
Scan To Computer
Scan To Network
Scan To Memory Device
Quality
Original Size
To view or change the Scan Mode menu settings:
1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to SCAN.
2. Press the Select button .
3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading you want appears on the display,
and then press the Select button .

4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items.
5. When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the
setting.
Scan menu item Settings
Scan Color *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.
4 x 6 in.
4 x 8 in.
5 x 7 in.
8 x 10 in.
L
2L
Hagaki
A6
A5
B5
A4
60x80 mm
9x13 cm
10x15 cm
10x20 cm
13x18 cm
20x25 cm
*Default factory setting

PhotoMode
Photo Mode is only available when a memory card is inserted into the printer, or if a USB key or a
PictBridge-enabled digital camera is connected to the PictBridge port.
Main Menu Mode Main Menu
Photo Proof Sheet
Print DPOF
Photo Color
Auto Enhance
Save To
Print Images
Photo Size
Quality
To view or change the Photo Mode menu settings:
1. Insert a memory card into the card slots or a USB key into the PictBridge port.
NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area
of the memory card or USB key while actively reading, writing, or printing from these
devices. Data corruption can occur.
2. If the memory card or USB key contains photo files only, the display automatically changes to
PHOTO. Use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading you want appears on the
display, and then press the Select button.
If the memory card or USB key contains both documents and photos, the printer asks which
files to print. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Photos, and then press the
Select button .
3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items.
4. When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the
setting.
Photo menu item Setting
Proof Sheet Print Proof Sheet
Scan Proof Sheet

Photo menu item Setting
Print DPOF
NOTE: This menu item is only available when a memory
card with Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) images is
inserted into the printer or when a PictBridge-enabled
digital camera with DPOF images is connected to the
PictBridge port.
Press the Start button to print all DPOF
images on a memory card. For more
information, see Printing Photos From a
PictBridge-Enabled Camera.
Photo Color *Color
Black & White
Sepia
Auto Enhance *Off
On
Save To Computer
Network
Print Images Press the Select button to print all
images stored on a memory card, USB
key, or a PictBridge-enabled digital
camera.
Photo Size *4 x 6 in.
5 x 7 in.
8 x 10 in.
L
2L
6 x 8 cm
10 x 15 cm
13 x 18 cm
8.5 x 11 in.
A4
A5
B5
A6
Hagaki
Wallet
3.5 x 5 in.
Quality *Automatic
Draft
Normal
Photo
* Default factory setting

PictBridgeMode
Your printer automatically switches to PictBridge mode when you connect a PictBridge-enabled camera.
You can print pictures using the controls of the camera.
Main Menu Mode Main Menu
PictBridge Paper Setup
Photo Size
Layout
Quality
1. When your printer changes to PictBridge mode, use the left and right Arrow buttons until
the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button .
2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items.
3. When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the
setting.
PictBridge menu item Settings
Paper Setup Press the Select button to access the Paper Setup Menu.
Photo Size *4 x 6 in.
Wallet
3.5 x 5 in.
5 x 7 in.
8 x 10 in.
8.5 x 11 in.
L
2L
Hagaki
A6
A5
B5
A4
60 x 80 mm
9 x 13 cm
10 x 15 cm
13 x 18 cm
20 x 25 cm
Layout *Automatic
Borderless
1 Per Page

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)
.ppt (Microsoft PowerPoint®)
.pdf (Adobe®Portable Document Format)
.rtf (Rich Text Format)
.docx (Microsoft Word Open Document Format)
.xlsx (Microsoft Excel Open Document Format)
.pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint Open Document Format)
.wps (Microsoft Works)
.wpd (Word Perfect)
NOTE: To use the Office File Mode menus, you must connect the printer to the computer using

