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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...12 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 13 Using the printer control panel...13...
... 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...12 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 13 Using the printer control panel...13...
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......48 Copying a two-sided document...48 Enlarging or reducing images...48 Adjusting copy quality...49 Making a copy lighter or darker...49 Collating copies using the printer control panel...50 Repeating an image on one page...50 Copying multiple pages on one sheet ...50 Making a duplex copy...51 Canceling copy jobs...52... drive or memory card...54 Scanning photos into an editing application...54 Scanning documents into an editing application 55 Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software 56 Scanning to a PDF...56 Scanning FAQ...56 Canceling scan jobs...57 Contents 3
......48 Copying a two-sided document...48 Enlarging or reducing images...48 Adjusting copy quality...49 Making a copy lighter or darker...49 Collating copies using the printer control panel...50 Repeating an image on one page...50 Copying multiple pages on one sheet ...50 Making a duplex copy...51 Canceling copy jobs...52... drive or memory card...54 Scanning photos into an editing application...54 Scanning documents into an editing application 55 Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software 56 Scanning to a PDF...56 Scanning FAQ...56 Canceling scan jobs...57 Contents 3
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...Faxing FAQ...74 Networking 82 Installing the printer on a wireless network...82 Advanced wireless setup...86 Installing the printer on an Ethernet network...92 Networking FAQ...93 Maintaining the printer 104 Maintaining ink cartridges...104 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...105 Cleaning the scanner glass...106 Troubleshooting... 107 Before you troubleshoot...107 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 107 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem 107 Setup troubleshooting...107 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...113 Print...
...Faxing FAQ...74 Networking 82 Installing the printer on a wireless network...82 Advanced wireless setup...86 Installing the printer on an Ethernet network...92 Networking FAQ...93 Maintaining the printer 104 Maintaining ink cartridges...104 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...105 Cleaning the scanner glass...106 Troubleshooting... 107 Before you troubleshoot...107 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 107 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem 107 Setup troubleshooting...107 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...113 Print...
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...use caution when accessing this product or make any of these things happen, a risk of such problems. Remove the power cord from the printer before inspecting it. Do not set up this area for signs of fire or electrical shock results. To avoid injury, use of the... 5 CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Make sure that is designed, tested, and approved to the public switched telephone network. The safety features of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all external connections (such as Ethernet and telephone system connections) are properly installed in...
...use caution when accessing this product or make any of these things happen, a risk of such problems. Remove the power cord from the printer before inspecting it. Do not set up this area for signs of fire or electrical shock results. To avoid injury, use of the... 5 CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Make sure that is designed, tested, and approved to the public switched telephone network. The safety features of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all external connections (such as Ethernet and telephone system connections) are properly installed in...
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...duplex) for copy and fax jobs and for presentation. • Use recycled paper. Conserving energy • Activate Eco-Mode. The Power Saver feature puts the printer in Windows. • Print more than one page image on one side of a sheet of paper. • Print on track fast. To avoid printing... you do encounter any problems along the way, one sheet. If you to help us do better, please let us know. Wireless/network printers allow you may be delighted to print multiple pages on both sides of our knowledgeable support representatives will meet your needs. About your...
...duplex) for copy and fax jobs and for presentation. • Use recycled paper. Conserving energy • Activate Eco-Mode. The Power Saver feature puts the printer in Windows. • Print more than one page image on one side of a sheet of paper. • Print on track fast. To avoid printing... you do encounter any problems along the way, one sheet. If you to help us do better, please let us know. Wireless/network printers allow you may be delighted to print multiple pages on both sides of our knowledgeable support representatives will meet your needs. About your...
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...printing documents and photos • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on the installation software CD. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Finding information about the printer Publications What are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges.... About your ink cartridges, try using printer software • Setting up and using the "Clean Printhead" and...
...printing documents and photos • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on the installation software CD. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Finding information about the printer Publications What are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges.... About your ink cartridges, try using printer software • Setting up and using the "Clean Printhead" and...
