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... information 7 About your printer 8 Thank you for choosing this printer!...8 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact...8 Finding information about the printer...9 Understanding the parts of the printer...11 Ordering and replacing supplies 13 Ordering ink cartridges...13 Replacing ink cartridges...13 Recycling Dell products...14 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 15 Using the printer control panel...15 Understanding...
... information 7 About your printer 8 Thank you for choosing this printer!...8 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact...8 Finding information about the printer...9 Understanding the parts of the printer...11 Ordering and replacing supplies 13 Ordering ink cartridges...13 Replacing ink cartridges...13 Recycling Dell products...14 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 15 Using the printer control panel...15 Understanding...
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... e-mail...62 Canceling an e-mail...64 Networking 65 Installing the printer on a wireless network...65 Advanced wireless setup...69 Installing the printer on an Ethernet network...75 Networking FAQ...76 Maintaining the printer 87 Maintaining ink cartridges...87 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...88 Cleaning the scanner glass...89 Cleaning the touch screen...89...
... e-mail...62 Canceling an e-mail...64 Networking 65 Installing the printer on a wireless network...65 Advanced wireless setup...69 Installing the printer on an Ethernet network...75 Networking FAQ...76 Maintaining the printer 87 Maintaining ink cartridges...87 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...88 Cleaning the scanner glass...89 Cleaning the touch screen...89...
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... User's Guide is available on your printer model • Creating and customizing printer solutions, depending on the installation software CD. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. About your ink cartridges, try using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your printer model • Caring for printing documents...
... User's Guide is available on your printer model • Creating and customizing printer solutions, depending on the installation software CD. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. About your ink cartridges, try using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your printer model • Caring for printing documents...
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...when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 5 Security slot Install an anti-theft cable on the printer. 6 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 7 Duplex unit • Print on both sides of a sheet of paper. • ...Remove paper jams. About your printer to a computer, a local network, an external DSL, or a cable modem. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. Use the To 1 Printhead Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. 2 Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove...
...when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 5 Security slot Install an anti-theft cable on the printer. 6 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 7 Duplex unit • Print on both sides of a sheet of paper. • ...Remove paper jams. About your printer to a computer, a local network, an external DSL, or a cable modem. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. Use the To 1 Printhead Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. 2 Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove...
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... to the cartridge installation position. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only Dell ink cartridges. To know more about recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. You must install new cartridges immediately...
... to the cartridge installation position. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only Dell ink cartridges. To know more about recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. You must install new cartridges immediately...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...• Set screen brightness to low. Activate Eco-Mode to Power Saver mode after the printer is connected to e-mail. or PictBridge 4 Ink levels 5 Setup • Display the current ink levels of paper. Display item Description 3 Memory Device View, select, print, and attach ...photos and documents to the printer. Access the setup menu and change printer settings. 6 2-Sided 12 7 Eco-Mode Print ...
...• Set screen brightness to low. Activate Eco-Mode to Power Saver mode after the printer is connected to e-mail. or PictBridge 4 Ink levels 5 Setup • Display the current ink levels of paper. Display item Description 3 Memory Device View, select, print, and attach ...photos and documents to the printer. Access the setup menu and change printer settings. 6 2-Sided 12 7 Eco-Mode Print ...
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... (Web only)1 1 The printer driver for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Using the Windows printer software Software installed during printer installation When you did not ... run the installation software, and then select Install Additional Software from the Software Already Installed screen. Printer software Use the Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) To • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. ...
... (Web only)1 1 The printer driver for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Using the Windows printer software Software installed during printer installation When you did not ... run the installation software, and then select Install Additional Software from the Software Already Installed screen. Printer software Use the Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) To • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. ...
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...) • Set up the wireless printer on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of copies to install this program from Windows. AdobeTM Photo Album Starter Edition View, manage, and edit photos. Dell Ink Management System Order ink. Dell Wireless Setup Utility (referred to as ...Fax Solutions) • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one printers. • Add, edit, or delete contacts in the built-...
...) • Set up the wireless printer on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of copies to install this program from Windows. AdobeTM Photo Album Starter Edition View, manage, and edit photos. Dell Ink Management System Order ink. Dell Wireless Setup Utility (referred to as ...Fax Solutions) • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one printers. • Add, edit, or delete contacts in the built-...
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... results, load transfers one at least 24 hours before loading. • If the transparencies have a removable strip, each transparency as it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 10 iron-on transfers. • The print side of the transfers faces down . • You load the photo paper in a paper jam. •...drying time. or A4-size label sheets. • The print side of the labels faces down. • The top of the labels feeds into the printer first. • The paper guides rest against the left, right, and bottom edges of the label sheets. 50 transparencies • The rough side of ...
... results, load transfers one at least 24 hours before loading. • If the transparencies have a removable strip, each transparency as it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 10 iron-on transfers. • The print side of the transfers faces down . • You load the photo paper in a paper jam. •...drying time. or A4-size label sheets. • The print side of the labels faces down. • The top of the labels feeds into the printer first. • The paper guides rest against the left, right, and bottom edges of the label sheets. 50 transparencies • The rough side of ...
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... • Use the appropriate paper for your print job. • Select a higher print quality for better prints. • Make sure there is enough ink in the printer. 2 Send the print job: a With a document open , click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From... are printing multiple copies. • To prevent smudging when printing photos, remove each copy as a set (collated) or to close any printer software dialogs. Collated Not collated Notes: • The collate option is printed when printing photos or when working with specialty media. •...