a USB cable, and install the appropriate printer software on your computer.
To view or change the Office File Mode menu settings:
1. Ensure that the printer is connected to your computer, and is turned on.
2. Insert a memory card into the card slots or a USB key into the PictBridge port.
NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area
of the memory card or USB key while actively reading, writing, or printing from these
devices. Data corruption can occur.
3. If the memory card or USB key contains documents only, the display automatically changes to
OFFICE FILE. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the files, and then
press the Select button to print.
If the memory card or USB key contains both documents and photos, the display asks which
files to print. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Documents, and then press
the Select button .
4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading you want appears on the display,
and then press the Select button .
Office File
menu item Settings
Select File Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the folders and files stored on
your USB key or memory card. Press the Select button to access the contents of the
folders or to choose the file that you want to print.
BluetoothMode
Your printer automatically switches to Bluetooth mode when you insert a Bluetooth™ adapter (sold
separately) into the PictBridge port.
Main Menu Mode Main Menu
Bluetooth Enable
Discovery
Printer Name
Security Level

Main Menu Mode Main Menu
Pass Key
1. Use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading you want appears on the display,
and then press the Select button .
2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items.
3. When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the
setting.
Setup
menu item Settings
Enable Off
*On
Discovery Off
*On
Printer
Name The name of your printer appears on the display in this format:DellV305-service tag #.
NOTE: The name appears on the printer list of devices that connect to your computer
using the Bluetooth wireless specification.
Security
Level High
*Low
NOTE: The Enter Passcode submenu is displayed if you choose High. Use the left and
right Arrow buttons to scroll through the numbers 0–9 for each digit of the
passcode. Press the Select button to select a number for each digit.
Pass Key The current pass key value appears on the display.
NOTE: The Pass Key only appears in the menu if Security Level is set to High.
*Default factory setting
SetupMode
Main Menu Mode Main Menu
Setup Paper Setup
Device Setup

Main Menu Mode Main Menu
Defaults
Network Setup
To access the Setup mode menu:
1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to SETUP, and then
press the Select button .
2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading you want appears on the display,
and then press the Select button .
3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to the available menu items, and then press
the Select button to save your settings.
Scan menu item Settings
Paper Setup Paper Size
Paper Type
Device Setup Language
Country
Power Save
Clear Settings Timeout
Defaults Photo Print Size
Set Defaults
Network Setup Print Setup Page
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Wireless Information
TCP/IP Menu
Reset Network Adapter Defaults
MaintenanceMode
Main Menu Mode Main Menu
Maintenance Ink Levels
Clean Cartridges
Align Cartridges
Print Test Page

To view or change the Maintenance Mode menu settings:
1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to MAINTENANCE.
2. Press the Select button .
3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons until the heading you want appears on the display,
and then press the Select button .
Maintenance menu item Settings
Ink Levels Press the Select button.
Clean Cartridges Press the Select button.
Align Cartridges Press the Select button.
Print Test Page Press the Select button.
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LoadingPaperandOriginals
LoadingPaperintothePaperSupport
1. Fan the paper.
2. Center the paper on the paper support.
3. Adjust the paper guides so they rest against the edges of the paper.
NOTE: Do not pull on both paper guides simultaneously. When one paper guide is
moved, the other adjusts accordingly.
NOTE: Do not force paper into the printer. The paper should be flat against the paper
support surface, and the edges should be flush against both paper guides.
Print Media Guidelines
Load up to: Make sure:
100 sheets of plain paper The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
You load letterhead paper with the print side facing up and the top
of the letterhead going into the printer first.

Print Media Guidelines
Load up to: Make sure:
25 sheets of heavyweight matte
paper The print side of the paper faces up.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality.
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.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
You select A4 Banner or Letter Banner paper size.
10 envelopes
The print side of the envelope faces up.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelope.
You print the envelopes with Landscape orientation.
NOTE: If you are mailing within Japan, the envelope can be printed
in Portrait orientation with the stamp in the lower right corner or in
Landscape orientation with the stamp in the lower left corner. If you
are mailing internationally, print in Landscape orientation with the
stamp in the upper left corner.