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...mail support • Telephone support Dell Support Web site-support.dell.com Note: Select your region, and then select your printer 8 technicians • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available ...information. What are already installed 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 ...
...mail support • Telephone support Dell Support Web site-support.dell.com Note: Select your region, and then select your printer 8 technicians • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available ...information. What are already installed 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 ...
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... 9 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, a USB Bluetooth adapter, or a flash drive to the printer. 10 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 11 Paper tray Load paper. 12 Paper exit tray Hold paper as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Recommended for scanning,... copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Understanding the parts of the printer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 8 11 10 9 Use the To 1 Scanner lid Access the scanner glass. 2 Scanner glass Scan, copy, or...
... 9 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, a USB Bluetooth adapter, or a flash drive to the printer. 10 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 11 Paper tray Load paper. 12 Paper exit tray Hold paper as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Recommended for scanning,... copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Understanding the parts of the printer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 8 11 10 9 Use the To 1 Scanner lid Access the scanner glass. 2 Scanner glass Scan, copy, or...
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... using the power cord. 9 Duplex unit • Print on both sides of a sheet of paper. • Remove paper jams. About your printer 10 LINE 6 EXT Port EXT Connect additional devices (telephone or answering machine) to send and receive faxes. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the... USB port except when plugging in your printer. 8 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a computer, a local network, an external DSL, or a cable modem. Note: Remove the plug to access the port. 7 ...
... using the power cord. 9 Duplex unit • Print on both sides of a sheet of paper. • Remove paper jams. About your printer 10 LINE 6 EXT Port EXT Connect additional devices (telephone or answering machine) to send and receive faxes. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the... USB port except when plugging in your printer. 8 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a computer, a local network, an external DSL, or a cable modem. Note: Remove the plug to access the port. 7 ...
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... cartridge, high yield2 Series 24 Series 24R 1 Licensed for remanufacturing, refilling, or recycling. After use only Dell ink cartridges. To learn more about recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. For best results, use , return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. You must install new...
... cartridge, high yield2 Series 24 Series 24R 1 Licensed for remanufacturing, refilling, or recycling. After use only Dell ink cartridges. To learn more about recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. For best results, use , return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. You must install new...
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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 From the Maintenance tab, click Order supplies. 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 From the Maintenance tab, click Order supplies. 6 Click . 7 Follow...
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... panel: 1 2 34 5 6 Use 1 Power 2 Copy 3 Scan 4 Fax 5 Photo 6 Back 10 9 8 7 To • Turn the printer on , press to switch to Power Saver mode. Note: When the printer is on and off the printer. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 13 Access the fax menu and send faxes. Access the copy menu and...
... panel: 1 2 34 5 6 Use 1 Power 2 Copy 3 Scan 4 Fax 5 Photo 6 Back 10 9 8 7 To • Turn the printer on , press to switch to Power Saver mode. Note: When the printer is on and off the printer. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 13 Access the fax menu and send faxes. Access the copy menu and...
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...Address Book 2 Redial/Pause 3 Dialtone 4 Color/Black 5 Start 8 7 To Access fax numbers from the printer. 8 Arrow buttons Navigate to feed or eject paper from a saved list of numbers. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 14 Use To 7 Select • Select menu options. • Save settings. ...• Feed or eject paper. In Fax mode: • Insert a three-second pause in Power Saver mode. • Printer status • Messages &#...
...Address Book 2 Redial/Pause 3 Dialtone 4 Color/Black 5 Start 8 7 To Access fax numbers from the printer. 8 Arrow buttons Navigate to feed or eject paper from a saved list of numbers. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 14 Use To 7 Select • Select menu options. • Save settings. ...• Feed or eject paper. In Fax mode: • Insert a three-second pause in Power Saver mode. • Printer status • Messages &#...