... • Use the appropriate paper for your print job. • Select a higher print quality for better prints. • Make sure there is enough ink in the printer. 2 Send the print job: a With a document open , click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From... are printing multiple copies. • To prevent smudging when printing photos, remove each copy as a set (collated) or to close any printer software dialogs. Collated Not collated Notes: • The collate option is printed when printing photos or when working with specialty media. •...
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... mode from the Print dialog when you have to Quick Print. Note: Printing in Quick Print mode uses less ink and is ideal for printing text documents. To set the default printer: 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type...Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. 3 Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Printing Preferences. 5 Select Quick Print as Default Printer. Changing the printing mode To conserve ink, you can change the default print mode: 1 Click , or...
... mode from the Print dialog when you have to Quick Print. Note: Printing in Quick Print mode uses less ink and is ideal for printing text documents. To set the default printer: 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type...Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. 3 Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Printing Preferences. 5 Select Quick Print as Default Printer. Changing the printing mode To conserve ink, you can change the default print mode: 1 Click , or...
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... jagged or wavy, then you can perform, your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Check ink levels. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need to Align Printer: > More Options > Align Printer. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel From the home screen, touch .
... jagged or wavy, then you can perform, your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Check ink levels. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need to Align Printer: > More Options > Align Printer. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel From the home screen, touch .
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...Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean cartridges. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Notes: • Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary. •... Clean Printhead option first to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges before you aligned the cartridges to the printer before proceeding. 2 Remove all paper from the wall outlet. Maintaining the printer 88 If print quality has not ...
...Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean cartridges. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Notes: • Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary. •... Clean Printhead option first to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges before you aligned the cartridges to the printer before proceeding. 2 Remove all paper from the wall outlet. Maintaining the printer 88 If print quality has not ...
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...Note: Make sure all cables from the printer before proceeding. 2 Wipe the touch screen with the cloth that has accumulated on the scanner glass. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that came with your printer control panel may damage the touch screen.... Maintaining the printer 89 Cleaning the touch screen The touch screen of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet ...
...Note: Make sure all cables from the printer before proceeding. 2 Wipe the touch screen with the cloth that has accumulated on the scanner glass. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that came with your printer control panel may damage the touch screen.... Maintaining the printer 89 Cleaning the touch screen The touch screen of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet ...
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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 telephone technical support Setup troubleshooting • "Incorrect language...Troubleshooting Before you troubleshoot Use this checklist to solve most printer problems: • Make sure the power cord is plugged into the printer and into a properly grounded electrical outlet. • Make sure the printer is not plugged into any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. •...
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 telephone technical support Setup troubleshooting • "Incorrect language...Troubleshooting Before you troubleshoot Use this checklist to solve most printer problems: • Make sure the power cord is plugged into the printer and into a properly grounded electrical outlet. • Make sure the printer is not plugged into any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. •...
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... THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on the printer. SELECT YOUR PRINTER FROM THE PRINT DIALOG BEFORE SENDING THE PRINT JOB MAKE SURE THE PRINT JOB IS NOT PAUSED MAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY 1 Turn off the printer, and... not solve the problem, then try another USB port on the printer. RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY 1 Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2 Gently remove the power supply from the printer, and then reinsert it . 3 Plug the power cord into...
... THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on the printer. SELECT YOUR PRINTER FROM THE PRINT DIALOG BEFORE SENDING THE PRINT JOB MAKE SURE THE PRINT JOB IS NOT PAUSED MAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY 1 Turn off the printer, and... not solve the problem, then try another USB port on the printer. RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY 1 Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2 Gently remove the power supply from the printer, and then reinsert it . 3 Plug the power cord into...
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...Printer: > More Options > Align Printer. An alignment page prints. RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY 1 Turn off slowly, then the printer is blinking on the printer. REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges, see "Replacing ink cartridges" on the computer. Printer ... prints. 4 Navigate to wake up the printer. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. Note: Do not remove the alignment page until printing is marked with a USB symbol. Troubleshooting 94 If the printer will not come out of Power Saver mode...
...Printer: > More Options > Align Printer. An alignment page prints. RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY 1 Turn off slowly, then the printer is blinking on the printer. REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges, see "Replacing ink cartridges" on the computer. Printer ... prints. 4 Navigate to wake up the printer. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. Note: Do not remove the alignment page until printing is marked with a USB symbol. Troubleshooting 94 If the printer will not come out of Power Saver mode...
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SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES Note: If these minimum print margin settings: • Left and right ... lines on printed image If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following : CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. Streaks or lines on the printed image, then contact technical support.
SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES Note: If these minimum print margin settings: • Left and right ... lines on printed image If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following : CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. Streaks or lines on the printed image, then contact technical support.
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... printing mode 47 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 69 checking an unresponsive printer 90 checking ink levels 87 checklist before you troubleshoot 90 memory card troubleshooting 102 cleaning exterior of the printer 88 cleaning printhead nozzles 88 cleaning the printer control panel 89 Club Internet 68 coated paper loading 30 collating copies 52...
... printing mode 47 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 69 checking an unresponsive printer 90 checking ink levels 87 checklist before you troubleshoot 90 memory card troubleshooting 102 cleaning exterior of the printer 88 cleaning printhead nozzles 88 cleaning the printer control panel 89 Club Internet 68 coated paper loading 30 collating copies 52...