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... Programs window closes. 5 Insert the Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A940 Drivers and Utilities CD. rings if you have either of your phone line after two 3 Click FaxTools or Classic PhoneTools. A drop-down menu appears. 8 Click Explore. 9 Double-click the Fax folder. 10 Double-click the appropriate language folder. 11 Double-click the Setup icon. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Using BVRP fax software Installing BVRP fax software 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click All Programs. A list of these settings...
... Programs window closes. 5 Insert the Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A940 Drivers and Utilities CD. rings if you have either of your phone line after two 3 Click FaxTools or Classic PhoneTools. A drop-down menu appears. 8 Click Explore. 9 Double-click the Fax folder. 10 Double-click the appropriate language folder. 11 Double-click the Setup icon. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Using BVRP fax software Installing BVRP fax software 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click All Programs. A list of these settings...
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...; Scanning, printing, copying, and faxing • Creative projects • Ink cartridge ordering information • Setup troubleshooting • General troubleshooting • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from Dell. Select your documentation. You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Dell™ AIO Printer A940 Finding information Refer to: Setup Diagram Drivers and Utilities CD Owner's Manual Dell Support Website When you need help tools and information. Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads...
...; Scanning, printing, copying, and faxing • Creative projects • Ink cartridge ordering information • Setup troubleshooting • General troubleshooting • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from Dell. Select your documentation. You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Dell™ AIO Printer A940 Finding information Refer to: Setup Diagram Drivers and Utilities CD Owner's Manual Dell Support Website When you need help tools and information. Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads...
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...Black Make a black and white copy using current Photo Options settings (the highest quality scan and print settings). 6 Scan Scan and send to a software application. 7 Fax Scan and send a document to a computer with a modem. 8 Power Turn your printer For help , see page 5. 4 Learning about your printer on the display. 16 Options Scroll through a list of options on the display. 15 Left arrow (-) Decrease a menu number or scroll backward through the menu headings. NOTE: The printer must be attached to the fax software. For help , see page 24. 5 Copy Photo Begin a photo...
...Black Make a black and white copy using current Photo Options settings (the highest quality scan and print settings). 6 Scan Scan and send to a software application. 7 Fax Scan and send a document to a computer with a modem. 8 Power Turn your printer For help , see page 5. 4 Learning about your printer on the display. 16 Options Scroll through a list of options on the display. 15 Left arrow (-) Decrease a menu number or scroll backward through the menu headings. NOTE: The printer must be attached to the fax software. For help , see page 24. 5 Copy Photo Begin a photo...
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... the size of the document output you leave this menu: LIGHTER/DARKER BLANK PAPER SIZE BLANK PAPER TYPE REPEAT IMAGE COLOR ORIGINAL SIZE CONTENT TYPE COLLATE-BLACK IRON-ON/MIRROR CARTRIDGES You can: Lighten or darken the copied image. From this on Auto Detect (the default), then the paper type sensor (see instructions on how to change the ink cartridges. • Align to automatically align the ink cartridges. • Clean to clean the ink cartridges. • Self Test to place on the scanner glass. Collate multiple black and white copies. Operator panel...
... the size of the document output you leave this menu: LIGHTER/DARKER BLANK PAPER SIZE BLANK PAPER TYPE REPEAT IMAGE COLOR ORIGINAL SIZE CONTENT TYPE COLLATE-BLACK IRON-ON/MIRROR CARTRIDGES You can: Lighten or darken the copied image. From this on Auto Detect (the default), then the paper type sensor (see instructions on how to change the ink cartridges. • Align to automatically align the ink cartridges. • Clean to clean the ink cartridges. • Self Test to place on the scanner glass. Collate multiple black and white copies. Operator panel...
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... to install a new ink cartridge. • View information about how to purchase new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean the ink cartridge nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. • Visit the supplies area online. Understanding the paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects these paper types: • Plain paper • Coated paper • Glossy/photo paper • Transparencies If you load one of phone numbers. • Visit the Dell Web site. • Change printing status appearance options. • View software...
