Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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Please contact your local distributor. Please contact your local distributor. Ordering Photo Print Packs You can order Dell™ Photo Print Packs, which contain the photo cartridge and photo paper for your local distributor. Your printer has been designed to print using: Item: Dell Photo Print Pack Part number: 0D6605 Please contact your local distributor. 866-851-1760 902120385 08...
Please contact your local distributor. Please contact your local distributor. Ordering Photo Print Packs You can order Dell™ Photo Print Packs, which contain the photo cartridge and photo paper for your local distributor. Your printer has been designed to print using: Item: Dell Photo Print Pack Part number: 0D6605 Please contact your local distributor. 866-851-1760 902120385 08...
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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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... inside the printer, turn off the printer and remove the paper tray and photo cartridge. NOTICE: Do not disassemble this does not resolve the problem, contact customer support (see page 39). • The printer and the power supply contain a small amount of the photo cartridge is...has gotten inside . Always follow these instructions before using Dell products. Allow all components to air-dry for indoor use of the printer. • If the printer has been subjected to help protect your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. Refer servicing to ...
... inside the printer, turn off the printer and remove the paper tray and photo cartridge. NOTICE: Do not disassemble this does not resolve the problem, contact customer support (see page 39). • The printer and the power supply contain a small amount of the photo cartridge is...has gotten inside . Always follow these instructions before using Dell products. Allow all components to air-dry for indoor use of the printer. • If the printer has been subjected to help protect your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. Refer servicing to ...
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... to the printer. Supply power to insert the paper tray 12 Getting Started Connect a PictBridge-enabled or other compatible camera or USB storage device. Memory card slot for CompactFlash (CF). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Lights and Buttons 8 Select 9 Cancel 10 Print Color 11 Print Black & White Description Choose the photo or option that...
... to the printer. Supply power to insert the paper tray 12 Getting Started Connect a PictBridge-enabled or other compatible camera or USB storage device. Memory card slot for CompactFlash (CF). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Lights and Buttons 8 Select 9 Cancel 10 Print Color 11 Print Black & White Description Choose the photo or option that...
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... 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. 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 support.
... 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. 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 support.
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...: 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. When there are displayed on the green lever and slide the photo cartridge out. Do not remove perforated tabs from a Dell Photo Print Pack. Do not...
...: 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. When there are displayed on the green lever and slide the photo cartridge out. Do not remove perforated tabs from a Dell Photo Print Pack. Do not...
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... not load more than 20 sheets of the paper. 6 Close the bottom paper tray cover. Do not load photo paper that is missing perforated tabs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Fan the photo paper to keep the sheets from sticking together. 5 Load the photo paper into the printer. 16 Getting Started The top paper tray cover must remain open , insert the...
... not load more than 20 sheets of the paper. 6 Close the bottom paper tray cover. Do not load photo paper that is missing perforated tabs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Fan the photo paper to keep the sheets from sticking together. 5 Load the photo paper into the printer. 16 Getting Started The top paper tray cover must remain open , insert the...
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.... • Test Print • Service Tag-display your printer's service tag identification information. 20 Getting Started 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Maintenance Menu From the sub-menu: PRINTS REMAINING...
.... • Test Print • Service Tag-display your printer's service tag identification information. 20 Getting Started 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Maintenance Menu From the sub-menu: PRINTS REMAINING...
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... card or disconnect the camera during the printing process. The fourth pass applies the Dell Clear Life Coating that protects and preserves the photo. 2 Using Your Printer Printing Without a Computer This section describes how to do so can cause paper misfeeds or jams and can print directly from a memory card, USB storage device, or...
... card or disconnect the camera during the printing process. The fourth pass applies the Dell Clear Life Coating that protects and preserves the photo. 2 Using Your Printer Printing Without a Computer This section describes how to do so can cause paper misfeeds or jams and can print directly from a memory card, USB storage device, or...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Printing From Your Pictbridge-enabled or Other Compatible Camera You can print photos from prints only after printing. The unfinished print is canceled upon completion of If a photo is printing when you plug in , the camera is detected when printing ... current printing pass. Printing is ejected into the camera port connector the printer. Removing Perforated Tabs From Prints NOTE: Remove perforated tabs from any PictBridge-enabled camera or other compatible device. Photo paper missing perforated tabs will not feed properly. 1 Fold the tabs up,...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Printing From Your Pictbridge-enabled or Other Compatible Camera You can print photos from prints only after printing. The unfinished print is canceled upon completion of If a photo is printing when you plug in , the camera is detected when printing ... current printing pass. Printing is ejected into the camera port connector the printer. Removing Perforated Tabs From Prints NOTE: Remove perforated tabs from any PictBridge-enabled camera or other compatible device. Photo paper missing perforated tabs will not feed properly. 1 Fold the tabs up,...
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...dell.com | support.dell.com Installing Printer Drivers and Software 1 Make sure the power cable is connected to the printer and the printer is on. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer. 3 Plug the USB cable (sold separately) into the USB connector on your computer. 4 Plug the other end of printer... application, open the photos you want to print. 3 Access printer settings by selecting Print or Page Setup from the File menu (depending on your application and operating system). 4 Make sure the printer is selected as the current printer and that the paper size is set to...
