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...personal injury, or death. Information in the United States and/or other than its subsidiaries in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Ink Management System are trademarks or registered trademarks of EMC Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ... Corporation and/or its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Dell Inc. Dell™ 968 All-In-One Printer User's Guide To order ink or supplies from Dell: 1. Corel Snapfire and WordPerfect are trademarks of data and tells you how to hardware...
...personal injury, or death. Information in the United States and/or other than its subsidiaries in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Ink Management System are trademarks or registered trademarks of EMC Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ... Corporation and/or its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Dell Inc. Dell™ 968 All-In-One Printer User's Guide To order ink or supplies from Dell: 1. Corel Snapfire and WordPerfect are trademarks of data and tells you how to hardware...
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...Printer... printer to a computer to do need to connect your printer to a ...Printer Understanding the Printer Parts Understanding the Operator Panel You can use your printer to make photocopies, send faxes, or print from memory cards or a PictBridge-enabled camera. NOTE: The printer... into the printer. A few important things to note: If the printer is connected to... a computer or not) must install a DSL filter on the telephone line attached to Computer function or the Print Files mode. Unit you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer...
...Printer... printer to a computer to do need to connect your printer to a ...Printer Understanding the Printer Parts Understanding the Operator Panel You can use your printer to make photocopies, send faxes, or print from memory cards or a PictBridge-enabled camera. NOTE: The printer... into the printer. A few important things to note: If the printer is connected to... a computer or not) must install a DSL filter on the telephone line attached to Computer function or the Print Files mode. Unit you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer...
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...tray 10 ADF input Tray that holds your document or photo flat while you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Enter the Express Service Code to direct your printer can also pick up your printer. 8 Memory Slots into which you insert a memory card containing digital pictures. paper tray... the Memory Card Manager. NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. 12 Supplies Reorder Label To order ink cartridges or paper, visit www.dell.com/supplies. To view other image types stored on the memory card. Use it to scan, copy, or fax multiple-page...
...tray 10 ADF input Tray that holds your document or photo flat while you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Enter the Express Service Code to direct your printer can also pick up your printer. 8 Memory Slots into which you insert a memory card containing digital pictures. paper tray... the Memory Card Manager. NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. 12 Supplies Reorder Label To order ink cartridges or paper, visit www.dell.com/supplies. To view other image types stored on the memory card. Use it to scan, copy, or fax multiple-page...
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...® Snapfire™ Plus- Memory Card Manager- Dell Ink Management System™- Dell Fax Solutions Software- Using the Dell All-In-One Center The Dell All-In-One Center allows you when your printer is running low on your computer. Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center Using the Dell Fax Solutions Software Using Printing Preferences Using Memory...
...® Snapfire™ Plus- Memory Card Manager- Dell Ink Management System™- Dell Fax Solutions Software- Using the Dell All-In-One Center The Dell All-In-One Center allows you when your printer is running low on your computer. Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center Using the Dell Fax Solutions Software Using Printing Preferences Using Memory...
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... on your paper. Select Automatic, Tray 1/Bypass, or Tray 2. Envelope - Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 3. Select the size of your desired output quality. Media Type - Click Printers. Draft is attached to set the paper type manually, or have a photo cartridge installed. Allows...to save the ink in black and white - Paper Size - The Print dialog box opens. 2. To access Printing Preferences when a document is arranged on the program or operating system). Print in your color images in black and white to the printer settings from the Printers folder become ...
... on your paper. Select Automatic, Tray 1/Bypass, or Tray 2. Envelope - Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 3. Select the size of your desired output quality. Media Type - Click Printers. Draft is attached to set the paper type manually, or have a photo cartridge installed. Allows...to save the ink in black and white - Paper Size - The Print dialog box opens. 2. To access Printing Preferences when a document is arranged on the program or operating system). Print in your color images in black and white to the printer settings from the Printers folder become ...
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...on image content. This allows the ink on the paper to print on the other side. Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program - More Options - You can also view the paper type that the printer detects. Maintenance Install Ink Cartridges Clean Ink Cartridges Align Ink Cartridges Print a Test Page Network...: You will need to wait a few seconds longer for your duplex jobs to your duplex print jobs. Advanced Copies - Customize how the printer prints several copies of your computer. Extend dry time - Layout - Allows you to display, manage, edit, print, and save photos from...
...on image content. This allows the ink on the paper to print on the other side. Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program - More Options - You can also view the paper type that the printer detects. Maintenance Install Ink Cartridges Clean Ink Cartridges Align Ink Cartridges Print a Test Page Network...: You will need to wait a few seconds longer for your duplex jobs to your duplex print jobs. Advanced Copies - Customize how the printer prints several copies of your computer. Extend dry time - Layout - Allows you to display, manage, edit, print, and save photos from...
