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You can order ink and toner cartridges online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Your printer has been designed to order supplies. Ordering Supplies Dell™ ink and toner cartridges are available only through Dell. US Australia Austria Belgium Canada Chile Colombia Czech Denmark Finland France Germany Ireland Italy Japan 877-INK-2-YOU 1300 303...
You can order ink and toner cartridges online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Your printer has been designed to order supplies. Ordering Supplies Dell™ ink and toner cartridges are available only through Dell. US Australia Austria Belgium Canada Chile Colombia Czech Denmark Finland France Germany Ireland Italy Japan 877-INK-2-YOU 1300 303...
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... 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 74 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 76 8 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 77...
... 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 74 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 76 8 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 77...
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... out and flip out the extender. Surface on page 31. Carrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other end of the printer. Part under printer unit that keeps the printer open while you lift to gain access to a PictBridge-enabled camera. The other black or...sold separately). Slot into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately) that connects your computer. Panel on the printer you place your cartridges, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on your document or photo face down to control copying, faxing, and printing. NOTE: Insert the power cable...
... out and flip out the extender. Surface on page 31. Carrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other end of the printer. Part under printer unit that keeps the printer open while you lift to gain access to a PictBridge-enabled camera. The other black or...sold separately). Slot into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately) that connects your computer. Panel on the printer you place your cartridges, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on your document or photo face down to control copying, faxing, and printing. NOTE: Insert the power cable...
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Settings • Never • After 2 minutes* Settings Press the Select button . Press the Select button . About Your Printer 23 NOTE: Do not pull on the paper support. 3 Adjust the paper guides so both paper guides simultaneously. Press the Select button . ...Press the Select button . 2 Center the paper on both are resting against the edges of the paper. When one paper guide is moved, the other adjusts accordingly. Press the Select button . Setup menu item Clear Settings When * Factory default setting Maintenance Mode Maintenance...
Settings • Never • After 2 minutes* Settings Press the Select button . Press the Select button . About Your Printer 23 NOTE: Do not pull on the paper support. 3 Adjust the paper guides so both paper guides simultaneously. Press the Select button . ...Press the Select button . 2 Center the paper on both are resting against the edges of the paper. When one paper guide is moved, the other adjusts accordingly. Press the Select button . Setup menu item Clear Settings When * Factory default setting Maintenance Mode Maintenance...
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Unless you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the Quality/Speed settings. About Your Printer 25 Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper ... operating system). Paper type Plain Transparency Glossy/photo Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Normal Photo Normal Photo Photo Photo NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. To choose paper size: 1 With your document open...
Unless you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the Quality/Speed settings. About Your Printer 25 Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper ... operating system). Paper type Plain Transparency Glossy/photo Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Normal Photo Normal Photo Photo Photo NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. To choose paper size: 1 With your document open...
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... Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print (glossy) side facing up. NOTE: If you are using Dell Picture Studio, select View All Printer Settings to 24 hours, depending on page 23. 2 It is recommended for the photo from sticking together or smudging, remove each photo after... in a nonadhesive photo album or frame, allow sufficient time for printing photos. NOTE: Photo/glossy paper is recommended that you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for the prints to dry thoroughly (12 to view Print Properties. 5 On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi...
... Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print (glossy) side facing up. NOTE: If you are using Dell Picture Studio, select View All Printer Settings to 24 hours, depending on page 23. 2 It is recommended for the photo from sticking together or smudging, remove each photo after... in a nonadhesive photo album or frame, allow sufficient time for printing photos. NOTE: Photo/glossy paper is recommended that you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for the prints to dry thoroughly (12 to view Print Properties. 5 On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi...
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... results, load photo/glossy paper, and make sure the print side is recommended that you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for the photo from the drop-down menu. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71. 3 With your document open, click File→ Print. 4 To customize your print settings, click...
... results, load photo/glossy paper, and make sure the print side is recommended that you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for the photo from the drop-down menu. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71. 3 With your document open, click File→ Print. 4 To customize your print settings, click...
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... Media Type - Print borderless photos. More Options - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on image content. Allows you have the printer sensor detect the paper type automatically. Select the size and ...when a document is arranged on the printed page. Paper Size - Print your desired output quality. Allows you have selected Color Cartridge for most programs. Printing Preferences Tabs Tab Print Setup Advanced Options Quality/Speed - Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending...
... Media Type - Print borderless photos. More Options - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on image content. Allows you have the printer sensor detect the paper type automatically. Select the size and ...when a document is arranged on the printed page. Paper Size - Print your desired output quality. Allows you have selected Color Cartridge for most programs. Printing Preferences Tabs Tab Print Setup Advanced Options Quality/Speed - Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending...
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....com - Understanding the Software 67 Tab Maintenance Options Install Print 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. There are three components to...
....com - Understanding the Software 67 Tab Maintenance Options Install Print 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. There are three components to...
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...the front of print jobs the printer completes. This warning is hidden during the first 50 pages of pages remaining in the cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Memory Card Manager Memory Card Manager allows you install a new ink cartridge. Dell Ink Management System Each time ...appears on page 71. 68 Understanding the Software When your computer by clicking Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 944→ Memory Card Manager. You can be given. The number of pages remaining changes as the amount of ink remaining ...
