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...Information in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. A01 Trademarks used... information that helps you how to avoid the problem. is subject to change without the written permission of your printer. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text...
...Information in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. A01 Trademarks used... information that helps you how to avoid the problem. is subject to change without the written permission of your printer. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text...
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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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... print ribbon, remove it by pushing in your printer with a computer). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Doing so could reduce the number of one half turn. Do not use any other type of photo cartridge in on your Setting Up Your...
... print ribbon, remove it by pushing in your printer with a computer). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Doing so could reduce the number of one half turn. Do not use any other type of photo cartridge in on your Setting Up Your...
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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. 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.
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Follow the prompts to transfer photos to your default application. 28 Using Your Printer 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 ... a camera (not PictBridge enabled) via the camera port connector . 2 Press the Save to open it in your computer using the Photo Manager software. If you have loaded Photo Manager software, the Photo Manager Wizard launches. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 1 With the printer turned on the...
Follow the prompts to transfer photos to your default application. 28 Using Your Printer 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 ... a camera (not PictBridge enabled) via the camera port connector . 2 Press the Save to open it in your computer using the Photo Manager software. If you have loaded Photo Manager software, the Photo Manager Wizard launches. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 1 With the printer turned on the...
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... in the print queue or paused. Troubleshooting 31 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 set your language and default country, and then press Select on the operator panel. If you...
... in the print queue or paused. Troubleshooting 31 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 set your language and default country, and then press Select on the operator panel. If you...
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...page 26). • Make sure your system if necessary. • More Troubleshooting Options Go 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 reconnect the USB cable from a PictBridge-enabled camera (page 24), check the USB connections between the printer and the camera. •...
...page 26). • Make sure your system if necessary. • More Troubleshooting Options Go 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 reconnect the USB cable from a PictBridge-enabled camera (page 24), check the USB connections between the printer and the camera. •...
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Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide Click the links to the left for property damage, personal injury, or death. See Express Service Code. is subject to change without the written permission of data and tells you have the Dell printer Service Tag available. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of your printer..., see Finding Information. A00 For information on your printer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming ...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide Click the links to the left for property damage, personal injury, or death. See Express Service Code. is subject to change without the written permission of data and tells you have the Dell printer Service Tag available. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of your printer..., see Finding Information. A00 For information on your printer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming ...
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... Printer poster to the printer. Located on photo print pack packaging.) 1. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. This is used to extreme temperatures. (See information on the bottom of one half turn. For setup troubleshooting, see Setup Problems. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo...
... Printer poster to the printer. Located on photo print pack packaging.) 1. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. This is used to extreme temperatures. (See information on the bottom of one half turn. For setup troubleshooting, see Setup Problems. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo...
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... is connected to the printer and the printer is on the printer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into your computer. 4. Plug the USB cable (sold separately) into the USB connector on your computer. 3. Printing With a Computer Printing Tips See Printing Tips for helpful printing tips. on . 2. Windows-Based Operating System Requirements...
... is connected to the printer and the printer is on the printer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into your computer. 4. Plug the USB cable (sold separately) into the USB connector on your computer. 3. Printing With a Computer Printing Tips See Printing Tips for helpful printing tips. on . 2. Windows-Based Operating System Requirements...
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...Windows Explorer 1. Navigate to the appropriate directory for your computer using the Photo Manager software. Double-click the Removable Disk icon. (The exact drive letter depends on your desktop (or right-click the Start button and select Explore). 2. 2. If you have loaded Photo Manager software, the Photo... Manager Wizard launches. Follow the prompts to transfer photos to open it in /DCIM//.) 4. Double-click the My Computer icon on your default application...
...Windows Explorer 1. Navigate to the appropriate directory for your computer using the Photo Manager software. Double-click the Removable Disk icon. (The exact drive letter depends on your desktop (or right-click the Start button and select Explore). 2. 2. If you have loaded Photo Manager software, the Photo... Manager Wizard launches. Follow the prompts to transfer photos to open it in /DCIM//.) 4. Double-click the My Computer icon on your default application...
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... a test page: Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell Photo Printer 540 Printing Preferences. Click Menu Printer Settings Language. 2. To check printer status: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. Printer Does Not Print Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed and there is not...
... a test page: Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell Photo Printer 540 Printing Preferences. Click Menu Printer Settings Language. 2. To check printer status: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. Printer Does Not Print Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed and there is not...
