DELL v305 User Manual

Error  Message:What it indicates: Solution:
Computer Not Connected Attempting  to  scan  or print  Office files  from  a
memory card  or USB  key, or selecting  the  Save
to Computer  option when  the printer is not
connected to  a  computer  or the computer  is not
turned on. Ensure  that  your  printer is connected
to  your  computer.
This function is not supported
using  this network connection. Attempting  to  print  Office files  from  a  memory
card  or USB  key  when  the printer is connected
to...

Clearing Paper Jams
Paper jam in the paper path
Cartridge.
Right cartridge error.
Replace Cartridge.
Install both  cartridges.
An X symbol  is shown for every invalid  cartridge
with the message  appearing below  it.Cartridges.
Alignment  Problem. Remove
tape from  cartridges  or check
troubleshooting. Press  
 to
retry. The  tape was  not removed from  the ink
cartridges  before the cartridges  were  installed.
Remove the tape from  the ink
cartridges. For  more  information, seeReplacing  Ink...

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.
3 .  Close  the scanner  base  unit.
4 .  Resend your  print  job to  print  any missing pages.
Paper jam not visible
1.  Turn off the printer.
2 .  Lift the scanner  base  unit.
3 .  Firmly  grasp the paper, and  gently  pull it  from  the printer.
4 .  Close  the scanner  base  unit.
5 .  Turn on the printer,...

Use only  paper recommended for your  printer.
For  more  information, see Print Media  Guidelines.
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...

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 .
In Windows XP or Windows 2000:
Click   Start ® Programs  or All Programs ®...

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  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...

Change  the scan  resolution to a lower  value if scanning  takes too long or freezes  the computer.
1.  In Windows Vista:
a.  Click  
® Programs .
b .  Click   Dell  Printers .
c .  Click   Dell  V305 .
In Windows XP and  Windows 2000:
Click   Start ® Programs  or All Programs ® Dell  Printers ® Dell  V305 .
2 .  Select  Dell  Imaging Toolbox .
The   Dell  Imaging Toolbox  dialog  box opens.
3 .  From the Home  screen, click   Scan.
The   What are you scanning ?  dialog  box opens.
4 .  Click   Custom...

1.  In Windows Vista:
a.  Click  
® Programs .
b .  Click   Dell  Printers .
c .  Click   Dell  V305 .
In Windows XP or Windows 2000:
Click   Start ® Programs  or All Programs ® Dell  Printers ® Dell  V305 .
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...

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.
Networking Problems
Check power.
Ensure  that...

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. If  you want  to  print  photos
stored  on the memory card  in a  different file format, the photos must  be transferred  to  your  computer  before printing.
Make sure  the printer  is  not  connected  to a PictBridge - enabled camera.
For  more  information, see Printing  Photos...