...the front of print jobs the printer completes. This warning is hidden during the first 50 pages of pages remaining in the cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Memory Card Manager Memory Card Manager allows you install a new ink cartridge. Dell Ink Management System Each time ...appears on page 71. 68 Understanding the Software When your computer by clicking Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 944→ Memory Card Manager. You can be given. The number of pages remaining changes as the amount of ink remaining ...
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When one or both of the Printing Preferences. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. If you select Complete-A-Print, and click ... the Advanced tab of the Printing Preferences. The Complete-A-Print check box is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is installed. If your color ink cartridge is cleared from More Options, located on the Advanced tab of your screen when you try to print color documents...
When one or both of the Printing Preferences. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. If you select Complete-A-Print, and click ... the Advanced tab of the Printing Preferences. The Complete-A-Print check box is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is installed. If your color ink cartridge is cleared from More Options, located on the Advanced tab of your screen when you try to print color documents...
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... online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. Dell ink cartridges are only available through Dell. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by phone, see "Ordering Supplies" on page 9. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. 2 Lift the printer unit, and position the scanner support between...
... online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. Dell ink cartridges are only available through Dell. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by phone, see "Ordering Supplies" on page 9. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. 2 Lift the printer unit, and position the scanner support between...
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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. 72 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. 72 Ink Cartridge Maintenance
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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. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 73 For photo printing, use a photo cartridge and a color cartridge. 7 Insert the new ink cartridges.
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. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 73 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 you see Align Cartridges. 74 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer automatically prompts you see Maintenance. 2 Press the Select button . 3 Press the Arrow buttons until you to align the ink cartridges when they are aligned, you can print an alignment page. 1 Press the Arrow buttons until it is completely closed. To verify your ink cartridges are installed or replaced.
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 you see Align Cartridges. 74 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer automatically prompts you see Maintenance. 2 Press the Select button . 3 Press the Arrow buttons until you to align the ink cartridges when they are aligned, you can print an alignment page. 1 Press the Arrow buttons until it is completely closed. To verify your ink cartridges are installed or replaced.
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4 Press the Select button . In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 3 Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 icon. 4 Click Printing Preferences. The ink cartridges align when the page prints. You may also need to align ink cartridges when characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin, or when...
4 Press the Select button . In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 3 Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 icon. 4 Click Printing Preferences. The ink cartridges align when the page prints. You may also need to align ink cartridges when characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin, or when...
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... jagged, or edges appear rough. In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 3 Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 icon. 4 Click Printing Preferences. To clean the ink cartridge nozzles: 1 Load plain paper. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles You may need to verify the improved print quality. 9 If you are...
... jagged, or edges appear rough. In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 3 Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 icon. 4 Click Printing Preferences. To clean the ink cartridge nozzles: 1 Load plain paper. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles You may need to verify the improved print quality. 9 If you are...
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... AND REMOVED THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM EACH CARTRIDGE. Troubleshooting 79 In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 2 Double-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 944, and then click Printer. 3 Make sure a check mark is next to Pause Printing, click it to Pause Printing. For more information, see "Error Messages and Lights" on page 23...
... AND REMOVED THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM EACH CARTRIDGE. Troubleshooting 79 In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 2 Double-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 944, and then click Printer. 3 Make sure a check mark is next to Pause Printing, click it to Pause Printing. For more information, see "Error Messages and Lights" on page 23...
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... memory card formatting is missing. Cartridge Missing Install a color print cartridge on the left cartridge carrier. A printhead carrier jam exists in the wrong position. Reformat the memory card. Refer to the printer Owner's Manual. 82 Troubleshooting Clear the carrier jam, and then press the Select button . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Error Messages and Lights...
... memory card formatting is missing. Cartridge Missing Install a color print cartridge on the left cartridge carrier. A printhead carrier jam exists in the wrong position. Reformat the memory card. Refer to the printer Owner's Manual. 82 Troubleshooting Clear the carrier jam, and then press the Select button . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Error Messages and Lights...
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... the USB mode setup. Press Select to continue or press Cancel to go back and retry your ink cartridges reach levels of paper. The printer is inserted in the printer does not contain any supported image formats. The attached device is not supported, or the PictBridge-enabled digital... Size Warning The paper inserted is not set to the correct USB mode. A paper jam exists in the printer is smaller than the selected Blank Paper Size. The ink cartridge is not connected to a computer. Troubleshooting 83 on page 23. Remove the memory card. to match the paper...
... the USB mode setup. Press Select to continue or press Cancel to go back and retry your ink cartridges reach levels of paper. The printer is inserted in the printer does not contain any supported image formats. The attached device is not supported, or the PictBridge-enabled digital... Size Warning The paper inserted is not set to the correct USB mode. A paper jam exists in the printer is smaller than the selected Blank Paper Size. The ink cartridge is not connected to a computer. Troubleshooting 83 on page 23. Remove the memory card. to match the paper...