Dell E310dw Manual

Verify the contents of the box

Before you set up and operate your Dell printer, read and follow the safety instructions in the Important Information that comes with your printer.

NOTE: The contents of the box vary depending on the country or region you purchased the printer from.

Remove the packing material

NOTE: The location of adhesive tapes and the shape of the packing material may vary.

Install the toner cartridge

NOTE: Dispose of the part (C) that you detach from the toner cartridge in a proper way. It is disposable and no longer used.

Prepare the tray and add paper

Connect the necessary cables

For USB connection, connect the USB cable

For Ethernet connection, connect the ethernet cable

Connect the power cable and turn on the printer

Install drivers and utilities

Insert the Software and Documentation disc in your computer.
Alternatively, go to dell.com/support, enter the Service Tag of your printer, download the latest software and driver, and then open the file that you downloaded.
NOTE: Before you begin, for wired printer setup ensure that the printer is connected to your computer using an Ethernet or USB cable. For wireless printer setup ensure that there is no cable connected between the printer and your computer.
www.dell.com/support

NOTE: To get the latest version of software or firmware in future, always allow automatic software updates when prompted.
On the Dell Printer Easy Install window, click Next. Dell Printer Easy Install begins to search for your printer.

Wireless Printer
NOTE: Supported on 802.11b/g/n over 2.4 GHz but not compatible with 802.11n/ac over 5.0 GHz.

1. Wait for Dell Printer Easy Install wizard to find your printer.
   
2. When the printer is found, click Install to complete the setup.
   

Ethernet Printer

1. Wait for Dell Printer Easy Install wizard to find your printer.
2. Select the printer, and then click Next to complete the setup.
   

USB Printer

1. Wait for Dell Printer Easy Install wizard to find and install your printer.
   

Printer Features

1. Service Tag
2. Front cover
3. Paper tray
4. Manual feed slot cover

1. Network Port
2. USB port

3. Back cover (Face-up output tray)
4. AC power connector

Operator Panel

1. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
   Displays messages to help you set up and use your printer.
   A four-level indicator shows the wireless signal strength if you are using a wireless connection.
   
2. Power On/Off Button
   Press the button to turn on your printer.
   To turn off your printer, press and hold the button for a few seconds until Shutting Down appears on the LCD display.
   
3. Menu Buttons
   OK Button
   Press to choose from a menu option. After you select an option, the printer returns to the previous menu.
   (Back) Button
   Press to go back to the previous menu.
   Press to select the previous digit when setting numbers.
   or (+ or –) Button
   Press to navigate through menus and options.
   Press to enter a number or to increase or decrease the number. Hold down to scroll faster. When you select the number you want, press OK.
   
4. (Wi-Fi) Button
   Press the (Wi-Fi) button to launch the wireless installer on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a wireless connection between your printer and your network.
   When the (Wi-Fi) lights green or yellow, your Dell printer is connected to a wireless access point. When the (Wi-Fi) blinks amber or yellow, the wireless connection is disconnected, or your printer is in the process of connecting to a wireless access point.
5. Cancel Button
   Press to clear certain error messages. To clear all other errors, follow the control panel instructions.
   Press to print any data remaining in the memory of your printer.
   Press to select the displayed option. After you change a setting, the printer returns to Ready Mode.
   Press and hold Cancel for about two seconds to cancel a print job.

Dell Printer Hub

Manage your printer and imaging needs with ease. The Dell Printer Hub consolidates printer management and monitoring tools, advanced scan features, cloud connectivity and more, into an easy to use console for a simplified user experience and improved workflow.
With the Dell Printer Hub, you can easily access the Dell Document Hub for document sharing and storage in supported cloud services.
For more information about using the Dell Printer Hub, see the FAQ for the Dell Printer Hub or visit Dell.com/printerhub

Dell Document Hub

Easily access and share documents, images and digital content with the Dell Document Hub. This innovative cloud collaboration solution connects your printer and devices to popular cloud services, providing a flexible and secure way to collaborate from virtually anywhere.
For more information about using Dell Document Hub, see the FAQ in Dell Document Hub or visit Dell.com/documenthub

Tips and Tricks

Setting up a wireless connection

1. Insert the Software and Documentation disc that is provided with the printer into your computer. The Dell Printer Easy Install program launches automatically.
2. Click Main Menu.
3. Click Setup.
4. Click Wireless.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen, and configure the wireless setting of the printer.

Wireless Setup Issues

Identifying the location of paper jams

Do not attempt to clear any jams using tools or instruments. This may permanently damage the printer.

Replacing the toner cartridge

To replace the toner cartridge, see the User's Guide

Cleaning the printer

To clean the printer, see the User's Guide

Configuring Auto Power Off via Operator Panel

This printer is equipped with an "Auto Power Off" feature, to help conserve power consumption. By default, this feature automatically turns the printer off after 3 hours of inactivity.
Users may enable/disable this feature using the menu setting located on the operator-panel of the printer:
Menu / Admin Settings / System Settings / Power Saver Timer / Power Off Timer

NOTE: When the printer is connected to a network via Ethernet or Wireless and Power Off Timer is set to Auto Detect, the printer will not turn off automatically.

Ordering Supplies

You can order consumables such as toner cartridge and drum cartridge from Dell online when using a networked printer. Enter the IP address of your printer in your web browser, launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the Order Supplies at: to order toner for your printer.
You can also order toner cartridges by the following method:

1. Launch Dell Printer Hub.
   • Windows 8 or 8.1: After pointing to the bottom right corner of the screen to display the menu bar (charms bar), click Search Apps to enter "Dell Printer Hub" in the search box Dell Printer Hub.
   • Windows 7: Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Dell Printer Hub.
     The Dell Printer Hub window appears.
2. Select your printer from the My Printers list.
3. Click Supplies, and then follow the instructions on the screen to order from the web.
   NOTE: When you cannot get information from the printer automatically by two-way communication, a window that prompts you to type the Service Tag appears. Type your Dell printer Service Tag in the field provided. See the Printer Features section of this document to locate the Service Tag of your printer.
   If you are ordering by phone, call the number that appears in the Order by Phone section.

Product support
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