... to install a new ink cartridge. • View information about how to purchase new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean the ink cartridge nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. • Visit the supplies area online. Understanding the paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects these paper types: • Plain paper • Coated paper • Glossy/photo paper • Transparencies If you load one of phone numbers. • Visit the Dell Web site. • Change printing status appearance options. • View software...
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... 5 Click Options or the Printer Settings tab. Specialty paper. 12 Learning about your program or operating system). If you are using. 4 Click OK. print job, specify a paper 7 Click the box to turn it . www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com To choose the paper size: 1 With your document open, click File → Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending on your printer type in the GUI (graphical user interface) under...
... 5 Click Options or the Printer Settings tab. Specialty paper. 12 Learning about your program or operating system). If you are using. 4 Click OK. print job, specify a paper 7 Click the box to turn it . www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com To choose the paper size: 1 With your document open, click File → Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending on your printer type in the GUI (graphical user interface) under...
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... paper type and size. 4 If using photo paper, make sure the glossy side is connected to this computer. 6 Click OK. First, follow these instructions while you insert the paper into the paper support. 5 Click Print. Sharing printers You can print from multiple computers if your document open, click File → Print. 3 To change the printer settings, click Properties, Options, Setup or Preferences (depending on the program or operating system). 4 On the three tabs along the left side (Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print...
... paper type and size. 4 If using photo paper, make sure the glossy side is connected to this computer. 6 Click OK. First, follow these instructions while you insert the paper into the paper support. 5 Click Print. Sharing printers You can print from multiple computers if your document open, click File → Print. 3 To change the printer settings, click Properties, Options, Setup or Preferences (depending on the program or operating system). 4 On the three tabs along the left side (Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print...
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... is shared. Now, follow these instructions while you just created. 3 Click File → Properties. 4 From the General tab, click Print Test Page. Using your printer 19 To check that identifies it to verify printer installation. 1 Click Start → Settings → Printer. 2 Select the printer you are at the other person's computer: 1 Click Start → Settings → Printers. 2 Click Add Printer to launch the Add Printer wizard. 3 Click Network Print Server. 4 Select the network printer from the Shared printers list.
... is shared. Now, follow these instructions while you just created. 3 Click File → Properties. 4 From the General tab, click Print Test Page. Using your printer 19 To check that identifies it to verify printer installation. 1 Click Start → Settings → Printer. 2 Select the printer you are at the other person's computer: 1 Click Start → Settings → Printers. 2 Click Add Printer to launch the Add Printer wizard. 3 Click Network Print Server. 4 Select the network printer from the Shared printers list.
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.... 1 Open the Dell All-In-One Center. For help , see page 7. The All-In-One Main Page appears. 2 From the Creative Tasks section, click Repeat an image several times on one page. 3 Click Preview Now to view your scanned image. 4 Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the portion of paper in the printer before you begin copying. 5 After your printer Using the operator panel 1 Load A4 or letter size paper and select the size: a On the operator panel...
.... 1 Open the Dell All-In-One Center. For help , see page 7. The All-In-One Main Page appears. 2 From the Creative Tasks section, click Repeat an image several times on one page. 3 Click Preview Now to view your scanned image. 4 Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the portion of paper in the printer before you begin copying. 5 After your printer Using the operator panel 1 Load A4 or letter size paper and select the size: a On the operator panel...
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... the Copy... Copying photos 1 Place your document. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Copying You can copy using the operator panel or the software. The printer is on. 2 Press Number of Copies repeatedly until the number (any number 1-99) of copies you are finished customizing your printer First, load your photo on . 2 Open the Dell All-In-One Center. For help , see page 7. 3 Click Preview Now. 4 Adjust the dotted lines to make displays, or press + or - For help , see page 17. Using the operator panel: Using the printer software 1 Make...
... the Copy... Copying photos 1 Place your document. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Copying You can copy using the operator panel or the software. The printer is on. 2 Press Number of Copies repeatedly until the number (any number 1-99) of copies you are finished customizing your printer First, load your photo on . 2 Open the Dell All-In-One Center. For help , see page 7. 3 Click Preview Now. 4 Adjust the dotted lines to make displays, or press + or - For help , see page 17. Using the operator panel: Using the printer software 1 Make...
