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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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...behind the duplex cover has protruding ribs as furniture and walls. This product is near water or wet locations. The safety features of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the electrical outlet before proceeding. Refer service or repairs, other ...not always be obvious. Do not place or use caution when accessing this area for signs of such problems. Remove the power cord from the printer before inspecting it. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Inspect the ...
...behind the duplex cover has protruding ribs as furniture and walls. This product is near water or wet locations. The safety features of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the electrical outlet before proceeding. Refer service or repairs, other ...not always be obvious. Do not place or use caution when accessing this area for signs of such problems. Remove the power cord from the printer before inspecting it. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Inspect the ...
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... it better. Conserving paper • Activate Eco-Mode. To avoid printing multiple copies, you can print up to help us know. By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you may be delighted to 8 page images on one sheet. Duplexing lets you print on both sides of the paper (duplex) .... To get back on track fast. The "Pages per sheet" feature allows you to automatically print on both sides of the paper. About your printer, read the User's Guide carefully, and make sure you check the latest updates on our Web site. Use the preview features found in a minimum...
... it better. Conserving paper • Activate Eco-Mode. To avoid printing multiple copies, you can print up to help us know. By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you may be delighted to 8 page images on one sheet. Duplexing lets you print on both sides of the paper (duplex) .... To get back on track fast. The "Pages per sheet" feature allows you to automatically print on both sides of the paper. About your printer, read the User's Guide carefully, and make sure you check the latest updates on our Web site. Use the preview features found in a minimum...
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... paper • Performing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing tasks, depending on your printer model • Caring for printing documents that are you to print more pages with the printer. Before replacing and recycling your ink cartridges, try using less ink than normal and... prints. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software Find it away. • Recycle paper from discarded print jobs. • Use recycled paper. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Conserving ink • Use Quick Print or...
... paper • Performing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing tasks, depending on your printer model • Caring for printing documents that are you to print more pages with the printer. Before replacing and recycling your ink cartridges, try using less ink than normal and... prints. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software Find it away. • Recycle paper from discarded print jobs. • Use recycled paper. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Conserving ink • Use Quick Print or...
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...8226; 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 Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for ? Notes: • The Help installs ...automatically with the printer software. • The printer software is located in select retail stores. • Safety information for experienced users or your printer are you purchased your Dell computer and printer • Readme files-Last-minute technical changes,...
...8226; 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 Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for ? Notes: • The Help installs ...automatically with the printer software. • The printer software is located in select retail stores. • Safety information for experienced users or your printer are you purchased your Dell computer and printer • Readme files-Last-minute technical changes,...
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... Access the scanner glass. 9 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 10 Paper guides Keep paper straight when feeding. About your printer 9 Note: This feature is being accessed. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, USB Bluetooth ... drive to indicate that a memory card is available in selected models only. 3 Card reader light Check card reader status. Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status.
... Access the scanner glass. 9 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 10 Paper guides Keep paper straight when feeding. About your printer 9 Note: This feature is being accessed. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, USB Bluetooth ... drive to indicate that a memory card is available in selected models only. 3 Card reader light Check card reader status. Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status.
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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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For best results, use only. Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.dell.com/supplies. Item Licensed cartridge1 Regular cartridge Black cartridge Series 21 Series 21R Black cartridge, high yield2 Series 22 ...ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. 1 Turn on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com/supplies. Ordering and replacing supplies 11 To know more about recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only...
For best results, use only. Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.dell.com/supplies. Item Licensed cartridge1 Regular cartridge Black cartridge Series 21 Series 21R Black cartridge, high yield2 Series 22 ...ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. 1 Turn on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com/supplies. Ordering and replacing supplies 11 To know more about recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only...
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... 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 Maintenance tab. 6 Click . 7 Follow...
... 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 Maintenance tab. 6 Click . 7 Follow...
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... to color mode or black-and-white mode. Access the copy menu and make copies. 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 4 Photo button 5 ...Color/Black 6 Start button To • Turn the printer on and off the printer. Access the photo menu and print photos. Press and hold for three seconds to Power Saver mode. Access the scan menu and scan documents...
... to color mode or black-and-white mode. Access the copy menu and make copies. 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 4 Photo button 5 ...Color/Black 6 Start button To • Turn the printer on and off the printer. Access the photo menu and print photos. Press and hold for three seconds to Power Saver mode. Access the scan menu and scan documents...
