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... 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 Changing temporary settings into new default...
... 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 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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... printer on a network, depending on the installation software CD. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. About your ink cartridges, try using less ink than normal and are ideal for printing documents that are you to print more pages with the printer. These ...features clean the printhead nozzles to print documents using the "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean Printhead" features. Inks in High-Yield cartridges allow you looking for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems User's Guide The User's Guide is available ...
... printer on a network, depending on the installation software CD. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. About your ink cartridges, try using less ink than normal and are ideal for printing documents that are you to print more pages with the printer. These ...features clean the printhead nozzles to print documents using the "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean Printhead" features. Inks in High-Yield cartridges allow you looking for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems User's Guide The User's Guide is available ...
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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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..., return 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.dell.com/supplies. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only Dell ink cartridges. Ordering and replacing supplies 11 To know more about recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available...
..., return 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.dell.com/supplies. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only Dell ink cartridges. Ordering and replacing supplies 11 To know more about recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available...
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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. 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. 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. 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. 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges.
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... 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... drop-down list. 5 Click Order supplies in the Maintenance tab. 6 Click . 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Ordering and replacing supplies 13 5 Install each cartridge.
... 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... drop-down list. 5 Click Order supplies in the Maintenance tab. 6 Click . 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Ordering and replacing supplies 13 5 Install each cartridge.
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... for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Printer software Use the To Dell Printer Home (referred to as Toolbar) Print, scan, or...
... for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Printer software Use the To Dell Printer Home (referred to as Toolbar) Print, scan, or...
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...3 Navigate to the computer over a network. Using the printer software 21 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 the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Dell Printer Utility (referred to as Printer ...
...3 Navigate to the computer over a network. Using the printer software 21 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 the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Dell Printer Utility (referred to as Printer ...
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... software dialogs. 5 Click OK or Print. 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...
... software dialogs. 5 Click OK or Print. 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...
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...plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to check the ink level in each cartridge. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need to align the printhead. Using the printer software For Windows ...1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance, and then press . 3 Press again to select Ink Levels. 4 Press the arrow buttons to Maintenance, and then press . For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program ...
...plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to check the ink level in each cartridge. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need to align the printhead. Using the printer software For Windows ...1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance, and then press . 3 Press again to select Ink Levels. 4 Press the arrow buttons to Maintenance, and then press . For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program ...
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...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. Clean the printhead nozzles to improve the quality of your printer from the list. 4 From the...clean them only when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead 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 Align Printer, and then press . 5 Press again. ...
...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. Clean the printhead nozzles to improve the quality of your printer from the list. 4 From the...clean them only when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead 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 Align Printer, and then press . 5 Press again. ...
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...water. A cleaning page prints. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to remove any ink residue that the printer is dry before placing the document on the paper exit tray. 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Clean ..., double-click the printer program folder. 2 Select Printer Utility from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. Maintaining the printer 86 CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that has...
...water. A cleaning page prints. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to remove any ink residue that the printer is dry before placing the document on the paper exit tray. 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Clean ..., double-click the printer program folder. 2 Select Printer Utility from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. Maintaining the printer 86 CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that has...
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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 telephone technical support Setup troubleshooting • "Incorrect language appears on the ...; Check the printer for error messages, and resolve any errors. • Check for paper jam messages, and clear 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 telephone technical support Setup troubleshooting • "Incorrect language appears on the ...; Check the printer for error messages, and resolve any errors. • Check for paper jam messages, and clear 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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...missing pages If the "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. Note: If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not... cord into the matching color slot of the computer. Software did not install If you continue to have connected to a defective port. The cartridges should click firmly into the wall outlet, and then turn on the computer. You may have problems, then try one . 2 Firmly plug...
...missing pages If the "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. Note: If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not... cord into the matching color slot of the computer. Software did not install If you continue to have connected to a defective port. The cartridges should click firmly into the wall outlet, and then turn on the computer. You may have problems, then try one . 2 Firmly plug...
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... the rectangular end of the computer. Note: If you continue to have connected to a defective port. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Printer is properly seated, and then try another USB port on page 11 for any obvious damage. See... "Replacing ink cartridges" on the computer. A cleaning page prints. 6 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Deep Clean Printhead, and then press . Notes: ...
... the rectangular end of the computer. Note: If you continue to have connected to a defective port. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Printer is properly seated, and then try another USB port on page 11 for any obvious damage. See... "Replacing ink cartridges" on the computer. A cleaning page prints. 6 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Deep Clean Printhead, and then press . Notes: ...
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..., if you loaded a 4 x 6 photo card, then choose US 4 x 6 in (Borderless). 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...If the "Before you may have to choose your printer. 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 again from the Printer pop-up...
..., if you loaded a 4 x 6 photo card, then choose US 4 x 6 in (Borderless). 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...If the "Before you may have to choose your printer. 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 again from the Printer pop-up...
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... language 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 21 interference...
... language 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 21 interference...
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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 48...
..., 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 48...