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Dell V525w User's GuideJanuary 2012Machine type(s):4448Model(s):4d1, 4dEwww.dell.com support.dell.com

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Contents3ContentsSafety information.7About your printer.8Thank you for choosing this printer!.8Minimizing your printer's environmental impact.8Finding information about the printer.9Understanding the parts of the printer.11Ordering and replacing supplies.14Ordering ink cartridges.14Replacing ink cartridges.15Recycling Dell products.16Using the printer control panel buttons and menus.18Replacing the language sheet.18Using the printer control panel.20Changing the Sleep timeout.22Saving paper and energy.22Restoring factory default settings.22Using the printer software.24Minimum system requirements.24Using the Windows printer software.24Using the Macintosh printer software.26Finding and installing optional software.27Downloading PCL and PS drivers (Windows only).27Reinstalling the printer software.27Loading paper and original documents.29Loading paper.29Saving paper settings.32Loading original documents on the scanner glass.33Loading original documents into the ADF.33

Contents4Printing.34Tips for printing.34Printing basic documents.34Printing on specialty media.37Working with photos.39Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing).42Managing print jobs.44Copying.49Tips for copying.49Making copies.49Copying an ID card.50Enlarging or reducing images.50Adjusting copy quality.50Making a copy lighter or darker.51Collating copies using the printer control panel.51Placing separator sheets between copies.51Copying multiple pages on one sheet.52Placing an overlay message on each page.52Removing the background of a copy.52Making a two-sided (duplex) copy.53Canceling copy jobs.54Scanning.55Tips for scanning.55Scanning to a local computer.55Scanning to a network computer.56Scanning to a flash drive or memory card.56Scanning photos for editing.57Scanning documents for editing.58Scanning directly to e‑mail using the printer software.59Scanning to a PDF.59Scanning FAQ.60Canceling scan jobs.61

Contents5E-mailing.62Setting up the printer to e-mail.62Sending e-mail.63Canceling an e‑mail.64Faxing.65Setting up the printer to fax.65Configuring the fax settings.76Creating a contact list.78Sending faxes.79Receiving faxes.81Faxing FAQ.82Networking.89Installing the printer on a wireless network.89Advanced wireless setup.96Networking FAQ.103Maintaining the printer.117Maintaining ink cartridges.117Cleaning the exterior of the printer.118Cleaning the scanner glass.119Moving the printer to another location.119Troubleshooting.121Before you troubleshoot.121If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem.121Setup troubleshooting.121Understanding printer messages.126Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting.133Print troubleshooting.140Copy and scan troubleshooting.143Fax troubleshooting.145Network troubleshooting.150Notices.160Product information.160

Contents6Edition notice.160Power consumption.163Index.171

Safety information7Safety informationConnect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.Do not place or use this product near water or wet locations.CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The lithium battery in this product is not intended to be replaced. There is adanger of explosion if a lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not recharge, disassemble, or incinerate alithium battery. Discard used lithium batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and localregulations.Use only the power supply and power cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacements.CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce risk of fire, use only the telecommunications (RJ‑11) cord providedwith this product or a UL Listed 26 AWG or larger replacement when connecting this product to the publicswitched telephone network.CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Make sure that all external connections (such as Ethernet and telephone systemconnections) are properly installed in their marked plug-in ports.This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specificmanufacturer's components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. The manufacturer is notresponsible for the use of other replacement parts.CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do notsubject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furnitureand walls. If any of these things happen, a risk of fire or electrical shock results. Inspect the power cord regularlyfor signs of such problems. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before inspecting it.Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person.CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplugthe power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before proceeding.CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product ormake any electrical or cabling connections, such as the fax feature, power cord, or telephone, during a lightningstorm.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

About your printer8About your printerThank you for choosing this printer!We've worked hard to make sure it will meet your needs.To start using your new printer right away, use the setup materials that came with the printer, and then skim the User’sGuide to learn how to perform basic tasks. To get the most out of your printer, read the User’s Guide carefully, andmake sure you check the latest updates on our Web site.We're committed to delivering performance and value with our printers, and we want to make sure you're satisfied. Ifyou do encounter any problems along the way, one of our knowledgeable support representatives will be delighted tohelp you get back on track fast. And if you find something we could do better, please let us know. After all, you are thereason we do what we do, and your suggestions help us do it better.Minimizing your printer's environmental impactWe are committed to protecting the environment and are continually improving our printers to reduce theirenvironmental impact. By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you may be able to reduce your printer'senvironmental impact even further.Conserving energy Activate Eco-Mode. This feature sets the screen brightness to low and sets the printer to change to Sleep modeafter the printer is left idle for 10 minutes. Select the lowest Sleep timeout. The Sleep feature puts the printer in a minimum‑power standby mode after theprinter has been idle for a set amount of time (the Sleep timeout). Share your printer. Wireless/network printers allow you to share a single printer among multiple computers, thusconserving energy and other resources.Conserving paper Print more than one page image on one side of the paper. The Pages per Sheet feature allows you to print multiplepages on one sheet. You can print up to 16 page images on one side of a sheet of paper. Print on both sides of the paper. Duplexing lets you print on both sides of the paper manually or automatically(depending on your printer model). Preview print jobs before printing. Use the preview features found in the Print Preview dialog or the printer display(depending on your printer model). Use recycled paper. Reduce the margins of documents to be printed. Scan and save. To avoid printing multiple copies, you can scan documents or photographs and save them to acomputer program, application, or flash drive for presentation.

About your printer9Conserving ink Use Quick Print or Draft Mode. These modes can be used to print documents using less ink than normal and areideal for printing documents that are mostly text. Use font types and font settings that require less ink. Most programs or applications let you adjust the darknessof the colors. Use high‑yield cartridges. These cartridges let you print more pages.Recycling Recycle the product packaging.Recycle your old printer instead of throwing it away.Recycle paper from discarded print jobs.Use recycled paper.Note: Your printer may not come with some of these programs or some of the functions of these programs,depending on the features of the printer that you purchased.Finding information about the printerPublicationsWhat are you looking for?Find it hereInitial setup instructions:Setup documentation Connecting the printer Installing the printer softwareAdditional setup and instructions for using the printer: Selecting and storing paper and specialty media Loading paper Performing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing tasks,The setup documentation came with the printer.User's GuideThe User's Guide is available on the installation softwareCD.depending on your printer model Configuring printer settingsViewing and printing documents and photosSetting up and using printer softwareSetting up and configuring the printer on a network,depending on your printer model Caring for and maintaining the

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