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...Downloads - You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Upgrade information for experienced users or technicians. Drivers • Reference - Select your printer when shipped from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Dell™ AIO Printer A940 Finding information Refer to: ...• Customer Care - Printer documentation and product specifications You can use the CD to provide last-minute updates about : • Basic usage • Scanning, printing, copying, and faxing • Creative projects • Ink cartridge ordering information •...
...Downloads - You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Upgrade information for experienced users or technicians. Drivers • Reference - Select your printer when shipped from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Dell™ AIO Printer A940 Finding information Refer to: ...• Customer Care - Printer documentation and product specifications You can use the CD to provide last-minute updates about : • Basic usage • Scanning, printing, copying, and faxing • Creative projects • Ink cartridge ordering information •...
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... Using BVRP fax software 30 Installing BVRP fax software 30 Configuring BVRP fax software 31 Sending a one-page fax with BVRP 32 Sending a multiple-page fax with BVRP 32 Receiving faxes with BVRP ...faxes in BVRP 33 Using Fax Console 33 Installing Fax Console 33 Configuring Fax Console 34 Sending a one-page fax with Fax Console 34 Sending a multiple-page fax with Fax Console 34 Receiving faxes ... troubleshooting 36 3 Maintenance Ordering supplies 38 Replacing the ink cartridges 39 Aligning the ink cartridges 41 After installing cartridges 41 To improve print quality 41 x Contents
... Using BVRP fax software 30 Installing BVRP fax software 30 Configuring BVRP fax software 31 Sending a one-page fax with BVRP 32 Sending a multiple-page fax with BVRP 32 Receiving faxes with BVRP ...faxes in BVRP 33 Using Fax Console 33 Installing Fax Console 33 Configuring Fax Console 34 Sending a one-page fax with Fax Console 34 Sending a multiple-page fax with Fax Console 34 Receiving faxes ... troubleshooting 36 3 Maintenance Ordering supplies 38 Replacing the ink cartridges 39 Aligning the ink cartridges 41 After installing cartridges 41 To improve print quality 41 x Contents
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...Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Cleaning the ink cartridge nozzles 42 4 Troubleshooting Setup troubleshooting 44 General troubleshooting 44 Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed 45 Envelopes do not feed properly 45 Document does not print 45 Display language is not preferable 46 Printer...Regulatory Notices 6 Appendix Contacting Dell 60 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 72 Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only 75 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only 79 Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 79 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee...
...Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Cleaning the ink cartridge nozzles 42 4 Troubleshooting Setup troubleshooting 44 General troubleshooting 44 Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed 45 Envelopes do not feed properly 45 Document does not print 45 Display language is not preferable 46 Printer...Regulatory Notices 6 Appendix Contacting Dell 60 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 72 Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only 75 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only 79 Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 79 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee...
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Dell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties 82 Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only) 82 Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (Latin America Only) 83 Dell Software License Agreement 84 Index 87 xii Contents
Dell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties 82 Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only) 82 Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (Latin America Only) 83 Dell Software License Agreement 84 Index 87 xii Contents
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... the size of document 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. Learning about your printer 5 Collate multiple black and white copies. Specify the... type of the document on one page. Specify the size of paper loaded. Select: • Ink Levels to display the ink cartridge ink levels. • Change to see page 11) optimizes...
... the size of document 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. Learning about your printer 5 Collate multiple black and white copies. Specify the... type of the document on one page. Specify the size of paper loaded. Select: • Ink Levels to display the ink cartridge ink levels. • Change to see page 11) optimizes...
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... current printer status. To open the Dell Printer Solution Center, click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A940 → Dell Printer Solution Center. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Using the Dell Printer Solution Center The Dell Printer Solution Center is a guide you can : • Check the current printer status. • See what type of paper is in the printer. • View ink levels...
... current printer status. To open the Dell Printer Solution Center, click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A940 → Dell Printer Solution Center. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Using the Dell Printer Solution Center The Dell Printer Solution Center is a guide you can : • Check the current printer status. • See what type of paper is in the printer. • View ink levels...
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... while a job is in progress. • View information about ordering ink or supplies. • View information about your printer 11 NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. 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...
... while a job is in progress. • View information about ordering ink or supplies. • View information about your printer 11 NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. 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...
