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Ordering Ink Cartridges and Supplies Your Dell™ Photo All-In-One Printer 922 includes software installed to warn you of low ink levels. Item: Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge Photo ink cartridge Standard yield black ink cartridge Standard yield color ink cartridge Part number: M4640 M4646 J4844 J5566 J5567 You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone...
Ordering Ink Cartridges and Supplies Your Dell™ Photo All-In-One Printer 922 includes software installed to warn you of low ink levels. Item: Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge Photo ink cartridge Standard yield black ink cartridge Standard yield color ink cartridge Part number: M4640 M4646 J4844 J5566 J5567 You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone...
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Scanning 30 Scanning Photos 30 Scanning Multiple Pages or Images 31 Editing Scanned Text Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) 31 Saving an Image on Your Computer 32 E-mailing a ... Fax Configuration 36 3 Understanding the Software Understanding the Printer Software 38 Using the Dell Printer Solution Center 38 Using the Dell All-In-One Center 39 Using Print Properties 40 Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 41 4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 44 Aligning Ink Cartridges 47 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 48 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 52 Setup Problems 52...
Scanning 30 Scanning Photos 30 Scanning Multiple Pages or Images 31 Editing Scanned Text Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) 31 Saving an Image on Your Computer 32 E-mailing a ... Fax Configuration 36 3 Understanding the Software Understanding the Printer Software 38 Using the Dell Printer Solution Center 38 Using the Dell All-In-One Center 39 Using Print Properties 40 Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 41 4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 44 Aligning Ink Cartridges 47 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 48 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 52 Setup Problems 52...
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... Index 105 Contents 7 Only 86 Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties 97 Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (U.S. Error Messages and Lights 57 Improving Print Quality 58 6 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 62 Automated Order-Status Service 62 Contacting Dell 63 7 Appendix Limited Warranties and Return Policy 82...
... Index 105 Contents 7 Only 86 Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties 97 Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (U.S. Error Messages and Lights 57 Improving Print Quality 58 6 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 62 Automated Order-Status Service 62 Contacting Dell 63 7 Appendix Limited Warranties and Return Policy 82...
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... holds your document or photo flat while you change ink cartridges. Part under printer unit that keeps the printer open while you scan it . For more information on your cartridges, see "Using the Operator Panel" on page 15. Tray that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other end of the printer. Unit you use to extend...
... holds your document or photo flat while you change ink cartridges. Part under printer unit that keeps the printer open while you scan it . For more information on your cartridges, see "Using the Operator Panel" on page 15. Tray that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other end of the printer. Unit you use to extend...
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... the down arrow button or the up arrow button to select one of these quality settings. • Draft (Do not select Draft if a photo cartridge is installed.) • Normal • Photo Make a document lighter or darker. • Press the down... arrow button to decrease the size of the image or document. • Press the up arrow button to make a document darker (in 25% increments). www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Use the: To: 5 Power button Turn your printer...
... the down arrow button or the up arrow button to select one of these quality settings. • Draft (Do not select Draft if a photo cartridge is installed.) • Normal • Photo Make a document lighter or darker. • Press the down... arrow button to decrease the size of the image or document. • Press the up arrow button to make a document darker (in 25% increments). www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Use the: To: 5 Power button Turn your printer...
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Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types: • Plain • Transparency • Glossy/photo • Coated If you turn off the automatic paper type sensor, it always ... type Plain Transparency Glossy/photo Coated Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Normal Photo Normal Photo Photo Photo Normal Photo NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. Unless you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type...
Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types: • Plain • Transparency • Glossy/photo • Coated If you turn off the automatic paper type sensor, it always ... type Plain Transparency Glossy/photo Coated Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Normal Photo Normal Photo Photo Photo Normal Photo NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. Unless you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type...
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.... • You load the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer against the left edge of the banner paper. • You use banner paper designed for the Paper Support Load up . • You select Draft (select Photo if a photo cartridge is loaded vertically against the right side of the paper support. •...
.... • You load the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer against the left edge of the banner paper. • You use banner paper designed for the Paper Support Load up . • You select Draft (select Photo if a photo cartridge is loaded vertically against the right side of the paper support. •...
