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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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...using the "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean Printhead" features. About your prints. Before replacing and recycling your ink cartridges, try using less ink than normal and are ideal for printing documents that are you to improve the quality of...cartridges allow you looking for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems User's Guide The User's Guide is available on the installation software CD. Recycling • Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your printer model • Caring for ? For updates, check our Web site at support.dell...
...using the "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean Printhead" features. About your prints. Before replacing and recycling your ink cartridges, try using less ink than normal and are ideal for printing documents that are you to improve the quality of...cartridges allow you looking for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems User's Guide The User's Guide is available on the installation software CD. Recycling • Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your printer model • Caring for ? For updates, check our Web site at support.dell...
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... time, then documentation and drivers for technical reference material for experienced users or your printer are you looking for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by telephone, or in your printer 8 technicians • Supplies and accessories for ? Click to view...
... time, then documentation and drivers for technical reference material for experienced users or your printer are you looking for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by telephone, or in your printer 8 technicians • Supplies and accessories for ? Click to view...
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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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... a single use only. Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.dell.com/supplies. 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...
... a single use only. Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.dell.com/supplies. 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...
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3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. Ordering and replacing supplies 12 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 twist cap, then twist and remove the cap. If your ink cartridge comes with a muzzle cap, then remove the cap.
3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. Ordering and replacing supplies 12 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 twist cap, then twist and remove the cap. If your ink cartridge comes with a muzzle cap, then remove the cap.
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... to air. 6 Close the printer. 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...
... to air. 6 Close the printer. 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...
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... Setup Utility 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 Service Center) • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions...
... Setup Utility 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 Service Center) • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions...
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... depending on a wireless network. (referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and...your printer and then download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. 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. • Clean...
... depending on a wireless network. (referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and...your printer and then download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. 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. • Clean...
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... Print. Printing 29 Printing Tips for printing • Use the appropriate paper 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...
... Print. Printing 29 Printing Tips for printing • Use the appropriate paper 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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... printer performs an automatic maintenance cycle every week if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to check the ink level in each cartridge. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll...
... printer performs an automatic maintenance cycle every week if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to check the ink level in each cartridge. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll...
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... Start. 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder 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. Notes: • Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses... then press . 5 Press again. Clean the printhead nozzles to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, then you must replace the ink cartridges before you aligned the cartridges to Maintenance, and then press .
... Start. 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder 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. Notes: • Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses... then press . 5 Press again. Clean the printhead nozzles to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, then you must replace the ink cartridges before you aligned the cartridges to Maintenance, and then press .
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..., as they may cause damage to the printer before proceeding. 2 Remove all paper from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior...
..., as they may cause damage to the printer before proceeding. 2 Remove all paper from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior...
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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 paper jam messages, and clear any errors. • Check for telephone ... computer, print server, or other network access point. • Check the printer for error messages, and resolve 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, wait about 10 seconds...
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 paper jam messages, and clear any errors. • Check for telephone ... computer, print server, or other network access point. • Check the printer for error messages, and resolve 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, wait about 10 seconds...
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... MAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER Troubleshooting 91 Note: If you continue to have connected to a defective port. The cartridges should click firmly into the matching color slot of the computer. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one or more of ...with a USB symbol. Before you reinstall the software, do the following : MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on, and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are inserted correctly. You may have problems, then try removing and reinstalling the software. Software did not...
... MAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER Troubleshooting 91 Note: If you continue to have connected to a defective port. The cartridges should click firmly into the matching color slot of the computer. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one or more of ...with a USB symbol. Before you reinstall the software, do the following : MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on, and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are inserted correctly. You may have problems, then try removing and reinstalling the software. Software did not...
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...obvious damage. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. See "Replacing ink cartridges" on the printer. An alignment page prints. REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges. Notes: • Do not remove the alignment page ...CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for more information. If the cable 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...
...obvious damage. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. See "Replacing ink cartridges" on the printer. An alignment page prints. REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges. Notes: • Do not remove the alignment page ...CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for more information. If the cable 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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...b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose your printer. Troubleshooting 97 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...the Printer pop-up menu, choose your printer. 3 From the Paper Options area of the following: CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. Otherwise, set them: a From the Printer pop-up menu before going to step 3. If you have already specified the printer, paper size, ...
...b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose your printer. Troubleshooting 97 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...the Printer pop-up menu, choose your printer. 3 From the Paper Options area of the following: CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. Otherwise, set them: a From the Printer pop-up menu before going to step 3. If you have already specified the printer, paper size, ...
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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...