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... information 5 About your printer 6 Thank you for choosing this 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...
... information 5 About your printer 6 Thank you for choosing this 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...
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... Making copies...50 Copying photos...50 Enlarging or reducing images...51 Adjusting copy quality...51 Making a copy lighter or darker...51 Collating copies using the printer control panel...52 Repeating an image on one page...52 Copying multiple pages on one sheet...53 Making a duplex copy...53 Canceling copy jobs...54...drive or memory card...56 Scanning photos into an editing application...56 Scanning documents into an editing application 57 Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software 58 Scanning to a PDF...59 Scanning FAQ...60 Canceling scan jobs...60 Networking 61 Installing the...
... Making copies...50 Copying photos...50 Enlarging or reducing images...51 Adjusting copy quality...51 Making a copy lighter or darker...51 Collating copies using the printer control panel...52 Repeating an image on one page...52 Copying multiple pages on one sheet...53 Making a duplex copy...53 Canceling copy jobs...54...drive or memory card...56 Scanning photos into an editing application...56 Scanning documents into an editing application 57 Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software 58 Scanning to a PDF...59 Scanning FAQ...60 Canceling scan jobs...60 Networking 61 Installing the...
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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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... is near water or wet locations. Inspect the power cord regularly for signs of such problems. Remove the power cord from the printer before inspecting it. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of specific manufacturer's components. Do...a risk of the paper path. This product is designed, tested, and approved to abrasion or stress. To avoid injury, use of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the electrical outlet before proceeding. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer service or...
... is near water or wet locations. Inspect the power cord regularly for signs of such problems. Remove the power cord from the printer before inspecting it. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of specific manufacturer's components. Do...a risk of the paper path. This product is designed, tested, and approved to abrasion or stress. To avoid injury, use of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the electrical outlet before proceeding. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer service or...
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...us know. To avoid printing multiple copies, you get the most out of the paper. Conserving paper • Activate Eco-Mode. On selected printer models, this printer! You can scan documents or photographs and save . Duplexing lets you for a set amount of the paper. After all, you to a ...for 10 minutes. • Select the lowest Power Saver timeout. The "Pages per sheet" feature allows you are continually improving our printers to reduce your printer, read the User's Guide carefully, and make sure you do encounter any problems along the way, one side of time (the Power...
...us know. To avoid printing multiple copies, you get the most out of the paper. Conserving paper • Activate Eco-Mode. On selected printer models, this printer! You can scan documents or photographs and save . Duplexing lets you for a set amount of the paper. After all, you to a ...for 10 minutes. • Select the lowest Power Saver timeout. The "Pages per sheet" feature allows you are continually improving our printers to reduce your printer, read the User's Guide carefully, and make sure you do encounter any problems along the way, one side of time (the Power...
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For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Conserving ink • Use Quick Print or Draft...and are ideal for printing documents that are you to print more pages with the printer. Before replacing and recycling your ink cartridges, try using printer software • Setting up and using the "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean ...8226; Recycle paper from discarded print jobs. • Use recycled paper. Additional setup and instructions for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Performing printing, copying, ...
For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Conserving ink • Use Quick Print or Draft...and are ideal for printing documents that are you to print more pages with the printer. Before replacing and recycling your ink cartridges, try using printer software • Setting up and using the "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean ...8226; Recycle paper from discarded print jobs. • Use recycled paper. Additional setup and instructions for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Performing printing, copying, ...
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... Code appear on labels located on your printer. • Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for your printer and Installation software CD installers for Dell printer software Note: If you looking for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be found on... the Support Web site. Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for your printer 8 What are you purchased your Dell computer and printer • Readme files-Last-minute technical changes, or advanced at the same time, then documentation and ...
... Code appear on labels located on your printer. • Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for your printer and Installation software CD installers for Dell printer software Note: If you looking for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be found on... the Support Web site. Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for your printer 8 What are you purchased your Dell computer and printer • Readme files-Last-minute technical changes, or advanced at the same time, then documentation and ...
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... a memory card. 5 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, USB Bluetooth adapter, or a flash drive to the printer. 6 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 7 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 8 Top cover Access the scanner glass. 9 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 10 Paper...
... a memory card. 5 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, USB Bluetooth adapter, or a flash drive to the printer. 6 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 7 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 8 Top cover Access the scanner glass. 9 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 10 Paper...
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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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... cartridges. For best results, use only. To know more about recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Ordering and replacing supplies 11 Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.dell.com/supplies. Item Licensed cartridge1 Regular cartridge Black cartridge Series 21... 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...
... cartridges. For best results, use only. To know more about recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Ordering and replacing supplies 11 Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.dell.com/supplies. Item Licensed cartridge1 Regular cartridge Black cartridge Series 21... 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...
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Ordering and replacing supplies 13 Recycling Dell products To return Dell products to air. 6 Close the printer. If necessary, use two hands. 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 printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 Click Order supplies in the ...
Ordering and replacing supplies 13 Recycling Dell products To return Dell products to air. 6 Close the printer. If necessary, use two hands. 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 printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 Click Order supplies in the ...
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...scan, or copy job, depending on which mode is on and off the printer. Note: When the printer is selected. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: Use the: 1 Power button 2 Copy button 3 Scan button ...Color/Black 6 Start button To • Turn the printer on , press to switch to Power Saver mode. Press and hold for three seconds to turn off . • Switch to color mode or black-and-white mode. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 14 Access the copy ...
