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    							Dell™ V505 Users Guide
    To order  ink or supplies from  Dell:1.  Double -click  the icon on your  desktop.
    2 .  Visit Dells website,  or order  Dell printer supplies by phone.
    www.dell.com/supplies
    For  the best service, make  sure  you have  the Dell printer Service  Tag  available.
    Finding InformationUnderstanding the Software
    About  Your  PrinterWireless Networking
    Understanding the Operator Panel
    MenusPeer-to -Peer Networking
    Loading Paper and OriginalsChanging the Setup Settings Using the
    Printer
    PrintingMaintenance
    Printing From a  Memory Card  or
    USB KeyTroubleshooting
    CopyingSpecifications
    ScanningAppendix
    FaxingLicensing Notice
    Notes, Notices, and Cautions
    Information in this  document is  subject  to  change  without  notice.
    © 2008  Dell Inc.  All rights reserved.
    Reproduction  in  any  manner whatsoever without the  written  permission  of Dell  Inc.  is strictly forbidden.
    Trademarks used in  this  text:  Dell , the  DELL logo, and Dell  Ink  Management System  are  trademarks of Dell  Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are
    registered trademarks of Microsoft  Corporation in  the  United States and/or  other countries. Windows Vista  is either  a  trademark  or  a  registered
    trademark  of Microsoft  Corporation in  the  United States and/or  other countries. Bluetooth  is a  registered trademark  owned by  Bluetooth  SIG,  Inc.
    and is used by  Dell  Inc.  under  license. Adobe  and Photoshop are  either  registered trademarks or  trademarks of Adobe  Systems Incorporated in  the
    United States and/or  other countries.
    Other  trademarks and trade  names  may be  used in  this  document to  refer to  either  the  entities claiming the  marks  and names  or  their  products.
    Dell  Inc.  disclaims any  proprietary interest  in  trademarks and trade  names  other than its own.
    UNITED STATES  GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED  RIGHTS
    NOTE:  A  NOTE  indicates  important  information  that  helps you make  better  use of your  printer.
    NOTICE:  A  NOTICE  indicates  either  potential damage  to  hardware or loss  of data and  tells you how to  avoid  the
    problem.
    CAUTION:  A  CAUTION  indicates a  potential  for  property  damage, personal  injury,  or  death.
     
    						
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    as  set  forth  in  subparagraph  (c)(1)(ii)  of the  Rights  in  Technical Data and Computer Software clause  at DFARS  252.227-7013  and in  applicable  FAR
    provisions:  Dell  Inc.,  One  Dell  Way,  Round Rock, Texas, 78682,  USA.
    Model
     
    						
    							Finding Information
    What are you looking for ?Find it here
    How  to  set  up  my printer Setting  Up  Your  Printer poster
    How  to  load  printable  media into my printer
    How  to  perform  basic Printing, Copying, Scanning,
    and  Faxing tasks
    How  to  set  up  the internal wireless  adapter
    How  to  contact  Dell™ Owners Manual
    NOTE:
     The   Owners Manual  may not be available  in your  country
    or region.
    Safety information  for preparing to  operate  my
    printer
    Regulatory  information
    Warranty information Product Information  Guide
    NOTE:
     The   Product Information  Guide  may not be available  in
    your  country or region.
    Supported paper types 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
    How  to  set  up  and  configure the internal wireless
    adapter
    How  to  care for and  maintain my printer
    How  to  troubleshoot and  solve  problems Users Guide
    NOTE:
     Your   Users Guide  is located  on the  Drivers  and  Utilities  CD
    or on the Web at  support.dell.com
    .
    Drivers  and  Utilities  CD
     
    						
    							Software and  Drivers—Certified  drivers for my
    printer and  installers  for Dell printer software
    Readme files—Last -minute  technical  changes, or
    advanced technical  reference material for
    experienced users  or technicians
    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.
     
    						
    							Understanding the Software
      Using the Dell Imaging Toolbox
      Using Printing  Preferences
      Using the Dell Fax  Solutions Software
      Using the Dell Service  Center
      Dell Ink Management System
      Installing the Adobe® Photoshop® Album  Manually
      Installing the Optional  XPS Driver
    The  printer software includes:
    Dell  Imaging Toolbox – Allows  you to  perform  various scan, copy, fax and  print  operations with newly scanned and
    previously saved  documents and  images.
    Printing Preferences – Allows  you to  adjust  printer settings.
    Dell  Service  Center– Provides step-by-step troubleshooting  help, maintenance tasks, and  customer  support.
    Dell  Ink  Management System™ – Warns  you when  your  printer is running  low  on ink.
    Adobe® Photoshop® Album  Starter  Edition– Allows  you to  view, manage, and  edit photos stored  on your
    computer.
    Dell  Toolbar – Allows  you to  print  black  or text-only  Windows documents to  save ink,  and  scan  photos and  edit
    scanned text.
    Using the Dell Imaging Toolbox
     
    						
    							The  Dell  Imaging Toolbox  allows  you to:
    Scan, copy, fax, 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, copy, or fax.
    Manage photos in a  digital photo  album.
    E-mail scanned documents and  photos.
    Transfer  photos from  a  camera or memory card.
    Check ink levels.
    Order  supplies online.
    To access  the  Dell  Imaging Toolbox :
    1 .  In Windows Vista™ :
    a .  Click  
    ® All Programs .
    b .  Click   Dell  Printers .
    c .  Click   Dell  V505 .
    In Windows
    ® XP and  Windows 2000 :
    Click   Start ® Programs  or All Programs ® Dell  Printers ® Dell  V505 .
    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.
    Select a  quality setting  for your  copies.
    Specify the blank paper size.
    Specify the size of the original document being copied.
    Lighten or darken your  copies (this  can  also  be accomplished  using  the operator
    panel).
    Resize your  copies.
    Fax
    Send a  fax.
    Adjust  speed dial  list.
    Customize fax settings.
    View and  edit phonebook.
     
