Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Ordering Photo Print Packs • Getting Started • Using Your Printer • Printing With a Computer • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Ordering Photo Print Packs • Getting Started • Using Your Printer • Printing With a Computer • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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... 0870 907 4574 Please contact your printer, and other supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Ordering Photo Print Packs You can order Dell™ Photo Print Packs, which contain the photo cartridge and photo paper for your local distributor. Your printer has been designed to print using: Item: Dell Photo Print Pack Part number: 0D6605 USA...
... 0870 907 4574 Please contact your printer, and other supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Ordering Photo Print Packs You can order Dell™ Photo Print Packs, which contain the photo cartridge and photo paper for your local distributor. Your printer has been designed to print using: Item: Dell Photo Print Pack Part number: 0D6605 USA...
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... Accessing Your User's Guide 11 Understanding the Printer Parts 11 Setting Up Your Printer 14 Loading the Photo Cartridge 14 Loading the Photo Paper 15 Changing Settings-Press Menu 17 Select Menu Items 17 Print Options Menu 17 Photo Quality Menu 17 Photo Display Menu 18 Photo Management Menu 19 Printer Settings Menu 19 Maintenance Menu 20 2 Using...
... Accessing Your User's Guide 11 Understanding the Printer Parts 11 Setting Up Your Printer 14 Loading the Photo Cartridge 14 Loading the Photo Paper 15 Changing Settings-Press Menu 17 Select Menu Items 17 Print Options Menu 17 Photo Quality Menu 17 Photo Display Menu 18 Photo Management Menu 19 Printer Settings Menu 19 Maintenance Menu 20 2 Using...
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Windows-Based Operating System Requirements 25 Printing From a Computer 26 Choosing a Color Mode 27 Canceling printing 27 Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 28 3 Care and Maintenance General Care of the Printer 29 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 30 Handling and Storing the Photo Paper and Photo Cartridge 30 4 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 31 General Problems 32 Error Messages 32 Printing Problems 33 36 More Troubleshooting Options 37 5 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 39 Automated Order-Status Service 39 Contacting Dell 39 6 Contents
Windows-Based Operating System Requirements 25 Printing From a Computer 26 Choosing a Color Mode 27 Canceling printing 27 Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 28 3 Care and Maintenance General Care of the Printer 29 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 30 Handling and Storing the Photo Paper and Photo Cartridge 30 4 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 31 General Problems 32 Error Messages 32 Printing Problems 33 36 More Troubleshooting Options 37 5 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 39 Automated Order-Status Service 39 Contacting Dell 39 6 Contents
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... (U.S. Only 63 Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . 69 Dell™ Photo Print Pack Limited Warranty (Latin America Only) . . . . . 69 Regulatory Notices 70 NOM Information (Mexico Only 71 Dell™ Software License Agreement 71 Limited Warranty 72 U.S. 6 Appendix U.S. Government Restricted Rights 72 General 72 Printer Specifications 73 Contents 7 Only). . . . 60...
... (U.S. Only 63 Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . 69 Dell™ Photo Print Pack Limited Warranty (Latin America Only) . . . . . 69 Regulatory Notices 70 NOM Information (Mexico Only 71 Dell™ Software License Agreement 71 Limited Warranty 72 U.S. 6 Appendix U.S. Government Restricted Rights 72 General 72 Printer Specifications 73 Contents 7 Only). . . . 60...
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...in exposure to state or local landfill, incineration, or recycling requirements. • For more disposal or recycling information, contact your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. there are intended for at www.eaie.org. 9 Disposal of this material may be...during a lightning storm. Always follow these instructions before using Dell products. Power supplies and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside the printer, turn off the printer and remove the paper tray and photo cartridge. CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make...
