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Your printer has been designed to order supplies. You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. US Australia Austria Belgium Canada Chile Chile Colombia Denmark Finland France Germany Ireland Italy... on your Dell distributor to print using the following ink cartridges. 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 Ordering Supplies Your Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 includes software installed...
Your printer has been designed to order supplies. You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. US Australia Austria Belgium Canada Chile Chile Colombia Denmark Finland France Germany Ireland Italy... on your Dell distributor to print using the following ink cartridges. 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 Ordering Supplies Your Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 includes software installed...
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3 Understanding the Printer Software Using the Dell Printer Solution Center 53 Using the Dell All-In-One Center 55 Using Printing Preferences 57 Printing Preferences Tabs 58 Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 58 Using the Memory Card Manager 59 Ink Management 60 4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 63 Aligning Ink Cartridges 66 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 67 5 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 69 Computer Problems 69 Printer Problems 71 General Problems 72 Fax Problems 72 Paper Problems 72 Error Messages and Lights 74 Improving Print Quality 75 Contents 7
3 Understanding the Printer Software Using the Dell Printer Solution Center 53 Using the Dell All-In-One Center 55 Using Printing Preferences 57 Printing Preferences Tabs 58 Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 58 Using the Memory Card Manager 59 Ink Management 60 4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 63 Aligning Ink Cartridges 66 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 67 5 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 69 Computer Problems 69 Printer Problems 71 General Problems 72 Fax Problems 72 Paper Problems 72 Error Messages and Lights 74 Improving Print Quality 75 Contents 7
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Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties . . . . . 101 Dell Software License Agreement 102 Regulatory Notices 104 Index 107 8 Contents 6 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 77 Automated Order-Status Service 77 Contacting Dell 78 7 Appendix Limited Warranties and Return Policy 95 Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products . . . . 95 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy 99 Dell Inc.
Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties . . . . . 101 Dell Software License Agreement 102 Regulatory Notices 104 Index 107 8 Contents 6 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 77 Automated Order-Status Service 77 Contacting Dell 78 7 Appendix Limited Warranties and Return Policy 95 Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products . . . . 95 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy 99 Dell Inc.
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... printer unit until it . If necessary, connect the power cable to the ink cartridges. For more information, see "Setup Problems" on your cartridges, see "Using the Operator Panel" on page 63. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Follow the instructions...
... printer unit until it . If necessary, connect the power cable to the ink cartridges. For more information, see "Setup Problems" on your cartridges, see "Using the Operator Panel" on page 63. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Follow the instructions...
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..., see "Error Messages and Lights" on page 74. 9 Mode Scroll through the available menus and modes. The ink cartridge levels are displayed. For more information, see "Using the Dell All-In-One Center" on or off. 8 Error message LED Flashes when the printer is connected. Operator Panel Functionality ...an error. For more information, see "Using the Memory Card Manager" on page 59. 6 Color Make a color copy. 7 Power Turn your ink cartridge levels: 1 Press Menu on the operator panel. 2 Press the up or down arrow on the display. 15 Resize Resizes the document or photo in ...
..., see "Error Messages and Lights" on page 74. 9 Mode Scroll through the available menus and modes. The ink cartridge levels are displayed. For more information, see "Using the Dell All-In-One Center" on or off. 8 Error message LED Flashes when the printer is connected. Operator Panel Functionality ...an error. For more information, see "Using the Memory Card Manager" on page 59. 6 Color Make a color copy. 7 Power Turn your ink cartridge levels: 1 Press Menu on the operator panel. 2 Press the up or down arrow on the display. 15 Resize Resizes the document or photo in ...
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Menu Maintenance Defaults Sub-menu item Ink Levels (Press Select.) Change Cartridges (Press Select.) Align Cartridges (Press Select.) Clean Cartridges (Press Select.) Print Test Page (Press Select.) Restore Defaults (Press Select.) Paper Type Photo Size Preview before Print * Factory default setting Settings • Auto-Detect* ...
Menu Maintenance Defaults Sub-menu item Ink Levels (Press Select.) Change Cartridges (Press Select.) Align Cartridges (Press Select.) Clean Cartridges (Press Select.) Print Test Page (Press Select.) Restore Defaults (Press Select.) Paper Type Photo Size Preview before Print * Factory default setting Settings • Auto-Detect* ...
