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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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... printhead. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Recycling • Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your prints. Before replacing and recycling your printer 7 Inks in High-Yield cartridges allow you looking for and maintaining the printer • ...printer model • Caring for ? Finding information about the printer Publications What are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges. About your ink cartridges, try using the "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean Printhead" features. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the printer ...
... printhead. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Recycling • Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your prints. Before replacing and recycling your printer 7 Inks in High-Yield cartridges allow you looking for and maintaining the printer • ...printer model • Caring for ? Finding information about the printer Publications What are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges. About your ink cartridges, try using the "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean Printhead" features. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the printer ...
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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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... the printer. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only. After use only Dell ink cartridges. 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 22 Series 22R Color...
... the printer. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only. After use only Dell ink cartridges. 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 22 Series 22R Color...
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Ordering and replacing supplies 12 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. 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges.
Ordering and replacing supplies 12 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. 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges.
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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 ...
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 ...
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...the Fax Setup Utility to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. Dell Ink Management System Order ink. AdobeTM Photo Album Starter Edition View, manage, and edit photos. Note: This program is installed automatically with the ...(referred to PDF. • Adjust settings for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Dell Fax Solutions (referred to as Fax Solutions) • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in...
...the Fax Setup Utility to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. Dell Ink Management System Order ink. AdobeTM Photo Album Starter Edition View, manage, and edit photos. Note: This program is installed automatically with the ...(referred to PDF. • Adjust settings for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Dell Fax Solutions (referred to as Fax Solutions) • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in...
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...: 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 the computer ...over a network. Using the printer software 22 Use the To Dell Network Card Reader (referred to as Network Card ...
...: 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 the computer ...over a network. Using the printer software 22 Use the To Dell Network Card Reader (referred to as Network Card ...
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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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.... Aligning the printhead If the characters or lines on if it is turned off. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need to select Check Ink Levels. It will briefly come out of Power Saver mode or will temporarily power on your printer image appear...
.... Aligning the printhead If the characters or lines on if it is turned off. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need to select Check Ink Levels. It will briefly come out of Power Saver mode or will temporarily power on your printer image appear...
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... 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. If you... double-click the printer program folder. 3 Select Printer Utility from the printer drop-down list. 6 From the Maintenance tab, click Align cartridges. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Cleaning the printhead nozzles Poor print quality is finished. Maintaining the printer 84
... 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. If you... double-click the printer program folder. 3 Select Printer Utility from the printer drop-down list. 6 From the Maintenance tab, click Align cartridges. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Cleaning the printhead nozzles Poor print quality is finished. Maintaining the printer 84
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...2 Select Printer Utility from the wall outlet. 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. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 Select your printer. 5 Make sure the printer is dry before proceeding. 2 Remove all ink or corrective fluid on the paper exit tray. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to the...
...2 Select Printer Utility from the wall outlet. 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. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 Select your printer. 5 Make sure the printer is dry before proceeding. 2 Remove all ink or corrective fluid on the paper exit tray. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to the...
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If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at support.dell.com to locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. ...; Check the printer for error messages, and resolve any errors. • Check for paper jam messages, and clear any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Use the Service Center to find the following: • Live online technical support • Contact numbers for telephone technical support Setup...
If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at support.dell.com to locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. ...; Check the printer for error messages, and resolve any errors. • Check for paper jam messages, and clear any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Use the Service Center to find the following: • Live online technical support • Contact numbers for telephone technical support Setup...
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... AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER Troubleshooting 90 Note: If you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try another USB port on the computer. The cartridges should click firmly into the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer. Print job does not print or is missing pages If the "Before... the computer. If the cable 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, and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the...
... AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER Troubleshooting 90 Note: If you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try another USB port on the computer. The cartridges should click firmly into the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer. Print job does not print or is missing pages If the "Before... the computer. If the cable 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, and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the...
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... DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges. If the cartridges do not seem to a defective port. Troubleshooting 91 The USB port is properly seated, and then try another USB port on the printer. Note:...A cleaning page prints. 6 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Deep Clean Printhead, and then press . See "Replacing ink cartridges" on page 11 for any obvious damage. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Printer is finished. • Do not perform consecutive deep cleans. • Contact...
... DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges. If the cartridges do not seem to a defective port. Troubleshooting 91 The USB port is properly seated, and then try another USB port on the printer. Note:...A cleaning page prints. 6 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Deep Clean Printhead, and then press . See "Replacing ink cartridges" on page 11 for any obvious damage. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Printer is finished. • Do not perform consecutive deep cleans. • Contact...
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...photo open , 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. Otherwise, specify your printer. d Select an orientation, and then click OK. 2 From the menu bar, choose File > Print. b From the... 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 c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose Photo or Best. 5 Click Print.
...photo open , 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. Otherwise, specify your printer. d Select an orientation, and then click OK. 2 From the menu bar, choose File > Print. b From the... 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 c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose Photo or Best. 5 Click Print.
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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 ...