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Contents Safety 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 Changing...
Contents Safety 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 Changing...
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......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...
......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...
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.... • Use recycled paper. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Before replacing and recycling your ink cartridges, try using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your printer model • Caring for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper...
.... • Use recycled paper. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Before replacing and recycling your ink cartridges, try using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your printer model • Caring for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper...
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... appropriate support site. technicians • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available in the printer Program folder or on the desktop, depending on your printer 8 Find it here Help using the printer software Windows Help Open a printer software program or application, and then click Help.
... appropriate support site. technicians • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available in the printer Program folder or on the desktop, depending on your printer 8 Find it here Help using the printer software Windows Help Open a printer software program or application, and then click Help.
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.... • Remove paper jams. About your printer. 8 Power supply with port Connect the printer to send and receive faxes. 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Use the 1 Scanner unit 2 Printhead 3 Ethernet port 4 USB port 5 LINE Port To • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. ...Install, replace, or remove the ink cartridges. Connect the printer to the printer and the telephone line. Connect the printer to an active telephone line (through a standard wall jack, DSL ...
.... • Remove paper jams. About your printer. 8 Power supply with port Connect the printer to send and receive faxes. 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Use the 1 Scanner unit 2 Printhead 3 Ethernet port 4 USB port 5 LINE Port To • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. ...Install, replace, or remove the ink cartridges. Connect the printer to the printer and the telephone line. Connect the printer to an active telephone line (through a standard wall jack, DSL ...
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... recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Ordering and replacing supplies 11 After use only. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. Item Black cartridge Black cartridge, high yield2 Licensed cartridge1 Series 21 Series 24 Regular cartridge Series 21R Series 24R Color cartridge Series...
... recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Ordering and replacing supplies 11 After use only. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. Item Black cartridge Black cartridge, high yield2 Licensed cartridge1 Series 21 Series 24 Regular cartridge Series 21R Series 24R Color cartridge Series...
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... replacing supplies 12 Recycling Dell products To return Dell products to air. 5 Close the printer. 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. 1 2 4 Use two hands to install each cartridge. 2 1 Note: Install the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the protective cap to avoid exposing the ink to Dell for recycling: 1 Click or...
... replacing supplies 12 Recycling Dell products To return Dell products to air. 5 Close the printer. 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. 1 2 4 Use two hands to install each cartridge. 2 1 Note: Install the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the protective cap to avoid exposing the ink to Dell for recycling: 1 Click or...
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... you set up to PDF. • Adjust settings for this operating system is available only at support.dell.com. Using the Windows printer software Software installed during initial installation, then reinsert the installation software CD, run the installation software, and ... 11.0 and 11.1 (Web only)1 • Linux Fedora 10 (Web only)1 1 The printer driver for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. You may have chosen to install some additional programs. The following...
... you set up to PDF. • Adjust settings for this operating system is available only at support.dell.com. Using the Windows printer software Software installed during initial installation, then reinsert the installation software CD, run the installation software, and ... 11.0 and 11.1 (Web only)1 • Linux Fedora 10 (Web only)1 1 The printer driver for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. You may have chosen to install some additional programs. The following...
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... pages should print. Printing 31 Printing basic documents Printing a document 1 Load the paper in the ink cartridges. • Remove each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. 1 With a document open , click File Print... Use the appropriate paper for your print job. • Select a higher print quality for better prints. • Make sure there is enough ink in the printer. 2 Send the print job: a With a document open , click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the...
... pages should print. Printing 31 Printing basic documents Printing a document 1 Load the paper in the ink cartridges. • Remove each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. 1 With a document open , click File Print... Use the appropriate paper for your print job. • Select a higher print quality for better prints. • Make sure there is enough ink in the printer. 2 Send the print job: a With a document open , click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the...
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...of Power Saver mode or will temporarily power on your printer from the list. Aligning the printhead If the characters or lines on if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need... to align the printhead. An alignment page prints. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or...
...of Power Saver mode or will temporarily power on your printer from the list. Aligning the printhead If the characters or lines on if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you may need... to align the printhead. An alignment page prints. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or...
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...save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges before proceeding. 2 Remove all cables to the printer before you aligned the cartridges to improve the quality of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all paper from the..., and then press . 3 Press the up or down list. 6 From the Maintenance tab, click Align cartridges. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Clean Printhead or Deep ...
