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Dell™ Photo All-In-One Printer 944 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Ordering Supplies • Getting Started • Using the Printer • Understanding the Printer Software • Maintenance and Troubleshooting www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com
Dell™ Photo All-In-One Printer 944 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Ordering Supplies • Getting Started • Using the Printer • Understanding the Printer Software • Maintenance and Troubleshooting www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com
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... damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your printer. Dell Inc. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software and documentation are trademarks of Dell Inc. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to change without the ... is subject to restrictions as set forth in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell Picture Studio, and Dell Ink Management System are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. Microsoft and ...
... damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your printer. Dell Inc. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software and documentation are trademarks of Dell Inc. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to change without the ... is subject to restrictions as set forth in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell Picture Studio, and Dell Ink Management System are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. Microsoft and ...
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... or Fax Service Management 62 Changing the Fax Configuration 62 6 Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center 63 Using Printing Preferences 65 Using Dell Picture Studio 67 Using Memory Card Manager 68 Dell Ink Management System 68 Removing and Reinstalling the Software 70 7 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 71 Aligning Ink Cartridges...
... or Fax Service Management 62 Changing the Fax Configuration 62 6 Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center 63 Using Printing Preferences 65 Using Dell Picture Studio 67 Using Memory Card Manager 68 Dell Ink Management System 68 Removing and Reinstalling the Software 70 7 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 71 Aligning Ink Cartridges...
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... Satisfaction Return Policy (U.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale 105 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 108 Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only 111 Dell™ Printer Consumables Limited Warranties 112 Export Regulations 112 Dell™ Software License Agreement 113 Regulatory Notices 114 Index 117 8 Contents General Problems 80 Fax Problems 80 Paper Problems 80...
... Satisfaction Return Policy (U.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale 105 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 108 Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only 111 Dell™ Printer Consumables Limited Warranties 112 Export Regulations 112 Dell™ Software License Agreement 113 Regulatory Notices 114 Index 117 8 Contents General Problems 80 Fax Problems 80 Paper Problems 80...
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1 About Your Printer You can use the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 to copy a document or print from memory cards, USB memory keys, or PictBridge-enabled digital cameras. A few important things to note: • If your printer to a computer to do not need to connect your printer is connected to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to create your projects. • You do need to connect your printer to a computer to scan, print, and fax. • You do a variety of things. About Your Printer 11
1 About Your Printer You can use the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 to copy a document or print from memory cards, USB memory keys, or PictBridge-enabled digital cameras. A few important things to note: • If your printer to a computer to do not need to connect your printer is connected to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to create your projects. • You do need to connect your printer to a computer to scan, print, and fax. • You do a variety of things. About Your Printer 11
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 supports Microsoft® Windows® ... buttons to find your Resetting the Language on Your Printer If you encounter problems during setup, see Language. to turn on your language. 14 About Your Printer Follow the instructions on your language. until you see...select your Setting Up Your Printer poster to select your printer. Setting the Language on Your Printer To set the language on your printer initially: 1 When you see "Setup Problems" on your printer, press the Arrow buttons...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 supports Microsoft® Windows® ... buttons to find your Resetting the Language on Your Printer If you encounter problems during setup, see Language. to turn on your language. 14 About Your Printer Follow the instructions on your language. until you see...select your Setting Up Your Printer poster to select your printer. Setting the Language on Your Printer To set the language on your printer initially: 1 When you see "Setup Problems" on your printer, press the Arrow buttons...
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..., select a program as your printer is being scanned. - in Scan mode, press the Start button. NOTE: You can scan photos or documents and have the printer software installed. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. When your scan ...destination. Repeat until you finish scanning all pages. 13 When finished, click No. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Open the Dell All-In-One Center by clicking Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 944→ Dell All-In-One...
..., select a program as your printer is being scanned. - in Scan mode, press the Start button. NOTE: You can scan photos or documents and have the printer software installed. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. When your scan ...destination. Repeat until you finish scanning all pages. 13 When finished, click No. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Open the Dell All-In-One Center by clicking Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 944→ Dell All-In-One...
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... the front of OCR software was provided with the arrow on your printer is not listed, select Search for more... The Dell All-In-One Center opens on the printer. 3 Close the top cover. 4 Open the Dell All-In-One Center by clicking Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 944→ Dell All-In-One Center.
... the front of OCR software was provided with the arrow on your printer is not listed, select Search for more... The Dell All-In-One Center opens on the printer. 3 Close the top cover. 4 Open the Dell All-In-One Center by clicking Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 944→ Dell All-In-One Center.