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... open in the program you last selected (or the factory default) displays. 4 Press + to scroll through the list of scan destinations. 5 When your preferred scan destination displays, press Select. 6 Press Scan to begin a scan job using your photo on the scanner glass. To further customize your scan job, click See More Scan Settings. 6 When you want to fit around the part of the photo aligns with the arrow. 2 Open the Dell All-In-One Center. NOTE: Make...
... open in the program you last selected (or the factory default) displays. 4 Press + to scroll through the list of scan destinations. 5 When your preferred scan destination displays, press Select. 6 Press Scan to begin a scan job using your photo on the scanner glass. To further customize your scan job, click See More Scan Settings. 6 When you want to fit around the part of the photo aligns with the arrow. 2 Open the Dell All-In-One Center. NOTE: Make...
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The New Message screen appears. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 6 Write a note to a friend 1 Open the Dell All-In-One Center. Depending on how many images you want to select: 50% (Half), 100% (Same), 200% (Double), Custom %, Fit to Page, 2x2 Poster, 3x3 Poster, or 4x4 Poster. 3 Press Select. 4 To begin copying, press Color or Black. 5 After your image, click Print Now. Using the operator panel Using the printer software 1 On the operator panel, press...
The New Message screen appears. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 6 Write a note to a friend 1 Open the Dell All-In-One Center. Depending on how many images you want to select: 50% (Half), 100% (Same), 200% (Double), Custom %, Fit to Page, 2x2 Poster, 3x3 Poster, or 4x4 Poster. 3 Press Select. 4 To begin copying, press Color or Black. 5 After your image, click Print Now. Using the operator panel Using the printer software 1 On the operator panel, press...
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... screen to select the Enable Receive check box. An installation window appears. 6 Click Cancel, click the Start button, and then click My Computer. 7 Right-click the CD Drive icon. If you click to complete the installation. The Installation Wizard appears. 12 Follow the instructions on the desktop. Change these entries, skip to automatically answer your name and company name. 7 Click Next. 8 Enter an identifier, phone number, and fax number...
... screen to select the Enable Receive check box. An installation window appears. 6 Click Cancel, click the Start button, and then click My Computer. 7 Right-click the CD Drive icon. If you click to complete the installation. The Installation Wizard appears. 12 Follow the instructions on the desktop. Change these entries, skip to automatically answer your name and company name. 7 Click Next. 8 Enter an identifier, phone number, and fax number...
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...51 51 53 48 Troubleshooting Message: Paper Jam Cover Open Ink Low Paper Out Unlock Scanner Cartridge Error Other messages Go to page function is not working properly You receive an error message Use this section to understand printer software error messages on the page - Document prints poorly - Transparencies or photo papers contain white lines - Copied objects appear in a different location on your printer. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com More troubleshooting Refer to the User's Guide if you experience any of scanned image is unsatisfactory - Auto-cropping of the...
...51 51 53 48 Troubleshooting Message: Paper Jam Cover Open Ink Low Paper Out Unlock Scanner Cartridge Error Other messages Go to page function is not working properly You receive an error message Use this section to understand printer software error messages on the page - Document prints poorly - Transparencies or photo papers contain white lines - Copied objects appear in a different location on your printer. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com More troubleshooting Refer to the User's Guide if you experience any of scanned image is unsatisfactory - Auto-cropping of the...
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... and configuration at 1-800-387-5759 to and from Dell's repair/replacement center. Dell owns all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other than as -new condition to Dell up to the end user in materials, workmanship, and design affecting normal use , or maintenance; accidental or willful damage; Upon diagnosis of one year from the original purchase date. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made will, at Dell's option...
... and configuration at 1-800-387-5759 to and from Dell's repair/replacement center. Dell owns all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other than as -new condition to Dell up to the end user in materials, workmanship, and design affecting normal use , or maintenance; accidental or willful damage; Upon diagnosis of one year from the original purchase date. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made will, at Dell's option...
