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Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A960 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Ordering Supplies • Getting Started • Understanding the Software • Ink Cartridge Maintenance • Troubleshooting www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com
Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A960 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Ordering Supplies • Getting Started • Understanding the Software • Ink Cartridge Maintenance • Troubleshooting www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com
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... Cartridges and Supplies Your Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A960 comes with software installed 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 detect the ink levels in the printer. USA Canada Mexico... - 24 05 30 35 020 - 674 4881 02.713 1590 08 587 705 81 231622 64 3287 5215 09 2533 1411 0848 801 888 Your printer has been designed to print using the following ink cartridges: Item: Black ink cartridge...
... Cartridges and Supplies Your Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A960 comes with software installed 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 detect the ink levels in the printer. USA Canada Mexico... - 24 05 30 35 020 - 674 4881 02.713 1590 08 587 705 81 231622 64 3287 5215 09 2533 1411 0848 801 888 Your printer has been designed to print using the following ink cartridges: Item: Black ink cartridge...
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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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... 37 Save an Image on Your Computer 38 E-mail a Scanned Image or Document 38 Enlarge or Reduce Images or Documents 39 Faxing 40 Using Dell Printer Fax Tools Fax Software 41 Using Fax Console (Windows XP Only 43 Access the Fax Setup Utility 44 Send a Fax 46 Receive Faxes 48 ...the Status of a Fax 51 Using Special Fax Features 52 3 Understanding the Software Understanding the Printer Software 56 Using the Dell All-In-One Center 56 Access the Dell All-In-One Center 56 The All-In-One Main Page 57 Using Print Properties 59 Access Print Properties 59 Print Properties Tabs 59 Using the...
... 37 Save an Image on Your Computer 38 E-mail a Scanned Image or Document 38 Enlarge or Reduce Images or Documents 39 Faxing 40 Using Dell Printer Fax Tools Fax Software 41 Using Fax Console (Windows XP Only 43 Access the Fax Setup Utility 44 Send a Fax 46 Receive Faxes 48 ...the Status of a Fax 51 Using Special Fax Features 52 3 Understanding the Software Understanding the Printer Software 56 Using the Dell All-In-One Center 56 Access the Dell All-In-One Center 56 The All-In-One Main Page 57 Using Print Properties 59 Access Print Properties 59 Print Properties Tabs 59 Using the...
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... Studio 62 Access Dell Picture Studio 62 4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 64 Aligning Ink Cartridges 65 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 67 5 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 70 General Problems 70 Black and White Copy Quality Is Unsatisfactory 72 Fax Does Not Work 73 Printer Is Not Sending or Receiving Faxes 73...
... Studio 62 Access Dell Picture Studio 62 4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 64 Aligning Ink Cartridges 65 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 67 5 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 70 General Problems 70 Black and White Copy Quality Is Unsatisfactory 72 Fax Does Not Work 73 Printer Is Not Sending or Receiving Faxes 73...
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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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...has gone through the ADF. 6 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits the printer. 7 Display Check the printer status or view messages, menus, or settings. 8 Operator panel Operate your printer (attached to place or remove items on page 15. 10 Getting Started Recommended for ... can not be fed through the ADF. 5 Top cover Access the scanner glass: • Lift top cover to a computer or unattached). www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Understanding the Printer Parts 1 2 3 8 4 5 7 6 # Use the: To: 1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scan, copy or fax multiple page ...
...has gone through the ADF. 6 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits the printer. 7 Display Check the printer status or view messages, menus, or settings. 8 Operator panel Operate your printer (attached to place or remove items on page 15. 10 Getting Started Recommended for ... can not be fed through the ADF. 5 Top cover Access the scanner glass: • Lift top cover to a computer or unattached). www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Understanding the Printer Parts 1 2 3 8 4 5 7 6 # Use the: To: 1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scan, copy or fax multiple page ...
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.... • Pull the scanner lock toward you use . Lock or unlock the scanner. • Push the scanner lock away from you for locking. Keep the printer (scanner unit) open when changing ink cartridges or toggling the scanner lock. The Express Code is not available in all countries. NOTE: Lock the scanner... if you are moving your call when contacting technical support. Unlock the scanner before use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to lock or unlock the scanner.
.... • Pull the scanner lock toward you use . Lock or unlock the scanner. • Push the scanner lock away from you for locking. Keep the printer (scanner unit) open when changing ink cartridges or toggling the scanner lock. The Express Code is not available in all countries. NOTE: Lock the scanner... if you are moving your call when contacting technical support. Unlock the scanner before use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to lock or unlock the scanner.
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... and telephone connector data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to receive incoming fax calls. Your printer must be connected to this telephone line to your printer. NOTE: Do not connect additional devices to the wall jack connector, and do not connect a DSL...network), or cable modem to the printer. 4 USB cable connector Connect your printer to send and receive faxes. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 1 4 3 2 # Use the: To: 1 Power supply connector Supply power to the printer. 2 Wall jack connector Connect your printer to an active telephone line to...
... and telephone connector data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to receive incoming fax calls. Your printer must be connected to this telephone line to your printer. NOTE: Do not connect additional devices to the wall jack connector, and do not connect a DSL...network), or cable modem to the printer. 4 USB cable connector Connect your printer to send and receive faxes. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 1 4 3 2 # Use the: To: 1 Power supply connector Supply power to the printer. 2 Wall jack connector Connect your printer to an active telephone line to...
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...page 70. Getting Started 13 NOTE: The printer must be connected to a telephone line for faxing to function (attached to install the hardware and software. 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 printer to a computer to make photocopies. • You do a variety of...
