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...: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Ink Management System are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS Finding Information About Your Printer Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Loading Paper and Originals Printing Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key Copying Scanning Faxing Understanding the Software Networking Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Licensing Notice Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make...
...: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Ink Management System are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS Finding Information About Your Printer Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Loading Paper and Originals Printing Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key Copying Scanning Faxing Understanding the Software Networking Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Licensing Notice Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make...
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... arrow icon. 3. How to use Windows XP Help and Support Center Microsoft® Windows® XP 1. Documentation for my printer 2. Follow the instructions shown on the screen. Click the topic that best describes your problem. 4. Latest drivers for my printer Customer Care-Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information Downloads-Drivers Reference-Printer documentation and product specifications How to use Windows Vista Help and Support Center Windows Vista 1. Click Start® Help and Support. Type a word or phrase that...
... arrow icon. 3. How to use Windows XP Help and Support Center Microsoft® Windows® XP 1. Documentation for my printer 2. Follow the instructions shown on the screen. Click the topic that best describes your problem. 4. Latest drivers for my printer Customer Care-Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information Downloads-Drivers Reference-Printer documentation and product specifications How to use Windows Vista Help and Support Center Windows Vista 1. Click Start® Help and Support. Type a word or phrase that...
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... after dialing the number. Click Dell Printers. Choose whether to scan the entire document before the machine receives the incoming fax. On this tab: Dialing and Sending You can change the fax settings from your printer as a standalone fax machine, you can : Specify a dial method. Enter a dial prefix. If you want to configure the printer's fax settings from the Fax Setup menu. Set the dial volume. Click ® Programs. b. Using the Computer You can access the Fax Setup Utility if you want to manually adjust your phone line...
... after dialing the number. Click Dell Printers. Choose whether to scan the entire document before the machine receives the incoming fax. On this tab: Dialing and Sending You can change the fax settings from your printer as a standalone fax machine, you can : Specify a dial method. Enter a dial prefix. If you want to configure the printer's fax settings from the Fax Setup menu. Set the dial volume. Click ® Programs. b. Using the Computer You can access the Fax Setup Utility if you want to manually adjust your phone line...
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... Number: Part: 1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 2 Scanner base unit 3 Operator panel 4 Paper tray 5 Optional Description: Part that holds blank paper. For more information, see Understanding the Operator Panel. Unit you use the Save Photos to produce quality documents. NOTE: If you use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to Computer function or the Print Files mode. You do need to connect your printer to a computer to print, scan, or use to a telephone line before you can send a fax. Tray that you must be connected to control...
... Number: Part: 1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 2 Scanner base unit 3 Operator panel 4 Paper tray 5 Optional Description: Part that holds blank paper. For more information, see Understanding the Operator Panel. Unit you use the Save Photos to produce quality documents. NOTE: If you use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to Computer function or the Print Files mode. You do need to connect your printer to a computer to print, scan, or use to a telephone line before you can send a fax. Tray that you must be connected to control...
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... connect your PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a connector USB key to scan, copy, or fax multiple-page tray documents. 11 Express Service Code Identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Use it to your printer. 8 Memory Slots into which you scan it. ADF exit tray 10 ADF input Tray that holds original documents. NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. 12 Supplies Reorder Label To order ink cartridges or paper, visit www.dell...
... connect your PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a connector USB key to scan, copy, or fax multiple-page tray documents. 11 Express Service Code Identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Use it to your printer. 8 Memory Slots into which you scan it. ADF exit tray 10 ADF input Tray that holds original documents. NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. 12 Supplies Reorder Label To order ink cartridges or paper, visit www.dell...
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... printer operator panel instead of the preview image to print or copy. Select the quality and color of your document or photo. Manage photos (copy them , perform creative copying). To access the Dell All-In-One Center: 1. In Windows® XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 2. Scan and Fax Copy Select the program where you want to scan or copy. Select Fax Now to send the scanned image. Select the number of your copies...
... printer operator panel instead of the preview image to print or copy. Select the quality and color of your document or photo. Manage photos (copy them , perform creative copying). To access the Dell All-In-One Center: 1. In Windows® XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 2. Scan and Fax Copy Select the program where you want to scan or copy. Select Fax Now to send the scanned image. Select the number of your copies...