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... envelope (as shown). Transparencies and photos may require up to the left edge of banner paper The banner paper is designed for use with inkjet printers. • The thickness does not exceed 0.025 inches. 10 greeting cards, index The cards are loaded vertically against the right side of the paper ... the iron-on packaging. • The blank side faces you . photo cards 25 sheets of cards, postcards, or the paper support. NOTE: To avoid smearing ink, remove each transparency or photo from the paper exit tray before the next one exits the printer. Using your printer 15
... envelope (as shown). Transparencies and photos may require up to the left edge of banner paper The banner paper is designed for use with inkjet printers. • The thickness does not exceed 0.025 inches. 10 greeting cards, index The cards are loaded vertically against the right side of the paper ... the iron-on packaging. • The blank side faces you . photo cards 25 sheets of cards, postcards, or the paper support. NOTE: To avoid smearing ink, remove each transparency or photo from the paper exit tray before the next one exits the printer. Using your printer 15
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SECTION 3 Maintenance Ordering supplies Replacing the ink cartridges Aligning the ink cartridges Cleaning the ink cartridge nozzles 3
SECTION 3 Maintenance Ordering supplies Replacing the ink cartridges Aligning the ink cartridges Cleaning the ink cartridge nozzles 3
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The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the All-In-One is on the cartridge lids, and then lift the lids. Maintenance 39 NOTE: For information about ordering supplies, see page 38. Replacing the ink cartridges The Dell AIO Printer A940 uses the following cartridges: Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Part number: 7Y743 7Y745 1 Make sure the All-In-One is busy. 3 Squeeze the tabs on . 2 Lift the printer (scanner unit) until the scanner support keeps it open.
The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the All-In-One is on the cartridge lids, and then lift the lids. Maintenance 39 NOTE: For information about ordering supplies, see page 38. Replacing the ink cartridges The Dell AIO Printer A940 uses the following cartridges: Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Part number: 7Y743 7Y745 1 Make sure the All-In-One is busy. 3 Squeeze the tabs on . 2 Lift the printer (scanner unit) until the scanner support keeps it open.
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An alignment page prints. Once the alignment page prints, your ink cartridges: after installing cartridges and to improve print quality. After installing cartridges After you will align your automatic alignment is loaded in the paper support. ... panel, press Options repeatedly until Cartridges displays. 2 Press + until Align displays, and then press Select. 3 Press Select. Aligning the ink cartridges There are two instances when you install new ink cartridges, a message displays on the operator panel. 1 Make sure plain paper is complete. To improve print quality You may want to...
An alignment page prints. Once the alignment page prints, your ink cartridges: after installing cartridges and to improve print quality. After installing cartridges After you will align your automatic alignment is loaded in the paper support. ... panel, press Options repeatedly until Cartridges displays. 2 Press + until Align displays, and then press Select. 3 Press Select. Aligning the ink cartridges There are two instances when you install new ink cartridges, a message displays on the operator panel. 1 Make sure plain paper is complete. To improve print quality You may want to...
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...print your document again. • If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the ink cartridge nozzles up to clean the ink cartridge nozzles. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Cleaning the ink cartridge nozzles To improve print quality, you may need to two more times. 42 ...Maintenance For help , see page 15. 2 Open the Dell Printer Solution Center. You can use the operator panel or the Dell Printer ...
...print your document again. • If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the ink cartridge nozzles up to clean the ink cartridge nozzles. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Cleaning the ink cartridge nozzles To improve print quality, you may need to two more times. 42 ...Maintenance For help , see page 15. 2 Open the Dell Printer Solution Center. You can use the operator panel or the Dell Printer ...
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... unlocked. • You removed the stickers and tape from the bottom of the ink cartridges. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Setup troubleshooting If you have one Dell AIO Printer A940 attached to your computer. • Your operating system is compatible with your printer is not attached to a computer, make sure: • You read and follow any...
... unlocked. • You removed the stickers and tape from the bottom of the ink cartridges. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Setup troubleshooting If you have one Dell AIO Printer A940 attached to your computer. • Your operating system is compatible with your printer is not attached to a computer, make sure: • You read and follow any...
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... properly You receive an error message Use this section to page: 49 50 50 51 51 51 53 48 Troubleshooting www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com More troubleshooting Refer to the User's Guide if you experience any of copied documents are cut off - Document prints ... Document prints poorly - Edges of the following problems: - Message: Paper Jam Cover Open Ink Low Paper Out Unlock Scanner Cartridge Error Other messages Go to understand printer software error messages on your printer. Auto-cropping of your computer screen and messages on the page - Transparencies or glossy photo...