...scan, or copy job, depending on which mode is on and off the printer. Note: When the printer is selected. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: Use the: 1 Power button 2 Copy button 3 Scan button ...Color/Black 6 Start button To • Turn the printer on , press to switch to Power Saver mode. Press and hold for three seconds to turn off . • Switch to color mode or black-and-white mode. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 14 Access the copy ...
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... Size • Pages per Sheet • Copies per Sheet • Content Type • Quality • Original Size • Lighter/Darker • Quality Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 15 Changing temporary settings into new default settings The following menus revert to default settings after the... printer is turned off when this button is turned off in progress. • Exit from a menu level of the Copy, Scan, Photo, or File Print...
... Size • Pages per Sheet • Copies per Sheet • Content Type • Quality • Original Size • Lighter/Darker • Quality Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 15 Changing temporary settings into new default settings The following menus revert to default settings after the... printer is turned off when this button is turned off in progress. • Exit from a menu level of the Copy, Scan, Photo, or File Print...
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... and menus 16 Photo menu The following Photo options will not time out after two minutes of inactivity or after you turn off . 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Device Setup, and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Clear ... removed. • Photo Effects • Photo Size • Layout • Quality To change the temporary settings into new default settings 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Defaults, and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Set Defaults, and...
... and menus 16 Photo menu The following Photo options will not time out after two minutes of inactivity or after you turn off . 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Device Setup, and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Clear ... removed. • Photo Effects • Photo Size • Layout • Quality To change the temporary settings into new default settings 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Defaults, and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Set Defaults, and...
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...The Eco-Mode feature significantly cuts paper usage, reduces paper waste, optimizes energy efficiency, and saves money. Note: If you are part of your printer, make your selections using Eco-Mode, then the Eco-Mode settings override any changes you have set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu..., then press and hold and , and then press and release to Power Saver mode after ten minutes. • The printer prints on the display. To enable Eco-Mode, press the 2-Sided/Eco-Mode button until Language appears on the display. Initial Setup Complete appears on...
...The Eco-Mode feature significantly cuts paper usage, reduces paper waste, optimizes energy efficiency, and saves money. Note: If you are part of your printer, make your selections using Eco-Mode, then the Eco-Mode settings override any changes you have set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu..., then press and hold and , and then press and release to Power Saver mode after ten minutes. • The printer prints on the display. To enable Eco-Mode, press the 2-Sided/Eco-Mode button until Language appears on the display. Initial Setup Complete appears on...
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... Software Already Installed screen. You may be available at support.dell.com. Using the printer software 18 If you did not install these additional programs during printer installation When you do. Note: Updated printer firmware may have chosen to version 10.4.3 (Web only)* ...only)* • Linux Fedora 10 (Web only)* * The printer driver for this operating system is available only at support.dell.com. Using the printer software Minimum system requirements The printer software requires up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed...
... Software Already Installed screen. You may be available at support.dell.com. Using the printer software 18 If you did not install these additional programs during printer installation When you do. Note: Updated printer firmware may have chosen to version 10.4.3 (Web only)* ...only)* • Linux Fedora 10 (Web only)* * The printer driver for this operating system is available only at support.dell.com. Using the printer software Minimum system requirements The printer software requires up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed...
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... from the Web, depending on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Dell Toolbar (referred to PDF. • Adjust settings for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Notes: • This program is installed automatically with a word...
... from the Web, depending on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Dell Toolbar (referred to PDF. • Adjust settings for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Notes: • This program is installed automatically with a word...
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... Software resident in Mac OS X version 10.5 or later) • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink or supplies. • Contact Dell. • Check the printer software version installed on thecomputer. These applications are installed along with some of these programs or some... desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the icon of the application that you want to print. • Print two-sided copies. • Select the paper type. • Add a watermark. • Enhance images. • Save settings. Use the Dell All-In-One Center (...
... Software resident in Mac OS X version 10.5 or later) • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink or supplies. • Contact Dell. • Check the printer software version installed on thecomputer. These applications are installed along with some of these programs or some... desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the icon of the application that you want to print. • Print two-sided copies. • Select the paper type. • Add a watermark. • Enhance images. • Save settings. Use the Dell All-In-One Center (...
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...(referred to the computer over a network. Using the printer software 21 Use the To Dell Network Card Reader (referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF documents from the ...or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from a memory device to as Printer Utility) • Get help with these applications, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased. Dell Printer Utility (referred to : Printer Home > select your printer > Support tab > On-line support...
...(referred to the computer over a network. Using the printer software 21 Use the To Dell Network Card Reader (referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF documents from the ...or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from a memory device to as Printer Utility) • Get help with these applications, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased. Dell Printer Utility (referred to : Printer Home > select your printer > Support tab > On-line support...
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... 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 computer. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the Uninstaller icon. 3 Follow the instructions on the ... to remove the software. 5 Once the uninstall process in the Printers folder or as a printer option when you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed. Reinstalling the printer software When you send a print job, then try removing and...
... 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 computer. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the Uninstaller icon. 3 Follow the instructions on the ... to remove the software. 5 Once the uninstall process in the Printers folder or as a printer option when you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed. Reinstalling the printer software When you send a print job, then try removing and...