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... 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 Changing temporary settings into new default...
... 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 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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... normal and are ideal for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems User's Guide The User's Guide is available on your ink cartridges, try using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on the installation software CD. Before replacing and recycling your printer ... "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean Printhead" features. Recycling • Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your printer 7 For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. About your old printer instead of your prints.
... normal and are ideal for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems User's Guide The User's Guide is available on your ink cartridges, try using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on the installation software CD. Before replacing and recycling your printer ... "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean Printhead" features. Recycling • Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your printer 7 For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. About your old printer instead of your prints.
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... Damage: 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 power source. 5 Duplex unit •...
... Damage: 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 power source. 5 Duplex unit •...
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... only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only Dell ink cartridges. Item Licensed cartridge1 Regular cartridge Black cartridge Series 21 Series 21R Black cartridge, high yield2 Series 22 Series 22R Color cartridge Series 21 Series 21R Color cartridge, high yield2 Series 22 Series 22R 1 Licensed for remanufacturing, refilling, or recycling...
... only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only Dell ink cartridges. Item Licensed cartridge1 Regular cartridge Black cartridge Series 21 Series 21R Black cartridge, high yield2 Series 22 Series 22R Color cartridge Series 21 Series 21R Color cartridge, high yield2 Series 22 Series 22R 1 Licensed for remanufacturing, refilling, or recycling...
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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 muzzle cap, then remove the cap. If your ink cartridge comes with a twist cap, then twist and 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 muzzle cap, then remove the cap. If your ink cartridge comes with a twist cap, then twist and 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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... to air. 6 Close the printer. 5 Install each cartridge. 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...
... to air. 6 Close the printer. 5 Install each cartridge. 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...
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.... • Scan documents to PDF. • Adjust settings for the printer. • Order 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 Fax Solutions) • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one...
.... • Scan documents to PDF. • Adjust settings for the printer. • Order 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 Fax Solutions) • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one...
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..., click Customer Support. 4 From the Web site, select your printer and then download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF... from the list. 3 Navigate to as Printer Utility) • Get help 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. Using the...
..., click Customer Support. 4 From the Web site, select your printer and then download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF... from the list. 3 Navigate to as Printer Utility) • Get help 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. Using the...
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.... 5 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose your print job. • Select a higher print quality 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...
.... 5 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose your print job. • Select a higher print quality 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...
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... the up or down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Check ink levels. Aligning the printhead If the characters or lines on if it is turned off. Maintaining the printer 83 Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need to select Check... Ink Levels. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 2 ...
... the up or down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Check ink levels. Aligning the printhead If the characters or lines on if it is turned off. Maintaining the printer 83 Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need to select Check... Ink Levels. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 2 ...
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... clean them only when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, then you must replace the ink cartridges before you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, then print your prints. For Macintosh users 1 Load plain paper. 2 From...
... clean them only when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, then you must replace the ink cartridges before you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, then print your prints. For Macintosh users 1 Load plain paper. 2 From...
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...a damp cloth to clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the printer drop-down arrow button to scroll to Clean Printhead, and then press . Note...wall outlet and disconnect all cables to your printer from the wall outlet. 3 Press the up or down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to the printer before proceeding. 2 Remove all...
...a damp cloth to clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the printer drop-down arrow button to scroll to Clean Printhead, and then press . Note...wall outlet and disconnect all cables to your printer from the wall outlet. 3 Press the up or down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to the printer before proceeding. 2 Remove all...
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If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at support.dell.com to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. Method 2 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from ... 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 about 10 seconds...
If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at support.dell.com to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. Method 2 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from ... 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 about 10 seconds...
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...firmly into the matching color slot of the printhead. 3 Close the printer. Before you reinstall the software, do the following : MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on the printer. RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY 1 Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power...reinsert it. 3 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, and then turn on , and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are inserted correctly. The USB port is missing pages If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try removing and ...
...firmly into the matching color slot of the printhead. 3 Close the printer. Before you reinstall the software, do the following : MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on the printer. RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY 1 Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power...reinsert it. 3 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, and then turn on , and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are inserted correctly. The USB port is missing pages If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try removing and ...
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...TO YOUR PRINTER CHECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for more information. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. An alignment page prints. Note: If you continue to have connected to Deep Clean Printhead, and then press . REINSTALL THE... INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges. If the cartridges do not seem to Align Printer, and the press . Troubleshooting 91 If the cable is damaged, then use ...
...TO YOUR PRINTER CHECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for more information. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. An alignment page prints. Note: If you continue to have connected to Deep Clean Printhead, and then press . REINSTALL THE... INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges. If the cartridges do not seem to Align Printer, and the press . Troubleshooting 91 If the cable is damaged, then use ...
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... click 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. b From the "Format for" pop-up menu, choose your printer. For example, if you may have already specified the printer, paper...From the Paper Size pop-up menu before going to step 3. SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD Troubleshooting 96 Otherwise, specify your printer again from the Printer pop-up menu, choose a paper size ...
... click 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. b From the "Format for" pop-up menu, choose your printer. For example, if you may have already specified the printer, paper...From the Paper Size pop-up menu before going to step 3. SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD Troubleshooting 96 Otherwise, specify your printer again from the Printer pop-up menu, choose a paper size ...
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... language 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 22 interference...
... language 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 22 interference...
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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 ...