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5 Faxing To send a fax using this printer, you do not see that the Microsoft Fax software is on your computer. For Windows XP: • If you see Fax in the list that appears, you do anything else, check to see Fax ... a computer that appears, continue with "Configuring Microsoft Fax Console (Windows XP) or Fax Service Management (Windows 2000)" on page 58. • If you have the printer attached to select the Fax Services box. 4 Click Next. 5 Click Finish. 6 In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Close. Installing Microsoft Fax Console...
5 Faxing To send a fax using this printer, you do not see that the Microsoft Fax software is on your computer. For Windows XP: • If you see Fax in the list that appears, you do anything else, check to see Fax ... a computer that appears, continue with "Configuring Microsoft Fax Console (Windows XP) or Fax Service Management (Windows 2000)" on page 58. • If you have the printer attached to select the Fax Services box. 4 Click Next. 5 Click Finish. 6 In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Close. Installing Microsoft Fax Console...
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... print, and save photos to adjust printer settings. • Dell Picture Studio™ - Allows you when your computer. Warns you to your printer is running low on ink. • Memory Card Manager - Using the Dell All-In-One Center Understanding the Software 63 Allows you to manage, edit,... display, print, and convert photos and other types of images. • Dell Ink Management System™ ...
... print, and save photos to adjust printer settings. • Dell Picture Studio™ - Allows you when your computer. Warns you to your printer is running low on ink. • Memory Card Manager - Using the Dell All-In-One Center Understanding the Software 63 Allows you to manage, edit,... display, print, and convert photos and other types of images. • Dell Ink Management System™ ...
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... The Dell All-In-One Center allows you to: • Scan, copy, fax, and use the scan. • Select Fax Now. NOTE: Click See More Scan Settings to view all settings. 64 Understanding the Software To access the Dell All-In-One Center: Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 944→ Dell...
... The Dell All-In-One Center allows you to: • Scan, copy, fax, and use the scan. • Select Fax Now. NOTE: Click See More Scan Settings to view all settings. 64 Understanding the Software To access the Dell All-In-One Center: Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 944→ Dell...
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...; Enlarge or reduce an image. • Repeat an image several times on one page. • Print an image as a multi-page poster. • ... is open: 1 Click File→ Print. Understanding the Software 65 Using Printing Preferences Printing Preferences allows you want to change the various printer settings. The Print dialog box opens. In this section: ...Productivity Tools You can change your printer settings in Printing Preferences depending on your computer...
...; Enlarge or reduce an image. • Repeat an image several times on one page. • Print an image as a multi-page poster. • ... is open: 1 Click File→ Print. Understanding the Software 65 Using Printing Preferences Printing Preferences allows you want to change the various printer settings. The Print dialog box opens. In this section: ...Productivity Tools You can change your printer settings in Printing Preferences depending on your computer...
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... if you have selected Color Cartridge for most programs. Printing Preferences Tabs Tab Print Setup Advanced Options Quality/Speed - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on both sides of the ... you to set the paper type manually, or have the printer sensor detect the paper type automatically. Borderless - Automatic Image Sharpening - Allows you to specify Appearance Mode and Complete-A-Print settings. 66 Understanding the Software Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on image ...
... if you have selected Color Cartridge for most programs. Printing Preferences Tabs Tab Print Setup Advanced Options Quality/Speed - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on both sides of the ... you to set the paper type manually, or have the printer sensor detect the paper type automatically. Borderless - Automatic Image Sharpening - Allows you to specify Appearance Mode and Complete-A-Print settings. 66 Understanding the Software Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on image ...
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...Shop Photo Album. • Paint Shop Pro Studio Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Picture Studio 3→ Paint Shop Pro Studio. • Dell.Shutterfly.com - There are three components to you can explore digital photography and learn how to organize,... Cartridges Clean Print Cartridges Align Print Cartridges Print a Test Page Network Support Using Dell Picture Studio In Dell Picture Studio, you . Online Print Service Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Picture Studio 3→ Dell.Shutterfly.com Online Print Service. Understanding the Software 67
...Shop Photo Album. • Paint Shop Pro Studio Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Picture Studio 3→ Paint Shop Pro Studio. • Dell.Shutterfly.com - There are three components to you can explore digital photography and learn how to organize,... Cartridges Clean Print Cartridges Align Print Cartridges Print a Test Page Network Support Using Dell Picture Studio In Dell Picture Studio, you . Online Print Service Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Picture Studio 3→ Dell.Shutterfly.com Online Print Service. Understanding the Software 67
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..., see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71. 68 Understanding the Software The page counter is displayed every time you print until printing habits are...as the amount of ink remaining and the approximate number of the printer. 2 Select Save to Computer from the Photo Mode menu. ... warning is hidden during the first 50 pages of print jobs the printer completes. Dell Ink Management System Each time you print a job, a printing progress...of cartridge use, until you install a new ink cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Memory Card Manager Memory Card Manager allows you to ...