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..., 15 paper exit tray, v paper guide, v Paper Jam message, 49 paper jam, clearing, 49 paper support, v paper type sensor, 11 part number black ink cartridge, 39 color ink cartridge, 39 parts, iv photo cards loading, 15 Photo Editor, 9 Photo Options, 4 photo paper loading, 15 postcards loading, 15 Power, 4 Power light, 3 Print Properties, 8 print quality, troubleshooting, 46 printer (scanner unit), v printer software installing, 54 uninstalling, 54 printing banner, 22 iron-on transfers, 23 mirror images, 23 posters, 20 repeated images, 20 projects banner, 22 color copies, 25 mirror images and...
..., 15 paper exit tray, v paper guide, v Paper Jam message, 49 paper jam, clearing, 49 paper support, v paper type sensor, 11 part number black ink cartridge, 39 color ink cartridge, 39 parts, iv photo cards loading, 15 Photo Editor, 9 Photo Options, 4 photo paper loading, 15 postcards loading, 15 Power, 4 Power light, 3 Print Properties, 8 print quality, troubleshooting, 46 printer (scanner unit), v printer software installing, 54 uninstalling, 54 printing banner, 22 iron-on transfers, 23 mirror images, 23 posters, 20 repeated images, 20 projects banner, 22 color copies, 25 mirror images and...
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... Operating system support The Dell AIO Printer A940 supports: Windows XP Windows 2000 Memory specifications and requirements Your operating system must meet the minimum system requirements. Cables Your Dell Personal AIO Printer A940 uses a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable (sold separately). Operating system Processor speed (Mhz) RAM (MB) Hard disk (MB) Virtual memory (MB) Windows XP Pentium 300 128 500 286 Windows 2000 Pentium 200 128 286 286 Paper Refer to your Owner's Manual for information on what paper sizes and types...
... Operating system support The Dell AIO Printer A940 supports: Windows XP Windows 2000 Memory specifications and requirements Your operating system must meet the minimum system requirements. Cables Your Dell Personal AIO Printer A940 uses a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable (sold separately). Operating system Processor speed (Mhz) RAM (MB) Hard disk (MB) Virtual memory (MB) Windows XP Pentium 300 128 500 286 Windows 2000 Pentium 200 128 286 286 Paper Refer to your Owner's Manual for information on what paper sizes and types...
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... Dell AIO Printer A940 will only work if you experience other problems, refer to your All-In-One has a problem, make sure: Your All-In-One is on the page Fit to Page function is not working properly Auto detect is set but not working properly Fax function does not work If your Owner's Manual. Troubleshooting Transparencies or glossy photo papers stick together Transparencies or photo papers contain white lines Document prints slowly Document prints poorly Auto-cropping of scanned image is unsatisfactory Edges of copied documents...
... Dell AIO Printer A940 will only work if you experience other problems, refer to your All-In-One has a problem, make sure: Your All-In-One is on the page Fit to Page function is not working properly Auto detect is set but not working properly Fax function does not work If your Owner's Manual. Troubleshooting Transparencies or glossy photo papers stick together Transparencies or photo papers contain white lines Document prints slowly Document prints poorly Auto-cropping of scanned image is unsatisfactory Edges of copied documents...
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...-In-One Center. For help , refer to your Owner's Manual. To check the ink levels from the All-InOne Center. For help , refer to your Owner's Manual. The paper is too dark or smudged Make sure: You let the ink dry completely before handling the paper. You select the correct paper type and size in Print Properties, Preferences, or in .) Colors are faded or not printing completely Use a different color setting. Press + until Cartridges displays. b. Print is...
...-In-One Center. For help , refer to your Owner's Manual. To check the ink levels from the All-InOne Center. For help , refer to your Owner's Manual. The paper is too dark or smudged Make sure: You let the ink dry completely before handling the paper. You select the correct paper type and size in Print Properties, Preferences, or in .) Colors are faded or not printing completely Use a different color setting. Press + until Cartridges displays. b. Print is...
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... Service sales@dell.com apmarketing@dell.com (for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Support for third-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. You can access Dell Support at Dell Support. Dell provides limited technical support for Asian/Pacific countries only) Electronic Information Service info@dell.com Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration...
... Service sales@dell.com apmarketing@dell.com (for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Support for third-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. You can access Dell Support at Dell Support. Dell provides limited technical support for Asian/Pacific countries only) Electronic Information Service info@dell.com Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration...