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Supply Item Standard Capacity black ink cartridge Standard Capacity color ink cartridge High Capacity black ink cartridge High Capacity color ink cartridge Photo ink cartridge Part number J5566 J5567 M4640 M4646 J4844 Your printer has been designed to detect the ink levels in the printer. You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. During a print job,... 81 0848 335 599 0870 907 4574 NOTE: If your country is not listed, contact your computer to order supplies. Ordering Supplies Your Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 includes software installed to print using the following...
Supply Item Standard Capacity black ink cartridge Standard Capacity color ink cartridge High Capacity black ink cartridge High Capacity color ink cartridge Photo ink cartridge Part number J5566 J5567 M4640 M4646 J4844 Your printer has been designed to detect the ink levels in the printer. You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. During a print job,... 81 0848 335 599 0870 907 4574 NOTE: If your country is not listed, contact your computer to order supplies. Ordering Supplies Your Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 includes software installed to print using the following...
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...Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the ...disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. is subject to restrictions as set forth in this text: Dell and the DELL logo, Dell Picture Studio, and Dell Ink Management System are registered trademarks of your printer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in ...
...Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the ...disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. is subject to restrictions as set forth in this text: Dell and the DELL logo, Dell Picture Studio, and Dell Ink Management System are registered trademarks of your printer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in ...
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Changing Copy Settings 29 Scanning 30 Scanning Photos 30 Scanning Multiple Pages or Images 31 Scanning a Photo or Document Across a Network 32 Editing Scanned Text Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR 33 Saving an Image on Your Computer 34 E-mailing a Scanned... Viewing the Status of a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management 39 Changing the Fax Configuration 39 3 Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center 41 Using Printing Preferences 43 Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 45 Dell Ink Management System 45 Removing and Reinstalling the Software 47 6 Contents
Changing Copy Settings 29 Scanning 30 Scanning Photos 30 Scanning Multiple Pages or Images 31 Scanning a Photo or Document Across a Network 32 Editing Scanned Text Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR 33 Saving an Image on Your Computer 34 E-mailing a Scanned... Viewing the Status of a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management 39 Changing the Fax Configuration 39 3 Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center 41 Using Printing Preferences 43 Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 45 Dell Ink Management System 45 Removing and Reinstalling the Software 47 6 Contents
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4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 49 Aligning Ink Cartridges 53 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 54 5 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 55 Computer Problems 55 Printer Problems 56 General Problems 57 Faxing Problems 57 Paper Problems 57 Error Messages and Lights 58 Improving Print Quality 60 6 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 61 Automated Order-Status Service 61 Contacting Dell 62...
4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 49 Aligning Ink Cartridges 53 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 54 5 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 55 Computer Problems 55 Printer Problems 56 General Problems 57 Faxing Problems 57 Paper Problems 57 Error Messages and Lights 58 Improving Print Quality 60 6 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 61 Automated Order-Status Service 61 Contacting Dell 62...
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For more information, see "Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Compatible Camera" on page 26. 11 Operator panel Panel on the printer you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges. 6 Ink cartridge carrier Carrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other end of the USB cable ... or photo. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on which you change ink cartridges. For more information on the main body of the printer. 8 USB connector Slot into which you place your document or photo flat while you plug the power cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Part...
For more information, see "Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Compatible Camera" on page 26. 11 Operator panel Panel on the printer you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges. 6 Ink cartridge carrier Carrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other end of the USB cable ... or photo. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on which you change ink cartridges. For more information on the main body of the printer. 8 USB connector Slot into which you place your document or photo flat while you plug the power cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Part...
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...; Exit a menu, and return to a computer). Determine the amount of ink remaining in the display above the black ink drop. • The color ink cartridge level is connected to the default settings. If the printer is in Scan mode, pressing this button opens the Dell All-In-One Center (if your printer is shown in each menu.
...; Exit a menu, and return to a computer). Determine the amount of ink remaining in the display above the black ink drop. • The color ink cartridge level is connected to the default settings. If the printer is in Scan mode, pressing this button opens the Dell All-In-One Center (if your printer is shown in each menu.
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... tray. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on the program or operating system). NOTE: Before placing your prints. 24 Using the Printer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print (glossy) side facing up. NOTE: If you have a color cartridge and a photo cartridge installed. For more information, see "Print...
