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.... Please contact your local distributor. Your printer has been designed to print using: Item: Dell Photo Print Pack Part number: 0D6605 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 printer, and other supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone.
.... Please contact your local distributor. Your printer has been designed to print using: Item: Dell Photo Print Pack Part number: 0D6605 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 printer, and other supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone.
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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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...photo cartridge is not regulated and should not be subject to liquid, moisture, or extreme temperatures. NOTICE: Do not disassemble this product 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. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at least 24 hours before using the printer again. CAUTION: Do not set up this product ...
...photo cartridge is not regulated and should not be subject to liquid, moisture, or extreme temperatures. NOTICE: Do not disassemble this product 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. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at least 24 hours before using the printer again. CAUTION: Do not set up this product ...
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... required. 2 Air vents Provide ventilation and cooling to identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. 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....of finished prints. 2 Top paper tray cover Finished prints are stacked here. 3 Bottom paper tray cover Keeps dust off photo paper. 4 Photo cartridge door Provides access to load photo cartridge. 5 in . (12.7 cm) clearance is used to the printer. Getting Started 13
... required. 2 Air vents Provide ventilation and cooling to identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. 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....of finished prints. 2 Top paper tray cover Finished prints are stacked here. 3 Bottom paper tray cover Keeps dust off photo paper. 4 Photo cartridge door Provides access to load photo cartridge. 5 in . (12.7 cm) clearance is used to the printer. Getting Started 13
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... slack in the print ribbon, remove it by pushing in your printer with a computer). For setup troubleshooting, see page 31. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Do not expose your photo cartridge to install the hardware (and software, if using your...
... slack in the print ribbon, remove it by pushing in your printer with a computer). For setup troubleshooting, see page 31. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Do not expose your photo cartridge to install the hardware (and software, if using your...
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... clicks into place. 4 Close the photo cartridge door. 5 To remove the photo cartridge, push up , with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Arrows Getting Started 15 When there are displayed on the green lever and slide the photo cartridge out. Push the photo cartridge until a photo is printed. 1 If the paper... the sides as indicated by the arrows. Do not use inkjet paper or any other photo paper. Do not insert your fingers under the cover to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. Do not remove perforated tabs from a Dell Photo Print Pack.
... clicks into place. 4 Close the photo cartridge door. 5 To remove the photo cartridge, push up , with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Arrows Getting Started 15 When there are displayed on the green lever and slide the photo cartridge out. Push the photo cartridge until a photo is printed. 1 If the paper... the sides as indicated by the arrows. Do not use inkjet paper or any other photo paper. Do not insert your fingers under the cover to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. Do not remove perforated tabs from a Dell Photo Print Pack.
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... • 1-5 prints remaining • 0 prints remaining CHANGE CARTRIDGE ADD PHOTO PAPER PRINTER DIAGNOSTICS Display directions for adding photo paper. Help diagnose print quality problems and provide printer identification information. • Test Print • Service Tag-display your printer's service tag identification information. 20 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com Maintenance Menu From the sub-menu: PRINTS...
... • 1-5 prints remaining • 0 prints remaining CHANGE CARTRIDGE ADD PHOTO PAPER PRINTER DIAGNOSTICS Display directions for adding photo paper. Help diagnose print quality problems and provide printer identification information. • Test Print • Service Tag-display your printer's service tag identification information. 20 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com Maintenance Menu From the sub-menu: PRINTS...
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...USB storage device, or PictBridgeenabled or other compatible camera. NOTICE: Do not load more than 20 sheets into the paper tray. NOTICE: Wait until a print is connected, and the photo cartridge and photo paper are loaded or connected. Printing From a Memory Card You can damage the printer. Using Your Printer...), MS (Memory Stick), MMC (MultiMedia Card), or SM (Smart Media), or a USB memory key. The fourth pass applies the Dell Clear Life Coating that protects and preserves the photo. NOTE: Your printer reads only one memory source at a time. For help , see your Setting Up ...
