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How To Clean The Printhead On Dell 515 Printer
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User's Guide - Page 3
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Ordering and replacing supplies 13
Ordering ink cartridges...13 Replacing ink cartridges...13 Recycling Dell products...15
Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 16
Using the printer control panel...16 Changing temporary settings into new default settings 18 Changing the Power Saver timeout...19 Saving energy with Eco-Mode...20 Resetting...
User's Guide - Page 5
......78 Sending faxes...80 Receiving faxes...81 Faxing FAQ...82
Networking 90
Installing the printer on a wireless network...90 Advanced wireless setup...95 Networking FAQ...101
Maintaining the printer 113
Maintaining ink cartridges...113 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...115 Cleaning the scanner glass...115
Troubleshooting 116
Before you troubleshoot...116 Using the Service...
User's Guide - Page 7
...a paper jam. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the electrical...abrasion or stress. To avoid injury, use of such problems. Remove the power cord from the printer before inspecting it.
Do not set up this area for signs of other than those described ...
User's Guide - Page 9
... support.dell.com. Recycling
• Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your printer
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About your old printer instead of your ink cartridges, try using the printer:
...the "Clean Printhead" and
"Deep Clean Printhead" features. Conserving ink
• Use Quick Print or Draft Mode. Initial setup instructions:
• Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software...
User's Guide - Page 10
...your operating system. technicians
• Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges
Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies
You can be available in select retail stores.
• Safety information for experienced users or
your printer are you purchased your Dell computer and printer
• Readme files-Last-minute technical changes, or advanced...
User's Guide - Page 12
... USB port except when plugging in your country or region. Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges.
• Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams.
About your printer
12
Use the
To
1 Top cover
Access the scanner glass.
2 Scanner glass
Scan and copy photos and documents.
3 Security slot
Install an...
User's Guide - Page 13
... on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Replacing ink cartridges
Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin.
1 Turn on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com/supplies.
For best results, use , return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. Ordering and replacing supplies
13 Note: The printhead moves to Dell for...
User's Guide - Page 15
... cartridges immediately after removing the protective cap to avoid exposing the ink to Dell for recycling:
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 Click Order supplies in the Maintenance tab. 6 Click . 7 Follow...
User's Guide - Page 25
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1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from a memory device to as Wireless Setup Assistant)
Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the...
User's Guide - Page 113
... appear jagged or wavy, then you may need to align the printhead.
Using the printer software
For Windows users 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 Select your printer from the Maintenance tab. It will briefly come out of Power Saver...
User's Guide - Page 114
... when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, then you must replace the ink cartridges before you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, then print your document again. Using the printer software
For Windows users...
User's Guide - Page 115
... a new print job. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to clean the printhead nozzles.
Maintaining the printer
115 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Clean Printhead, and then press . 4 Press to your printer from the printer. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass...
User's Guide - Page 116
... Troubleshooting does not solve your problem
Visit our Web site at support.dell.com to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. To open the Service Center, use one...Printhead errors" on page 117 • "Software did not install" on page 120 • "Print job does not print or is securely connected to the host computer, print server, or other network access point. • Check the printer...
User's Guide - Page 118
Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the printhead ink filter or the printhead nozzles.
3 Wipe the contacts using a clean, lint-free cloth. • On the printhead
Troubleshooting
118
REMOVE AND REINSERT THE PRINTHEAD
1 Open the printer and lift the latch.
2 Remove the printhead.
User's Guide - Page 121
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2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.
3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the computer.
Troubleshooting
121 An alignment page prints.
A cleaning page prints.
6 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Deep Clean Printhead, and then press . Contact technical support if the problem persists after a deep...
User's Guide - Page 126
...-up menu, choose Photo or Best. 5 Click Print.
SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE
MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED
ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD
CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES
Note: If these solutions do not remove the streaks or lines on printed image
If the "Before you may have already...
User's Guide - Page 166
... levels 113 checking the dial tone 85 checklist
before you troubleshoot 116 fax troubleshooting 129 memory card
troubleshooting 136 choosing a splitter, faxing 83 cleaning exterior of the printer 115 cleaning printhead nozzles 114 Club Internet 93 collating copies 56 Communication not available
message 150 computer slows down when printing 127 configuring
fax settings 76...
User's Guide - Page 169
... control panel 11 using 16 printer does not print wireless 143 printer does not print wirelessly 144 printer does not respond 122 printer memory fax 89 printer printing blank pages 121 printer problems, basic solutions 116 printer software uninstalling 26 printer, setting as default 50 printhead 12 aligning 113 printhead error 117 printhead nozzles cleaning 114 printing collate 34 custom-size...
User's Guide - Page 170
...printer printing blank pages 121 printhead error 117 software did not install 120 shared printing 101 sharing printer in draft mode 50 printing mode changing 50 proof sheet using 44 protocol 111 publications finding 9
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received history report 87 receiving faxes
Auto Answer setting 81, 82 automatically 81 manually 82 tips 81, 82 recycling 8 Dell... 128 scanner glass 12 cleaning 115 scanner unit 12 ...
User's Guide - Page 171
...incorrect language appears on
display 117 page does not print 120 printer does not respond 122 printer printing blank pages 121 printhead error 117 software did not install 120 troubleshooting, wireless changing ...22 Adobe Photo Album Starter Edition 22 Dell Ink Management System 22 Fast Pics 22 Fax Setup Utility 22 Fax Solutions software 22 Printer Home 22 Printing Preferences 22 Service Center...