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... printer's environmental impact...8 Finding information about the printer...9 Understanding the parts of the printer...11 Ordering and replacing supplies 13 Ordering ink cartridges...13 Replacing ink cartridges...13 Recycling Dell products...15 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 16 Using the printer control panel...16 Changing temporary settings into new default...
... printer's environmental impact...8 Finding information about the printer...9 Understanding the parts of the printer...11 Ordering and replacing supplies 13 Ordering ink cartridges...13 Replacing ink cartridges...13 Recycling Dell products...15 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 16 Using the printer control panel...16 Changing temporary settings into new default...
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... Faxing FAQ...82 Networking 90 Installing the printer on a wireless network...90 Advanced wireless setup...95 Networking FAQ...101 Maintaining the printer 113 Maintaining ink cartridges...113 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...115 Cleaning the scanner glass...115 Troubleshooting 116 Before you troubleshoot...116 Using the Service Center to solve...
... Faxing FAQ...82 Networking 90 Installing the printer on a wireless network...90 Advanced wireless setup...95 Networking FAQ...101 Maintaining the printer 113 Maintaining ink cartridges...113 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...115 Cleaning the scanner glass...115 Troubleshooting 116 Before you troubleshoot...116 Using the Service Center to solve...
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...up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on the installation software CD. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Recycling • Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your old printer instead of your printer model • Configuring printer...and instructions for using the "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean Printhead" features. Before replacing and recycling your printer 9 About your ink cartridges, try using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Performing printing, copying, ...
...up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on the installation software CD. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Recycling • Recycle the product packaging. • Recycle your old printer instead of your printer model • Configuring printer...and instructions for using the "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean Printhead" features. Before replacing and recycling your printer 9 About your ink cartridges, try using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Performing printing, copying, ...
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... software Windows Help Open a printer software program or application, and then click Help. technicians • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available in select retail stores. • Safety information for ? About your operating system. What are already installed on...
... software Windows Help Open a printer software program or application, and then click Help. technicians • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available in select retail stores. • Safety information for ? About your operating system. What are already installed on...
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Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in your printer 12 Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. About your country or region. Note: Remove the plug to access the port. 6 LINE Port Connect the printer to ...
Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in your printer 12 Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. About your country or region. Note: Remove the plug to access the port. 6 LINE Port Connect the printer to ...
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... Dell ink cartridges. Ordering and replacing supplies 13 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. 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...
... Dell ink cartridges. Ordering and replacing supplies 13 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. 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...
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Ordering and replacing supplies 14 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. 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.
Ordering and replacing supplies 14 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. 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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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 ... Order supplies in the Maintenance tab. 6 Click . 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Ordering and replacing supplies 15 If necessary, use two hands. Recycling Dell products To return Dell products to air. 6 Close the printer. 5 Install each cartridge.
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 ... Order supplies in the Maintenance tab. 6 Click . 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Ordering and replacing supplies 15 If necessary, use two hands. Recycling Dell products To return Dell products to air. 6 Close the printer. 5 Install each cartridge.
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.... Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software. • You may be prompted to install this program from Windows. Dell Service Center (referred to as Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. • ...8226; 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. • ...
.... Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software. • You may be prompted to install this program from Windows. Dell Service Center (referred to as Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. • ...8226; 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. • ...
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... or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from a memory device to the computer over a network. Dell Printer Utility (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... 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...
... or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from a memory device to the computer over a network. Dell Printer Utility (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... 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...
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... 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 photos...
... 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 photos...
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... printer control panel 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to check the ink level in each cartridge. Using the printer software For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.... It will briefly come out of Power Saver mode or will temporarily power on your printer from the Maintenance tab. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need to align the printhead.
... printer control panel 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to check the ink level in each cartridge. Using the printer software For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.... It will briefly come out of Power Saver mode or will temporarily power on your printer from the Maintenance tab. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need to align the printhead.
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... until printing is sometimes due to improve print quality, then print your printer from the printer drop-down list. 6 From the Maintenance tab, click Align cartridges. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Cleaning the printhead nozzles Poor print quality is finished. Using the printer software For Windows users 1 Load plain... 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 clogged printhead nozzles. An alignment page prints.
... until printing is sometimes due to improve print quality, then print your printer from the printer drop-down list. 6 From the Maintenance tab, click Align cartridges. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Cleaning the printhead nozzles Poor print quality is finished. Using the printer software For Windows users 1 Load plain... 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 clogged printhead nozzles. An alignment page prints.
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... Home. 4 Select your printer. 5 Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 2 Select Printer Utility. 3 From the Maintenance tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. Maintaining...
... Home. 4 Select your printer. 5 Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 2 Select Printer Utility. 3 From the Maintenance tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. Maintaining...
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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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... any obvious damage. Note: If 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 another USB port on the printer. The... cartridges should click firmly into the wall outlet, and then turn on the computer. Before you continue ...
... any obvious damage. Note: If 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 another USB port on the printer. The... cartridges should click firmly into the wall outlet, and then turn on the computer. Before you continue ...
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...of the USB cable into the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. See "Replacing ink cartridges" on the computer. Notes: • Do not remove the alignment page until printing is marked with a USB symbol. REINSTALL ...THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges. The USB port is finished. • Do not perform consecutive deep cleaning. REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE...
...of the USB cable into the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. See "Replacing ink cartridges" on the computer. Notes: • Do not remove the alignment page until printing is marked with a USB symbol. REINSTALL ...THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges. The USB port is finished. • Do not perform consecutive deep cleaning. REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE...
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...8226; Close all applications not in use. • Minimize the number and size of the following: CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a paper size that has "(Borderless)" 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 ...
...8226; Close all applications not in use. • Minimize the number and size of the following: CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a paper size that has "(Borderless)" 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 ...
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... appears on display 117 index cards 30 information finding 9 information needed for setting up printer on wireless network 91 infrastructure network 106 ink conserving 8 ink cartridges ordering 13 replacing 13 ink levels checking 113 inserting a memory card or flash drive 40 installation cable 105 installing network printer 112 installing optional software...
... appears on display 117 index cards 30 information finding 9 information needed for setting up printer on wireless network 91 infrastructure network 106 ink conserving 8 ink cartridges ordering 13 replacing 13 ink levels checking 113 inserting a memory card or flash drive 40 installation cable 105 installing network printer 112 installing optional software...
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... finding 9 R received history report 87 receiving faxes Auto Answer setting 81, 82 automatically 81 manually 82 tips 81, 82 recycling 8 Dell products 15 redial attempts, fax setting 76 redial time, fax setting 76 reducing an image 55 registering fax user information 75 Transmit Terminal ...Identification (TTI) 75 repeating an image 56 replacing ink cartridges 13 reports fax history 87 reports, fax setting 76 resetting internal wireless print server to factory default settings 138 resetting to a network...
... finding 9 R received history report 87 receiving faxes Auto Answer setting 81, 82 automatically 81 manually 82 tips 81, 82 recycling 8 Dell products 15 redial attempts, fax setting 76 redial time, fax setting 76 reducing an image 55 registering fax user information 75 Transmit Terminal ...Identification (TTI) 75 repeating an image 56 replacing ink cartridges 13 reports fax history 87 reports, fax setting 76 resetting internal wireless print server to factory default settings 138 resetting to a network...