...in exposure to state or local landfill, incineration, or recycling requirements. • For more disposal or recycling information, contact your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. there are intended for at www.eaie.org. 9 Disposal of this material may be...during a lightning storm. Always follow these instructions before using Dell products. Power supplies and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside the printer, turn off the printer and remove the paper tray and photo cartridge. CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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... lit when power is pressed. (For display purposes only. Getting Started Accessing Your User's Guide Click Start →All Program(s) →Dell Printers →Dell Photo Printer 540 → View Dell User's Guide. Understanding the Printer Parts 1 1 11 2 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 Lights and Buttons 1 Error indicator light 2 Power button 3 Save to the computer. Turn your memory card, USB storage...
... lit when power is pressed. (For display purposes only. Getting Started Accessing Your User's Guide Click Start →All Program(s) →Dell Printers →Dell Photo Printer 540 → View Dell User's Guide. Understanding the Printer Parts 1 1 11 2 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 Lights and Buttons 1 Error indicator light 2 Power button 3 Save to the computer. Turn your memory card, USB storage...
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... card slot 6 Memory card slot 7 Paper tray door Description Display photos, printer status, messages, menu options, or settings. Provides access to the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Lights and Buttons 8 Select 9 Cancel 10 Print Color 11 Print Black & White Description Choose the photo or option that appears on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Supply...
... card slot 6 Memory card slot 7 Paper tray door Description Display photos, printer status, messages, menu options, or settings. Provides access to the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Lights and Buttons 8 Select 9 Cancel 10 Print Color 11 Print Black & White Description Choose the photo or option that appears on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Supply...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack. Do not use any other type of prints you are able to...rotating the spool clockwise a maximum of one half turn. NOTE: Be careful not to extreme temperatures. (See information on your printer with a computer). Do not expose your printer. For setup troubleshooting, see page 31. Follow the instructions on photo print pack packaging.) 1 If there ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack. Do not use any other type of prints you are able to...rotating the spool clockwise a maximum of one half turn. NOTE: Be careful not to extreme temperatures. (See information on your printer with a computer). Do not expose your printer. For setup troubleshooting, see page 31. Follow the instructions on photo print pack packaging.) 1 If there ...
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..., more vivid colors. None-to cancel. 3 Select Document, then select Cancel. Canceling Printing From a Computer: 1 Double-click the Printer icon in no time. The Dell Photo Printer 540 features three color mode options: Natural-high-quality, natural color for everyday photo-making (default). Change the color mode: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select...
..., more vivid colors. None-to cancel. 3 Select Document, then select Cancel. Canceling Printing From a Computer: 1 Double-click the Printer icon in no time. The Dell Photo Printer 540 features three color mode options: Natural-high-quality, natural color for everyday photo-making (default). Change the color mode: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select...
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... experience problems while setting up , fully inserted into the proper slot). • Print a test page: • Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell Photo Printer 540 → Printing Preferences. • Click the Maintenance tab. • From the Maintenance tab, click Print Test Page. DISPLAY LANGUAGE IS INCORRECT -If the language...
... experience problems while setting up , fully inserted into the proper slot). • Print a test page: • Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell Photo Printer 540 → Printing Preferences. • Click the Maintenance tab. • From the Maintenance tab, click Print Test Page. DISPLAY LANGUAGE IS INCORRECT -If the language...
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...; Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. If problems persist, see page 11. Reconnect the power supply (see "Loading the Photo Paper" on . • The Dell Photo Printer 540 is the selected printer. (It should not be set your Setup Diagram). For help accessing your computer and to resolve the problem. 32 Troubleshooting Error...
...; Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. If problems persist, see page 11. Reconnect the power supply (see "Loading the Photo Paper" on . • The Dell Photo Printer 540 is the selected printer. (It should not be set your Setup Diagram). For help accessing your computer and to resolve the problem. 32 Troubleshooting Error...
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... may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to avoid the problem. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide Click the links to the left for property damage, personal injury, or death. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the...
... may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to avoid the problem. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide Click the links to the left for property damage, personal injury, or death. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the...
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... come into contact with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply. The use only. For more disposal or recycling information, contact your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. Refer service or repairs, other than those specified herein may be subject to environmental considerations. Do not allow...
