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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 84 Maintaining ink cartridges...84 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...86 Cleaning the scanner glass...86 Troubleshooting 87 Before you troubleshoot...87 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 87 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem...87 Setup troubleshooting...87 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...94 Print troubleshooting...96 Copy and scan troubleshooting...98 Memory card troubleshooting...100 Wireless troubleshooting...102 Notices 120 Product information...120 Edition notice...120 Power consumption...122 Index 131 Contents 4
Maintaining the printer 84 Maintaining ink cartridges...84 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...86 Cleaning the scanner glass...86 Troubleshooting 87 Before you troubleshoot...87 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 87 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem...87 Setup troubleshooting...87 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...94 Print troubleshooting...96 Copy and scan troubleshooting...98 Memory card troubleshooting...100 Wireless troubleshooting...102 Notices 120 Product information...120 Edition notice...120 Power consumption...122 Index 131 Contents 4
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... on the installation software CD. Finding information about the printer Publications What are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Recycling • Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your printer model • Caring for ? Conserving ink... • Use Quick Print or Draft Mode. Inks in High-Yield cartridges allow you to print documents using less...
... on the installation software CD. Finding information about the printer Publications What are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Recycling • Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your printer model • Caring for ? Conserving ink... • Use Quick Print or Draft Mode. Inks in High-Yield cartridges allow you to print documents using less...
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...asked questions • Documentation • Driver downloads • Live chat support • E-mail support • Telephone support Dell Support Web site-support.dell.com Note: Select your region, and then select your printer 8 Have the following information ready when you faster: •...telephone numbers and hours of operation for ? technicians • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available in select retail stores. • Safety information for experienced users or your ...
...asked questions • Documentation • Driver downloads • Live chat support • E-mail support • Telephone support Dell Support Web site-support.dell.com Note: Select your region, and then select your printer 8 Have the following information ready when you faster: •...telephone numbers and hours of operation for ? technicians • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available in select retail stores. • Safety information for experienced users or your ...
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Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 5 Printhead Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. 6 Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. About your printer. 3 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. Use the To 1 Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents. 2 Security slot Install an anti-theft cable on your printer 10
Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 5 Printhead Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. 6 Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. About your printer. 3 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. Use the To 1 Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents. 2 Security slot Install an anti-theft cable on your printer 10
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... only. After use, return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. 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. 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...
... only. After use, return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. 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. 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...
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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. Ordering and replacing supplies 12 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. 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.
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. Ordering and replacing supplies 12 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. 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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If necessary, use two hands. 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 ...your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 Click Order supplies in the Maintenance tab. 6 Click . 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 5 Install each cartridge. Recycling Dell products To return Dell products to air. 6 Close the printer.
If necessary, use two hands. 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 ...your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 Click Order supplies in the Maintenance tab. 6 Click . 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 5 Install each cartridge. Recycling Dell products To return Dell products to air. 6 Close the printer.
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...depending on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Dell Service Center (referred 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 Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. ...
...depending on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Dell Service Center (referred 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 Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. ...
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...> Support tab > On-line support 4 From the Web site, select your printer and download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Dell Printer Utility (referred to as Printer Utility) • Get help with these applications, depending on a wireless network. (referred to as Network Card ...Reader) • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. 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. • ...
...> Support tab > On-line support 4 From the Web site, select your printer and download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Dell Printer Utility (referred to as Printer Utility) • Get help with these applications, depending on a wireless network. (referred to as Network Card ...Reader) • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. 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. • ...
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... 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 photos...
... 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 photos...
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...panel 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to check the ink level in each cartridge. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 2 Select Printer Utility from the list. 3 Check the ink ...Maintenance, and then press . 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 align the printhead. Using the printer software For Windows users 1 Click or Start...
...panel 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to check the ink level in each cartridge. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 2 Select Printer Utility from the list. 3 Check the ink ...Maintenance, and then press . 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 align the printhead. Using the printer software For Windows users 1 Click or Start...