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... photo printing. In Windows Vista: a. NOTE: You cannot select this setting if you to print an envelope. The Paper Size area lists the envelope sizes available for most programs. The Printing Preferences dialog box has three sections: Tab Print Setup Options Quality/Speed - Envelope - Orientation - The Print dialog box opens. 2. NOTE: Changes made to save the ink in your color cartridge. Allows you have the printer detect the paper type automatically. Select Automatic, Tray 1/Bypass, or Tray 2. Print your color images in black and white...
... photo printing. In Windows Vista: a. NOTE: You cannot select this setting if you to print an envelope. The Paper Size area lists the envelope sizes available for most programs. The Printing Preferences dialog box has three sections: Tab Print Setup Options Quality/Speed - Envelope - Orientation - The Print dialog box opens. 2. NOTE: Changes made to save the ink in your color cartridge. Allows you have the printer detect the paper type automatically. Select Automatic, Tray 1/Bypass, or Tray 2. Print your color images in black and white...
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... to display, manage, edit, print, and save photos from Automatic, Manual, or Print Duplex. Maintenance Install Ink Cartridges Clean Ink Cartridges Align Ink Cartridges Print a Test Page Network Support Using Memory Card Manager Memory Card Manager allows you to your status in, the Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program. Select from your memory card or USB memory key to access information about, and change your computer. This allows the ink on the paper to finish if your turn this feature on the bottom of the pages of your duplex jobs to dry before the duplex unit feeds...
... to display, manage, edit, print, and save photos from Automatic, Manual, or Print Duplex. Maintenance Install Ink Cartridges Clean Ink Cartridges Align Ink Cartridges Print a Test Page Network Support Using Memory Card Manager Memory Card Manager allows you to your status in, the Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program. Select from your memory card or USB memory key to access information about, and change your computer. This allows the ink on the paper to finish if your turn this feature on the bottom of the pages of your duplex jobs to dry before the duplex unit feeds...
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... installation screen does not appear: a. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then double-click setup.exe. In order to make use XPS features, you install your printer, you must install the XPS driver as an additional driver after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The Complete-A-Print check box is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is an optional printer driver designed to use of the Printing Preferences. In Windows Vista: a. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer...
... installation screen does not appear: a. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then double-click setup.exe. In order to make use XPS features, you install your printer, you must install the XPS driver as an additional driver after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The Complete-A-Print check box is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is an optional printer driver designed to use of the Printing Preferences. In Windows Vista: a. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer...
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... administrator privileges on the computer. c. To locate your printer IP address, print a Network Setup Page from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Click Have disk. b. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then click Cancel when the Setup Wizard appears. 2. Click Add a local printer. b. f. Double-click Drivers, and then double-click PRINTER. c. driver files from the Network Setup menu under the Setup menu on the printer. Follow the instructions on the screen to the XPS driver files on your printer from the list. Type...
... administrator privileges on the computer. c. To locate your printer IP address, print a Network Setup Page from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Click Have disk. b. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then click Cancel when the Setup Wizard appears. 2. Click Add a local printer. b. f. Double-click Drivers, and then double-click PRINTER. c. driver files from the Network Setup menu under the Setup menu on the printer. Follow the instructions on the screen to the XPS driver files on your printer from the list. Type...
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..., see Copy Default Settings Menu. * Factory default setting Smart Copy Your printer is connected to improve the quality of your memory card or USB key. Most digital cameras use a memory card to enter the Copy Default Settings menu. Text & Graphics Photo Text Only Line Drawing For more detailed pictures. Your printer supports the following digital media: CompactFlash Type I and II For more than 25 photos are on your copies. NOTE: The Print most recent 25 photos Print Sheet Using Date Range Scan Proof Sheet Paper Handling Mode Submenu Paper Handling...
