An Informative User Guide On Dell V305 Printer Setup

Dell v305 printer is compatible with several versions of Windows. But, with the growing demand for technology people encounter problems when they wish to launch it. There might be some technical glitches. However, the setup process is not that much complicated. You can also launch this in wireless mode. This step by step user guide will help you with the Dell V305 printer setup. So, you can use this printer without any hassle, in the near future.

Dell v035 Printer Setup: Effective Ways

Let’s have a look at some of the effective ways for Dell V305 printer setup.

Windows 10

If you are using a Windows 10 OS, then you have to go through the points mentioned beneath.

1. Make sure that USB is connected to the printer as well as the computer.
2. Enter ‘Wireless Setup Utility’ in the Search Box.
3. You need to navigate to Wireless Setup Utility and go through the prompts.
4. During the course of time, printer searches for nearby networks having a wireless connection and exhibits them. After this, you need to follow the steps listed below:

You will find the Wireless Network Name in the list:

• Just navigate to the Network option and press on Continue.
• Then, you need to provide the network key.
• You will find the ‘Allow Dell Software’ window. If this happens, either press OK or Continue.
• When you receive the instructions, detach the USB cable from the PC as well as the Printer.
• Now, the printer is established on the network.

Wireless Network Name is not displaying:

• Press ‘Unlisted Network’.
• You need to provide the Network Name. After that, press OK.
• Choose the type of Network Security which the router possess. After that, press Continue and then, provide the network key.
• You will find the ‘Allow Dell Software’ window.
• When you get the popup to remove the USB, detach it from the computer as well as the printer.
• You will see that the printer is set up on Network.

5. However, if the above steps fail to execute properly or Wireless Setup Utility is unavailable, you need to connect using WPS. You can proceed only when the router, as well as printer, are WPS Compliant. Also, you will find a logo in WPS Compliant router.

• You need to press Setup available on the Printer Control Panel. After that, choose Network Setup. Next, select WPS PushMethod or Pin Method.
• Then, choose Select Pin Method. It is basically an 8-10 digit number present under the PIN Method.
• Provide WPS PIN on the router security page, available under the WPS option.
• Moreover, you need to press on the Wi-Fi icon in order to set up the Printer over the wireless network.

Windows 8(8.1)

In case you haven’t upgraded the Windows OS and still using the 8 or 8.1 version, then you must go through this list.

1. Make sure USB is connected to both printers as well as a computer.
2. Take the mouse cursor in the upper right-hand corner till you get the Charms Bar.
3. Then, either touch or press Search.
4. You need to enter ‘Wireless Setup Utility’ in the search menu.
5. Now, tap Wireless Setup Utility and go through the prompts.
6. Meanwhile, printer search for those wireless networks located nearby and exhibits them. Now, you need to apply the steps listed below:

You will find the Wireless Network Name in the list:

• First, move to the Network option and press Continue.
• Provide the Network Key.
• You will find the ‘Allow Dell Software’ window. If this happens, press OK or tap the Continue button.
• When you get the instruction for removal, detach the USB from the printer as well as the computer.
• The printer is ready to work on the network.

Wireless Network Name not appearing on List:

• First, you need to press Unlisted Network.
• Then, provide the Network Name and press Continue.
• Choose the type of Network Security wireless router possess. After that, press Continue and provide the Network Key.
• You will find the ‘Allow Dell Software’ window.
• When you receive the popup for removal of USB cable, detach it from the printer as well as the computer.
• Now, the printer is all set to work on the network.

7. If the above steps fail for Dell V305 printer setup, you need to connect with the help of WPS. However, you can only do so if the router, as well as the printer, are WPS Compliant.

• You need to press Set up present on the Printer Operator Panel. After that, choose Network Setup. Now, choose WPS PushMethod or Pin Method.
• When you are choosing the PIN Method, you will find the 8-10 digit number available under the PIN method.
• You need to provide the WPS PIN on the router security page which is available under the WPS section.
• Finally, press the Wi-Fi icon in order to set up the printer over the wireless network.

Windows 7

If you are operating through a Windows 7, then for setting up the Dell  printer you need to go through the steps mentioned below:

1. Make sure to connect the USB cable to both printers as well computer.
2. Next, tap the Start button.
3. Then, hover on to the Programs option.
4. Now, you need to click Dell printers.
5. Then, press ‘Dell Printers Home’ option.
6. Tap on Settings Tab.
7. Moreover, press on ‘Wireless Setup Utility’.
8. Now, the printer will look for the wireless networks located nearby and then exhibits them. Take a glance at the points mentioned below:

Wireless Network Name gets displayed on the LIst:

• You need to click on Network and then, press Continue.
• Provide the Network Key.
• Now, you will find the ‘Allow Dell Software’ window. If this happens, press OK or Continue.
• Moreover, detach the USB cable from the PC as well as the printer as soon as you receive the instruction.
• Your Dell V305 printer setup is done and can be accessed on the network.

Wireless Network Name not getting displayed:

• First of all, you need to press on Unlisted Network.
• Then, provide the Network Name and press Continue.
• Choose the type of Network Security which the wireless router possessed. After that, press on Continue and then, provide the Network Key.
• Now, you will find the Allow Dell Software window.
• Upon instruction, detach the USB cable from the printer as well as from the computer.
• Now, the Printer is all set on Network.

9. If the above steps fail to work, you need to connect with the help of WPS. However, this is only possible if both router, as well as the printer, are WPS Compliant.

• You need to press Set up present on the Printer Operator Panel. Now, choose Network Setup. Then, choose WPS Pushmethod or else Pin Method.
• Next, choose the Pin Method. You will find the 8-10 digit number displayed under the PIN Method.
• Apart from this, provide the WPS PIN on the router security page. You can view this under the WPS section.
• Now, you need to press the Wi-Fi icon to complete the Dell V305 printer setup over the wireless connection.

Bottom Line

Hopefully, this article will give you a deep insight into the Dell V305 printer setup. By following the above user guide you can easily set up this Dell printer without any trouble. Moreover, you can refer the user manual to get a quick glance. Moreover, you can provide your valuable feedback at the comment section.