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... your printer's environmental impact...6 Finding information about the printer...7 Understanding the parts of the printer...9 Ordering and replacing supplies 11 Ordering ink cartridges...11 Replacing ink cartridges...11 Recycling Dell products...13 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 14 Using the printer control panel...14 Changing temporary settings into new default...
... your printer's environmental impact...6 Finding information about the printer...7 Understanding the parts of the printer...9 Ordering and replacing supplies 11 Ordering ink cartridges...11 Replacing ink cartridges...11 Recycling Dell products...13 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 14 Using the printer control panel...14 Changing temporary settings into new default...
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Maintaining the printer 83 Maintaining ink cartridges...83 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...85 Cleaning the scanner glass...85 Troubleshooting 86 Before you troubleshoot...86 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 86 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem...86 Setup troubleshooting...86 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...93 Print troubleshooting...95 Copy and scan troubleshooting...97 Memory card troubleshooting...99 Wireless troubleshooting...101 Notices 119 Product information...119 Edition notice...119 Power consumption...121 Index 130 Contents 4
Maintaining the printer 83 Maintaining ink cartridges...83 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...85 Cleaning the scanner glass...85 Troubleshooting 86 Before you troubleshoot...86 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 86 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem...86 Setup troubleshooting...86 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...93 Print troubleshooting...95 Copy and scan troubleshooting...97 Memory card troubleshooting...99 Wireless troubleshooting...101 Notices 119 Product information...119 Edition notice...119 Power consumption...121 Index 130 Contents 4
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...nozzles to print more pages with the printer. Finding information about the printer Publications What are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges. Before replacing and recycling your printer 7 These modes can be used to print documents using printer software • Setting up and ... User's Guide The User's Guide is available on your old printer instead of your prints. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Recycling • Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your printer model • Caring for using the printer: • Selecting...
...nozzles to print more pages with the printer. Finding information about the printer Publications What are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges. Before replacing and recycling your printer 7 These modes can be used to print documents using printer software • Setting up and ... User's Guide The User's Guide is available on your old printer instead of your prints. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Recycling • Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your printer model • Caring for using the printer: • Selecting...
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... questions • Documentation • Driver downloads • Live chat support • E-mail support • Telephone support Dell Support Web site-support.dell.com Note: Select your country or region, and then select your product to view context-sensitive information. Have the following information...advanced at the same time, then documentation and drivers for technical reference material for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available in the printer Program folder or on the desktop, depending on your operating...
... questions • Documentation • Driver downloads • Live chat support • E-mail support • Telephone support Dell Support Web site-support.dell.com Note: Select your country or region, and then select your product to view context-sensitive information. Have the following information...advanced at the same time, then documentation and drivers for technical reference material for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available in the printer Program folder or on the desktop, depending on your operating...
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...: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 7 Printhead Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. 8 Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. About your printer. 4 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
...: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 7 Printhead Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. 8 Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. About your printer. 4 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
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..., use , return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. 1 Turn on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com/supplies. Item Licensed cartridge1 Regular cartridge Black cartridge Series 21 Series 21R Black cartridge, high yield2 Series...
..., use , return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. 1 Turn on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com/supplies. Item Licensed cartridge1 Regular cartridge Black cartridge Series 21 Series 21R Black cartridge, high yield2 Series...
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Ordering and replacing supplies 12 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. If your ink cartridge comes with a twist cap, then twist and remove the cap. If your ink cartridge comes with a muzzle cap, then remove the cap. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not remove the old cartridges until you have the new cartridges available, or the ink remaining in the printhead may dry out and clog the nozzles. 4 Unpack the cartridges.
Ordering and replacing supplies 12 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. If your ink cartridge comes with a twist cap, then twist and remove the cap. If your ink cartridge comes with a muzzle cap, then remove the cap. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not remove the old cartridges until you have the new cartridges available, or the ink remaining in the printhead may dry out and clog the nozzles. 4 Unpack the cartridges.
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Ordering and replacing supplies 13 Note: Install the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the protective cap to avoid exposing the ink to Dell for recycling: 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 ...Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Order supplies. 6 Click . 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Recycling Dell products To return Dell products to air. 6 Close the printer. If necessary, use two hands. 5 Install each...
Ordering and replacing supplies 13 Note: Install the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the protective cap to avoid exposing the ink to Dell for recycling: 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 ...Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Order supplies. 6 Click . 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Recycling Dell products To return Dell products to air. 6 Close the printer. If necessary, use two hands. 5 Install each...
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... a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. AdobeTM Photo Album Starter Edition View, manage, and edit photos. Printer software Use the To Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. • Scan or e-mail a photo or... edit with the printer software. • You may be prompted to PDF. • Adjust settings for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support.
... a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. AdobeTM Photo Album Starter Edition View, manage, and edit photos. Printer software Use the To Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. • Scan or e-mail a photo or... edit with the printer software. • You may be prompted to PDF. • Adjust settings for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support.
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... printer program folder from a memory device to the computer over a network. Use the To Dell Network Card Reader (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • ...Clean the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Dell Printer Utility (referred to as Printer Utility...
... printer program folder from a memory device to the computer over a network. Use the To Dell Network Card Reader (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • ...Clean the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Dell Printer Utility (referred to as Printer Utility...