...page 70. Getting Started 13 NOTE: The printer must be connected to a telephone line for faxing to function (attached to install the hardware and software. 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 printer to a computer to make photocopies. • You do a variety of...
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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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... 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 9 10 13 12 16 14 15 Use the: To: 1 Mode area Select a Mode (scan, copy, or fax). 2 Start area Start a color or black and white scan, copy, or fax job. 3 Power Turn your printer on . You can receive a fax while in copy mode. 6 Scan Enter scan mode (possible when the...
... 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 9 10 13 12 16 14 15 Use the: To: 1 Mode area Select a Mode (scan, copy, or fax). 2 Start area Start a color or black and white scan, copy, or fax job. 3 Power Turn your printer on . You can receive a fax while in copy mode. 6 Scan Enter scan mode (possible when the...
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...the number to fax mode. • In fax mode: Enter fax numbers. View printer status, messages, and menus. Start a color copy, fax, or scan job. Press - to poster size. Use the speed dial feature while the printer is in fax mode. Type numbers to fax mode. Customize the size of menu ... Scroll through an automated answering system. NOTE: If you want is lit. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Use the: 10 Lighter/Darker 11 Select 12 Speed Dial 13 A keypad number or symbol 14 Redial/Pause 15 Color 16 Black 17 Display 18 Reduce/Enlarge 19 Options - + To: Lighten or darken...
...the number to fax mode. • In fax mode: Enter fax numbers. View printer status, messages, and menus. Start a color copy, fax, or scan job. Press - to poster size. Use the speed dial feature while the printer is in fax mode. Type numbers to fax mode. Customize the size of menu ... Scroll through an automated answering system. NOTE: If you want is lit. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Use the: 10 Lighter/Darker 11 Select 12 Speed Dial 13 A keypad number or symbol 14 Redial/Pause 15 Color 16 Black 17 Display 18 Reduce/Enlarge 19 Options - + To: Lighten or darken...
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... display. to save the setting. Getting Started 17 Operator Panel Menus See the display for: • Printer status • Messages • Menus Selecting Operator Panel Menu items 1 Press one of the available Mode buttons on the printer operator panel. 2 Press Options repeatedly until the menu heading you want appears on the display. 3 Press...
... display. to save the setting. Getting Started 17 Operator Panel Menus See the display for: • Printer status • Messages • Menus Selecting Operator Panel Menu items 1 Press one of the available Mode buttons on the printer operator panel. 2 Press Options repeatedly until the menu heading you want appears on the display. 3 Press...
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...click Preferences or Properties (depending on your program or operating system). The automatic paper type sensor is on which you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the paper type settings. The Print Properties screen appears. 3 Click Options. 4 Click...In the Print dialog box, click Preferences or Properties (depending on your operating system). If you want to turn it off . NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. The Print Properties screen appears. 3 From the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size you want to clear ...
...click Preferences or Properties (depending on your program or operating system). The automatic paper type sensor is on which you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the paper type settings. The Print Properties screen appears. 3 Click Options. 4 Click...In the Print dialog box, click Preferences or Properties (depending on your operating system). If you want to turn it off . NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. The Print Properties screen appears. 3 From the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size you want to clear ...
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... temporarily override the automatic paper type sensor for a particular print job, specify a paper type in the software screen under Specialty Paper. 24 Getting Started www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com To permanently turn it off: 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes (Windows XP).
... temporarily override the automatic paper type sensor for a particular print job, specify a paper type in the software screen under Specialty Paper. 24 Getting Started www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com To permanently turn it off: 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes (Windows XP).
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... right edge should be flush against the guide on page 29 to learn how to load paper into the printer. The basic functions of the paper. Getting Started 25 Continue with "Using the Printer" on the right-hand side of the paper support. 2 Squeeze and slide the left edge of your... printer with the following instructions. Loading Paper 1 Place the paper against the right-hand paper guide. First, learn how to...
... right edge should be flush against the guide on page 29 to learn how to load paper into the printer. The basic functions of the paper. Getting Started 25 Continue with "Using the Printer" on the right-hand side of the paper support. 2 Squeeze and slide the left edge of your... printer with the following instructions. Loading Paper 1 Place the paper against the right-hand paper guide. First, learn how to...
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NOTE: You can load a single transparency into the printer upside down with the letterhead facing you. • The print side of the envelopes faces you. • The envelopes are loaded vertically against the right-... the exact envelope size is not listed, and set the left and right margins so that your envelope text will be correctly positioned. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support Load up to print the envelopes with Landscape orientation. • You select the correct envelope...
NOTE: You can load a single transparency into the printer upside down with the letterhead facing you. • The print side of the envelopes faces you. • The envelopes are loaded vertically against the right-... the exact envelope size is not listed, and set the left and right margins so that your envelope text will be correctly positioned. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support Load up to print the envelopes with Landscape orientation. • You select the correct envelope...
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... faces you . • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper faces you . • The paper guide is designed for use with inkjet printers. • You adjust the printer properties. Length • 127 mm - 432 mm • 5.0 in. - 17.0 in .
... faces you . • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper faces you . • The paper guide is designed for use with inkjet printers. • You adjust the printer properties. Length • 127 mm - 432 mm • 5.0 in. - 17.0 in .
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SECTION 2 Using the Printer Using the ADF Printing Copying Scanning Faxing 2
SECTION 2 Using the Printer Using the ADF Printing Copying Scanning Faxing 2
