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... information 5 About your printer 6 Thank you for choosing this printer!...6 Minimizing 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...
... information 5 About your printer 6 Thank you for choosing this printer!...6 Minimizing 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...
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...49 Copying a two-sided document...50 Enlarging or reducing images...50 Adjusting copy quality...51 Making a copy lighter or darker...51 Collating copies using the printer control panel...51 Repeating an image on one page...52 Copying multiple pages on one sheet ...52 Making a duplex copy...52 Canceling copy jobs...53...drive or memory card...55 Scanning photos into an editing application...55 Scanning documents into an editing application 56 Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software 57 Scanning to a PDF...58 Scanning FAQ...59 Canceling scan jobs...59 Networking 60 Installing the...
...49 Copying a two-sided document...50 Enlarging or reducing images...50 Adjusting copy quality...51 Making a copy lighter or darker...51 Collating copies using the printer control panel...51 Repeating an image on one page...52 Copying multiple pages on one sheet ...52 Making a duplex copy...52 Canceling copy jobs...53...drive or memory card...55 Scanning photos into an editing application...55 Scanning documents into an editing application 56 Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software 57 Scanning to a PDF...58 Scanning FAQ...59 Canceling scan jobs...59 Networking 60 Installing the...
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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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...cord, or telephone, during a lightning storm. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the electrical outlet before proceeding. Safety information Connect the power cord... and power cord provided with the use of specific manufacturer's components. The safety features of such problems. Remove the power cord from the printer before inspecting it. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do ...
...cord, or telephone, during a lightning storm. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the electrical outlet before proceeding. Safety information Connect the power cord... and power cord provided with the use of specific manufacturer's components. The safety features of such problems. Remove the power cord from the printer before inspecting it. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do ...
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...pages on one of our knowledgeable support representatives will be able to help us know. We're committed to delivering performance and value with the printer, and then skim the User's Guide to learn how to a computer program, application, or flash drive for print, copy, and fax... of paper. • Print on one side of time (the Power Saver timeout). • Share your printer model). • Preview print jobs before printing. On selected printer models, this printer! The "Pages per sheet" feature allows you print on both sides of the paper manually or automatically (depending...
...pages on one of our knowledgeable support representatives will be able to help us know. We're committed to delivering performance and value with the printer, and then skim the User's Guide to learn how to a computer program, application, or flash drive for print, copy, and fax... of paper. • Print on one side of time (the Power Saver timeout). • Share your printer model). • Preview print jobs before printing. On selected printer models, this printer! The "Pages per sheet" feature allows you print on both sides of the paper manually or automatically (depending...
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For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Before replacing and recycling your printer model • Caring for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems User's Guide The User's Guide is available on your ink cartridges, try...with fewer cartridges. • Clean the printhead. These features clean the printhead nozzles to print more pages with the printer. Additional setup and instructions for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Performing printing, copying, scanning,...
For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Before replacing and recycling your printer model • Caring for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems User's Guide The User's Guide is available on your ink cartridges, try...with fewer cartridges. • Clean the printhead. These features clean the printhead nozzles to print more pages with the printer. Additional setup and instructions for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Performing printing, copying, scanning,...
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...; 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 printer 8 Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for ? About your product to view the... appropriate support site. technicians • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available in your operating system. Have the following information ready when you contact...
...; 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 printer 8 Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for ? About your product to view the... appropriate support site. technicians • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available in your operating system. Have the following information ready when you contact...
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...the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status. 3 Card reader light Check card reader status. About your printer 9 The light blinks to indicate that a memory card is being accessed. 4 Memory card slot Insert a memory card. 5 PictBridge and ...USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, a USB Bluetooth adapter, or a flash drive to the printer. 6 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 7 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 8 Scanner lid Access the scanner glass. 9 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot....
...the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status. 3 Card reader light Check card reader status. About your printer 9 The light blinks to indicate that a memory card is being accessed. 4 Memory card slot Insert a memory card. 5 PictBridge and ...USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, a USB Bluetooth adapter, or a flash drive to the printer. 6 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 7 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 8 Scanner lid Access the scanner glass. 9 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot....
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... 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 power source. 5 Duplex unit • Print on your printer 10 Use the To 1 Scanner lid Access the scanner glass. 2 Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents...
... 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 power source. 5 Duplex unit • Print on your printer 10 Use the To 1 Scanner lid Access the scanner glass. 2 Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents...
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..., use , return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. To learn more about recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Item Licensed cartridge1 Regular cartridge Black cartridge Series 21 Series 21R Black cartridge, high yield2 Series...recycling. Ordering and replacing supplies 11 Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.dell.com/supplies. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. 1 Turn on the...
..., use , return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. To learn more about recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Item Licensed cartridge1 Regular cartridge Black cartridge Series 21 Series 21R Black cartridge, high yield2 Series...recycling. Ordering and replacing supplies 11 Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.dell.com/supplies. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. 1 Turn on the...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... selected. Access the scan menu and scan documents. Access the copy menu and make copies. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 14 Press and hold for three seconds to Power Saver mode. Access the photo menu and print photos. • ...-and-white mode. Start a print, scan, or copy job, depending on and off the printer. Switch to a higher one. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: Use 1 Power 2 Copy 3 Scan 4 Photo 5 Back 6 Color/Black 7 Start To ...
