Special wireless installation instructions – Dell P513w All In One Photo Printer User Manual

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For Macintosh users

1

Close all open applications.

2

Download the latest installer from the printer Web site.

3

Launch the printer installation software, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light

The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network status of the printer.

Off means one of the following:

The printer is turned off or is powering up.

The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is in Power Saver mode. In Power Saver mode, the
power light pulses on and off.

Solid orange means one of the following:

The printer has not yet been configured for a wireless network.

The printer is configured for an ad hoc connection, but it is not currently communicating with another ad hoc
device.

Blinking orange means one of the following:

The printer is out of the range of the wireless access point (wireless router).

The printer is trying to communicate with the wireless access point, but the wireless access point is turned
off or not working properly.

Either the configured printer or the wireless access point has been turned off and back on, and the printer is
trying to establish communications with the network.

The wireless settings of the printer may no longer be valid.

Green means that the printer is connected to a wireless network and is ready for use.

Special wireless installation instructions

The following instructions apply to customers outside of North America who are using a wireless broadband box.
Some examples of these boxes include LiveBox, AliceBox, N9UF Box, FreeBox, and Club Internet.

Before you begin

Make sure your box is wireless-enabled and activated to work on a wireless network. For more information about
configuring the box to work wirelessly, see the documentation that came with your box.

Make sure your box is turned on and that your computer is on and connected to your wireless network.

Adding the printer to your wireless network

1

Set up your printer for wireless networking using the setup instructions provided.

Stop when you are prompted to select a network.

2

If there is an association/registration button on the back of your box, then press it before selecting a network.

Note: After pressing the association/registration button, you have five minutes to complete the printer
installation.

3

Return to the computer screen.

Networking

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