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Fax mode Menu Maintenance Defaults Sub-menu item Ink Levels (Press Select.) Change Cartridges (Press Select.) Align Cartridges (Press Select.) Clean Cartridges (Press Select.) Print Test Page (Press Select.) Restore Defaults (Press Select.) Language Clear Settings When * Factory default setting Settings • English* • French • German ...
Fax mode Menu Maintenance Defaults Sub-menu item Ink Levels (Press Select.) Change Cartridges (Press Select.) Align Cartridges (Press Select.) Clean Cartridges (Press Select.) Print Test Page (Press Select.) Restore Defaults (Press Select.) Language Clear Settings When * Factory default setting Settings • English* • French • German ...
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Menu Sub-menu item Size of Original Maintenance Defaults Ink Levels (Press Select.) Change Cartridges (Press Select.) Align Cartridges (Press Select.) Clean Cartridges (Press Select.) Print Test Page (Press Select.) Restore Defaults (Press Select.) Paper Type * Factory default setting Settings • Automatic* • 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. • 3x5 in. • 3 1/2 x 5 ...
Menu Sub-menu item Size of Original Maintenance Defaults Ink Levels (Press Select.) Change Cartridges (Press Select.) Align Cartridges (Press Select.) Clean Cartridges (Press Select.) Print Test Page (Press Select.) Restore Defaults (Press Select.) Paper Type * Factory default setting Settings • Automatic* • 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. • 3x5 in. • 3 1/2 x 5 ...
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Scan mode Menu Maintenance Defaults Sub-menu item Ink Levels (Press Select.) Change Cartridges (Press Select.) Align Cartridges (Press Select.) Clean Cartridges (Press Select.) Print Test Page (Press Select.) Restore Defaults (Press Select.) Language Clear Settings When * Factory default setting Settings • English* • French • German ...
Scan mode Menu Maintenance Defaults Sub-menu item Ink Levels (Press Select.) Change Cartridges (Press Select.) Align Cartridges (Press Select.) Clean Cartridges (Press Select.) Print Test Page (Press Select.) Restore Defaults (Press Select.) Language Clear Settings When * Factory default setting Settings • English* • French • German ...
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... Menu Sub-menu item Power Save (the screen saver shown below appears on screen until the printer enters Power Save) Order online: www.dell.com/supplies Settings • 10 minutes* • 20 minutes • 30 minutes • Immediate * Factory default setting Print Media Guidelines Load up to: 100 sheets ... paper guide rests against the left edge of the letterhead entering the printer first and facing up. • You select Draft (select Photo if a photo cartridge is installed), Normal, or Photo print quality. 26 Getting Started
... Menu Sub-menu item Power Save (the screen saver shown below appears on screen until the printer enters Power Save) Order online: www.dell.com/supplies Settings • 10 minutes* • 20 minutes • 30 minutes • Immediate * Factory default setting Print Media Guidelines Load up to: 100 sheets ... paper guide rests against the left edge of the letterhead entering the printer first and facing up. • You select Draft (select Photo if a photo cartridge is installed), Normal, or Photo print quality. 26 Getting Started
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... right edge should be flush against the right paper guide. Paper type Plain Transparency Glossy/photo Coated Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Normal Photo 1200 dpi Normal Photo 1200 dpi Photo 1200 dpi Photo 1200 dpi Normal Photo 1200 dpi NOTE: Your printer cannot...
... right edge should be flush against the right paper guide. Paper type Plain Transparency Glossy/photo Coated Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Normal Photo 1200 dpi Normal Photo 1200 dpi Photo 1200 dpi Photo 1200 dpi Normal Photo 1200 dpi NOTE: Your printer cannot...
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... make sure they are connected. 2 Load the paper with the print (glossy) side facing up . For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on the program or operating system). c On the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size and orientation. Using the Printer 33 For more... information, see details about a setting, right-click the setting on page 28. 2 Make sure you have a photo cartridge and a color cartridge installed. Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print side facing up . The Printing Preferences dialog box appears. e To see "...
... make sure they are connected. 2 Load the paper with the print (glossy) side facing up . For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on the program or operating system). c On the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size and orientation. Using the Printer 33 For more... information, see details about a setting, right-click the setting on page 28. 2 Make sure you have a photo cartridge and a color cartridge installed. Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print side facing up . The Printing Preferences dialog box appears. e To see "...
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.... For more printing ideas. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to print a photo, print on an envelope, print a banner, make copies, you have a photo cartridge and a color cartridge installed. 3 With your document open , click File→ Print. 2 To customize print settings, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on page 48. Using...