... selected. Access the scan menu and scan documents. Access the copy menu and make copies. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 14 Press and hold for three seconds to Power Saver mode. Access the photo menu and print photos. • ...-and-white mode. Start a print, scan, or copy job, depending on and off the printer. Switch to a higher one. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: Use 1 Power 2 Copy 3 Scan 4 Photo 5 Back 6 Color/Black 7 Start To ...
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...• Print on both sides of the previous mode. • Clear current settings or error messages, and return to feed or eject paper from the printer. 12 Display View: Note: The display is turned off when this button is selected. Note: The Copy, Scan, and Photo button lights are off ... To 8 2-Sided/Eco-Mode Activate 2-Sided to: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). • Change to Power Saver mode after the printer is left idle for 3 seconds to default settings. 10 Arrow buttons • Choose a menu or submenu item that appears on the display. 11 Select •...
...• Print on both sides of the previous mode. • Clear current settings or error messages, and return to feed or eject paper from the printer. 12 Display View: Note: The display is turned off when this button is selected. Note: The Copy, Scan, and Photo button lights are off ... To 8 2-Sided/Eco-Mode Activate 2-Sided to: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). • Change to Power Saver mode after the printer is left idle for 3 seconds to default settings. 10 Arrow buttons • Choose a menu or submenu item that appears on the display. 11 Select •...
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...Setup, or press another mode button. Use Current appears on the display. 4 Press again to select Use Current. 5 Press until you turn off the printer, but they will return to the factory default settings when a memory card or flash drive is removed. • Layout • Colorized Effect •... Photo Size • Quality To change the temporary settings into new default settings 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Defaults, and then press . 3 Press the up or down arrow button...
...Setup, or press another mode button. Use Current appears on the display. 4 Press again to select Use Current. 5 Press until you turn off the printer, but they will return to the factory default settings when a memory card or flash drive is removed. • Layout • Colorized Effect •... Photo Size • Quality To change the temporary settings into new default settings 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Defaults, and then press . 3 Press the up or down arrow button...
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...until the light near "Eco-Mode" comes on. Resetting to factory settings Resetting to Power Saver mode after ten minutes. • The printer prints on some printer models) compared to individual settings that are using Eco-Mode, then the Eco-Mode settings override any changes you are part of the paper... (duplex) for the printer to switch to Set Defaults, and then press . Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode The Eco-Mode feature significantly cuts paper usage,...
...until the light near "Eco-Mode" comes on. Resetting to factory settings Resetting to Power Saver mode after ten minutes. • The printer prints on some printer models) compared to individual settings that are using Eco-Mode, then the Eco-Mode settings override any changes you are part of the paper... (duplex) for the printer to switch to Set Defaults, and then press . Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode The Eco-Mode feature significantly cuts paper usage,...
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...the current language) 1 Turn off the printer. 2 From the printer control panel, press and hold for three seconds to turn the printer on the display, indicating that the printer has been reset. 3 When prompted to set the initial settings of your printer, make your selections using the printer control panel buttons. Note: Do not...have set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, then press and hold and , and then press and release to turn off the printer. 4 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Use Factory, and then press . 5 When prompted to set the initial settings of...
...the current language) 1 Turn off the printer. 2 From the printer control panel, press and hold for three seconds to turn the printer on the display, indicating that the printer has been reset. 3 When prompted to set the initial settings of your printer, make your selections using the printer control panel buttons. Note: Do not...have set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, then press and hold and , and then press and release to turn off the printer. 4 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Use Factory, and then press . 5 When prompted to set the initial settings of...
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...additional programs. The following table provides an overview of free disk space. If you do. You may be available at support.dell.com. Using the printer software 19 Supported operating systems • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Windows Vista (SP1) • Microsoft Windows XP....0 and 11.1 (Web only)* • Linux Fedora 10 (Web only)* * The printer driver for this operating system is available only at support.dell.com. Using the Windows printer software Software installed during initial installation, then reinsert the installation software CD, run the installation ...
...additional programs. The following table provides an overview of free disk space. If you do. You may be available at support.dell.com. Using the printer software 19 Supported operating systems • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Windows Vista (SP1) • Microsoft Windows XP....0 and 11.1 (Web only)* • Linux Fedora 10 (Web only)* * The printer driver for this operating system is available only at support.dell.com. Using the Windows printer software Software installed during initial installation, then reinsert the installation software CD, run the installation ...
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...text that you can edit with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Using the printer software 20 Dell Fast Pics (referred to as Service Center) • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions. • Contact technical support... supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Printer software Use the To Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. • ...
...text that you can edit with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Using the printer software 20 Dell Fast Pics (referred to as Service Center) • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions. • Contact technical support... supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Printer software Use the To Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. • ...
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... click Properties, a Printing Preferences dialog appears. Note: Your printer may not come with the printer software. Printer Services dialog (not available in Mac OS X version 10.5 or later) • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink or supplies. • Contact Dell. • Check the printer software version installed on the Finder desktop after installation...
... click Properties, a Printing Preferences dialog appears. Note: Your printer may not come with the printer software. Printer Services dialog (not available in Mac OS X version 10.5 or later) • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink or supplies. • Contact Dell. • Check the printer software version installed on the Finder desktop after installation...
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... Card Reader (referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. Using the printer software 22 Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF documents from the list. 3 Navigate to as Wireless Setup...
... Card Reader (referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. Using the printer software 22 Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF documents from the list. 3 Navigate to as Wireless Setup...