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...1590 08 587 705 81 231622 64 3287 5215 09 2533 1411 0848 801 888 Your printer has been designed to warn you if the ink levels are low. You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. During a print job, a screen appears on your ...computer to print using the following ink cartridges: Item: Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge Part number: 7Y743 7Y745 Ordering Ink Cartridges and Supplies Your Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A960 comes with software installed to detect the...
...1590 08 587 705 81 231622 64 3287 5215 09 2533 1411 0848 801 888 Your printer has been designed to warn you if the ink levels are low. You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. During a print job, a screen appears on your ...computer to print using the following ink cartridges: Item: Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge Part number: 7Y743 7Y745 Ordering Ink Cartridges and Supplies Your Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A960 comes with software installed to detect the...
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Contents Notes, Notices, and Cautions 3 Caution: SAFETY INFORMATION 4 1 Getting Started Understanding the Printer Parts 10 Accessing Your User's Guide 13 Setting up Your Printer 13 Installing the Operator Panel 14 Using the Operator Panel 15 Operator Panel Menus 17 Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor 23 Loading Paper 25 Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support 26 Load Your Document on the Scanner Glass 28 2 Using the Printer Using the ADF 30 Load Your Document Into the ADF 30 Print Media Guidelines for the ADF 31 Printing 32 Print Photos 32 Copying 33 Contents 5
Contents Notes, Notices, and Cautions 3 Caution: SAFETY INFORMATION 4 1 Getting Started Understanding the Printer Parts 10 Accessing Your User's Guide 13 Setting up Your Printer 13 Installing the Operator Panel 14 Using the Operator Panel 15 Operator Panel Menus 17 Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor 23 Loading Paper 25 Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support 26 Load Your Document on the Scanner Glass 28 2 Using the Printer Using the ADF 30 Load Your Document Into the ADF 30 Print Media Guidelines for the ADF 31 Printing 32 Print Photos 32 Copying 33 Contents 5
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SECTION 1 Getting Started Understanding the Printer Parts Accessing Your User's Guide Setting up Your Printer Installing the Operator Panel Using the Operator Panel Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Loading Paper 1
SECTION 1 Getting Started Understanding the Printer Parts Accessing Your User's Guide Setting up Your Printer Installing the Operator Panel Using the Operator Panel Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Loading Paper 1
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... the scanner before use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to lock or unlock the scanner. NOTE: To close the printer (scanner unit) for locking. 1 2 3 # Use the: 1 Printer (scanner unit) 2 Scanner lock 3 Scanner support 4 Express Service Code 4 To: • Lift to install or change ink cartridges. •...
... the scanner before use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to lock or unlock the scanner. NOTE: To close the printer (scanner unit) for locking. 1 2 3 # Use the: 1 Printer (scanner unit) 2 Scanner lock 3 Scanner support 4 Express Service Code 4 To: • Lift to install or change ink cartridges. •...
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... Dell™ AIO Printer A960 to install the hardware and software. Getting Started 13 For setup troubleshooting, see page 70. A few important things to note: • If your printer is attached to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer software...Your User's Guide Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → View Dell User's Guide. Setting up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 supports the Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems. Follow the instructions on your...
... Dell™ AIO Printer A960 to install the hardware and software. Getting Started 13 For setup troubleshooting, see page 70. A few important things to note: • If your printer is attached to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer software...Your User's Guide Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → View Dell User's Guide. Setting up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 supports the Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems. Follow the instructions on your...
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www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Installing the Operator Panel The following instructions apply only if you received an additional language operator panel with your printer. 1 Remove the operator panel (if one is installed). 2 Choose the correct operator panel for your language. 3 Position the clips on the printer, and then press down. 14 Getting Started
www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Installing the Operator Panel The following instructions apply only if you received an additional language operator panel with your printer. 1 Remove the operator panel (if one is installed). 2 Choose the correct operator panel for your language. 3 Position the clips on the printer, and then press down. 14 Getting Started
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... connected to the line-in connector of your printer to a computer to fax using the printer operator panel or the printer software. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Faxing You can fax using the printer software: • Your computer must have Dell Printer Fax Tools or Microsoft Fax Console installed and configured - NOTE: Additional devices must be connected...