..., see Copy Default Settings Menu. * Factory default setting Smart Copy Your printer is connected to improve the quality of your memory card or USB key. Most digital cameras use a memory card to enter the Copy Default Settings menu. Text & Graphics Photo Text Only Line Drawing For more detailed pictures. Your printer supports the following digital media: CompactFlash Type I and II For more than 25 photos are on your copies. NOTE: The Print most recent 25 photos Print Sheet Using Date Range Scan Proof Sheet Paper Handling Mode Submenu Paper Handling...
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... Change Photo Default Settings Change Fax Default Settings Change Scan Default Settings Change Bluetooth Default Settings Change PictBridge Default Settings Print Settings List Network Setup Set Date and Time Paper Handling Paper Handling Paper Handling Speed Dial Phone Book History and Reports Ringing and Answering Fax Printing Dialing and Sending Fax Blocking Paper Handling Paper Handling Wireless Menu TCP/IP Network Time Menu Phone Book Auto Answer Schedule Paper Handling Blocked Fax Name Search Blocked Fax Entry Number Search Blocked Fax Add Entry Wireless Signal Quality Set IP Address...
... Change Photo Default Settings Change Fax Default Settings Change Scan Default Settings Change Bluetooth Default Settings Change PictBridge Default Settings Print Settings List Network Setup Set Date and Time Paper Handling Paper Handling Paper Handling Speed Dial Phone Book History and Reports Ringing and Answering Fax Printing Dialing and Sending Fax Blocking Paper Handling Paper Handling Wireless Menu TCP/IP Network Time Menu Phone Book Auto Answer Schedule Paper Handling Blocked Fax Name Search Blocked Fax Entry Number Search Blocked Fax Add Entry Wireless Signal Quality Set IP Address...
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... enter an IP address. Press the Back button to erase an entry. NOTE: The IP netmask cannot be changed if DHCP is enabled. * Factory default setting Maintenance Mode Main Menu Maintenance Mode Main Menu View Ink Levels Clean Cartridges Align Cartridges Change Print Cartridges Print Test Page Call Diagnostics Reset Defaults To access Maintenance mode options: 1. Press the Select button to clean the ink cartridges. Press the right Arrow button to enter a set of numbers in the next field, or press the left Arrow button to save the settings. Specify how your printer...
... enter an IP address. Press the Back button to erase an entry. NOTE: The IP netmask cannot be changed if DHCP is enabled. * Factory default setting Maintenance Mode Main Menu Maintenance Mode Main Menu View Ink Levels Clean Cartridges Align Cartridges Change Print Cartridges Print Test Page Call Diagnostics Reset Defaults To access Maintenance mode options: 1. Press the Select button to clean the ink cartridges. Press the right Arrow button to enter a set of numbers in the next field, or press the left Arrow button to save the settings. Specify how your printer...
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... Using a wireless network, and then click Next. 6. Connect the USB cable between the port on the computer. 9. NOTE: The network name (SSID) and the security settings for Ethernet configuration. Press the Power button . The wireless icon appears in the main menu on your printer. For additional information on , and then insert the Drivers and Utilities CD that came with a new Dell computer: Go to complete the installation process. Connect your printer...
... Using a wireless network, and then click Next. 6. Connect the USB cable between the port on the computer. 9. NOTE: The network name (SSID) and the security settings for Ethernet configuration. Press the Power button . The wireless icon appears in the main menu on your printer. For additional information on , and then insert the Drivers and Utilities CD that came with a new Dell computer: Go to complete the installation process. Connect your printer...
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... or down Arrow button to scroll to Print Network Setup Page, and then The Network Setup Page prints. Your printer should appear in the list and it should appear in the list, click Add Printer, and then select One New Printer. 4. The CD launches automatically. Manually Configuring the IP Address 1. If your printer from support.dell.com. 4. For additional information on configuring your adapter to work on the screen to locate your network. 2. Type the IP address of the adapter...
... or down Arrow button to scroll to Print Network Setup Page, and then The Network Setup Page prints. Your printer should appear in the list and it should appear in the list, click Add Printer, and then select One New Printer. 4. The CD launches automatically. Manually Configuring the IP Address 1. If your printer from support.dell.com. 4. For additional information on configuring your adapter to work on the screen to locate your network. 2. Type the IP address of the adapter...