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... select the paper size and orientation. Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print side facing up . www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Printing Printing a Document 1 Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2... Load paper with the print (glossy) side facing up . For more information, see "Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support" on page 19. 2 Make sure you have a color cartridge and a photo cartridge...
... select the paper size and orientation. Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print side facing up . www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Printing Printing a Document 1 Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2... Load paper with the print (glossy) side facing up . For more information, see "Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support" on page 19. 2 Make sure you have a color cartridge and a photo cartridge...
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...depending on the ambient conditions). NOTE: Before placing your prints in a nonadhesive photo album or frame, allow sufficient time for the Paper Support" on page 19. 2 Make sure you have a color cartridge and a photo cartridge installed. 3 With your document open, click File→ Print. 4 To...is recommended for printing photos. 7 On the Print Layout tab, select the photo layout. 8 When finished customizing your photos from sticking together or smudging, remove each photo after it exits the printer. This maximizes the life of your photo, click OK. NOTE: Photo/glossy or coated paper...
...depending on the ambient conditions). NOTE: Before placing your prints in a nonadhesive photo album or frame, allow sufficient time for the Paper Support" on page 19. 2 Make sure you have a color cartridge and a photo cartridge installed. 3 With your document open, click File→ Print. 4 To...is recommended for printing photos. 7 On the Print Layout tab, select the photo layout. 8 When finished customizing your photos from sticking together or smudging, remove each photo after it exits the printer. This maximizes the life of your photo, click OK. NOTE: Photo/glossy or coated paper...
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... all Black Printing icon - directs you to Dell's cartridge ordering website, www.dell.com/supplies. • Dell printer Service Tag number - Allows you to manage, edit, display, print, and convert photos and other types of printing options. Click this button to see your color cartridge for creating projects. • Dell All-In-One Center - Allows you with newly scanned...
... all Black Printing icon - directs you to Dell's cartridge ordering website, www.dell.com/supplies. • Dell printer Service Tag number - Allows you to manage, edit, display, print, and convert photos and other types of printing options. Click this button to see your color cartridge for creating projects. • Dell All-In-One Center - Allows you with newly scanned...
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... of paper. Layout - Duplexing - Multiple Copies - NOTE: You cannot select this to organize, create, or print photos. Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 In Dell Picture Studio v2.0, you can change these settings: Quality/Speed - Select the size and type of the paper. Select... but should not be selected if you have a photo cartridge installed. There are three components to save the ink in Black and White - Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on image content. Customize how the printer prints several photocopies of a single print job: Collated...
... of paper. Layout - Duplexing - Multiple Copies - NOTE: You cannot select this to organize, create, or print photos. Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 In Dell Picture Studio v2.0, you can change these settings: Quality/Speed - Select the size and type of the paper. Select... but should not be selected if you have a photo cartridge installed. There are three components to save the ink in Black and White - Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on image content. Customize how the printer prints several photocopies of a single print job: Collated...
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SECTION 4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 4
SECTION 4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 4
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...Dell ink cartridges are available only through Dell. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell. 1 Turn on your printer. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone, see "Ordering Ink Cartridges and Supplies" on page 9. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Replacing Ink Cartridges... position unless the printer is busy. 44 Ink Cartridge Maintenance To order by phone. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. 2 Lift the printer unit and position the...
...Dell ink cartridges are available only through Dell. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell. 1 Turn on your printer. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone, see "Ordering Ink Cartridges and Supplies" on page 9. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Replacing Ink Cartridges... position unless the printer is busy. 44 Ink Cartridge Maintenance To order by phone. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. 2 Lift the printer unit and position the...
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Ink Cartridge Maintenance 45 3 Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge lid. 4 Remove the old ink cartridges. photo or black cartridge 5 Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you received with your photo cartridge (sold separately), or dispose of them properly.
Ink Cartridge Maintenance 45 3 Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge lid. 4 Remove the old ink cartridges. photo or black cartridge 5 Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you received with your photo cartridge (sold separately), or dispose of them properly.
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NOTE: The illustration below shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (use a photo cartridge and a color cartridge. 7 Insert the new ink cartridges. For photo printing, use for normal printing). photo or black cartridge 46 Ink Cartridge Maintenance www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 6 If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge. Make sure the black or photo ink cartridge is secure in the left ink cartridge carrier and the color ink cartridge is secure in the right ink cartridge carrier.