... connected to the line-in connector of your printer to a computer to fax using the printer operator panel or the printer software. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Faxing You can fax using the printer software: • Your computer must have Dell Printer Fax Tools or Microsoft Fax Console installed and configured - NOTE: Additional devices must be connected...
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The All Programs window closes. 4 Insert the Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 Drivers and Utilities CD. Using the Printer 41 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. The Installation Wizard appears. 12 Follow the instructions on the desktop. An...
The All Programs window closes. 4 Insert the Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 Drivers and Utilities CD. Using the Printer 41 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. The Installation Wizard appears. 12 Follow the instructions on the desktop. An...
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... the Enable Receive check box allows you want to print all received faxes. 9 To create an archive copy of this field to select Dell AIO Printer A960 if you to receive faxes. 6 Enter your TSID information, and then click Next. 7 Enter your settings, and click Finish. Using Fax... Console (Windows XP Only) Install Fax Console 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Click Add/Remove Windows Components. 4 Click to select ...
... the Enable Receive check box allows you want to print all received faxes. 9 To create an archive copy of this field to select Dell AIO Printer A960 if you to receive faxes. 6 Enter your TSID information, and then click Next. 7 Enter your settings, and click Finish. Using Fax... Console (Windows XP Only) Install Fax Console 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Click Add/Remove Windows Components. 4 Click to select ...
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...dispose of the cartridges. Make sure the black ink cartridge is secure in the left (black) cartridge carrier and the color cartridge is the number of the cartridge you are installing new cartridges, remove the stickers and transparent tape from the bottom of them. 5 If you are using , press...and follow the Safety Instructions on the cartridges. 6 Insert the new cartridges. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies. 1 Make sure the printer is new, press Select. If it is not the number of the procedures listed in the right (blue) cartridge carrier, ...
...dispose of the cartridges. Make sure the black ink cartridge is secure in the left (black) cartridge carrier and the color cartridge is the number of the cartridge you are installing new cartridges, remove the stickers and transparent tape from the bottom of them. 5 If you are using , press...and follow the Safety Instructions on the cartridges. 6 Insert the new cartridges. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies. 1 Make sure the printer is new, press Select. If it is not the number of the procedures listed in the right (blue) cartridge carrier, ...
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...page 25. 2 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to solve print quality ...problems. Using the Operator Panel 1 Load plain paper. Aligning Ink Cartridges Align your automatic alignment is complete. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 65 The part number that appears. Once the alignment page prints, your ink cartridges after installing...
...page 25. 2 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to solve print quality ...problems. Using the Operator Panel 1 Load plain paper. Aligning Ink Cartridges Align your automatic alignment is complete. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 65 The part number that appears. Once the alignment page prints, your ink cartridges after installing...
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...; All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell Printer Solution Center. b Double-click the Dell AIO Printer A960 icon, and then click Printer. c Click Printer, and make sure no check mark appears next to make sure: • Your printer is on page 25 • You installed both of the USB cable. Anytime your printer has a problem, make sure your...
...; All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell Printer Solution Center. b Double-click the Dell AIO Printer A960 icon, and then click Printer. c Click Printer, and make sure no check mark appears next to make sure: • Your printer is on page 25 • You installed both of the USB cable. Anytime your printer has a problem, make sure your...
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... Scanner Unit Will Not Close To close the scanner unit after installing ink cartridges, unlocking the scanner bed, or removing a paper jam, follow these steps: 1 Using both hands, lift the scanner unit. 2 With one hand, push the scanner support to the side. 3 Hold the...From the Color depth drop down menu, select Gray. 6 Click OK. If You Are Copying In Black and White and Want To Improve the Quality: 1 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Black...
