Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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...-851-1760 902120385 08 587 705 81 0870 907 4574 Please contact your printer, and other supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Ordering Photo Print Packs You can order Dell™ Photo Print Packs, which contain the photo cartridge and photo paper for your local distributor. Please contact your local distributor. USA Austria Belgium...
...-851-1760 902120385 08 587 705 81 0870 907 4574 Please contact your printer, and other supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Ordering Photo Print Packs You can order Dell™ Photo Print Packs, which contain the photo cartridge and photo paper for your local distributor. Please contact your local distributor. USA Austria Belgium...
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... Started Accessing Your User's Guide 11 Understanding the Printer Parts 11 Setting Up Your Printer 14 Loading the Photo Cartridge 14 Loading the Photo Paper 15 Changing Settings-Press Menu 17 Select Menu Items 17 Print Options Menu 17 Photo Quality Menu 17 Photo Display Menu 18 Photo Management Menu 19 Printer Settings Menu 19 Maintenance Menu 20 2 Using...
... Started Accessing Your User's Guide 11 Understanding the Printer Parts 11 Setting Up Your Printer 14 Loading the Photo Cartridge 14 Loading the Photo Paper 15 Changing Settings-Press Menu 17 Select Menu Items 17 Print Options Menu 17 Photo Quality Menu 17 Photo Display Menu 18 Photo Management Menu 19 Printer Settings Menu 19 Maintenance Menu 20 2 Using...
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Windows-Based Operating System Requirements 25 Printing From a Computer 26 Choosing a Color Mode 27 Canceling printing 27 Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 28 3 Care and Maintenance General Care of the Printer 29 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 30 Handling and Storing the Photo Paper and Photo Cartridge 30 4 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 31 General Problems 32 Error Messages 32 Printing Problems 33 36 More Troubleshooting Options 37 5 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 39 Automated Order-Status Service 39 Contacting Dell 39 6 Contents
Windows-Based Operating System Requirements 25 Printing From a Computer 26 Choosing a Color Mode 27 Canceling printing 27 Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 28 3 Care and Maintenance General Care of the Printer 29 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 30 Handling and Storing the Photo Paper and Photo Cartridge 30 4 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 31 General Problems 32 Error Messages 32 Printing Problems 33 36 More Troubleshooting Options 37 5 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 39 Automated Order-Status Service 39 Contacting Dell 39 6 Contents
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...be subject to state or local landfill, incineration, or recycling requirements. • For more disposal or recycling information, contact your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. there are intended for at www.eaie.org. 9 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.... service or repairs, other than those specified herein may be regulated due to environmental considerations. • Disposal of the photo cartridge is not recommended by Dell, such as an AC adapter, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. • Do not allow chemicals, ...
...be subject to state or local landfill, incineration, or recycling requirements. • For more disposal or recycling information, contact your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. there are intended for at www.eaie.org. 9 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.... service or repairs, other than those specified herein may be regulated due to environmental considerations. • Disposal of the photo cartridge is not recommended by Dell, such as an AC adapter, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. • Do not allow chemicals, ...
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4 3 2 1 Part Description 1 Paper stop Maintains orderly stack of the printer. Do not block the slot. 5 in . (12.7 cm) 2 1 Part Description 1 Slot for photo paper path Photo paper exits here during printing passes. Do not block the vents. 3 Express Service Code ... Keeps dust off photo paper. 4 Photo cartridge door Provides access to the printer. Getting Started 13 This is required. 2 Air vents Provide ventilation and cooling to load photo cartridge. 5 in . (12.7 cm) clearance is used to identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical...
4 3 2 1 Part Description 1 Paper stop Maintains orderly stack of the printer. Do not block the slot. 5 in . (12.7 cm) 2 1 Part Description 1 Slot for photo paper path Photo paper exits here during printing passes. Do not block the vents. 3 Express Service Code ... Keeps dust off photo paper. 4 Photo cartridge door Provides access to the printer. Getting Started 13 This is required. 2 Air vents Provide ventilation and cooling to load photo cartridge. 5 in . (12.7 cm) clearance is used to identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical...
