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Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Ordering Photo Print Packs • Getting Started • Using Your Printer • Printing With a Computer • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Ordering Photo Print Packs • Getting Started • Using Your Printer • Printing With a Computer • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... Packs You can order Dell™ Photo Print Packs, which contain the photo cartridge and photo paper for your local distributor. Please contact your printer, and other supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Please contact your local distributor. USA Austria Belgium Canada Caribbean Islands Columbia...02.713 1590 001-866-851-1754 020 - 674 4881 231622 64 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. 866-851-1760 902120385 08 587 705 81 ...
... Packs You can order Dell™ Photo Print Packs, which contain the photo cartridge and photo paper for your local distributor. Please contact your printer, and other supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Please contact your local distributor. USA Austria Belgium Canada Caribbean Islands Columbia...02.713 1590 001-866-851-1754 020 - 674 4881 231622 64 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. 866-851-1760 902120385 08 587 705 81 ...
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... the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to...in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Model 540 October 2004 P/N 4J1412 Rev. All rights reserved. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of your printer. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates ...
... the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to...in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Model 540 October 2004 P/N 4J1412 Rev. All rights reserved. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of your printer. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates ...
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... 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...
... 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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and Canada Only) . . . . 69 Dell™ Photo Print Pack Limited Warranty (Latin America Only) . . . . . 69 Regulatory Notices 70 NOM Information (Mexico Only 71 Dell™ Software License Agreement 71 Limited Warranty 72 U.S. Government Restricted Rights 72 General 72 Printer Specifications 73 Contents 7 Terms and Conditions of Sale 57 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 60 Limited...
and Canada Only) . . . . 69 Dell™ Photo Print Pack Limited Warranty (Latin America Only) . . . . . 69 Regulatory Notices 70 NOM Information (Mexico Only 71 Dell™ Software License Agreement 71 Limited Warranty 72 U.S. Government Restricted Rights 72 General 72 Printer Specifications 73 Contents 7 Terms and Conditions of Sale 57 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 60 Limited...
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...regulated and should not be regulated due to environmental considerations. • Disposal 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 qualified service personnel. • ...Use only the power supply provided with the painted surface of the photo cartridge is near the product and easily ...
...regulated and should not be regulated due to environmental considerations. • Disposal 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 qualified service personnel. • ...Use only the power supply provided with the painted surface of the photo cartridge is near the product and easily ...
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...6 5 4 3 Lights and Buttons 1 Error indicator light 2 Power button 3 Save to save photos from your printer on . Turn your memory card, USB storage device, or camera directly to the computer. Rotates a photo 90 degrees each time button is on or off; Establishes a connection with your computer that allows you... exists. Getting Started Accessing Your User's Guide Click Start →All Program(s) →Dell Printers →Dell Photo Printer 540 → View Dell User's Guide. button is lit when power is pressed. (For display purposes only. Does not change orientation of a ...
...6 5 4 3 Lights and Buttons 1 Error indicator light 2 Power button 3 Save to save photos from your printer on . Turn your memory card, USB storage device, or camera directly to the computer. Rotates a photo 90 degrees each time button is on or off; Establishes a connection with your computer that allows you... exists. Getting Started Accessing Your User's Guide Click Start →All Program(s) →Dell Printers →Dell Photo Printer 540 → View Dell User's Guide. button is lit when power is pressed. (For display purposes only. Does not change orientation of a ...
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...CF). Cancel the current print job or back out of the selected photo(s). 1 5 2 3 6 4 7 Part 1 LCD 2 Power connector 3 USB connector to the printer. Connect your printer to insert the paper tray 12 Getting Started Provides access to a computer...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 appears on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Supply power to PC 4 Camera or USB storage device connector 5 Memory card slot 6 Memory card slot 7 Paper tray door Description Display photos, printer...
...CF). Cancel the current print job or back out of the selected photo(s). 1 5 2 3 6 4 7 Part 1 LCD 2 Power connector 3 USB connector to the printer. Connect your printer to insert the paper tray 12 Getting Started Provides access to a computer...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 appears on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Supply power to PC 4 Camera or USB storage device connector 5 Memory card slot 6 Memory card slot 7 Paper tray door Description Display photos, printer...
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... Code Located on the bottom 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 identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. 4 3 2 1 Part Description 1 Paper stop Maintains orderly stack of the...
... Code Located on the bottom 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 identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. 4 3 2 1 Part Description 1 Paper stop Maintains orderly stack of the...
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... one half turn. 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 extreme temperatures. (See information on your printer. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack.
... one half turn. 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 extreme temperatures. (See information on your printer. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack.
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... 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. Do not remove perforated tabs from a Dell Photo Print Pack. Arrows Getting Started 15...
... 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. Do not remove perforated tabs from a Dell Photo Print Pack. Arrows Getting Started 15...
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... 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 paper tray into the paper tray, with the glossy side up and the Dell logo side down. NOTE: Do not load more than 20 sheets of... the paper. 6 Close the bottom paper tray cover. To avoid fingerprints, hold the photo paper by the edges and do not touch the glossy side of...
... 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 paper tray into the paper tray, with the glossy side up and the Dell logo side down. NOTE: Do not load more than 20 sheets of... the paper. 6 Close the bottom paper tray cover. To avoid fingerprints, hold the photo paper by the edges and do not touch the glossy side of...