.... For more printing ideas. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to print a photo, print on an envelope, print a banner, make copies, you have a photo cartridge and a color cartridge installed. 3 With your document open , click File→ Print. 2 To customize print settings, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on page 48. Using...
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...scanner glass and make sure the upper left corner aligns with the print (glossy) side facing up . NOTE: For best results, install a photo cartridge before copying photos. 4 Close the top cover. 5 Select the copy quality. For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 28. 3 ...your photo, click See More Copy Settings. NOTE: For best results, install a photo cartridge before copying photos. 4 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell All-In-One Center. Copying Photos Without a Computer 1 Load the photo paper with ...
...scanner glass and make sure the upper left corner aligns with the print (glossy) side facing up . NOTE: For best results, install a photo cartridge before copying photos. 4 Close the top cover. 5 Select the copy quality. For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 28. 3 ...your photo, click See More Copy Settings. NOTE: For best results, install a photo cartridge before copying photos. 4 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell All-In-One Center. Copying Photos Without a Computer 1 Load the photo paper with ...
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... this icon and follow the instructions on the screen to clean your color cartridge for more information. Directs you to Dell's cartridge ordering website, www.dell.com/supplies. • Customer Support - www.dell.com | support.dell.com How To tab • Learn about basic troubleshooting topics, such as...and click View for black printing. • Clean to fix blurry edges icon - Lists the "Contacting Dell" phone number by Phone - Click this icon for new cartridges icon - Contact Information tab • Ordering Ink or Supplies - Directs you to more information on the...
... this icon and follow the instructions on the screen to clean your color cartridge for more information. Directs you to Dell's cartridge ordering website, www.dell.com/supplies. • Customer Support - www.dell.com | support.dell.com How To tab • Learn about basic troubleshooting topics, such as...and click View for black printing. • Clean to fix blurry edges icon - Lists the "Contacting Dell" phone number by Phone - Click this icon for new cartridges icon - Contact Information tab • Ordering Ink or Supplies - Directs you to more information on the...
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.... Duplexing - Print your desired output quality. Paper Size - Select how the document is the fastest option but should not be selected if you have a photo cartridge installed. Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 In Dell Picture Studio v2.0, you can print using portrait or landscape orientation. Online Print Service Click Start→ Programs→...
.... Duplexing - Print your desired output quality. Paper Size - Select how the document is the fastest option but should not be selected if you have a photo cartridge installed. Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 In Dell Picture Studio v2.0, you can print using portrait or landscape orientation. Online Print Service Click Start→ Programs→...
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... installed and will pop up on your screen when you install a new ink cartridge. When one or both of pages remaining. This warning will pop up on your screen when you try to print. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ink Management Each time you expect. 60 Understanding the Printer Software If you...
... installed and will pop up on your screen when you install a new ink cartridge. When one or both of pages remaining. This warning will pop up on your screen when you try to print. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ink Management Each time you expect. 60 Understanding the Printer Software If you...
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...dialog will be displayed again until the black cartridge is replaced or the option is deselected from the color ink cartridge by selecting Complete-A-Print before clicking the Continue Printing button. Understanding the Printer Software 61 If your black ink cartridge is out of ink, you select Complete..., Process Black will not be used for all black printing until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. If you can choose to print black from Maintenance tab in the Dell Printer Solution Center. The Complete-A-Print checkbox is automatically reset when a new or different...
...dialog will be displayed again until the black cartridge is replaced or the option is deselected from the color ink cartridge by selecting Complete-A-Print before clicking the Continue Printing button. Understanding the Printer Software 61 If your black ink cartridge is out of ink, you select Complete..., Process Black will not be used for all black printing until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. If you can choose to print black from Maintenance tab in the Dell Printer Solution Center. The Complete-A-Print checkbox is automatically reset when a new or different...
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...not supplied by phone, see "Ordering Supplies" on page 2. To order by Dell. 1 Turn on page 9. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 63 You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the... printer is busy. Dell ink cartridges are available only through Dell. 4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed in this section, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS"...
...not supplied by phone, see "Ordering Supplies" on page 2. To order by Dell. 1 Turn on page 9. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 63 You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the... printer is busy. Dell ink cartridges are available only through Dell. 4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed in this section, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS"...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge. 64 Ink Cartridge Maintenance 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. 6 If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge lid. 4 Remove the old ink cartridges.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge. 64 Ink Cartridge Maintenance 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. 6 If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge lid. 4 Remove the old ink cartridges.