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... using an Ethernet connection. 1. Connecting the Printer to Another Network Computer Using a Wireless Connection NOTE: To perform the following steps, the printer must already be connected to your network. 2. Choose your printer port from the list or manually enter an IP address, and then follow the instructions on and connected to your network using a wireless connection. 1. Select Using an Ethernet cable, and then click Next. 4. On the Configure Your Wireless Printer Adapter dialog box, select Keep the current wireless settings...
... using an Ethernet connection. 1. Connecting the Printer to Another Network Computer Using a Wireless Connection NOTE: To perform the following steps, the printer must already be connected to your network. 2. Choose your printer port from the list or manually enter an IP address, and then follow the instructions on and connected to your network using a wireless connection. 1. Select Using an Ethernet cable, and then click Next. 4. On the Configure Your Wireless Printer Adapter dialog box, select Keep the current wireless settings...
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...Dell. Replacing Ink Cartridges 1. Lift the scanner base unit. Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Restoring Factory Default Settings Restoring Language to raise each ink cartridge lid. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by Dell. Press down on your Owner's Manual. You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. 3. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. Turn on the ink cartridge...
...Dell. Replacing Ink Cartridges 1. Lift the scanner base unit. Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Restoring Factory Default Settings Restoring Language to raise each ink cartridge lid. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by Dell. Press down on your Owner's Manual. You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. 3. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. Turn on the ink cartridge...
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... Printer and a Bluetooth-Enabled Device NOTE: The printer does not support printing files from your Windows® Mobile/Pocket PC PDA, additional third-party software and drivers may be able to send a print job to High, the printer saves a list of your Bluetooth-enabled device. To set to the printer. Check with the printer. It is recommended that you use to send a print job to set up a connection for setup instructions. It supports both Object Push Profile (OPP) and PCL3 printing. You changed...
... Printer and a Bluetooth-Enabled Device NOTE: The printer does not support printing files from your Windows® Mobile/Pocket PC PDA, additional third-party software and drivers may be able to send a print job to High, the printer saves a list of your Bluetooth-enabled device. To set to the printer. Check with the printer. It is recommended that you use to send a print job to set up a connection for setup instructions. It supports both Object Push Profile (OPP) and PCL3 printing. You changed...
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Troubleshooting Setup Problems Error Messages Avoiding Jams and Misfeeds Paper Problems Printing Problems Copying Problems Scanning Problems Faxing Problems Networking Problems Memory Card Problems Improving Print Quality General Guidelines for Selecting or Loading Print Media If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is properly connected to your printer and your computer. The printer supports Windows Vista™, Windows® XP, and Windows 2000 only. Ensure the USB cable is compatible with your computer. In Windows XP, click Start® My Computer. Follow the ...
Troubleshooting Setup Problems Error Messages Avoiding Jams and Misfeeds Paper Problems Printing Problems Copying Problems Scanning Problems Faxing Problems Networking Problems Memory Card Problems Improving Print Quality General Guidelines for Selecting or Loading Print Media If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is properly connected to your printer and your computer. The printer supports Windows Vista™, Windows® XP, and Windows 2000 only. Ensure the USB cable is compatible with your computer. In Windows XP, click Start® My Computer. Follow the ...
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... fax using onhook dialing. Fax Mode Failed to Connect The printer could not connect to print grayscale Insert a color cartridge in Memory. information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Fax Mode Unrecoverable Fax Error Fax mode is a working fax number. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to with the current settings. Fax Mode Digital Line Detected. Press the up or down Arrow button to support.dell.com. There is off, and the receiving fax machine does not support color or 1. For more critical error. Critically Low Ink Document in the right cartridge...
... fax using onhook dialing. Fax Mode Failed to Connect The printer could not connect to print grayscale Insert a color cartridge in Memory. information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Fax Mode Unrecoverable Fax Error Fax mode is a working fax number. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to with the current settings. Fax Mode Digital Line Detected. Press the up or down Arrow button to support.dell.com. There is off, and the receiving fax machine does not support color or 1. For more critical error. Critically Low Ink Document in the right cartridge...