User's Guide
Page 2
... 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...
User's Guide
Page 3
... 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...
User's Guide
Page 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
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
User's Guide
Page 5
... 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. The manufacturer is not responsible for the use of specific manufacturer's components. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, twist,...to abrasion or stress. Do not subject the power cord to meet strict global safety standards with 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 CAUTION-...
... 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. The manufacturer is not responsible for the use of specific manufacturer's components. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, twist,...to abrasion or stress. Do not subject the power cord to meet strict global safety standards with 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 CAUTION-...
User's Guide
Page 6
... page image on both sides of the paper manually or automatically (depending on our Web site. We're committed to Power Saver mode after the printer has been idle for a set amount of the paper (duplex) for 10 minutes. • Select the lowest Power Saver timeout. If you do it will... support representatives will meet your needs. The "Pages per sheet" feature allows you to perform basic tasks. About your new printer right away, use the setup materials that came with our printers, and we could do better, please let us do encounter any problems along the way, one side of a sheet of...
... page image on both sides of the paper manually or automatically (depending on our Web site. We're committed to Power Saver mode after the printer has been idle for a set amount of the paper (duplex) for 10 minutes. • Select the lowest Power Saver timeout. If you do it will... support representatives will meet your needs. The "Pages per sheet" feature allows you to perform basic tasks. About your new printer right away, use the setup materials that came with our printers, and we could do better, please let us do encounter any problems along the way, one side of a sheet of...
User's Guide
Page 7
... Printhead" features. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Finding information about the printer Publications What are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges. Additional setup and instructions for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • ...Loading paper • Performing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing tasks, depending on your printer model • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing documents and photos • Setting up and using less ink than normal and are ...
... Printhead" features. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Finding information about the printer Publications What are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges. Additional setup and instructions for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • ...Loading paper • Performing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing tasks, depending on your printer model • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing documents and photos • Setting up and using less ink than normal and are ...
User's Guide
Page 8
... 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...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 Have the following information ready when you looking for your region or country can purchase...
... 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...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 Have the following information ready when you looking for your region or country can purchase...
User's Guide
Page 9
...The light blinks to indicate that a memory card is available in selected models only. 3 Card reader light Check card reader status. 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 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 ...
...The light blinks to indicate that a memory card is available in selected models only. 3 Card reader light Check card reader status. 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 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 ...
User's Guide
Page 10
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.
User's Guide
Page 11
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 For best results, use , return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only. After use only Dell ink cartridges. Ordering and replacing supplies...
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 For best results, use , return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only. After use only Dell ink cartridges. Ordering and replacing supplies...
User's Guide
Page 13
... 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...
User's Guide
Page 14
Access the copy menu and make copies. Access the scan menu and scan documents. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 14 Switch to turn off . • Switch to Power Saver mode. Press and hold for three seconds to color mode ... photos. Start a print, scan, or copy job, depending on which mode is on and off the printer. 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...
Access the copy menu and make copies. Access the scan menu and scan documents. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 14 Switch to turn off . • Switch to Power Saver mode. Press and hold for three seconds to color mode ... photos. Start a print, scan, or copy job, depending on which mode is on and off the printer. 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...
User's Guide
Page 15
...Select menu options. • Save settings. • Feed or eject paper. 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 Back button • Return to the previous screen...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 a higher one. 12 Setup button Access the...
...Select menu options. • Save settings. • Feed or eject paper. 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 Back button • Return to the previous screen...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 a higher one. 12 Setup button Access the...
User's Guide
Page 16
... to the factory default settings when a memory card or flash drive is left idle. 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 turn off . 1 From ... panel buttons and menus 16 Changing the Power Saver timeout The Power Saver timeout is the time it takes for the printer to switch to Power Saver mode when the printer is removed. • Photo Effects • Photo Size • Layout • Quality To change the temporary settings into new default...
... to the factory default settings when a memory card or flash drive is left idle. 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 turn off . 1 From ... panel buttons and menus 16 Changing the Power Saver timeout The Power Saver timeout is the time it takes for the printer to switch to Power Saver mode when the printer is removed. • Photo Effects • Photo Size • Layout • Quality To change the temporary settings into new default...
User's Guide
Page 17
...Factory, and then press . 5 When prompted to Power Saver mode after ten minutes. • The printer prints on . Note: Do not release and until the light near "Eco-Mode" comes on the display, indicating that... are using the printer control panel buttons. Note: If you have set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, ... and , and then press and release to set the initial settings of your printer, make your selections using Eco-Mode, then the Eco-Mode settings override any changes you may make ...
...Factory, and then press . 5 When prompted to Power Saver mode after ten minutes. • The printer prints on . Note: Do not release and until the light near "Eco-Mode" comes on the display, indicating that... are using the printer control panel buttons. Note: If you have set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, ... and , and then press and release to set the initial settings of your printer, make your selections using Eco-Mode, then the Eco-Mode settings override any changes you may make ...
User's Guide
Page 18
... available 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. Using the printer software 18 If you do. Using the Windows printer software Software installed ... CD, run the installation software, and then select Install Additional Software from the Software Already Installed screen. Note: Updated printer firmware may have chosen to install some additional programs. The following table provides an overview of free disk space. Supported ...
... available 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. Using the printer software 18 If you do. Using the Windows printer software Software installed ... CD, run the installation software, and then select Install Additional Software from the Software Already Installed screen. Note: Updated printer firmware may have chosen to install some additional programs. The following table provides an overview of free disk space. Supported ...
User's Guide
Page 19
... the Web, depending on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Dell Service Center (referred to as Fast Pics) Manage, edit, transfer, and print photos and documents. Dell Ink Management System Order ink. Using the printer software 19 Dell Toolbar (referred to install this program from Windows. Abbyy Sprint OCR Scan a document...
... the Web, depending on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Dell Service Center (referred to as Fast Pics) Manage, edit, transfer, and print photos and documents. Dell Ink Management System Order ink. Using the printer software 19 Dell Toolbar (referred to install this program from Windows. Abbyy Sprint OCR Scan a document...
User's Guide
Page 20
... you select File Print with the printer software. Note: Your printer may not come with the printer software during printer installation 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 the features of...
... you select File Print with the printer software. Note: Your printer may not come with the printer software during printer installation 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 the features of...
User's Guide
Page 21
...(referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. Using the printer software 21 Dell Printer Utility (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. •...referred to the computer over a network. 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 Navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Support tab > On-line support ...
...(referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. Using the printer software 21 Dell Printer Utility (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. •...referred to the computer over a network. 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 Navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Support tab > On-line support ...
User's Guide
Page 22
...updates. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Reinstalling the printer software When you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed. Updating the printer software (Windows only) Checking for software updates 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 does not appear in complete, restart your computer. Enabling automatic software updates 1 With a document open, click...
...updates. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Reinstalling the printer software When you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed. Updating the printer software (Windows only) Checking for software updates 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 does not appear in complete, restart your computer. Enabling automatic software updates 1 With a document open, click...