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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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.... CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of such problems. Remove the power cord from the printer before inspecting it. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: The area behind the duplex cover has protruding ribs as furniture and walls. To avoid injury, use... this area for signs of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the electrical outlet before proceeding. Safety information 5 Do not subject...
.... CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of such problems. Remove the power cord from the printer before inspecting it. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: The area behind the duplex cover has protruding ribs as furniture and walls. To avoid injury, use... this area for signs of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the electrical outlet before proceeding. Safety information 5 Do not subject...
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... to a computer program, application, or flash drive for presentation. • Use recycled paper. This feature sets the screen brightness to low and sets the printer to change to help us know. To avoid printing multiple copies, you for print, copy, and fax jobs. • Print more than one page image... on one side of a sheet of paper. • Print on our Web site. By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you find something we want to automatically print on both sides of the paper (duplex) for choosing this feature sets the...
... to a computer program, application, or flash drive for presentation. • Use recycled paper. This feature sets the screen brightness to low and sets the printer to change to help us know. To avoid printing multiple copies, you for print, copy, and fax jobs. • Print more than one page image... on one side of a sheet of paper. • Print on our Web site. By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you find something we want to automatically print on both sides of the paper (duplex) for choosing this feature sets the...
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... printer model • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing documents and photos • Setting up and using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer... on a network, depending on the installation software CD. Before replacing and recycling your printer model • Caring for and maintaining the printer...packaging. • Recycle your printer 7 Inks in High-Yield cartridges allow you looking for printing documents...you to print more pages with the printer. These modes can be used to ...
... printer model • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing documents and photos • Setting up and using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer... on a network, depending on the installation software CD. Before replacing and recycling your printer model • Caring for and maintaining the printer...packaging. • Recycle your printer 7 Inks in High-Yield cartridges allow you looking for printing documents...you to print more pages with the printer. These modes can be used to ...
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... Note: The Service Tag and Express Service 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 purchased your Dell computer and printer • Readme files-Last-minute technical changes, or advanced at the same time, then...
... Note: The Service Tag and Express Service 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 purchased your Dell computer and printer • Readme files-Last-minute technical changes, or advanced at the same time, then...
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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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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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... or cartridges before you begin. 1 Turn on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com/supplies. For best results, use , return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. 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...
... or cartridges before you begin. 1 Turn on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com/supplies. For best results, use , return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. 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...
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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 Power Saver mode. Access the scan menu and scan documents. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 14 Start a print, scan, or copy job, depending on which mode is on and off the printer. Press and hold for three seconds to color mode or black-and-white ...mode. Access the photo menu and print photos. 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/...
...to Power Saver mode. Access the scan menu and scan documents. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 14 Start a print, scan, or copy job, depending on which mode is on and off the printer. Press and hold for three seconds to color mode or black-and-white ...mode. Access the photo menu and print photos. 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/...
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... Content Type • Quality • Original Size • Lighter/Darker • Quality Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 15 Press and hold for 3 seconds to feed or eject paper from the printer. 10 Arrow buttons • Choose a menu or submenu item that appears on the display. 11 ... display is selected. Changing temporary settings into new default settings The following menus revert to default settings after two minutes of inactivity or after the printer is turned off in progress. • Exit from a menu level of the Copy, Scan, Photo, or File Print menu to the top...
... Content Type • Quality • Original Size • Lighter/Darker • Quality Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 15 Press and hold for 3 seconds to feed or eject paper from the printer. 10 Arrow buttons • Choose a menu or submenu item that appears on the display. 11 ... display is selected. Changing temporary settings into new default settings The following menus revert to default settings after two minutes of inactivity or after the printer is turned off in progress. • Exit from a menu level of the Copy, Scan, Photo, or File Print menu to the top...
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... . 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Set Defaults, and then press . The Power Saver feature optimizes energy efficiency by reducing the printer power consumption (as much as 28 percent on the display. 4 Press again to select Use Current. 5 Press until you exit Setup, or...and then press . 5 Press until you exit Setup, or press another mode button. Use Current appears on some printer models) compared to the default printer settings. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 16 Photo menu The following Photo options will return to the factory default settings when a...
... . 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Set Defaults, and then press . The Power Saver feature optimizes energy efficiency by reducing the printer power consumption (as much as 28 percent on the display. 4 Press again to select Use Current. 5 Press until you exit Setup, or...and then press . 5 Press until you exit Setup, or press another mode button. Use Current appears on some printer models) compared to the default printer settings. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 16 Photo menu The following Photo options will return to the factory default settings when a...
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... Language appears on . Initial Setup Complete appears on the display. Resetting to factory settings Resetting to factory default settings will delete all the printer settings you have set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, then press and hold and , and then press and release to ... prompted to set the initial settings of the paper (duplex) for three seconds to set the initial settings of Eco-Mode. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 17 Initial Setup Complete appears on the display. Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode The Eco-Mode feature significantly...
... Language appears on . Initial Setup Complete appears on the display. Resetting to factory settings Resetting to factory default settings will delete all the printer settings you have set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, then press and hold and , and then press and release to ... prompted to set the initial settings of the paper (duplex) for three seconds to set the initial settings of Eco-Mode. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 17 Initial Setup Complete appears on the display. Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode The Eco-Mode feature significantly...
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... of free disk space. If you do. You may be available at support.dell.com. Using the printer software 18 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. Using the Windows... Macintosh PowerPC OS X version 10.4.0 to 500MB of various software programs and what they can help you did not install these additional programs during printer installation When you set up to version 10.4.3 (Web only)* • Linux Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and 8.10 (Web only)* • ...
... of free disk space. If you do. You may be available at support.dell.com. Using the printer software 18 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. Using the Windows... Macintosh PowerPC OS X version 10.4.0 to 500MB of various software programs and what they can help you did not install these additional programs during printer installation When you set up to version 10.4.3 (Web only)* • Linux Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and 8.10 (Web only)* • ...
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...; Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Dell Ink Management System Order ink. Printer software Use the To Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. • Scan or e-mail a photo or document. •...
...; Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Dell Ink Management System Order ink. Printer software Use the To Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. • Scan or e-mail a photo or document. •...
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... 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 the printer that you select File Print with some of these programs or some of the functions...
... 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 the printer that you select File Print with some of these programs or some of the functions...
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... Web Links tab, click Customer Support. 4 From the Web site, select your printer and then download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Use the To Dell Network Card Reader (referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. Dell Printer Utility (referred to the computer over a network.
... Web Links tab, click Customer Support. 4 From the Web site, select your printer and then download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Use the To Dell Network Card Reader (referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. Dell Printer Utility (referred to the computer over a network.
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...Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Reinstalling the printer software When you send a print job, then try removing and reinstalling the printer software. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the Uninstaller icon. 3 Follow...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. Using the printer software 22 Updating the printer software (Windows only) Checking for software updates ...
...Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Reinstalling the printer software When you send a print job, then try removing and reinstalling the printer software. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the Uninstaller icon. 3 Follow...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. Using the printer software 22 Updating the printer software (Windows only) Checking for software updates ...