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...Vista: a. The number of pages remaining changes as a result of the type of ink, you can be given. When your ink cartridge levels are empty, the Reserve Tank window appears on your color ink cartridge is out of the memory card or USB key while actively reading, writing, or... Windows XP and 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 3. For more accurate count can choose to print. c. When one or both of your ink cartridges are low, a Low Ink Warning appears on the Advanced tab of cartridge use, until printing habits are ...
...Vista: a. The number of pages remaining changes as a result of the type of ink, you can be given. When your ink cartridge levels are empty, the Reserve Tank window appears on your color ink cartridge is out of the memory card or USB key while actively reading, writing, or... Windows XP and 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 3. For more accurate count can choose to print. c. When one or both of your ink cartridges are low, a Low Ink Warning appears on the Advanced tab of cartridge use, until printing habits are ...
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... Reinstalling Software If your printer does not function properly, or communication error messages appear when using your printer, you install your printer. Click Dell Printers. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Using a USB cable, Using a wireless network, or Using an...ink cartridge has been replaced. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until the color cartridge is replaced or the option is installed. In Windows XP and WIndows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer...
... Reinstalling Software If your printer does not function properly, or communication error messages appear when using your printer, you install your printer. Click Dell Printers. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Using a USB cable, Using a wireless network, or Using an...ink cartridge has been replaced. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until the color cartridge is replaced or the option is installed. In Windows XP and WIndows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer...
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...Press the Select button . Press the Select button to align the ink cartridges. Press the Back button to save the settings. From the Set IP Netmask menu, use the keypad to enter an IP address. Specify how your printer treats automatic calls for each cartridge on the screen. 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 Select button . Press the Select button to align the ink cartridges. Press the Back button to save the settings. From the Set IP Netmask menu, use the keypad to enter an IP address. Specify how your printer treats automatic calls for each cartridge on the screen. 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...
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...ink cartridges are correct, and then click Next to apply the settings. Using an Available Wireless Network Configuration 1. Enter the appropriate security key(s) for the network, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: Clicking Next prompts the setup utility to be installed. The Wireless...Overview Configuring the adapter using the Wireless Setup Utility involves connecting the printer in the printer. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 2. On the Apply and Verify Wireless Settings screen, check each network...
...ink cartridges are correct, and then click Next to apply the settings. Using an Available Wireless Network Configuration 1. Enter the appropriate security key(s) for the network, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: Clicking Next prompts the setup utility to be installed. The Wireless...Overview Configuring the adapter using the Wireless Setup Utility involves connecting the printer in the printer. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 2. On the Apply and Verify Wireless Settings screen, check each network...
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... printed with the arrow on the scanner glass. The paper guide rests against the edge of the paper. Place the document face down on the printer. You do not use in the ADF. You avoid embossed designs. Open the top cover. 2. The paper fits within these dimensions: Width: 8.27 - 8.5 inches (210... is loaded text side up . On the Scanner Glass 1. NOTE: Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with metallic ink particles in the ADF.
... printed with the arrow on the scanner glass. The paper guide rests against the edge of the paper. Place the document face down on the printer. You do not use in the ADF. You avoid embossed designs. Open the top cover. 2. The paper fits within these dimensions: Width: 8.27 - 8.5 inches (210... is loaded text side up . On the Scanner Glass 1. NOTE: Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with metallic ink particles in the ADF.
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Replacing Ink Cartridges 1. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. 2. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by Dell. You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. 3. Press down on your printer. Dell ink cartridges are available only through Dell. Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge...
Replacing Ink Cartridges 1. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. 2. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by Dell. You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. 3. Press down on your printer. Dell ink cartridges are available only through Dell. Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge...
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... your photo cartridge, or dispose of them properly. 6. If you received with a photo cartridge. Make sure the black or photo ink cartridge is secure in the left ink cartridge carrier, and the color ink cartridge is secure in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you are installing new... ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the ink cartridges. 7. NOTICE: Do not touch the gold...
... your photo cartridge, or dispose of them properly. 6. If you received with a photo cartridge. Make sure the black or photo ink cartridge is secure in the left ink cartridge carrier, and the color ink cartridge is secure in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you are installing new... ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the ink cartridges. 7. NOTICE: Do not touch the gold...
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Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer automatically prompts you to align ink cartridges when characters are not properly formed or are installed or replaced. You may also need to align the ink cartridges when they are not aligned at the left margin, or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy. Press the Select button . ... the down Arrow button to scroll to Maintenance. 3. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Align Cartridges. To align the ink cartridges from the operator panel: 1. 8. Lower the scanner base unit until it is completely closed . 9. Load plain paper.
Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer automatically prompts you to align ink cartridges when characters are not properly formed or are installed or replaced. You may also need to align the ink cartridges when they are not aligned at the left margin, or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy. Press the Select button . ... the down Arrow button to scroll to Maintenance. 3. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Align Cartridges. To align the ink cartridges from the operator panel: 1. 8. Lower the scanner base unit until it is completely closed . 9. Load plain paper.