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... Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack. NOTE: Be careful not to extreme temperatures. (See information on photo print pack packaging.) 1 If there is slack in the print ribbon, remove it by pushing in your photo cartridge to rotate the spool more than necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540...
... Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack. NOTE: Be careful not to extreme temperatures. (See information on photo print pack packaging.) 1 If there is slack in the print ribbon, remove it by pushing in your photo cartridge to rotate the spool more than necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540...
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...on the green lever and slide the photo cartridge out. Push the photo cartridge until a photo is printed. 1 If the paper tray is a paper jam. Do not remove perforated tabs from a Dell Photo Print Pack. NOTE: Warning messages and... reorder instructions are 5 or fewer prints remaining, the error light blinks Loading the Photo Paper NOTE: Use only the perforated photo paper from the photo paper until it clicks into place. 4 Close the photo cartridge door. 5 To remove the photo cartridge, push up , with the arrow pointing toward the printer...
...on the green lever and slide the photo cartridge out. Push the photo cartridge until a photo is printed. 1 If the paper tray is a paper jam. Do not remove perforated tabs from a Dell Photo Print Pack. NOTE: Warning messages and... reorder instructions are 5 or fewer prints remaining, the error light blinks Loading the Photo Paper NOTE: Use only the perforated photo paper from the photo paper until it clicks into place. 4 Close the photo cartridge door. 5 To remove the photo cartridge, push up , with the arrow pointing toward the printer...
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... information. 20 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com Maintenance Menu From the sub-menu: PRINTS REMAINING You can: Check if the photo cartridge is low; if so, directions are displayed. • 6-15 prints remaining • 1-5 prints remaining • 0 prints remaining CHANGE CARTRIDGE ADD PHOTO PAPER PRINTER DIAGNOSTICS Display directions for adding photo paper. Display directions for...
... information. 20 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com Maintenance Menu From the sub-menu: PRINTS REMAINING You can: Check if the photo cartridge is low; if so, directions are displayed. • 6-15 prints remaining • 1-5 prints remaining • 0 prints remaining CHANGE CARTRIDGE ADD PHOTO PAPER PRINTER DIAGNOSTICS Display directions for adding photo paper. Display directions for...
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... will stop when the current photo is connected, and the photo cartridge and photo paper are loaded or connected. Printing From a Memory Card You can damage the printer. The first 3 passes apply layers of yellow, magenta, and cyan color. Using Your Printer 21 NOTE: Your printer reads only one memory source ... the camera during the printing process. Printing Tips • Before you press Print. The fourth pass applies the Dell Clear Life Coating that protects and preserves the photo. For help , see page 17. NOTICE: Do not load more than 20 sheets into the paper tray.
... will stop when the current photo is connected, and the photo cartridge and photo paper are loaded or connected. Printing From a Memory Card You can damage the printer. The first 3 passes apply layers of yellow, magenta, and cyan color. Using Your Printer 21 NOTE: Your printer reads only one memory source ... the camera during the printing process. Printing Tips • Before you press Print. The fourth pass applies the Dell Clear Life Coating that protects and preserves the photo. For help , see page 17. NOTICE: Do not load more than 20 sheets into the paper tray.
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..., repeat Steps 1 and 2. NOTE: Only photos within the first five levels of current photo 22 Using Your Printer Photo number View previous photo Photo is complete, all selected photos. The photos on the memory card will appear on photo cartridge View next photo Increase or decrease number of copies of folders are deselected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inserting Memory Cards NOTICE...
..., repeat Steps 1 and 2. NOTE: Only photos within the first five levels of current photo 22 Using Your Printer Photo number View previous photo Photo is complete, all selected photos. The photos on the memory card will appear on photo cartridge View next photo Increase or decrease number of copies of folders are deselected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inserting Memory Cards NOTICE...