... tray. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on the program or operating system). NOTE: Before placing your prints. 24 Using the Printer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print (glossy) side facing up. NOTE: If you have a color cartridge and a photo cartridge installed. For more information, see "Print...
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... OK. 8 Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system). Using the Printer 25 Print Borderless Photos 1 For best results, load photo/glossy paper, and make sure the print side is facing up. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 49. 3 With your document open, click File→ Print. 4 To...
... OK. 8 Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system). Using the Printer 25 Print Borderless Photos 1 For best results, load photo/glossy paper, and make sure the print side is facing up. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 49. 3 With your document open, click File→ Print. 4 To...
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Allows you when your printer is running low on ink. Warns you to send the scanned image. 3 Understanding the Software The printer software includes: • Dell All-In-One Center - Allows you want to perform various scan, copy, fax, and print operations with ...Dell All-In-One Center The Dell All-In-One Center allows you to: • Scan, copy, fax, and use productivity tools. • Select where you to manage, edit, display, print, and convert photos and other types of images. • Dell Ink Management System™ - Allows you to adjust printer settings. • Dell...
Allows you when your printer is running low on ink. Warns you to send the scanned image. 3 Understanding the Software The printer software includes: • Dell All-In-One Center - Allows you want to perform various scan, copy, fax, and print operations with ...Dell All-In-One Center The Dell All-In-One Center allows you to: • Scan, copy, fax, and use productivity tools. • Select where you to manage, edit, display, print, and convert photos and other types of images. • Dell Ink Management System™ - Allows you to adjust printer settings. • Dell...
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...dell.com | support.dell.com Printing Preferences Tabs Printing Preferences includes three main tabs. Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on the printed page. Paper Size - Print Color Images in black and white to specify Appearance Mode and Complete-A-Print settings. Multiple Copies - Customize how the printer... prints several photocopies of the paper. Select this setting if you have selected Color Cartridge for all Black Printing. Automatic Image Sharpening - Draft is arranged on your color ink cartridge. Layout - ...
...dell.com | support.dell.com Printing Preferences Tabs Printing Preferences includes three main tabs. Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on the printed page. Paper Size - Print Color Images in black and white to specify Appearance Mode and Complete-A-Print settings. Multiple Copies - Customize how the printer... prints several photocopies of the paper. Select this setting if you have selected Color Cartridge for all Black Printing. Automatic Image Sharpening - Draft is arranged on your color ink cartridge. Layout - ...
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...one or both of your ink cartridges are low, a Low Ink Warning appears on your screen when you continue printing, the print job may not print as a result of the type of print jobs the printer completes. Understanding the Software 45 If you try to organize, create, or print photos... remaining in the cartridge. There are learned and a more information on replacing ink cartridges, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on your ink cartridge levels are empty, the Reserve Tank window appears on page 49. Dell Ink Management System Each time you can be given. For more accurate count can...
...one or both of your ink cartridges are low, a Low Ink Warning appears on your screen when you continue printing, the print job may not print as a result of the type of print jobs the printer completes. Understanding the Software 45 If you try to organize, create, or print photos... remaining in the cartridge. There are learned and a more information on replacing ink cartridges, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on your ink cartridge levels are empty, the Reserve Tank window appears on page 49. Dell Ink Management System Each time you can be given. For more accurate count can...
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...Preferences. If you can choose to print black from More Options, located on the Advanced tab of ink, you select Complete-A-Print, and click Continue Printing, Process Black is cleared from the color ink cartridge (Process Black) by selecting Complete-A-Print before clicking the Continue Printing button. The Reserve Tank...does not display again until the black cartridge is replaced, or the option is used for all black printing until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If your black ink cartridge is installed. 46 Understanding the Software
...Preferences. If you can choose to print black from More Options, located on the Advanced tab of ink, you select Complete-A-Print, and click Continue Printing, Process Black is cleared from the color ink cartridge (Process Black) by selecting Complete-A-Print before clicking the Continue Printing button. The Reserve Tank...does not display again until the black cartridge is replaced, or the option is used for all black printing until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If your black ink cartridge is installed. 46 Understanding the Software
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... "Ordering Supplies" on page 2. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Dell ink cartridges are only available through Dell. You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. 2 Lift the printer unit, and position the scanner support...