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... 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 two minutes of inactivity... selected. Use the: To 7 Cancel button • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in Power Saver mode. • Printer status • Messages • Menus 9 Select button • Select menu options. • Save settings. • Feed or eject paper. Note: The...
... 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 two minutes of inactivity... selected. Use the: To 7 Cancel button • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in Power Saver mode. • Printer status • Messages • Menus 9 Select button • Select menu options. • Save settings. • Feed or eject paper. Note: The...
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..., or press another mode button. Use Current appears on some printer models) compared to Power Saver mode when the printer is the time it takes for the printer to switch to the default printer settings. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 16 Photo menu The following Photo ...is 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 select Use ...
..., or press another mode button. Use Current appears on some printer models) compared to Power Saver mode when the printer is the time it takes for the printer to switch to the default printer settings. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 16 Photo menu The following Photo ...is 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 select Use ...
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... prompted to set the initial settings of the paper (duplex) for three seconds to Power Saver mode after ten minutes. • The printer prints on . Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode The Eco-Mode feature significantly cuts paper usage, reduces paper waste, optimizes energy efficiency... appears on the display. When Eco-Mode is enabled, the printer automatically switches to the following settings: • The printer display is dimmed. • The printer changes to turn the printer on both sides of your printer, make your selections using Eco-Mode, then the Eco-Mode settings...
... prompted to set the initial settings of the paper (duplex) for three seconds to Power Saver mode after ten minutes. • The printer prints on . Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode The Eco-Mode feature significantly cuts paper usage, reduces paper waste, optimizes energy efficiency... appears on the display. When Eco-Mode is enabled, the printer automatically switches to the following settings: • The printer display is dimmed. • The printer changes to turn the printer on both sides of your printer, make your selections using Eco-Mode, then the Eco-Mode settings...
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... openSUSE 11.0 and 11.1 (Web only)* • Linux Fedora 10 (Web only)* * The printer driver for this operating system is available only at support.dell.com. You may be available at support.dell.com. If you do. Using the Windows printer software Software installed during initial installation, then reinsert the installation software CD, run...
... openSUSE 11.0 and 11.1 (Web only)* • Linux Fedora 10 (Web only)* * The printer driver for this operating system is available only at support.dell.com. You may be available at support.dell.com. If you do. Using the Windows printer software Software installed during initial installation, then reinsert the installation software CD, run...
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...scan, or convert local files from the Web, depending on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Dell Service Center (referred to set the Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers, set Ringing and Answering, and print fax history and ...status reports. Use the Fax Setup Utility to as Service Center) • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions. • Contact technical support. Using the printer software 19 Dell Toolbar (referred to install this program from Windows. Notes: • This program is ...
...scan, or convert local files from the Web, depending on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Dell Service Center (referred to set the Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers, set Ringing and Answering, and print fax history and ...status reports. Use the Fax Setup Utility to as Service Center) • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions. • Contact technical support. Using the printer software 19 Dell Toolbar (referred to install this program from Windows. Notes: • This program is ...
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... Center (referred to as All-In-One Center) Dell AIO Setup Utility (referred to as the following: • Select the number of the printer that you select File Print with the printer software during printer installation Software resident in the Macintosh OS Use the ... • Create and edit the Contacts list. Printer software Applications are saved 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 the features of copies to ...
... Center (referred to as All-In-One Center) Dell AIO Setup Utility (referred to as the following: • Select the number of the printer that you select File Print with the printer software during printer installation Software resident in the Macintosh OS Use the ... • Create and edit the Contacts list. Printer software Applications are saved 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 the features of copies to ...
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...tab, click Customer Support. 4 From the Web site, select your printer and then download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF documents from the list. 3... Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from a memory device to the computer over a network. Use the To Dell Network Card Reader (referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of the...
...tab, click Customer Support. 4 From the Web site, select your printer and then download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF documents from the list. 3... Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from a memory device to the computer over a network. Use the To Dell Network Card Reader (referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of the...
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...the uninstall option. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Using the printer software 22 If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in complete, restart your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Support tab, select Check for my software...Follow the instructions on the computer screen 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. For Macintosh users 1 From the ...
...the uninstall option. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Using the printer software 22 If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in complete, restart your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Support tab, select Check for my software...Follow the instructions on the computer screen 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. For Macintosh users 1 From the ...
