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... avoid the problem. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of your printer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names...important information that helps you how to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; Information in this document is strictly forbidden. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of data and tells you make better use of...
... avoid the problem. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of your printer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names...important information that helps you how to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; Information in this document is strictly forbidden. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of data and tells you make better use of...
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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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...dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Do not use any other type of one half turn. Do not expose your printer with a computer). NOTE: Be careful not to install the hardware (and software, if using your photo cartridge to make. 2 Open the photo.... (See information on photo print pack packaging.) 1 If there is slack in the print ribbon, remove it by pushing in on your printer. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack.
...dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Do not use any other type of one half turn. Do not expose your printer with a computer). NOTE: Be careful not to install the hardware (and software, if using your photo cartridge to make. 2 Open the photo.... (See information on photo print pack packaging.) 1 If there is slack in the print ribbon, remove it by pushing in on your printer. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack.
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Windows XP Professional and Professional, Service Pack 1 Pentium IV processor 2.0 GHz 256 MB RAM 500 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM 1024 x 768 (32 bit) Using Your Printer 25 Windows-Based Operating System Requirements Minimum Windows 2000 Professional, Service Pack 2 and 3 Pentium II processor 200 MHz 48 MB RAM 100 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM 800 x 600 display [16 bit] Recommended Windows XP Home Edition and Home Edition, Service Pack 1. Printing With a Computer Printing Tips See page 21 for helpful printing tips.
Windows XP Professional and Professional, Service Pack 1 Pentium IV processor 2.0 GHz 256 MB RAM 500 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM 1024 x 768 (32 bit) Using Your Printer 25 Windows-Based Operating System Requirements Minimum Windows 2000 Professional, Service Pack 2 and 3 Pentium II processor 200 MHz 48 MB RAM 100 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM 800 x 600 display [16 bit] Recommended Windows XP Home Edition and Home Edition, Service Pack 1. Printing With a Computer Printing Tips See page 21 for helpful printing tips.
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If you have loaded Photo Manager software, the Photo Manager Wizard launches. If Using Windows Explorer 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop (or right-click the Start button and select Explore). 2 Double-click the Removable Disk icon....not PictBridge enabled) via the camera port connector . 2 Press the Save to PC button on , insert a memory card in your default application. 28 Using Your Printer Follow the prompts to transfer photos to your computer using the Photo Manager software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 1 With the...
If you have loaded Photo Manager software, the Photo Manager Wizard launches. If Using Windows Explorer 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop (or right-click the Start button and select Explore). 2 Double-click the Removable Disk icon....not PictBridge enabled) via the camera port connector . 2 Press the Save to PC button on , insert a memory card in your default application. 28 Using Your Printer Follow the prompts to transfer photos to your computer using the Photo Manager software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 1 With the...
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... connected. • A memory card is not being held in the print queue or paused. Click Start → Settings → Printers (Windows 2000). • Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. • Click Printer, and make sure no check mark appears next to make sure: • You select your language as the default...
... connected. • A memory card is not being held in the print queue or paused. Click Start → Settings → Printers (Windows 2000). • Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. • Click Printer, and make sure no check mark appears next to make sure: • You select your language as the default...
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...(page 25). Troubleshooting 37 Follow any messages on the printer. • Check the power and USB connections from the printer to computer (page 26). • If you are trying to transfer photos from the printer to support.dell.com for help. Transfer/communication problems NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN ...YOU TRY TO TRANSFER PHOTOS TO THE COMPUTER • Press the Save to PC button on the screen that may have been hidden by other windows. • Disconnect then...
...(page 25). Troubleshooting 37 Follow any messages on the printer. • Check the power and USB connections from the printer to computer (page 26). • If you are trying to transfer photos from the printer to support.dell.com for help. Transfer/communication problems NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN ...YOU TRY TO TRANSFER PHOTOS TO THE COMPUTER • Press the Save to PC button on the screen that may have been hidden by other windows. • Disconnect then...
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... names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make sure you how to avoid the problem. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide Click the links...
... names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make sure you how to avoid the problem. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide Click the links...
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... of the printer. Follow the instructions on photo print pack packaging.) 1. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Provide ventilation and cooling to load photo cartridge. If there is required. For setup troubleshooting, see Setup Problems. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack...
... of the printer. Follow the instructions on photo print pack packaging.) 1. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Provide ventilation and cooling to load photo cartridge. If there is required. For setup troubleshooting, see Setup Problems. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack...
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... your computer. 4. Pentium II processor 200 MHz 48 MB RAM 100 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM 800 x 600 display [16 bit] Windows XP Professional and Professional, Service Pack 1 Pentium IV processor 2.0 GHz 256 MB RAM 500 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM 1024 x 768 ...(32 bit) Installing Printer Drivers and Software 1. Plug the USB cable (sold separately) into the USB connector on your computer. 3. on . 2. Make sure the power cable is ...
... your computer. 4. Pentium II processor 200 MHz 48 MB RAM 100 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM 800 x 600 display [16 bit] Windows XP Professional and Professional, Service Pack 1 Pentium IV processor 2.0 GHz 256 MB RAM 500 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM 1024 x 768 ...(32 bit) Installing Printer Drivers and Software 1. Plug the USB cable (sold separately) into the USB connector on your computer. 3. on . 2. Make sure the power cable is ...
