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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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... Packs You can order Dell™ Photo Print Packs, which contain the photo cartridge and photo paper for your local distributor. Please contact your printer, and other supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Your printer has been designed to print using: Item: Dell Photo Print Pack Part number: 0D6605 Please contact your local distributor. Please...
... Packs You can order Dell™ Photo Print Packs, which contain the photo cartridge and photo paper for your local distributor. Please contact your printer, and other supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Your printer has been designed to print using: Item: Dell Photo Print Pack Part number: 0D6605 Please contact your local distributor. Please...
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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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6 Appendix U.S. Government Restricted Rights 72 General 72 Printer Specifications 73 Contents 7 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. Only 63 Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Terms and Conditions...
6 Appendix U.S. Government Restricted Rights 72 General 72 Printer Specifications 73 Contents 7 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. Only 63 Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Terms and Conditions...
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...chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside the printer, turn off the printer and remove the paper tray and photo cartridge. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at least 24 hours before using the printer again. CAUTION: Do not expose this product... subject 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. NOTICE: Do not disassemble this product to liquid, moisture, or extreme temperatures. Allow...
...chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside the printer, turn off the printer and remove the paper tray and photo cartridge. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at least 24 hours before using the printer again. CAUTION: Do not expose this product... subject 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. NOTICE: Do not disassemble this product to liquid, moisture, or extreme temperatures. Allow...
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...is pressed. (For display purposes only. Getting Started 11 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. Rotates a photo 90 degrees each time button is on or off; Turn your ...exists. Getting Started Accessing Your User's Guide Click Start →All Program(s) →Dell Printers →Dell Photo Printer 540 → View Dell User's Guide. Does not change orientation of a printed photo.) Change settings and customize printing options. (See page 17.) Light blinks while checking...
...is pressed. (For display purposes only. Getting Started 11 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. Rotates a photo 90 degrees each time button is on or off; Turn your ...exists. Getting Started Accessing Your User's Guide Click Start →All Program(s) →Dell Printers →Dell Photo Printer 540 → View Dell User's Guide. Does not change orientation of a printed photo.) Change settings and customize printing options. (See page 17.) Light blinks while checking...
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... connector 5 Memory card slot 6 Memory card slot 7 Paper tray door Description Display photos, printer status, messages, menu options, or settings. Print black and white copy of the selected photo(s). 1 5 2 3 6 4 7 Part 1 LCD 2 Power connector 3 USB connector to a computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Lights and Buttons 8 Select 9 Cancel 10 Print Color 11 Print Black & White...
... connector 5 Memory card slot 6 Memory card slot 7 Paper tray door Description Display photos, printer status, messages, menu options, or settings. Print black and white copy of the selected photo(s). 1 5 2 3 6 4 7 Part 1 LCD 2 Power connector 3 USB connector to a computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Lights and Buttons 8 Select 9 Cancel 10 Print Color 11 Print Black & White...
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... on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the hardware (and software, if using your printer. For setup troubleshooting, see page 31. Follow the instructions on the spool, then rotating the spool clockwise a maximum of one half turn. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows...
... on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the hardware (and software, if using your printer. For setup troubleshooting, see page 31. Follow the instructions on the spool, then rotating the spool clockwise a maximum of one half turn. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows...
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...Dell Photo Printer 540 features three color mode options: Natural-high-quality, natural color for everyday photo-making (default). None-to cancel. 3 Select Document, then select Cancel. Canceling Printing From a Computer: 1 Double-click the Printer icon in no time. Using Your Printer 27 Change the color mode: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers.... 2 Right-click the Photo Printer icon, then select ...
...Dell Photo Printer 540 features three color mode options: Natural-high-quality, natural color for everyday photo-making (default). None-to cancel. 3 Select Document, then select Cancel. Canceling Printing From a Computer: 1 Double-click the Printer icon in no time. Using Your Printer 27 Change the color mode: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers.... 2 Right-click the Photo Printer icon, then select ...
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... 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. The... Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Windows XP and 2000. PRINTER DOES NOT PRINT • Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed and there is photo paper in the print queue or paused. DISPLAY LANGUAGE IS INCORRECT -If the...
... 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. The... Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Windows XP and 2000. PRINTER DOES NOT PRINT • Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed and there is photo paper in the print queue or paused. DISPLAY LANGUAGE IS INCORRECT -If the...