..., see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71. 68 Understanding the Software The page counter is displayed every time you print until printing habits are...as the amount of ink remaining and the approximate number of the printer. 2 Select Save to Computer from the Photo Mode menu. ... warning is hidden during the first 50 pages of print jobs the printer completes. Dell Ink Management System Each time you print a job, a printing progress...of cartridge use, until you install a new ink cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Memory Card Manager Memory Card Manager allows you to ...
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...to print. If you expect. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. Understanding the Software 69 The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The Complete-A-Print check box is ...until the color cartridge is replaced, or the option is cleared from More Options, located on the Advanced tab of the Printing Preferences. When one or both of your ink cartridges are empty, the Reserve Tank window appears on your screen when you select Complete-A-Print, and click Continue ...
...to print. If you expect. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. Understanding the Software 69 The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The Complete-A-Print check box is ...until the color cartridge is replaced, or the option is cleared from More Options, located on the Advanced tab of the Printing Preferences. When one or both of your ink cartridges are empty, the Reserve Tank window appears on your screen when you select Complete-A-Print, and click Continue ...
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...-click setup.exe. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing and Reinstalling the Software If your printer does not function properly, or communication error messages appear when using your printer, you can remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start→Programs or All Programs→Dell Printers→Dell Photo AIO Printer 944→Uninstall Dell Photo AIO Printer 944. 2 Follow the instructions on...
...-click setup.exe. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing and Reinstalling the Software If your printer does not function properly, or communication error messages appear when using your printer, you can remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start→Programs or All Programs→Dell Printers→Dell Photo AIO Printer 944→Uninstall Dell Photo AIO Printer 944. 2 Follow the instructions on...
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CHECK THE USB CABLE. • Ensure that the printer is firmly connected to your printer and your computer. • Shut down the exact message. IF THE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION SCREEN DOES NOT APPEAR AUT OMATICALLY, INSTALL THE S OFTWARE MANUALLY. 1 ...to complete the installation. Troubleshooting 77 The Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP. M A K E S U R E Y O U T U R N E D O N B O T H Y O U R P R I B L E W IT H Y OU R CO MP U T ER. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 4 When the printer software installation screen appears, click Install or Install...
CHECK THE USB CABLE. • Ensure that the printer is firmly connected to your printer and your computer. • Shut down the exact message. IF THE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION SCREEN DOES NOT APPEAR AUT OMATICALLY, INSTALL THE S OFTWARE MANUALLY. 1 ...to complete the installation. Troubleshooting 77 The Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP. M A K E S U R E Y O U T U R N E D O N B O T H Y O U R P R I B L E W IT H Y OU R CO MP U T ER. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 4 When the printer software installation screen appears, click Install or Install...
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... QUEUE. Check for your computer. usually shown as Dell 944, Dell 944(Copy 1), Dell 944 (Copy 2), etc. 3 Print a job to each of the printer installed on page 70. Install the printer software. CO RR ECT CO MM U N I CAT I N T E R. 1 In Windows XP, click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start→...
... QUEUE. Check for your computer. usually shown as Dell 944, Dell 944(Copy 1), Dell 944 (Copy 2), etc. 3 Print a job to each of the printer installed on page 70. Install the printer software. CO RR ECT CO MM U N I CAT I N T E R. 1 In Windows XP, click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start→...
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...Business Customer Service and Technical Support toll-free: 1-800-822-8965 Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers toll-free: 1-800-695-8133 Printers and Projectors Technical Support toll-free: 1-877-459-7298 Public (government, education, and healthcare) Customer Service and Technical Support toll-...Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers toll-free: 1-800-234-1490 Dell Sales toll-free: 1-800-289-3355 or toll-free: 1-800-879-3355 Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) toll-free: 1-888-798-7561 Software and Peripherals Sales toll-free: 1-800-671-3355 Spare Parts Sales...
...Business Customer Service and Technical Support toll-free: 1-800-822-8965 Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers toll-free: 1-800-695-8133 Printers and Projectors Technical Support toll-free: 1-877-459-7298 Public (government, education, and healthcare) Customer Service and Technical Support toll-...Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers toll-free: 1-800-234-1490 Dell Sales toll-free: 1-800-289-3355 or toll-free: 1-800-879-3355 Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) toll-free: 1-888-798-7561 Software and Peripherals Sales toll-free: 1-800-671-3355 Spare Parts Sales...