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..., 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. If print quality has not improved, then clean the printhead nozzles. Using the printer control ...arrow buttons to scroll to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, then you must replace the ink cartridges before you aligned the cartridges to Align Printer, and then press . 5 Press again. Clean the printhead nozzles to clogged printhead nozzles. Maintaining the printer 85...
..., 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. If print quality has not improved, then clean the printhead nozzles. Using the printer control ...arrow buttons to scroll to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, then you must replace the ink cartridges before you aligned the cartridges to Align Printer, and then press . 5 Press again. Clean the printhead nozzles to clogged printhead nozzles. Maintaining the printer 85...
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... 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 2 Select Printer Utility from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. Cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to clean the printhead nozzles. 3 Press the...
... 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 2 Select Printer Utility from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. Cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to clean the printhead nozzles. 3 Press the...
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...into a working electrical outlet. • Make sure the printer is not plugged into any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Use the Service Center to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. 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...
...into a working electrical outlet. • Make sure the printer is not plugged into any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Use the Service Center to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. 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...
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... not appear in the list in the Printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, then try removing and reinstalling the software. The cartridges should click firmly into the wall outlet, and then turn on , and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the... inserted correctly. Print job does not print or is missing pages If the "Before you reinstall the software, do the following : MAKE SURE 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...
... not appear in the list in the Printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, then try removing and reinstalling the software. The cartridges should click firmly into the wall outlet, and then turn on , and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the... inserted correctly. Print job does not print or is missing pages If the "Before you reinstall the software, do the following : MAKE SURE 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...
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... CONNECTED TO YOUR PRINTER CHECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for more information. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. If the cable is finished. • Do not perform consecutive deep cleaning. • Contact technical support if the problem persists after ...THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Printer is marked with a USB symbol. The USB port 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 ...
... CONNECTED TO YOUR PRINTER CHECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for more information. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. If the cable is finished. • Do not perform consecutive deep cleaning. • Contact technical support if the problem persists after ...THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Printer is marked with a USB symbol. The USB port 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 ...
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... tab, select Borderless. For Macintosh users 1 With a photo open, choose File > Page Setup. 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 solutions do not remove the streaks or lines on... loaded a 4 x 6 photo card, then choose US 4 x 6 in (Borderless). 3 From the Paper Options area of the following: CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. If there is no Page Setup item on the File menu, then go to step 3.
... tab, select Borderless. For Macintosh users 1 With a photo open, choose File > Page Setup. 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 solutions do not remove the streaks or lines on... loaded a 4 x 6 photo card, then choose US 4 x 6 in (Borderless). 3 From the Paper Options area of the following: CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. If there is no Page Setup item on the File menu, then go to step 3.
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... appears on display 88 index cards 26 information finding 7 information needed for setting up printer on wireless network 62 infrastructure network 77 ink conserving 6 ink cartridges ordering 11 replacing 11 ink levels checking 84 inserting a memory card or flash drive 35 installation cable 76 installing network printer 82 installing optional software...
... appears on display 88 index cards 26 information finding 7 information needed for setting up printer on wireless network 62 infrastructure network 77 ink conserving 6 ink cartridges ordering 11 replacing 11 ink levels checking 84 inserting a memory card or flash drive 35 installation cable 76 installing network printer 82 installing optional software...
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..., 44 printing in draft mode 46 printing mode changing 46 proof sheet using 39 protocol 82 publications finding 7 R recycling 6 Dell products 13 reducing an image 51 repeating an image 52 replacing ink cartridges 11 resetting internal wireless print server to factory default settings 103 resetting to factory defaults 17 resuming print job...
..., 44 printing in draft mode 46 printing mode changing 46 proof sheet using 39 protocol 82 publications finding 7 R recycling 6 Dell products 13 reducing an image 51 repeating an image 52 replacing ink cartridges 11 resetting internal wireless print server to factory default settings 103 resetting to factory defaults 17 resuming print job...