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...the Maintenance tab. 6. Colors fade, do not print, or do not print correctly. To clean the nozzles from the printer software: 1. For more information, see Loading Paper. 2. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Clean Cartridges. 5. 5. The ink cartridges align when the... 2. Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 4. Load plain paper. Press the Select button . Click Printers. Click Printing Preferences. Print appears smudged or too dark. Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles You may need to Maintenance. 3. To align the ink cartridges from the operator ...
...the Maintenance tab. 6. Colors fade, do not print, or do not print correctly. To clean the nozzles from the printer software: 1. For more information, see Loading Paper. 2. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Clean Cartridges. 5. 5. The ink cartridges align when the... 2. Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 4. Load plain paper. Press the Select button . Click Printers. Click Printing Preferences. Print appears smudged or too dark. Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles You may need to Maintenance. 3. To align the ink cartridges from the operator ...
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...Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 4. Click Printing Preferences. The cleaning page prints. 7. Make sure that has accumulated on the paper exit tray. Remove paper from the printer software: 1. Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with a clean, dry cloth, and then print your document again. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers...the print quality has not improved, click Clean Again. 8. Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to clean the interior ...
...Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 4. Click Printing Preferences. The cleaning page prints. 7. Make sure that has accumulated on the paper exit tray. Remove paper from the printer software: 1. Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with a clean, dry cloth, and then print your document again. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers...the print quality has not improved, click Clean Again. 8. Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to clean the interior ...
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... a network adapter is on your display to factory default without using the printer menus. Press and hold the Start button and the Cancel button . 3. 5. Make sure the printer is attached to the printer, Also reset all other selected settings to Maintenance, and then press the ... the down Arrow button to scroll to factory defaults? Turn your final selection. The printer aligns the ink cartridges after your printer off. 2. Restoring Language to Factory Default You can restore the original printer settings, often referred to save each selection. Press the Select 6.
... a network adapter is on your display to factory default without using the printer menus. Press and hold the Start button and the Cancel button . 3. 5. Make sure the printer is attached to the printer, Also reset all other selected settings to Maintenance, and then press the ... the down Arrow button to scroll to factory defaults? Turn your final selection. The printer aligns the ink cartridges after your printer off. 2. Restoring Language to Factory Default You can restore the original printer settings, often referred to save each selection. Press the Select 6.
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Change the default number of copies. Extend dry time when duplexing print jobs by default. Print a test page. Specify layouts that you want to set as default from the Maintenance tab. From here, you can Install, clean, and align ink cartridges. Change the default orientation. Get information on sharing your printer on a network. From the Advanced tab, you can : Make automatic two-sided printing (duplex) the default. Make black and white printing and borderless printing the default setting. From the Maintenance tab: There are no print settings to set as default.
Change the default number of copies. Extend dry time when duplexing print jobs by default. Print a test page. Specify layouts that you want to set as default from the Maintenance tab. From here, you can Install, clean, and align ink cartridges. Change the default orientation. Get information on sharing your printer on a network. From the Advanced tab, you can : Make automatic two-sided printing (duplex) the default. Make black and white printing and borderless printing the default setting. From the Maintenance tab: There are no print settings to set as default.
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...camera. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 2. Delete the other copies of the printer in your printer. 3. If Pause Printing is selected, click it to see Loading Paper. Ensure you installed the ink cartridges correctly and removed the sticker and tape from the ...b. For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera. Make sure the printer is not selected. Check for multiple objects for blinking lights on the printer. Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. To prevent multiple instances of the print object by right-clicking the...
...camera. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 2. Delete the other copies of the printer in your printer. 3. If Pause Printing is selected, click it to see Loading Paper. Ensure you installed the ink cartridges correctly and removed the sticker and tape from the ...b. For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera. Make sure the printer is not selected. Check for multiple objects for blinking lights on the printer. Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. To prevent multiple instances of the print object by right-clicking the...
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...Color or Black Cartridge. The photo cartridge is inserted in the wrong positions. Cartridge Error Left cartridge incorrect. One or more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. For more of the ink cartridges is inserted in the right. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Press to retry. Remove the ink cartridges and unplug the printer... the ink cartridges. Plug the printer in the left cartridge carrier. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. What it on troubleshooting your printer, please visit http://support.dell.com/...
...Color or Black Cartridge. The photo cartridge is inserted in the wrong positions. Cartridge Error Left cartridge incorrect. One or more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. For more of the ink cartridges is inserted in the right. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Press to retry. Remove the ink cartridges and unplug the printer... the ink cartridges. Plug the printer in the left cartridge carrier. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. What it on troubleshooting your printer, please visit http://support.dell.com/...