...save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges before proceeding. 2 Remove all cables to the printer before you aligned the cartridges to improve the quality of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all paper from the..., and then press . 3 Press the up or down list. 6 From the Maintenance tab, click Align cartridges. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Clean Printhead or Deep ...
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...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, and then turn the printer back on an error message dialog, click the...of these methods: Method 1 If it appears on . If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at support.dell.com to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. To open the Service Center, use the Service Center link. Troubleshooting Before you troubleshoot Use this checklist...
...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, and then turn the printer back on an error message dialog, click the...of these methods: Method 1 If it appears on . If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at support.dell.com to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. To open the Service Center, use the Service Center link. Troubleshooting Before you troubleshoot Use this checklist...
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If the cable is missing pages If the "Before you continue to a defective port. The cartridges should click firmly into the wall outlet, and then turn on , and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are inserted correctly. Print job does not print or is damaged, then use a new one... or more of the following: MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on the printer. SELECT YOUR PRINTER FROM THE PRINT DIALOG BEFORE SENDING THE PRINT JOB MAKE SURE THE PRINT JOB IS NOT PAUSED MAKE SURE YOUR...
If the cable is missing pages If the "Before you continue to a defective port. The cartridges should click firmly into the wall outlet, and then turn on , and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are inserted correctly. Print job does not print or is damaged, then use a new one... or more of the following: MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on the printer. SELECT YOUR PRINTER FROM THE PRINT DIALOG BEFORE SENDING THE PRINT JOB MAKE SURE THE PRINT JOB IS NOT PAUSED MAKE SURE YOUR...
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... the power cord from the print queue If you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try installing the cartridges again. 2 Load plain paper. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance, and then press . 5 Press the ... press . RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY AGAIN Troubleshooting 112 REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges, see "Replacing ink cartridges" on the printer. Printer is printing blank pages Blank pages may not be caused by improperly installed ink...
... the power cord from the print queue If you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try installing the cartridges again. 2 Load plain paper. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance, and then press . 5 Press the ... press . RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY AGAIN Troubleshooting 112 REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges, see "Replacing ink cartridges" on the printer. Printer is printing blank pages Blank pages may not be caused by improperly installed ink...
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... the problem, then try one or more of the Print Setup tab, select Borderless. Troubleshooting 117 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 minimum print margin settings: • Left and... Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the Paper Options section of the following: CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. Streaks or lines on the printed image, then contact technical support.
... the problem, then try one or more of the Print Setup tab, select Borderless. Troubleshooting 117 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 minimum print margin settings: • Left and... Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the Paper Options section of the following: CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. Streaks or lines on the printed image, then contact technical support.
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... language appears on display 108 index cards loading 27 information finding 7 information needed for setting up printer on Ethernet network 92 information needed for setting up printer on wireless network 83 infrastructure network 97 ink conserving 6 ink cartridges ordering 11 replacing 11 ink levels checking 104 inserting a memory card or flash drive 35...
... language appears on display 108 index cards loading 27 information finding 7 information needed for setting up printer on Ethernet network 92 information needed for setting up printer on wireless network 83 infrastructure network 97 ink conserving 6 ink cartridges ordering 11 replacing 11 ink levels checking 104 inserting a memory card or flash drive 35...
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...receiving faxes Auto Answer setting 73, 74 automatically 73 manually 74 tips 73, 74 recycling 6 Dell products 12 redial attempts, fax setting 70 redial time, fax setting 70 reducing an image 48... user information 68 Transmit Terminal Identification (TTI) 68 repeating an image 50 replacing ink cartridges 11 reports fax history 79 reports, fax setting 70 resetting internal wireless print server to...telephone service 63 DSL connection 61 standard telephone line connection 58 VoIP connection 62 setting up printer faxing 74 on wired network (Windows) 92 on wireless network (Windows) 84 settings timeout...
...receiving faxes Auto Answer setting 73, 74 automatically 73 manually 74 tips 73, 74 recycling 6 Dell products 12 redial attempts, fax setting 70 redial time, fax setting 70 reducing an image 48... user information 68 Transmit Terminal Identification (TTI) 68 repeating an image 50 replacing ink cartridges 11 reports fax history 79 reports, fax setting 70 resetting internal wireless print server to...telephone service 63 DSL connection 61 standard telephone line connection 58 VoIP connection 62 setting up printer faxing 74 on wired network (Windows) 92 on wireless network (Windows) 84 settings timeout...
