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... and/or other countries. Trademarks used in this document is subject to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. Finding Information Faxing About Your Printer Understanding the Software Understanding the Operator Installing the Dell 966 Internal Panel Menus Wireless/Ethernet Adapter Loading Paper and Originals Maintenance Printing Troubleshooting Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key Specifications Copying Appendix Scanning Licensing Notice Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make sure you how to restrictions...
... and/or other countries. Trademarks used in this document is subject to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. Finding Information Faxing About Your Printer Understanding the Software Understanding the Operator Installing the Dell 966 Internal Panel Menus Wireless/Ethernet Adapter Loading Paper and Originals Maintenance Printing Troubleshooting Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key Specifications Copying Appendix Scanning Licensing Notice Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make sure you how to restrictions...
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... 3. Dell Support Website: support.dell.com Latest drivers for my printer 2. Click ® Help and Support. Click Start® Help and Support. 2. Click the topic that describes your problem. 4. Upgrades-Upgrade information for components, such as memory Customer Care-Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information questions Downloads-Drivers Documentation Reference-Printer documentation and product specifications for my printer How to technical service and support Solutions-Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses...
... 3. Dell Support Website: support.dell.com Latest drivers for my printer 2. Click ® Help and Support. Click Start® Help and Support. 2. Click the topic that describes your problem. 4. Upgrades-Upgrade information for components, such as memory Customer Care-Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information questions Downloads-Drivers Documentation Reference-Printer documentation and product specifications for my printer How to technical service and support Solutions-Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses...
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... provided) USB cable (sold separately) three phone cords (one provided) Use the fax line as a normal telephone line. In addition, the Dell Fax Solutions Software is . Equipment printer phone cord (provided) Benefits Make copies and send and receive faxes without having to connect to a Telephone printer telephone (sold separately) answering machine (sold separately) Increase the number of a computer. Connecting to a computer. Faxing Setting Up the Printer With External Devices Sending a Fax Receiving a Fax Changing the Fax Setup Using Speed...
... provided) USB cable (sold separately) three phone cords (one provided) Use the fax line as a normal telephone line. In addition, the Dell Fax Solutions Software is . Equipment printer phone cord (provided) Benefits Make copies and send and receive faxes without having to connect to a Telephone printer telephone (sold separately) answering machine (sold separately) Increase the number of a computer. Connecting to a computer. Faxing Setting Up the Printer With External Devices Sending a Fax Receiving a Fax Changing the Fax Setup Using Speed...
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... initial setup. Fax Printing/Reports Choose to automatically resize oversize faxes so they print on two pages. Specify when to scan the entire document before the machine receives the incoming fax. Specify if you want the machine to redial and the time between those attempts if the fax cannot be compatible with the receiving fax machine regardless of the send settings. Enter your fax number and your phone line has distinctive ring service...
... initial setup. Fax Printing/Reports Choose to automatically resize oversize faxes so they print on two pages. Specify when to scan the entire document before the machine receives the incoming fax. Specify if you want the machine to redial and the time between those attempts if the fax cannot be compatible with the receiving fax machine regardless of the send settings. Enter your fax number and your phone line has distinctive ring service...
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... control copying, scanning, faxing, and printing. Tray that feeds original documents into the printer. You do need to connect your printer to a computer to print, scan, or use the Save Photos to Computer function or the Print Files mode. A few important things to note: If the printer is connected to a computer or not) must install a DSL filter on the printer you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges. Tray that your computer. About Your Printer Understanding the Printer Parts...
... control copying, scanning, faxing, and printing. Tray that feeds original documents into the printer. You do need to connect your printer to a computer to print, scan, or use the Save Photos to Computer function or the Print Files mode. A few important things to note: If the printer is connected to a computer or not) must install a DSL filter on the printer you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges. Tray that your computer. About Your Printer Understanding the Printer Parts...
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... optional duplex unit) Part that you have to remove to install the Dell 966 Internal Wireless/Ethernet Adapter. unit 18 Optional Dell 966 A networking device that you can purchase separately to the printer. Understanding the Operator Panel Number Use the: 1 LCD display 2 Menu button 3 Arrow buttons 4 Start button 5 Select button 6 Power button To: Display scanning, copying, faxing, and printing options as well as status and error messages. Wireless/Ethernet Adapter 19 Power cord connector Connects printer power supply to the power outlet using the supplied...
... optional duplex unit) Part that you have to remove to install the Dell 966 Internal Wireless/Ethernet Adapter. unit 18 Optional Dell 966 A networking device that you can purchase separately to the printer. Understanding the Operator Panel Number Use the: 1 LCD display 2 Menu button 3 Arrow buttons 4 Start button 5 Select button 6 Power button To: Display scanning, copying, faxing, and printing options as well as status and error messages. Wireless/Ethernet Adapter 19 Power cord connector Connects printer power supply to the power outlet using the supplied...