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... and select Explore). 2. Navigate to open it in /DCIM//.) 4. If Using Windows Explorer 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your default application. Double-click a photo to the appropriate directory for your photos. (If the card came from a digital camera, the photos are stored in your system.) 3. Double-click the Removable Disk icon. (The...
... and select Explore). 2. Navigate to open it in /DCIM//.) 4. If Using Windows Explorer 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your default application. Double-click a photo to the appropriate directory for your photos. (If the card came from a digital camera, the photos are stored in your system.) 3. Double-click the Removable Disk icon. (The...
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.... 2. Use the navigation arrows and buttons to Pause Printing. Print a test page: Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell Photo Printer 540 Printing Preferences. To check printer status: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). A memory card is properly connected. If the language on the display, then press . 3. Your operating system...
.... 2. Use the navigation arrows and buttons to Pause Printing. Print a test page: Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell Photo Printer 540 Printing Preferences. To check printer status: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). A memory card is properly connected. If the language on the display, then press . 3. Your operating system...
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...meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). Clear the jam if necessary, then try again. Remove check marks next to keep your photo cartridge and photo paper supply synchronized, discard unused photo cartridge or photo paper when one or the other errors Gradual ... sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). Reload photo paper if necessary (Loading the Photo Paper), then try to print (from computer) Check the USB connections from the printer to the computer (Make sure the power cable is...
...meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). Clear the jam if necessary, then try again. Remove check marks next to keep your photo cartridge and photo paper supply synchronized, discard unused photo cartridge or photo paper when one or the other errors Gradual ... sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). Reload photo paper if necessary (Loading the Photo Paper), then try to print (from computer) Check the USB connections from the printer to the computer (Make sure the power cable is...
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... Troubleshooting Options Go to support.dell.com for help. Transfer/communication problems Nothing happens when you are trying to transfer photos from the printer to computer (Make sure the power cable is connected to the printer and the printer is on the printer. Close unnecessary software applications, and minimize remaining application windows. Install if necessary. Check the...
... Troubleshooting Options Go to support.dell.com for help. Transfer/communication problems Nothing happens when you are trying to transfer photos from the printer to computer (Make sure the power cable is connected to the printer and the printer is on the printer. Close unnecessary software applications, and minimize remaining application windows. Install if necessary. Check the...
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...set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of your printer. Information in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Microsoft and Windows are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. disclaims any proprietary...and documentation are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation. Trademarks used in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, ...
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... connected to a wall jack. NOTE: You can use the Dell Photo AIO Printer 962 to do need to connect your printer to a computer to make photocopies or send faxes. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 962 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. To setup your printer, follow the steps on your Internet Service Provider for...
... connected to a wall jack. NOTE: You can use the Dell Photo AIO Printer 962 to do need to connect your printer to a computer to make photocopies or send faxes. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 962 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. To setup your printer, follow the steps on your Internet Service Provider for...
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... 33 To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for all print jobs: 1 In Windows XP, click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Quality/Copies tab, and then click Paper...
... 33 To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for all print jobs: 1 In Windows XP, click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Quality/Copies tab, and then click Paper...
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... image. NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in the lower right of the preview window) appears in red, you do not have selected. To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution... is not listed, select Search for more... in red, you do not have selected. Using the Printer 47 To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your scan area. 5 ...the photo you want to perform the scan at the resolution or size you have the system resources available to use . The Dell All-In-One Center appears on the operator panel. The Dell All-In-One Center ...
... image. NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in the lower right of the preview window) appears in red, you do not have selected. To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution... is not listed, select Search for more... in red, you do not have selected. Using the Printer 47 To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your scan area. 5 ...the photo you want to perform the scan at the resolution or size you have the system resources available to use . The Dell All-In-One Center appears on the operator panel. The Dell All-In-One Center ...
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... Creative Tasks section, select Enlarge or reduce an image. 6 Follow the instructions on page 36. 3 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 962→ Dell All-In-One Center. To correct this , consult the Help for e-mail. 7 Click Attach Now. 8 Write a note to accompany the attached...scan at the resolution or size you have selected. NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in the lower right of the preview window) appears in red, you do this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your image, click Print Now. NOTE: If ...
... Creative Tasks section, select Enlarge or reduce an image. 6 Follow the instructions on page 36. 3 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 962→ Dell All-In-One Center. To correct this , consult the Help for e-mail. 7 Click Attach Now. 8 Write a note to accompany the attached...scan at the resolution or size you have selected. NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in the lower right of the preview window) appears in red, you do this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your image, click Print Now. NOTE: If ...
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... Only) or Fax Service Management (Windows 2000 Only) to send and receive faxes: • Use Fax Console or Fax Service Management to print and receive files as faxes, or • Use the Dell All-In-One Center to first scan a document to a file, and then use (Pulse, Touch-tone, Behind a PBX). • ...forward a fax or print it, and then forward it. • Select the number of rings) you want to the group. Add to fax. Using the Printer 59 Create a group number and name and add phone numbers to answer incoming calls. • Choose a distinctive ring if your phone line has distinctive ring...
... Only) or Fax Service Management (Windows 2000 Only) to send and receive faxes: • Use Fax Console or Fax Service Management to print and receive files as faxes, or • Use the Dell All-In-One Center to first scan a document to a file, and then use (Pulse, Touch-tone, Behind a PBX). • ...forward a fax or print it, and then forward it. • Select the number of rings) you want to the group. Add to fax. Using the Printer 59 Create a group number and name and add phone numbers to answer incoming calls. • Choose a distinctive ring if your phone line has distinctive ring...