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... on page 15. • Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. For help , see your printer. For help , see "Loading the Photo Paper" on . • The Dell Photo Printer 540 is the selected printer. (It should not be set your country as the default if there is securely attached to your computer and to your...
... on page 15. • Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. For help , see your printer. For help , see "Loading the Photo Paper" on . • The Dell Photo Printer 540 is the selected printer. (It should not be set your country as the default if there is securely attached to your computer and to your...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide
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... names may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. Model 540 March 2004 P/N 4J1412 Rev. Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide Click the links to the left for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction... in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of your printer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming ...
... names may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. Model 540 March 2004 P/N 4J1412 Rev. Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide Click the links to the left for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction... in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of your printer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming ...
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... mechanical hazards. Disposal of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those described in the circuit board. For more disposal or recycling information, contact your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as suntan lotion...
... mechanical hazards. Disposal of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those described in the circuit board. For more disposal or recycling information, contact your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as suntan lotion...
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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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... off photo paper. 4 Photo cartridge door Provides access to the printer. If there is required. Do not use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Do not expose your printer with a computer). Part Description 1 Paper stop Maintains orderly stack of one half turn. Provide ventilation and cooling to load photo cartridge. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540...
... off photo paper. 4 Photo cartridge door Provides access to the printer. If there is required. Do not use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Do not expose your printer with a computer). Part Description 1 Paper stop Maintains orderly stack of one half turn. Provide ventilation and cooling to load photo cartridge. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540...
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...one at a time, to the main menu and select Print from the File menu.) NOTE: Print selections made from the printer in . (102 x 152 mm). 5. Choosing a Color Mode Color mode is set to 4 x 6 in standalone mode (use of printer without a computer) are connected with a USB cable. 2. The Dell Photo Printer... 540 features three color mode options: Natural Using your computer and printer, and make sure they are not used when you easily create high-...
...one at a time, to the main menu and select Print from the File menu.) NOTE: Print selections made from the printer in . (102 x 152 mm). 5. Choosing a Color Mode Color mode is set to 4 x 6 in standalone mode (use of printer without a computer) are connected with a USB cable. 2. The Dell Photo Printer... 540 features three color mode options: Natural Using your computer and printer, and make sure they are not used when you easily create high-...
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... in the system tray. 2. Press the Save to cancel. 3. Vivid richer, more vivid colors. Right-click the Photo Printer icon, then select Printing Preferences. 3. Canceling printing You can cancel printing from the printer or from the computer. Under Document Options, select Printer Features, then select Color Mode. 5. Canceling Printing From a Computer: 1. Double-click the...
... in the system tray. 2. Press the Save to cancel. 3. Vivid richer, more vivid colors. Right-click the Photo Printer icon, then select Printing Preferences. 3. Canceling printing You can cancel printing from the printer or from the computer. Under Document Options, select Printer Features, then select Color Mode. 5. Canceling Printing From a Computer: 1. Double-click the...
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...click Print Test Page. Click Start Settings Printers (Windows 2000). Display Language Is Incorrect - The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Windows XP and 2000. To check printer status: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). Click Printer, and make sure no check mark ... press Select on the display, then press . 3. Print a test page: Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell Photo Printer 540 Printing Preferences. Use the navigation arrow buttons until Language appears on the operator panel. If the language on the...
...click Print Test Page. Click Start Settings Printers (Windows 2000). Display Language Is Incorrect - The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Windows XP and 2000. To check printer status: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). Click Printer, and make sure no check mark ... press Select on the display, then press . 3. Print a test page: Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell Photo Printer 540 Printing Preferences. Use the navigation arrow buttons until Language appears on the operator panel. If the language on the...
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... country during the setup process: 1. See your printer and an electrical outlet. The photo paper is in the correct file transfer mode. If your printer is plugged into your camera Owner's Manual. The Dell Photo Printer 540 is the selected printer. (It should not be set your country as... the default if there is another printer connected.) Restart your printer is not attached to a computer, make ...
... country during the setup process: 1. See your printer and an electrical outlet. The photo paper is in the correct file transfer mode. If your printer is plugged into your camera Owner's Manual. The Dell Photo Printer 540 is the selected printer. (It should not be set your country as... the default if there is another printer connected.) Restart your printer is not attached to a computer, make ...