    						
    							For  more  information, click  the Help icon in the  Dell  Imaging Toolbox .
    Using Printing Preferences
    View and  edit cover page.
    View and  print  fax activity reports.
    Photos My  Photo  Album
    Manage saved  photos in a  photo  album.
    Print saved  photos.
    Create photo  greeting cards.
    Create posters  from  saved  photos.
    Attach a  saved  photo  to  e -mail messages.
    Convert  saved  photos to  PDF.
    Activities
    Resize an image.
    Edit  pictures.
    Scan  multiple photos.
    Convert  a  scanned document to  text using  OCR.
    Scan  multiple images  into a  single  file.
    Print an image as a  multi-page  poster.
    Print borderless photos.
    Transfer  Photos Transfer  photos from  a  camera or memory card.
    Scan  Multiple
    Photos Scan  several  photos at one  time,  and  save them  as individual files.
    Print Borderless
    Photos Print photos without  borders.
    Settings Print Settings Adjust  printer settings such as the quality,  number of copies,  paper source,  and
    orientation  of your  scan  and  copy  jobs.
    Toolbox  Settings Adjust  toolbox settings for scanning, file transfer, e -mail, Library,  and  others.
    Network
    Settings
    Enable  peer-to -peer networking.
    Show or hide error messages from  network print  jobs.
    Select type of printer sharing over the network.
    Change PC name and  PIN  for network scanning.
    Wireless  Setup
    Wizard Launch the Wireless  Setup  Wizard  which allows  you to  configure the wireless  connection.
    Fax  Settings Send a  fax, view  and  edit phonebook  and  cover pages, print  fax activity reports, and
    customize fax settings.
     
    						
    							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.
    To access  Printing  Preferences when  a  document is not open:
    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  V505 icon.
    3 .  Click   Printing Preferences .
    The  Printing  Preferences dialog  box has  three sections:
    NOTE:  Changes made to  the printer settings from  the  Printers folder become the default settings for most
    programs.
    Tab Options
    Print Setup Quality/Speed — Select  Automatic, 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.
    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.
     
    						
    							Using the Dell Fax Solutions Software
    The  Dell  Fax Solutions Software  allows  you to:
    Send fax.
    Click  Send a  new  fax ,  and  then  follow  the instructions on the computer  screen.
    Adjust  other fax settings.
    Click  Adjust speed dial list and other  fax  settings  to  customize various fax settings.
    View and  manage  your  phonebook.
    Print in black  and  white — Print your  color  images  in black  and  white to  save the ink in your  color  cartridge.
    NOTE: You  cannot select this setting  if you have  selected  Use Color  Cartridge for  all  Black  Printing.
    Borderless  — Select the check  box if you want  to  print  borderless photos.
    Orientation — Select how the document is arranged  on the printed page. You  can  print  using  portrait or
    landscape orientation.
    Envelope — Select the check  box if you want  to  print  an envelope. The  Paper  Size area lists the envelope
    sizes  available  for printing.
    Copies — Customize how the printer prints several  copies of a  single  print  job:   Collated, Normal ,  or Print
    Last  Page  First .
    Advanced 2-sided printing — Select this to  print  on both  sides of the paper. Select from   Automatic, Manual ,  or Print
    Duplex .
    Extend dry time — Select this option if you notice  ink is smeared  on the bottom  of the pages of your  duplex
    print  jobs. This allows  the ink on the paper to  dry before the duplex  unit  feeds  it  back  into the printer, and
    prints on the other side.
    NOTE:  You  will need  to  wait  a  few  seconds  longer for your  duplex  jobs  to  finish  if you turn  this feature  on.
    Layout — Select  Normal, Banner , Mirror , N -up , Poster , Booklet ,  or Borderless .
    Automatic Image Sharpening — Automatically select the best image-sharpening level based on image content.
    Dell Customer  Experience Improvement Program  — Allows  you to  access  information  about, and  change  your
    status in,  the Dell Customer  Experience Improvement Program.
    More Options  — Allows  you to  specify  Appearance Mode and  Complete-A -Print  settings. You  can  also  view
    the paper type that  the printer detects.
    Maintenance Install Ink Cartridges
    Clean Ink Cartridges
    Align Ink Cartridges
    Print a  Test Page
    Network  Support
     
    						
    							Click  View phonebook  to  open the Phone book. You  can  add, edit,  or delete contact  and  group information. You  can
    also  add  a  contact  or group to  your  speed dial  list.
    View and  customize cover page.
    Click  View cover  pages  to  open the Cover  Pages  dialog.  You  can  customize, add  logos to,  or choose from  a  variety of
    different ready -made cover pages for your  fax.
    View fax history.
    Click   View full activity log  to  see or print  a  detailed list of all fax activity.
    Create a  fax report.
    Click  Print activity report to  see a  detailed report of all fax activity.  Click  the  Print icon to  print  your  activity report.
    To access  the Dell Fax  Solutions Software:
    1.  In Windows Vista:
    a.  Click  
    ® Programs .
    b .  Click   Dell  Printers .
    c .  Click   Dell  V505 .
    In Windows XP and  2000:
    Click   Start ® Programs  or All Programs ® Dell  Printers ® Dell  V505 .
    2 .  Click   Dell  Fax Solutions .
    The   Dell  Fax Solutions Software  dialog  box opens.
    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:
     
    						
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