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Printing 30 Printing Tips for printing • Use the appropriate paper for better prints. • Make sure there is enough ink in the ink cartridges. • Remove each sheet as it is printed when printing photos or when working with specialty media. • Select the borderless setting when printing photos. ...
Printing 30 Printing Tips for printing • Use the appropriate paper for better prints. • Make sure there is enough ink in the ink cartridges. • Remove each sheet as it is printed when printing photos or when working with specialty media. • Select the borderless setting when printing photos. ...
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... Printer Home. 4 Choose your printer performs an automatic maintenance cycle every week if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need to select Check Ink Levels.
... Printer Home. 4 Choose your printer performs an automatic maintenance cycle every week if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need to select Check Ink Levels.
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...Alignment Page. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. If you aligned the cartridges to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, then you must replace the ink cartridges before you can clean the printhead nozzles. Maintaining the printer 84 Cleaning the printhead...folder from the list. 4 From the Maintenance tab of your printer from the printer drop-down list. 6 From the Maintenance tab, click Align cartridges. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. If print quality has not improved, then clean the printhead nozzles. For Macintosh users 1 Load ...
...Alignment Page. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. If you aligned the cartridges to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, then you must replace the ink cartridges before you can clean the printhead nozzles. Maintaining the printer 84 Cleaning the printhead...folder from the list. 4 From the Maintenance tab of your printer from the printer drop-down list. 6 From the Maintenance tab, click Align cartridges. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. If print quality has not improved, then clean the printhead nozzles. For Macintosh users 1 Load ...
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...-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. A cleaning page prints. 3 Press the up or down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. Using the printer software For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list...
...-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. A cleaning page prints. 3 Press the up or down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. Using the printer software For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list...
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...3 Select Printer Home. 4 From the Support tab, select Service Center. If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at support.dell.com to find the following: • Live online technical support • Contact numbers for paper jam messages, and clear any jams. • ...Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Use the Service Center to locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn the printer off, wait...
...3 Select Printer Home. 4 From the Support tab, select Service Center. If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at support.dell.com to find the following: • Live online technical support • Contact numbers for paper jam messages, and clear any jams. • ...Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Use the Service Center to locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn the printer off, wait...
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... or as a printer option when sending a print job, then try another USB port on , and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are inserted correctly. Print job does not print or is marked with a USB symbol. Software did not install If you reinstall the software, do the... following : MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on the computer. The cartridges should click firmly into the USB port of the following : MAKE SURE THAT YOUR COMPUTER MEETS THE MINIMUM SYSTEM ...
... or as a printer option when sending a print job, then try another USB port on , and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are inserted correctly. Print job does not print or is marked with a USB symbol. Software did not install If you reinstall the software, do the... following : MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on the computer. The cartridges should click firmly into the USB port of the following : MAKE SURE THAT YOUR COMPUTER MEETS THE MINIMUM SYSTEM ...
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... is finished. • Do not perform consecutive deep cleans. • Contact technical support if the problem persists after a deep clean. If the cartridges do not seem to Deep Clean Printhead, and then press . Notes: • Do not remove the alignment page until printing is marked with a... the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer. If the cable is printing blank pages Blank pages may have problems, then try installing the cartridges again. 2 Load plain paper. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance, and then press ...
... is finished. • Do not perform consecutive deep cleans. • Contact technical support if the problem persists after a deep clean. If the cartridges do not seem to Deep Clean Printhead, and then press . Notes: • Do not remove the alignment page until printing is marked with a... the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer. If the cable is printing blank pages Blank pages may have problems, then try installing the cartridges again. 2 Load plain paper. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance, and then press ...
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...File > Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the Paper Options area of the following: CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. For example, if you loaded a 4 x 6 photo card, then choose US 4 x 6 in its name. c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, ...then try one or more of the Print Setup tab, select Borderless. SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD Troubleshooting 96 d Select an orientation, and then click OK. 2 From the menu bar, choose File > ...
...File > Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the Paper Options area of the following: CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. For example, if you loaded a 4 x 6 photo card, then choose US 4 x 6 in its name. c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, ...then try one or more of the Print Setup tab, select Borderless. SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD Troubleshooting 96 d Select an orientation, and then click OK. 2 From the menu bar, choose File > ...
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... appears on display 87 index cards 27 information finding 7 information needed for setting up printer on wireless network 61 infrastructure network 76 ink conserving 6 ink cartridges ordering 11 replacing 11 ink levels checking 83 inserting a memory card or flash drive 36 installation cable 75 installing network printer 82 installing optional software...
... appears on display 87 index cards 27 information finding 7 information needed for setting up printer on wireless network 61 infrastructure network 76 ink conserving 6 ink cartridges ordering 11 replacing 11 ink levels checking 83 inserting a memory card or flash drive 36 installation cable 75 installing network printer 82 installing optional software...
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printing mode changing 46 proof sheet using 41 protocol 81 publications finding 7 R recycling 6 Dell products 13 reducing an image 50 repeating an image 52 replacing ink cartridges 11 resetting internal wireless print server to factory default settings 102 resetting to factory defaults 17 resuming print job 47 reverse page order 31 S safety ...
printing mode changing 46 proof sheet using 41 protocol 81 publications finding 7 R recycling 6 Dell products 13 reducing an image 50 repeating an image 52 replacing ink cartridges 11 resetting internal wireless print server to factory default settings 102 resetting to factory defaults 17 resuming print job 47 reverse page order 31 S safety ...