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...side of the feed roller. Handling and Storing the Photo Paper and Photo Cartridge • For best quality prints, store the photo paper and photo cartridge in the sun. 30 Care and Maintenance Store paper flat. • Keep the photo paper and photo cartridge away from the printer, and leave the paper tray door open. 3 ... the feed roller. 4 Use the moistened cloth to fully dry before plugging the AC power adapter back in. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller To prevent misfeeds and to make sure your photos are the best quality, keep out dust and debris.
...side of the feed roller. Handling and Storing the Photo Paper and Photo Cartridge • For best quality prints, store the photo paper and photo cartridge in the sun. 30 Care and Maintenance Store paper flat. • Keep the photo paper and photo cartridge away from the printer, and leave the paper tray door open. 3 ... the feed roller. 4 Use the moistened cloth to fully dry before plugging the AC power adapter back in. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller To prevent misfeeds and to make sure your photos are the best quality, keep out dust and debris.
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...photo cartridge is properly installed and there is photo paper in the print queue or paused. To check printer status: • Click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). DISPLAY LANGUAGE IS INCORRECT -If the language on the printer...inserted into the proper slot). • Print a test page: • Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell Photo Printer 540 → Printing Preferences. • Click the Maintenance tab. • From the Maintenance tab, click Print Test Page. If you ...
...photo cartridge is properly installed and there is photo paper in the print queue or paused. To check printer status: • Click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). DISPLAY LANGUAGE IS INCORRECT -If the language on the printer...inserted into the proper slot). • Print a test page: • Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell Photo Printer 540 → Printing Preferences. • Click the Maintenance tab. • From the Maintenance tab, click Print Test Page. If you ...
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... is not damaged in place if there is still lit, check the photo cartridge: NOTE: The photo cartridge may be empty. Clean the paper feed roller (page 30). PRINTER IS JAMMED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for jammed paper: 3 Remove the paper supply from sticking together. 4 .... NOTE: Always check the paper slot on the back of the printer for your printer. Carefully "fan" the paper to keep the sheets from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. Press Print to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. The paper tray may lock in...
... is not damaged in place if there is still lit, check the photo cartridge: NOTE: The photo cartridge may be empty. Clean the paper feed roller (page 30). PRINTER IS JAMMED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for jammed paper: 3 Remove the paper supply from sticking together. 4 .... NOTE: Always check the paper slot on the back of the printer for your printer. Carefully "fan" the paper to keep the sheets from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. Press Print to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. The paper tray may lock in...
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...photo. Review the photo on your camera to the printer. • Make sure there is at least one photo on your computer. See the Setting Up Your Printer poster. • Remove the paper tray, check that photo paper is properly loaded, and re-install (page 15). • Make sure the photo cartridge...NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO PRINT FROM A MEMORY CARD • Check the power connections. See the Photo Imaging software Help for details. • Adjust cropped photos using Dell Photo Imaging software on your computer. • If you are not blocked or dirty (page 13). See your...
...photo. Review the photo on your camera to the printer. • Make sure there is at least one photo on your computer. See the Setting Up Your Printer poster. • Remove the paper tray, check that photo paper is properly loaded, and re-install (page 15). • Make sure the photo cartridge...NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO PRINT FROM A MEMORY CARD • Check the power connections. See the Photo Imaging software Help for details. • Adjust cropped photos using Dell Photo Imaging software on your computer. • If you are not blocked or dirty (page 13). See your...
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...try again. • Access the printer menu for your system. Wait a few seconds, then try again. PRINTING IS SLOW- Reload photo paper if necessary (page 15), then try again. • Make sure photo paper is installed (page 25). PHOTO PAPER RUNS OUT BEFORE THE PHOTO CARTRIDGE (OR VICE VERSA) • ... to occur as a result of prints, printing may be transferring images. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO PRINT (FROM COMPUTER) • Check the USB connections from the printer to the computer (page 26). • The computer may slow down to ...