... "Ordering Supplies" on page 2. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Dell ink cartridges are only available through Dell. You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. 2 Lift the printer unit, and position the scanner support...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge lid. 4 Remove the old ink cartridges. 5 Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you received with your photo cartridge, or dispose of them properly. 6 If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge. 50 Ink Cartridge Maintenance
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge lid. 4 Remove the old ink cartridges. 5 Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you received with your photo cartridge, or dispose of them properly. 6 If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge. 50 Ink Cartridge Maintenance
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Ink Cartridge Maintenance 51 NOTE: The illustration below shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (used for normal printing). 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. For photo printing, use a photo cartridge and a color cartridge. 7 Insert the new ink cartridges.
Ink Cartridge Maintenance 51 NOTE: The illustration below shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (used for normal printing). 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. For photo printing, use a photo cartridge and a color cartridge. 7 Insert the new ink cartridges.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Snap each lid closed. 9 Lift the printer unit, and hold the scanner support up while lowering the printer unit until it is completely closed. 52 Ink Cartridge Maintenance
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Snap each lid closed. 9 Lift the printer unit, and hold the scanner support up while lowering the printer unit until it is completely closed. 52 Ink Cartridge Maintenance
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... are now aligned for optimal print quality. In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 3 Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 icon. 4 Click Printing Preferences. Your ink cartridges are aligned, you can print an alignment page. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5 Click the Maintenance tab. 6 Click Align Print Cartridges. 7 Click Print. ...
... are now aligned for optimal print quality. In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 3 Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 icon. 4 Click Printing Preferences. Your ink cartridges are aligned, you can print an alignment page. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5 Click the Maintenance tab. 6 Click Align Print Cartridges. 7 Click Print. ...
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... Start→ Settings→ Printers. 3 Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 icon. 4 Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5 Click the Maintenance tab. 6 Click Clean Print Cartridges. 7 If the print quality has not improved, click Print Again. 8 Print your document again. 54 Ink Cartridge Maintenance To clean the ink cartridge nozzles: 1 Load plain...
... Start→ Settings→ Printers. 3 Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 icon. 4 Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5 Click the Maintenance tab. 6 Click Clean Print Cartridges. 7 If the print quality has not improved, click Print Again. 8 Print your document again. 54 Ink Cartridge Maintenance To clean the ink cartridge nozzles: 1 Load plain...
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...THE INK CARTRIDGES CORRECTLY AND REMOVED THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM EACH CARTRIDGE. MAKE SURE YOU LOADED THE PAPER CORRECTLY. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S E T Y O U R P R I N T E R A S T H E D E F A U L T P R I G HT S ON T H E P RI N T ER. CORRECT COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS BETWEEN THE DELL ALL-IN-ONE ...Printers. 2 Double-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 924, and then click Printer. 3 Make sure a check mark is next to Pause Printing, click Pause Printing to your printer and your computer. In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 2 Right-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 924...
...THE INK CARTRIDGES CORRECTLY AND REMOVED THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM EACH CARTRIDGE. MAKE SURE YOU LOADED THE PAPER CORRECTLY. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S E T Y O U R P R I N T E R A S T H E D E F A U L T P R I G HT S ON T H E P RI N T ER. CORRECT COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS BETWEEN THE DELL ALL-IN-ONE ...Printers. 2 Double-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 924, and then click Printer. 3 Make sure a check mark is next to Pause Printing, click Pause Printing to your printer and your computer. In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 2 Right-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 924...
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.... Error Messages and Lights The following error messages can be found on your printer. 2 Lift the printer unit, and position the scanner support between the tabs to keep it from Dell dot count is running Replace the ink cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com MAKE SURE THE PAPER IS NOT WRINKLED, TORN, OR DAMAGED. CHECK...
.... Error Messages and Lights The following error messages can be found on your printer. 2 Lift the printer unit, and position the scanner support between the tabs to keep it from Dell dot count is running Replace the ink cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com MAKE SURE THE PAPER IS NOT WRINKLED, TORN, OR DAMAGED. CHECK...