... come into contact with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply. The use only. For more disposal or recycling information, contact your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. Refer service or repairs, other than those specified herein may be subject to environmental considerations. Do not allow...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide
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11 Print Black & White Print black and white copy of the selected photo(s). Part Description 1 LCD Display photos, printer status, messages, menu options, or settings. 2 Power connector Supply power to the printer. 3 USB connector to PC Connect your printer to a computer. 4 Camera or USB storage device Connect a PictBridge-enabled or other compatible camera or USB connector...
11 Print Black & White Print black and white copy of the selected photo(s). Part Description 1 LCD Display photos, printer status, messages, menu options, or settings. 2 Power connector Supply power to the printer. 3 USB connector to PC Connect your printer to a computer. 4 Camera or USB storage device Connect a PictBridge-enabled or other compatible camera or USB connector...
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... Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Located on photo print pack packaging.) 1. If there is slack in the print ribbon, remove it by pushing in your printer with a computer). Follow the instructions on the spool, then rotating the spool clockwise a maximum of one half turn...
... Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Located on photo print pack packaging.) 1. If there is slack in the print ribbon, remove it by pushing in your printer with a computer). Follow the instructions on the spool, then rotating the spool clockwise a maximum of one half turn...
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...one at a time, to install your photo editing software programs. Follow the on-screen instructions on your application and operating system, you send a print job from the File menu (depending on -screen instructions to 4 x 6 in no time. Choosing a Color Mode Color mode is set to install the printer drivers and printer... your preferred application, open the photos you easily create high-quality prints in . (102 x 152 mm). 5. The Dell Photo Printer 540 features three color mode options: Natural Printing From a Computer To Print 1. Access printer settings by selecting Print or Page...
...one at a time, to install your photo editing software programs. Follow the on-screen instructions on your application and operating system, you send a print job from the File menu (depending on -screen instructions to 4 x 6 in no time. Choosing a Color Mode Color mode is set to install the printer drivers and printer... your preferred application, open the photos you easily create high-quality prints in . (102 x 152 mm). 5. The Dell Photo Printer 540 features three color mode options: Natural Printing From a Computer To Print 1. Access printer settings by selecting Print or Page...
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From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2. Right-click the Photo Printer icon, then select Printing Preferences. 3. Press the Save to cancel. 3. high-quality, natural color for everyday photo-making (default). Click the Advanced button. 4. Click OK when complete. Change the color mode: 1. Under Document Options, select Printer Features, then select Color Mode. 5. Select...
From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2. Right-click the Photo Printer icon, then select Printing Preferences. 3. Press the Save to cancel. 3. high-quality, natural color for everyday photo-making (default). Click the Advanced button. 4. Click OK when complete. Change the color mode: 1. Under Document Options, select Printer Features, then select Color Mode. 5. Select...
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Your operating system is compatible with your photo is not being held in the tray. Check your printer status to make sure your printer. Click Start Settings Printers (Windows 2000). Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. Print a test page: Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell Photo Printer 540 Printing Preferences. Display Language Is Incorrect - Use...
Your operating system is compatible with your photo is not being held in the tray. Check your printer status to make sure your printer. Click Start Settings Printers (Windows 2000). Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. Print a test page: Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell Photo Printer 540 Printing Preferences. Display Language Is Incorrect - Use...
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... not communicate. General Problems Anytime your printer is on . The photo paper is in the correct file transfer mode. If your printer has a problem, make sure: Your printer is attached to resolve the problem. The Dell Photo Printer 540 is plugged into your camera Owner's Manual. Default Country Was Not ...Set If you did not select the default country during the setup process: 1. Make sure camera is loaded correctly. For help , see the Setting Up Your Printer poster. Unplug ...
... not communicate. General Problems Anytime your printer is on . The photo paper is in the correct file transfer mode. If your printer has a problem, make sure: Your printer is attached to resolve the problem. The Dell Photo Printer 540 is plugged into your camera Owner's Manual. Default Country Was Not ...Set If you did not select the default country during the setup process: 1. Make sure camera is loaded correctly. For help , see the Setting Up Your Printer poster. Unplug ...