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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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... • Performing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing tasks, depending on the installation software CD. Before replacing and recycling your ink cartridges, try using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your printer model • Configuring...; Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your old printer instead of your printer 7 For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software Find it away. • Recycle paper from...
... • Performing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing tasks, depending on the installation software CD. Before replacing and recycling your ink cartridges, try using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your printer model • Configuring...; Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your old printer instead of your printer 7 For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software Find it away. • Recycle paper from...
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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 Notes: • The Help installs automatically with the printer ... • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available in your operating system. What are you purchased your Dell computer and printer • Readme files-Last-minute technical changes,...
... 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 Notes: • The Help installs automatically with the printer ... • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available in your operating system. What are you purchased your Dell computer and printer • Readme files-Last-minute technical changes,...
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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 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.
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... only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Ordering and replacing supplies 11 After 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. Ordering and replacing supplies 11 After 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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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. Ordering and replacing supplies 12 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges.
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... to air. 6 Close the printer. 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 ...
... to air. 6 Close the printer. 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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...wireless settings of the printer. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Dell Service Center (referred to as Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. ...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 Service Center) • Troubleshoot the printer....
...wireless settings of the printer. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Dell Service Center (referred to as Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. ...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 Service Center) • Troubleshoot the printer....
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... or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from a memory device to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or supplies... From the Web site, select your printer and then download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Using the printer software 21 Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and ...
... or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from a memory device to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or supplies... From the Web site, select your printer and then download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Using the printer software 21 Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and ...
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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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... 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. 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...from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Check ink levels. Maintaining the printer 84 Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need to align the printhead. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From ...
... 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. 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...from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Check ink levels. Maintaining the printer 84 Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need to align the printhead. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From ...
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...Finder desktop, 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. 4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance, and then press . Clean the printhead nozzles ... 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 clogged printhead nozzles. Note: Do not remove the alignment page until printing is sometimes due to improve print quality,...
...Finder desktop, 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. 4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance, and then press . Clean the printhead nozzles ... 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 clogged printhead nozzles. Note: Do not remove the alignment page until printing is sometimes due to improve print quality,...
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... to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to clean the printhead nozzles.
... to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to clean the printhead nozzles.
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...help and contains links 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 technical support Setup troubleshooting • ... and 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 locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn the printer off, ...
...help and contains links 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 technical support Setup troubleshooting • ... and 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 locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn the printer off, ...
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Before you reinstall the software, do the following : MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on the printer. You may have problems, then try ...IS NOT PAUSED MAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER Troubleshooting 91 The cartridges should click firmly into the wall outlet, and then turn on , and then open the printer. 2 Make sure ...the cartridges are inserted correctly. Note: If you continue to have connected to a defective port. Print job does not ...
Before you reinstall the software, do the following : MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on the printer. You may have problems, then try ...IS NOT PAUSED MAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER Troubleshooting 91 The cartridges should click firmly into the wall outlet, and then turn on , and then open the printer. 2 Make sure ...the cartridges are inserted correctly. Note: If you continue to have connected to a defective port. Print job does not ...
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... not seem to fit, make sure the printhead 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 press . 5... SOFTWARE Printer is properly seated, and then try another USB port on the computer. REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges. See "Replacing ink cartridges" on the printer. An alignment page prints. RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY 1 Turn off the printer...
... not seem to fit, make sure the printhead 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 press . 5... SOFTWARE Printer is properly seated, and then try another USB port on the computer. REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges. See "Replacing ink cartridges" on the printer. An alignment page prints. RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY 1 Turn off the printer...
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3 From the Paper Options area of the following: CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. Otherwise, specify your print settings: a From the Settings pop-up menu, choose your printer. If you have already specified the printer, paper size, and orientation ... Printer pop-up menu, choose a paper size that has "(Borderless)" in its name. 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...
3 From the Paper Options area of the following: CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. Otherwise, specify your print settings: a From the Settings pop-up menu, choose your printer. If you have already specified the printer, paper size, and orientation ... Printer pop-up menu, choose a paper size that has "(Borderless)" in its name. 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...
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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...