... properly You receive an error message Use this section to page: 49 50 50 51 51 51 53 48 Troubleshooting www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com More troubleshooting Refer to the User's Guide if you experience any of copied documents are cut off - Document prints ... Document prints poorly - Edges of the following problems: - Message: Paper Jam Cover Open Ink Low Paper Out Unlock Scanner Cartridge Error Other messages Go to understand printer software error messages on your printer. Auto-cropping of your computer screen and messages on the page - Transparencies or glossy photo...
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...cartridge, see page 39. - www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Cover Open message The Cover Open message displays when the printer (scanner unit) is open . Ink Low message An ink cartridge is running out of your cartridges is open . When one . to get information about ordering ...screen: An Ink Low message appears when one of these messages appears, you from the Dell Web site at support.dell.com. The message disappears, and the operator panel buttons function. Replace the cartridge in your printer with a new one of these messages) displays when one of ink. For help...
...cartridge, see page 39. - www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Cover Open message The Cover Open message displays when the printer (scanner unit) is open . Ink Low message An ink cartridge is running out of your cartridges is open . When one . to get information about ordering ...screen: An Ink Low message appears when one of these messages appears, you from the Dell Web site at support.dell.com. The message disappears, and the operator panel buttons function. Replace the cartridge in your printer with a new one of these messages) displays when one of ink. For help...
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www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Check the table below for specific instructions: Message: Problem: Do this: Black cartridge missing The black cartridge is busy. 4 Remove the color ink cartridge. 52 Troubleshooting cartridge. 1 Press Power to turn the printer off. 2 Use both hands to lift the printer (scanner unit) until the scanner support holds it...
www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Check the table below for specific instructions: Message: Problem: Do this: Black cartridge missing The black cartridge is busy. 4 Remove the color ink cartridge. 52 Troubleshooting cartridge. 1 Press Power to turn the printer off. 2 Use both hands to lift the printer (scanner unit) until the scanner support holds it...
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... displays again, replace the black cartridge with a new color cartridge. If you get the error message again, while both cartridges are installed, replace both ink cartridges. 8 Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed. If there is no error message (indicated by flashing lights), repeat steps 1-3 and then reinstall both...
... displays again, replace the black cartridge with a new color cartridge. If you get the error message again, while both cartridges are installed, replace both ink cartridges. 8 Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed. If there is no error message (indicated by flashing lights), repeat steps 1-3 and then reinstall both...
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6 SECTION 6 Appendix Contacting Dell Limited Warranties and Return Policy Dell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties Dell Software License Agreement
6 SECTION 6 Appendix Contacting Dell Limited Warranties and Return Policy Dell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties Dell Software License Agreement
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...FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Dell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties The following sections describe the limited warranty for ink and toner cartridges for the life of invoice. FOR U.S. If... cartridge and that they will be free from ordinary use. Refer to get your return authorization. Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only) Dell Computer Corporation warrants to problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, mishandling, incorrect environments, or...
...FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Dell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties The following sections describe the limited warranty for ink and toner cartridges for the life of invoice. FOR U.S. If... cartridge and that they will be free from ordinary use. Refer to get your return authorization. Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only) Dell Computer Corporation warrants to problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, mishandling, incorrect environments, or...
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... toner cartridges that the cartridges will be free from defects resulting from material or manufacturing process for one year beginning from the date of delivery. Dell does not accept any other kind of damage caused to the consumer and/or to a third party, which... or to defects resulting from material or manufacturing process for patrimonial, emotional or any additional liability for the life of genuine Dell-branded ink cartridges, Dell warrants that the cartridges will be free from defects resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, negligence, mishandling, improper storage or ...
... toner cartridges that the cartridges will be free from defects resulting from material or manufacturing process for one year beginning from the date of delivery. Dell does not accept any other kind of damage caused to the consumer and/or to a third party, which... or to defects resulting from material or manufacturing process for patrimonial, emotional or any additional liability for the life of genuine Dell-branded ink cartridges, Dell warrants that the cartridges will be free from defects resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, negligence, mishandling, improper storage or ...