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...Eco-Mode, then the Eco-Mode settings override any changes you want to make to the default printer settings. The Power Saver feature optimizes energy efficiency by reducing the printer power consumption (as much as 28 percent on the display. Changing the Power Saver timeout The Power... on both sides of the paper (duplex). • Change to Power Saver mode after the printer is left idle. When Eco-Mode is enabled, the printer automatically switches to the following settings: • The printer display is left idle for ten minutes. • Set screen brightness to low. 7 Cancel ...
...Eco-Mode, then the Eco-Mode settings override any changes you want to make to the default printer settings. The Power Saver feature optimizes energy efficiency by reducing the printer power consumption (as much as 28 percent on the display. Changing the Power Saver timeout The Power... on both sides of the paper (duplex). • Change to Power Saver mode after the printer is left idle. When Eco-Mode is enabled, the printer automatically switches to the following settings: • The printer display is left idle for ten minutes. • Set screen brightness to low. 7 Cancel ...
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... button until the light near "Eco-Mode" comes on the display. 4 Press again to Set Defaults, and then press . Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 16 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: Copy menu Scan menu Fax menu (selected models only) Photo menu • Copies • Quality • Resize • ...
... button until the light near "Eco-Mode" comes on the display. 4 Press again to Set Defaults, and then press . Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 16 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: Copy menu Scan menu Fax menu (selected models only) Photo menu • Copies • Quality • Resize • ...
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...previously selected. Initial Setup Complete appears on the display. Note: Do not release and until Language appears on the display, indicating that the printer has been reset. 3 When prompted to set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, then press and hold for three seconds ...buttons and menus 17 Using a button combination (if you cannot read the current language) 1 Turn off the printer. Initial Setup Complete appears on the display. Using the printer control panel menus 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Defaults, and then ...
...previously selected. Initial Setup Complete appears on the display. Note: Do not release and until Language appears on the display, indicating that the printer has been reset. 3 When prompted to set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, then press and hold for three seconds ...buttons and menus 17 Using a button combination (if you cannot read the current language) 1 Turn off the printer. Initial Setup Complete appears on the display. Using the printer control panel menus 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Defaults, and then ...
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... • Adjust settings for this operating system is available only 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. Supported ... When you set up to 500 MB of various software programs and what they can help you do. Printer software Use the Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) To • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. • Scan or e-mail ...
... • Adjust settings for this operating system is available only 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. Supported ... When you set up to 500 MB of various software programs and what they can help you do. Printer software Use the Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) To • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. • Scan or e-mail ...
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The dialog lets you select options for the print job, such as Service Center) • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions. • Contact technical support. Dell Service Center (referred to as the following: • Select the number of copies to print. •..., and edit photos. Use the Fax Setup Utility to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on the features of the printer. Dell Fax Solutions (referred to as Fast Pics) Manage, edit, transfer, and print photos and documents. Abbyy Sprint OCR...
The dialog lets you select options for the print job, such as Service Center) • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions. • Contact technical support. Dell Service Center (referred to as the following: • Select the number of copies to print. •..., and edit photos. Use the Fax Setup Utility to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on the features of the printer. Dell Fax Solutions (referred to as Fast Pics) Manage, edit, transfer, and print photos and documents. Abbyy Sprint OCR...
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...Run. If you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. Using the World Wide Web Updated printer software may be available at support.dell.com. 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 from the ...
...Run. If you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. Using the World Wide Web Updated printer software may be available at support.dell.com. 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 from the ...
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Note: To avoid jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when you follow the instructions that came with it. Loading paper and original documents 21 Loading paper and original documents Loading the paper tray Make sure: • You use paper designed for inkjet printers. • The paper is not used or damaged. • If you are using specialty paper, you adjust the paper guides. 1 Pull tray completely out of the printer. 2 Move the paper guides to the sides of tray.
Note: To avoid jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when you follow the instructions that came with it. Loading paper and original documents 21 Loading paper and original documents Loading the paper tray Make sure: • You use paper designed for inkjet printers. • The paper is not used or damaged. • If you are using specialty paper, you adjust the paper guides. 1 Pull tray completely out of the printer. 2 Move the paper guides to the sides of tray.