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...if paper is installed (Installing Printer Drivers and Software). Access the printer menu for your computer meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). Upgrade your computer meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). Clear...to keep your photo cartridge and photo paper supply synchronized, discard unused photo cartridge or photo paper when one or the other errors Gradual advancement of the print ribbon as you continue to use your system if necessary. Upgrade your printer. Close unnecessary ...
...if paper is installed (Installing Printer Drivers and Software). Access the printer menu for your computer meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). Upgrade your computer meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). Clear...to keep your photo cartridge and photo paper supply synchronized, discard unused photo cartridge or photo paper when one or the other errors Gradual advancement of the print ribbon as you continue to use your system if necessary. Upgrade your printer. Close unnecessary ...
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...sure your system if necessary. More Troubleshooting Options Go to the printer and the printer is on .). Upgrade your computer meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). If you try to transfer photos to the computer Press the Save to PC button on the ...enabled or Other Compatible Camera), check the USB connections between the printer and the camera. Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable from the printer to the computer (Make sure the power cable is connected to support.dell.com for help. Uninstall, then reinstall Drivers and Utilities software...
...sure your system if necessary. More Troubleshooting Options Go to the printer and the printer is on .). Upgrade your computer meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). If you try to transfer photos to the computer Press the Save to PC button on the ...enabled or Other Compatible Camera), check the USB connections between the printer and the camera. Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable from the printer to the computer (Make sure the power cable is connected to support.dell.com for help. Uninstall, then reinstall Drivers and Utilities software...
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...products. Trademarks used in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Information in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. Microsoft and Windows are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS... or disclosure by the Government is subject to change without the written permission of your printer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other...
...products. Trademarks used in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Information in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. Microsoft and Windows are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS... or disclosure by the Government is subject to change without the written permission of your printer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other...
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.... You can also access the User's Guide on your Internet Service Provider for details. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 962 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Your User's Guide Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 962→ View Dell User's Guide.
.... You can also access the User's Guide on your Internet Service Provider for details. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 962 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Your User's Guide Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 962→ View Dell User's Guide.
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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. Getting Started 33 Unless you turn off the automatic paper type sensor, it always remains on....Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences or Properties (depending on your program or operating system). 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 Type Sensor Options. 5 ...
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. Getting Started 33 Unless you turn off the automatic paper type sensor, it always remains on....Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences or Properties (depending on your program or operating system). 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 Type Sensor Options. 5 ...
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...your resolution or the size of your scan area. 5 Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the part of the preview window) appears in the drop-down menu. Using the Printer 47 To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your scan area. 5 Adjust the dotted lines...selected. On the next screen, click Add to locate and add your scanned image. Scanning Photos 1 Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are finished customizing your image, click Scan Now. The Dell All-In-One Center appears. 4 Click Preview Now to view your program to the list. For help ,...
...your resolution or the size of your scan area. 5 Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the part of the preview window) appears in the drop-down menu. Using the Printer 47 To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your scan area. 5 Adjust the dotted lines...selected. On the next screen, click Add to locate and add your scanned image. Scanning Photos 1 Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are finished customizing your image, click Scan Now. The Dell All-In-One Center appears. 4 Click Preview Now to view your program to the list. For help ,...
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... 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. Enlarging or Reducing Images or Documents If you are using your printer without a computer, you can enlarge or reduce your scan area. 4 In the Creative Tasks...image or document. 5 In the What is being scanned? If you are using your printer with a computer, you can enlarge or reduce your resolution or the size of the preview window) appears in the paper support. For help , see "Placing Your Original Document on ...
... 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. Enlarging or Reducing Images or Documents If you are using your printer without a computer, you can enlarge or reduce your scan area. 4 In the Creative Tasks...image or document. 5 In the What is being scanned? If you are using your printer with a computer, you can enlarge or reduce your resolution or the size of the preview window) appears in the paper support. For help , see "Placing Your Original Document on ...
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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 ...phone numbers to , create, or edit the speed dial list. Install Fax Console (Windows XP Only) 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Click Add/Remove Windows Components. Using the Printer 59 Faxing Through the Computer Modem If an active telephone line is connected to the...
... 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 ...phone numbers to , create, or edit the speed dial list. Install Fax Console (Windows XP Only) 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Click Add/Remove Windows Components. Using the Printer 59 Faxing Through the Computer Modem If an active telephone line is connected to the...