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...is highlighted. 4 Press Select ( ) and follow the directions on your photos: • On (default) • Off Getting Started 17 Select Menu...cm) photo/sheet (default) • 1 3.5x5 (9 x 13 cm) photo/sheet • 2 photos/sheet (54 x 85 mm) • 4 photos/sheet (wallet setting, 51 x 76 mm) • 9 photos/sheet (34 x 50.7 mm) Prints an index (thumbnail) of all photos on ... per sheet). Changing Settings-Press Menu Press the Menu button to customize your memory card. Photo Quality Menu From the Photo Quality sub-menu: AUTO BRIGHTNESS You can : Specify a print mode: • Color...
...is highlighted. 4 Press Select ( ) and follow the directions on your photos: • On (default) • Off Getting Started 17 Select Menu...cm) photo/sheet (default) • 1 3.5x5 (9 x 13 cm) photo/sheet • 2 photos/sheet (54 x 85 mm) • 4 photos/sheet (wallet setting, 51 x 76 mm) • 9 photos/sheet (34 x 50.7 mm) Prints an index (thumbnail) of all photos on ... per sheet). Changing Settings-Press Menu Press the Menu button to customize your memory card. Photo Quality Menu From the Photo Quality sub-menu: AUTO BRIGHTNESS You can : Specify a print mode: • Color...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com From the Photo Quality sub-menu: PHOTO BRIGHTNESS COLOR MODE You can : Sequentially display all photos on the installed card. Press to rotate the current photo counterclockwise. The slide show begins with the photo most recently displayed • 3 seconds (default) • ...5 seconds • 10 seconds Press Cancel to cancel or resume the slide show . NOTE: To print any photo while it is displayed. Press or : • Brightest • Brighter • Normal (default) • Darker • Darkest Specify natural or...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com From the Photo Quality sub-menu: PHOTO BRIGHTNESS COLOR MODE You can : Sequentially display all photos on the installed card. Press to rotate the current photo counterclockwise. The slide show begins with the photo most recently displayed • 3 seconds (default) • ...5 seconds • 10 seconds Press Cancel to cancel or resume the slide show . NOTE: To print any photo while it is displayed. Press or : • Brightest • Brighter • Normal (default) • Darker • Darkest Specify natural or...
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... there are no folders, navigation defaults to order Dell photo print packs. this provides a number to Photo View. NOTE: This function permanently erases all photo and printer settings to PC button. Select your card. • Erase All Photos from your memory card, USB storage device, or camera directly to save photos from Memory • Cancel Establishes a connection with...
... there are no folders, navigation defaults to order Dell photo print packs. this provides a number to Photo View. NOTE: This function permanently erases all photo and printer settings to PC button. Select your card. • Erase All Photos from your memory card, USB storage device, or camera directly to save photos from Memory • Cancel Establishes a connection with...
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... for changing the photo cartridge. 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. Help...
... for changing the photo cartridge. 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. Help...
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...or camera) are loaded. NOTE: Your printer reads only one memory source at a time. Using Your Printer 21 The photo paper cycles 4 times during printing, then printing will stop when the current photo is connected, and the photo cartridge and photo paper are loaded or connected. NOTE: .... The fourth pass applies the Dell Clear Life Coating that protects and preserves the photo. Failure to print directly from a memory card, USB storage device, or PictBridgeenabled or other compatible camera. Printing From a Memory Card You can damage the printer. Printing Tips • Before ...
...or camera) are loaded. NOTE: Your printer reads only one memory source at a time. Using Your Printer 21 The photo paper cycles 4 times during printing, then printing will stop when the current photo is connected, and the photo cartridge and photo paper are loaded or connected. NOTE: .... The fourth pass applies the Dell Clear Life Coating that protects and preserves the photo. Failure to print directly from a memory card, USB storage device, or PictBridgeenabled or other compatible camera. Printing From a Memory Card You can damage the printer. Printing Tips • Before ...
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...decrease number of copies of folders are displayed in this drive until you press Save to begin printing all photos are deselected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inserting Memory Cards NOTICE: Insert memory cards with the memory card label facing up. NOTE: When ...through photos. NOTE: Only photos within the first five levels of current photo 22 Using Your Printer To deselect all photos, press Cancel for 2 seconds. 4 Press Print Color or Print Black and White to PC. Photo number View previous photo Photo is complete, all selected photos. Press to select a photo for...
...decrease number of copies of folders are displayed in this drive until you press Save to begin printing all photos are deselected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inserting Memory Cards NOTICE: Insert memory cards with the memory card label facing up. NOTE: When ...through photos. NOTE: Only photos within the first five levels of current photo 22 Using Your Printer To deselect all photos, press Cancel for 2 seconds. 4 Press Print Color or Print Black and White to PC. Photo number View previous photo Photo is complete, all selected photos. Press to select a photo for...
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..., then select Print Options →Layout. 2 Press or to the print order. Your printer detects the print order and automatically displays the set of Photo 3 Printing a Print Order (Pre-Selected Photos) When you create a print order (DPOF: Digital Print Order File). If View All was...print order was the selected choice, all selected photos. Using Your Printer 23 View previous layout Examples: View next layout Current layout 1-up 2-up 4-up 9-up 4x6 photo. View Selected (Displays selected photos only.) View All (Displays all photos on your memory card. The selected layout applies ...
..., then select Print Options →Layout. 2 Press or to the print order. Your printer detects the print order and automatically displays the set of Photo 3 Printing a Print Order (Pre-Selected Photos) When you create a print order (DPOF: Digital Print Order File). If View All was...print order was the selected choice, all selected photos. Using Your Printer 23 View previous layout Examples: View next layout Current layout 1-up 2-up 4-up 9-up 4x6 photo. View Selected (Displays selected photos only.) View All (Displays all photos on your memory card. The selected layout applies ...