...USB storage device, or PictBridgeenabled or other compatible camera. NOTICE: Do not load more than 20 sheets into the paper tray. NOTICE: Wait until a print is connected, and the photo cartridge and photo paper are loaded or connected. Printing From a Memory Card You can damage the printer. Using Your Printer...), MS (Memory Stick), MMC (MultiMedia Card), or SM (Smart Media), or a USB memory key. The fourth pass applies the Dell Clear Life Coating that protects and preserves the photo. NOTE: Your printer reads only one memory source at a time. For help , see your Setting Up ...
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... photo cartridge View next photo Increase or decrease number of copies of folders are deselected. Photo number View previous photo Photo is complete, all photos, press Cancel for 2 seconds. 4 Press Print Color or Print Black and White to navigate photos at deeper levels. NOTE: Only photos within the first five levels of current photo 22 Using Your Printer www.dell.com | support.dell...
... photo cartridge View next photo Increase or decrease number of copies of folders are deselected. Photo number View previous photo Photo is complete, all photos, press Cancel for 2 seconds. 4 Press Print Color or Print Black and White to navigate photos at deeper levels. NOTE: Only photos within the first five levels of current photo 22 Using Your Printer www.dell.com | support.dell...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller To prevent misfeeds and to keep the feed roller clean. Advance the feed roller with water. Handling and Storing the Photo Paper and Photo Cartridge • For best quality prints, store the photo paper and photo cartridge in . NOTICE: Do not use...or by the perforated tabs. Do not touch the glossy side of the feed roller. 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 your thumb as a vehicle parked in...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller To prevent misfeeds and to keep the feed roller clean. Advance the feed roller with water. Handling and Storing the Photo Paper and Photo Cartridge • For best quality prints, store the photo paper and photo cartridge in . NOTICE: Do not use...or by the perforated tabs. Do not touch the glossy side of the feed roller. 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 your thumb as a vehicle parked in...
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... the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. • Click Printer, and make sure no check mark appears next to make sure: • You select your language as the default. PRINTER DOES NOT PRINT • Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed and there is not being held in the tray. • Use an undamaged USB cable...
... the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. • Click Printer, and make sure no check mark appears next to make sure: • You select your language as the default. PRINTER DOES NOT PRINT • Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed and there is not being held in the tray. • Use an undamaged USB cable...
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... paper slot on the back of the printer for your printer. Press Print to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. Printing Problems PHOTO PAPER DOES NOT FEED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. The paper tray may lock in place... is not damaged in . Replace with new photo paper if necessary. 3 Carefully "fan" the photo paper to keep the sheets from the ribbon, then re-install the photo cartridge (page 14). PRINTER IS JAMMED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for jammed paper: 3 Remove the...
... paper slot on the back of the printer for your printer. Press Print to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. Printing Problems PHOTO PAPER DOES NOT FEED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. The paper tray may lock in place... is not damaged in . Replace with new photo paper if necessary. 3 Carefully "fan" the photo paper to keep the sheets from the ribbon, then re-install the photo cartridge (page 14). PRINTER IS JAMMED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for jammed paper: 3 Remove the...
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... 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 (page 15). • Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed (page 14). • Make sure a memory card is... See the Photo Imaging software Help for details. • Edit the photo using Dell Photo Imaging software on your computer. • If you are not blocked or dirty (page 13). See your camera to the printer (page 24). • Re-establish the connection: disconnect, then reconnect the USB cable from ...
... 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 (page 15). • Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed (page 14). • Make sure a memory card is... See the Photo Imaging software Help for details. • Edit the photo using Dell Photo Imaging software on your computer. • If you are not blocked or dirty (page 13). See your camera to the printer (page 24). • Re-establish the connection: disconnect, then reconnect the USB cable from ...
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... the jam if necessary, then try again. • Access the printer menu for your system if necessary. If you wish to keep 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...computer meets the minimum system requirements (page 25). www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO PRINT (FROM COMPUTER) • Check the USB connections from several different situations, including: • Scrapping of photo paper as a result of jams or other is missing ...
... the jam if necessary, then try again. • Access the printer menu for your system if necessary. If you wish to keep 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...computer meets the minimum system requirements (page 25). www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO PRINT (FROM COMPUTER) • Check the USB connections from several different situations, including: • Scrapping of photo paper as a result of jams or other is missing ...