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... : Scan, copy, fax, and use productivity tools. Allows you to perform various scan, copy, fax, and print operations with newly scanned and previously saved documents and images. Printing Preferences- Select where you to display, manage, edit, print, and scan photos from your computer. Dell Fax Solutions Software- Access troubleshooting and maintenance information. Warns you want to adjust printer settings. Allows you want to print or copy. Memory Card Manager- Allows you to send the scanned image. Allows you to your memory card or USB memory key to fax...
... : Scan, copy, fax, and use productivity tools. Allows you to perform various scan, copy, fax, and print operations with newly scanned and previously saved documents and images. Printing Preferences- Select where you to display, manage, edit, print, and scan photos from your computer. Dell Fax Solutions Software- Access troubleshooting and maintenance information. Warns you want to adjust printer settings. Allows you want to print or copy. Memory Card Manager- Allows you to send the scanned image. Allows you to your memory card or USB memory key to fax...
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Create a report of rings before a call is answered. The Print dialog box opens. 2. To access Printing Preferences when a document is open : 1. Click ® Control Panel. c. NOTE: Changes made to create. Set the number of received and incoming faxes. In Windows XP, click Start® Settings® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on your printer settings in Printing Preferences depending on the type of...
Create a report of rings before a call is answered. The Print dialog box opens. 2. To access Printing Preferences when a document is open : 1. Click ® Control Panel. c. NOTE: Changes made to create. Set the number of received and incoming faxes. In Windows XP, click Start® Settings® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on your printer settings in Printing Preferences depending on the type of...
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... paper type that the printer detects. Envelope - The Paper Size area lists the envelope sizes available for all Black Printing. Select from your color cartridge. Allows you to display, manage, edit, print, and save the ink in your memory card or USB You can print using portrait or landscape orientation. Paper Size - Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program - Allows you to save photos from Automatic, Manual, or Print Duplex. NOTE: You cannot select this to print an envelope. Advanced 2-sided printing - Print your color images in black...
... paper type that the printer detects. Envelope - The Paper Size area lists the envelope sizes available for all Black Printing. Select from your color cartridge. Allows you to display, manage, edit, print, and save the ink in your memory card or USB You can print using portrait or landscape orientation. Paper Size - Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program - Allows you to save photos from Automatic, Manual, or Print Duplex. NOTE: You cannot select this to print an envelope. Advanced 2-sided printing - Print your color images in black...
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... Microsoft Office installed. 2. Print Files Mode Menu Menu item Settings Quality Auto* Draft Normal Photo Paper Press the Select button to send a fax. If you have filename extensions *.DOC, *.XLS, and *.PPT. NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area of the Handling blank paper loaded in the Window window. Change Press the Select button to print Microsoft® Office files stored on your Internet Service Provider for setup details...
... Microsoft Office installed. 2. Print Files Mode Menu Menu item Settings Quality Auto* Draft Normal Photo Paper Press the Select button to send a fax. If you have filename extensions *.DOC, *.XLS, and *.PPT. NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area of the Handling blank paper loaded in the Window window. Change Press the Select button to print Microsoft® Office files stored on your Internet Service Provider for setup details...
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... Printer Default Settings Menu. Change PictBridge Default Settings Press the Select button to enter the Scan Default Settings menu. Network Setup Press the Select button Network Setup Menu. If you have an optional input tray, you can view or change the Paper Handling menu by selecting Paper Handling from the Paper Handling menu. For more Settings information, see Copy Default Settings Menu. For more information, see Paper Handling Menu You can select the size and type of the options that were set using the operator panel. Setup Mode Menu Menu item Action Paper...
... Printer Default Settings Menu. Change PictBridge Default Settings Press the Select button to enter the Scan Default Settings menu. Network Setup Press the Select button Network Setup Menu. If you have an optional input tray, you can view or change the Paper Handling menu by selecting Paper Handling from the Paper Handling menu. For more Settings information, see Copy Default Settings Menu. For more information, see Paper Handling Menu You can select the size and type of the options that were set using the operator panel. Setup Mode Menu Menu item Action Paper...
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... size is empty, paper feeds from Tray 2. Set the stack of paper for the banner. 6. The printer automatically links the trays; Turn on a flat surface in the standard and optional paper trays. Tray linking enables the automatic linking feature for Print Jobs Using the Computer 1. You can load a different size of paper on your document open, click File® Print. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on and off only the number of the paper tray...
... size is empty, paper feeds from Tray 2. Set the stack of paper for the banner. 6. The printer automatically links the trays; Turn on a flat surface in the standard and optional paper trays. Tray linking enables the automatic linking feature for Print Jobs Using the Computer 1. You can load a different size of paper on your document open, click File® Print. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on and off only the number of the paper tray...
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Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Restoring Factory Default Settings CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed in this section, read and follow the safety information in your printer. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by phone. Replacing Ink Cartridges 1. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by Dell. Turn on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge lid. 4. Remove the old...
Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Restoring Factory Default Settings CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed in this section, read and follow the safety information in your printer. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by phone. Replacing Ink Cartridges 1. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by Dell. Turn on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge lid. 4. Remove the old...