NOTE: The illustration below shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (use a photo cartridge and a color cartridge. 7 Insert the new ink cartridges. For photo printing, use for normal printing). photo or black cartridge 46 Ink Cartridge Maintenance www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 6 If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge. Make sure the black or photo ink cartridge is secure in the left ink cartridge carrier and the color ink cartridge is secure in the right ink cartridge carrier.
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... print quality. During printing, the operator panel display reads Alignment Page Printing. You may also need to align ink cartridges when characters are not properly formed or are aligned, you close the printer unit, press the Menu button. When complete, the message reads Auto Alignment Complete. After you can print an alignment...
... print quality. During printing, the operator panel display reads Alignment Page Printing. You may also need to align ink cartridges when characters are not properly formed or are aligned, you close the printer unit, press the Menu button. When complete, the message reads Auto Alignment Complete. After you can print an alignment...
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For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 18. 2 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 922→ Dell Printer Solution Center. 3 Click the Maintenance tab 4 Click Align to clean the nozzles when: • White lines appear in ...8226; Vertical lines appear jagged or edges appear rough. 48 Ink Cartridge Maintenance www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com To align the ink cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. The ink cartridges align when the page prints. Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles You may need to fix blurry edges. 5 Click Print...
For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 18. 2 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 922→ Dell Printer Solution Center. 3 Click the Maintenance tab 4 Click Align to clean the nozzles when: • White lines appear in ...8226; Vertical lines appear jagged or edges appear rough. 48 Ink Cartridge Maintenance www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com To align the ink cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. The ink cartridges align when the page prints. Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles You may need to fix blurry edges. 5 Click Print...
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To clean the ink cartridge nozzles: 1 Load the paper. For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 18. 2 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 922→ Dell Printer Solution Center. 3 Click the Maintenance tab. 4 Click Clean to verify... the improved print quality. 7 If you are not satisfied with the print quality, wipe the ink cartridge nozzles, and then print ...
To clean the ink cartridge nozzles: 1 Load the paper. For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 18. 2 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 922→ Dell Printer Solution Center. 3 Click the Maintenance tab. 4 Click Clean to verify... the improved print quality. 7 If you are not satisfied with the print quality, wipe the ink cartridge nozzles, and then print ...
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...→Settings→Printers. 2 Double-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 922, and then click Printer. 3 Make sure a check mark is next to deselect the option. For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 57 ENSURE YOU INSTALLED THE INK CARTRIDGES CORRECTLY AND REMOVED THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM EACH CARTRIDGE - www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Printer Problems ENSURE THAT...
...→Settings→Printers. 2 Double-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 922, and then click Printer. 3 Make sure a check mark is next to deselect the option. For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 57 ENSURE YOU INSTALLED THE INK CARTRIDGES CORRECTLY AND REMOVED THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM EACH CARTRIDGE - www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Printer Problems ENSURE THAT...
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... Blinking Power button Ink Low Alert Reserve tank Paper jam What it indicates: Solution: The printer has a paper jam or is running low on ink. Order a new ink cartridge from Dell and replace the old ink cartridge. For more information, see "Check for a paper jam" on page 56. The ink...Paper Problems" on page 55. To order a new ink cartridge, go to www.dell.com/supplies. If the printer is zero. If a paper jam exists, see "Loading Paper" on page 18. Replace the ink cartridge. A paper jam exists in the printer. The Low Ink Alert occurs when your computer screen or ...
... Blinking Power button Ink Low Alert Reserve tank Paper jam What it indicates: Solution: The printer has a paper jam or is running low on ink. Order a new ink cartridge from Dell and replace the old ink cartridge. For more information, see "Check for a paper jam" on page 56. The ink...Paper Problems" on page 55. To order a new ink cartridge, go to www.dell.com/supplies. If the printer is zero. If a paper jam exists, see "Loading Paper" on page 18. Replace the ink cartridge. A paper jam exists in the printer. The Low Ink Alert occurs when your computer screen or ...