... Scanner Unit Will Not Close To close the scanner unit after installing ink cartridges, unlocking the scanner bed, or removing a paper jam, follow these steps: 1 Using both hands, lift the scanner unit. 2 With one hand, push the scanner support to the side. 3 Hold the...From the Color depth drop down menu, select Gray. 6 Click OK. If You Are Copying In Black and White and Want To Improve the Quality: 1 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Black...
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...active phone line is connected to the line-in memory have been sent, and then send the current fax again. Printer Is Scanning and Copying Without a Pre-Scan 1 On the operator panel, press Scan or Copy. 2 Press Options until Fit ...to Page appears. 4 Press Color or Black. Press Select to choose Auto Detect (default). 3 On the operator panel, press Reduce/Enlarge and then press +... size, fits it onto the specified paper size, and then scans your computer. • Your printer is installed and configured on page 40.
...active phone line is connected to the line-in memory have been sent, and then send the current fax again. Printer Is Scanning and Copying Without a Pre-Scan 1 On the operator panel, press Scan or Copy. 2 Press Options until Fit ...to Page appears. 4 Press Color or Black. Press Select to choose Auto Detect (default). 3 On the operator panel, press Reduce/Enlarge and then press +... size, fits it onto the specified paper size, and then scans your computer. • Your printer is installed and configured on page 40.
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When one of the screen. 3 Click How to clear and avoid paper jams. 4 Follow the instructions to clear the message from Dell at www.dell.com/supplies. For help installing a new cartridge, see page 64. Paper Jam Message If your printer is running out of paper... Out Message If your printer has a paper jam: 1 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 2 Click the Troubleshooting tab on your document. 78 Troubleshooting www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Error Messages and Flashing...
When one of the screen. 3 Click How to clear and avoid paper jams. 4 Follow the instructions to clear the message from Dell at www.dell.com/supplies. For help installing a new cartridge, see page 64. Paper Jam Message If your printer is running out of paper... Out Message If your printer has a paper jam: 1 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 2 Click the Troubleshooting tab on your document. 78 Troubleshooting www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Error Messages and Flashing...
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Remove and Reinstall the Software If the All-In-One is smudged or too dark. • Colors on print jobs are faded or they differ from the colors on the screen. • Vertical, straight lines are not printing completely • White dashes appear in...→ Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Uninstall Dell AIO Printer A960. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to remove the All-In-One software. 3 Restart your computer before reinstalling the printer software. 4 Insert the Driver and Utilities CD, and then follow the instructions on your screen to install the software...
Remove and Reinstall the Software If the All-In-One is smudged or too dark. • Colors on print jobs are faded or they differ from the colors on the screen. • Vertical, straight lines are not printing completely • White dashes appear in...→ Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Uninstall Dell AIO Printer A960. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to remove the All-In-One software. 3 Restart your computer before reinstalling the printer software. 4 Insert the Driver and Utilities CD, and then follow the instructions on your screen to install the software...
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..., ink aligning, 65 installing, 63 removing, 64 cartridges, print replacing, 63 Color (Start) button, 16 copies, 59 Copy (Select mode) button, 15 copy settings, 57 copying operator panel, 33 software, 33 custom size paper loading, 27, 31 D Dell All-In-One Center, 56 accessing, 56 Dell Picture Studio accessing, 62 using, 62 Dell Printer Solution Center accessing...
..., ink aligning, 65 installing, 63 removing, 64 cartridges, print replacing, 63 Color (Start) button, 16 copies, 59 Copy (Select mode) button, 15 copy settings, 57 copying operator panel, 33 software, 33 custom size paper loading, 27, 31 D Dell All-In-One Center, 56 accessing, 56 Dell Picture Studio accessing, 62 using, 62 Dell Printer Solution Center accessing...