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... and printer, and make any additional changes for your settings, click OK. Duplexing a Print Job (Two-Sided Printing) Automatic Duplex Automatic duplex allows you to print on envelopes, card stock, or photo paper. 1. Make sure: You installed the optional duplex unit. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). 8. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). 5. You loaded letter size or A4 plain paper. With your document...
... and printer, and make any additional changes for your settings, click OK. Duplexing a Print Job (Two-Sided Printing) Automatic Duplex Automatic duplex allows you to print on envelopes, card stock, or photo paper. 1. Make sure: You installed the optional duplex unit. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). 8. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). 5. You loaded letter size or A4 plain paper. With your document...
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.... Setup Problems Computer Problems Verify your printer is installed. In Windows Vista, click ® Computer. 3. Determine if the printer software is compatible with your computer. Troubleshooting Setup Problems General Problems Error Messages Improving Print Quality General Guidelines for Selecting or Loading Print Media Avoiding Jams and Misfeeds If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is firmly connected to your printer and your computer. Ensure the USB cable is properly connected to complete the installation. For Windows Vista: Double...
.... Setup Problems Computer Problems Verify your printer is installed. In Windows Vista, click ® Computer. 3. Determine if the printer software is compatible with your computer. Troubleshooting Setup Problems General Problems Error Messages Improving Print Quality General Guidelines for Selecting or Loading Print Media Avoiding Jams and Misfeeds If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is firmly connected to your printer and your computer. Ensure the USB cable is properly connected to complete the installation. For Windows Vista: Double...
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... selecting Set as Default Printer. 5. To prevent multiple instances of the printer installed on the printer. Also, do not install printer drivers multiple times from the electrical outlet. For more information, see which printer is not installed. Unplug the printer power cable from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Click Hardware and Sound. Click Printers. 2. Click ® Control Panel. 1. Click ® Programs. 2. Reconnect the USB cable to your printer and your computer. Set your Printers folder, make sure...
... selecting Set as Default Printer. 5. To prevent multiple instances of the printer installed on the printer. Also, do not install printer drivers multiple times from the electrical outlet. For more information, see which printer is not installed. Unplug the printer power cable from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Click Hardware and Sound. Click Printers. 2. Click ® Control Panel. 1. Click ® Programs. 2. Reconnect the USB cable to your printer and your computer. Set your Printers folder, make sure...
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... Faxes. Check for blinking lights on the printer. Ensure you are using the following media, remove each cartridge. For more information, see Error Messages. For more information, see Loading Paper. For more information, see : Dell Ink Management System. Printer Problems Ensure the printer power cable is not selected. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. Ensure the printer is selected, click it to clear the option. For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera. Replacing Ink Cartridges...
... Faxes. Check for blinking lights on the printer. Ensure you are using the following media, remove each cartridge. For more information, see Error Messages. For more information, see Loading Paper. For more information, see : Dell Ink Management System. Printer Problems Ensure the printer power cable is not selected. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. Ensure the printer is selected, click it to clear the option. For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera. Replacing Ink Cartridges...
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... print job. The printer continues to print the pages that were not scanned, and make copies of the fax you are sending. Enable Tray Linking. Press the Select button to print the remaining pages. Turn Auto Fax Conversion on ink. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Contact Customer Support. Clear the paper jam. Low Ink Error The ink cartridge is inserted in the input tray. Otherwise, press the Cancel button , and then load plain paper. Load plain paper in the printer. Left cartridge error. A printhead carrier jam exists in the input tray...
... print job. The printer continues to print the pages that were not scanned, and make copies of the fax you are sending. Enable Tray Linking. Press the Select button to print the remaining pages. Turn Auto Fax Conversion on ink. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Contact Customer Support. Clear the paper jam. Low Ink Error The ink cartridge is inserted in the input tray. Otherwise, press the Cancel button , and then load plain paper. Load plain paper in the printer. Left cartridge error. A printhead carrier jam exists in the input tray...
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... the printer and all Dellinstalled hardware. You can access Dell Support at Dell Support. Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Warranty and Return Policy Dell Technical Support Policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in as user: anonymous, and use your email address as the verification of appropriate functionality of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as...
... the printer and all Dellinstalled hardware. You can access Dell Support at Dell Support. Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Warranty and Return Policy Dell Technical Support Policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in as user: anonymous, and use your email address as the verification of appropriate functionality of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as...
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... restrict users from sending a scanned document to your computer. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3. From the Maintain/Troubleshoot window, click Maintain or fix quality problems. The Printing Preferences dialog opens. 5. Make any necessary changes to your scan settings, and then press the Start button . For Windows Vista: a. 4. If it is not required by default; From the Host Selection screen, choose the computer to which you need to install the printer software...
... restrict users from sending a scanned document to your computer. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3. From the Maintain/Troubleshoot window, click Maintain or fix quality problems. The Printing Preferences dialog opens. 5. Make any necessary changes to your scan settings, and then press the Start button . For Windows Vista: a. 4. If it is not required by default; From the Host Selection screen, choose the computer to which you need to install the printer software...