...dell.com | support.dell.com Installing Printer Drivers and Software 1 Make sure the power cable is connected to the printer and the printer is on. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer. 3 Plug the USB cable (sold separately) into the USB connector on your computer. 4 Plug the other end of printer... application, open the photos you want to print. 3 Access printer settings by selecting Print or Page Setup from the File menu (depending on your application and operating system). 4 Make sure the printer is selected as the current printer and that the paper size is set to...
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..., and liquid spills. • Avoid placing objects on the printer. • Keep the printer, accessories, and supplies away from direct sunlight and out of hightemperature environments such as a vehicle parked in this section, read and follow the Safety Instructions on page 9. Store photo paper flat. General Care of the procedures listed in the sun...
..., and liquid spills. • Avoid placing objects on the printer. • Keep the printer, accessories, and supplies away from direct sunlight and out of hightemperature environments such as a vehicle parked in this section, read and follow the Safety Instructions on page 9. Store photo paper flat. General Care of the procedures listed in the sun...
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... the surface 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 Lightly moisten a lint-free cloth with...
... the surface 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 Lightly moisten a lint-free cloth with...
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DISPLAY LANGUAGE IS INCORRECT -If the language on the printer display is photo paper in the print queue or paused. Click Start → Settings → Printers (Windows 2000). • Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. • Click Printer, and make sure: • You select your language and default country, and then press Select on the...
DISPLAY LANGUAGE IS INCORRECT -If the language on the printer display is photo paper in the print queue or paused. Click Start → Settings → Printers (Windows 2000). • Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. • Click Printer, and make sure: • You select your language and default country, and then press Select on the...
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.... • Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. General Problems ANYTIME YOUR PRINTER HAS A PROBLEM, MAKE SURE: • Your printer is on. • The photo paper is plugged into your printer and an electrical outlet. Error Messages If an error occurs, the Error light glows...MAKE SURE: • The USB cable is another printer connected.) • Restart your Setup Diagram). For help , see the Setting Up Your Printer poster. • Both your computer and your printer are on. • The Dell Photo Printer 540 is the selected printer. (It should not be set your country as ...
.... • Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. General Problems ANYTIME YOUR PRINTER HAS A PROBLEM, MAKE SURE: • Your printer is on. • The photo paper is plugged into your printer and an electrical outlet. Error Messages If an error occurs, the Error light glows...MAKE SURE: • The USB cable is another printer connected.) • Restart your Setup Diagram). For help , see the Setting Up Your Printer poster. • Both your computer and your printer are on. • The Dell Photo Printer 540 is the selected printer. (It should not be set your country as ...
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... only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. The paper tray may lock in . Do not use inkjet paper or any slack from the ribbon, then re-install the photo cartridge (page 14). Replace with new photo paper if necessary. 3 Carefully "fan" the photo paper to keep the sheets from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. PRINTER IS JAMMED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper...
... only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. The paper tray may lock in . Do not use inkjet paper or any slack from the ribbon, then re-install the photo cartridge (page 14). Replace with new photo paper if necessary. 3 Carefully "fan" the photo paper to keep the sheets from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. PRINTER IS JAMMED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper...
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..., then press to wipe clean. Do not use inkjet paper or any other photo paper. • Photo brightness can be on the printer. PRINT IS TOO LIGHT NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. PRINT IS SPOTTED Check to see if the photo paper is loaded with the Dell logo facing down. Reload with the flash off...
..., then press to wipe clean. Do not use inkjet paper or any other photo paper. • Photo brightness can be on the printer. PRINT IS TOO LIGHT NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. PRINT IS SPOTTED Check to see if the photo paper is loaded with the Dell logo facing down. Reload with the flash off...
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... connections from the camera to Best (3:2) photo quality, if available. See your camera user's guide for details. • Edit the photo using Dell Photo Imaging software on , or move within the flash range of the camera. See the Setting Up Your Printer poster. • Remove the paper tray, check that photo paper is properly loaded, and re-install...
... connections from the camera to Best (3:2) photo quality, if available. See your camera user's guide for details. • Edit the photo using Dell Photo Imaging software on , or move within the flash range of the camera. See the Setting Up Your Printer poster. • Remove the paper tray, check that photo paper is properly loaded, and re-install...
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...page 25). Clear the jam if necessary, then try again. • Access the printer menu for your photo cartridge and photo paper supply synchronized, discard unused photo cartridge or photo paper when one or the other errors • Gradual advancement of the print ribbon as ...you wish to see if the paper tray is empty or if paper is missing perforated tabs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO PRINT (FROM COMPUTER) • Check the USB connections from the printer...
...page 25). Clear the jam if necessary, then try again. • Access the printer menu for your photo cartridge and photo paper supply synchronized, discard unused photo cartridge or photo paper when one or the other errors • Gradual advancement of the print ribbon as ...you wish to see if the paper tray is empty or if paper is missing perforated tabs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO PRINT (FROM COMPUTER) • Check the USB connections from the printer...