...try again. • Access the printer menu for your system. Wait a few seconds, then try again. PRINTING IS SLOW- Reload photo paper if necessary (page 15), then try again. • Make sure photo paper is installed (page 25). PHOTO PAPER RUNS OUT BEFORE THE PHOTO CARTRIDGE (OR VICE VERSA) • ... to occur as a result of prints, printing may be transferring images. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO PRINT (FROM COMPUTER) • Check the USB connections from the printer to the computer (page 26). • The computer may slow down to ...
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...or repairs, other than those specified herein may result in the user documentation, to a professional service person. Disposal of the photo cartridge is not regulated and should not be regulated due to environmental considerations. Disposal of this product to liquid, moisture, or ... your own personal safety and to help protect your local authorities. For more disposal or recycling information, contact your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those described in exposure...
...or repairs, other than those specified herein may result in the user documentation, to a professional service person. Disposal of the photo cartridge is not regulated and should not be regulated due to environmental considerations. Disposal of this product to liquid, moisture, or ... your own personal safety and to help protect your local authorities. For more disposal or recycling information, contact your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those described in exposure...
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Getting Started Understanding the Printer Parts Setting Up Your Printer Loading the Photo Cartridge Loading the Photo Paper Changing Settings-Press Menu Understanding the Printer Parts Lights and Buttons 1 Error indicator light 2 Power button 3 Save to the computer. Print color copy of a printed photo.) Change settings and customize printing options. (See Changing Settings-Press Menu.) Light blinks while...
Getting Started Understanding the Printer Parts Setting Up Your Printer Loading the Photo Cartridge Loading the Photo Paper Changing Settings-Press Menu Understanding the Printer Parts Lights and Buttons 1 Error indicator light 2 Power button 3 Save to the computer. Print color copy of a printed photo.) Change settings and customize printing options. (See Changing Settings-Press Menu.) Light blinks while...
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... and cooling to load photo cartridge. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. For setup troubleshooting, see Setup Problems. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack. Do not use any other type of photo cartridge in your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical...
... and cooling to load photo cartridge. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. For setup troubleshooting, see Setup Problems. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack. Do not use any other type of photo cartridge in your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical...
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...the green lever and slide the photo cartridge out. Slide the photo cartridge in place if there is low. Push the photo cartridge until it clicks into place. 4. Doing so could reduce the number of prints you are able to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam.... NOTE: Warning messages and reorder instructions are 5 or fewer prints remaining, the error light blinks Open the photo cartridge door. 3. To remove the photo cartridge, push up , with the arrow pointing toward the printer. NOTE: Be ...
...the green lever and slide the photo cartridge out. Slide the photo cartridge in place if there is low. Push the photo cartridge until it clicks into place. 4. Doing so could reduce the number of prints you are able to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam.... NOTE: Warning messages and reorder instructions are 5 or fewer prints remaining, the error light blinks Open the photo cartridge door. 3. To remove the photo cartridge, push up , with the arrow pointing toward the printer. NOTE: Be ...
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...-menu: You can : Reset all photo and printer settings to order Dell photo print packs. Test Print Service Tag-display your country; Select your printer's service tag identification information. if so, directions are displayed. 6-15 prints remaining 1-5 prints remaining 0 prints remaining CHANGE CARTRIDGE Display directions for changing the photo cartridge. From the Printer Settings submenu: RESTORE DEFAULTS LANGUAGE COUNTRY...
...-menu: You can : Reset all photo and printer settings to order Dell photo print packs. Test Print Service Tag-display your country; Select your printer's service tag identification information. if so, directions are displayed. 6-15 prints remaining 1-5 prints remaining 0 prints remaining CHANGE CARTRIDGE Display directions for changing the photo cartridge. From the Printer Settings submenu: RESTORE DEFAULTS LANGUAGE COUNTRY...