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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...12 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 13 Using the printer control panel...13 Changing the Power Saver timeout...15...
... 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 the Power Saver timeout...15...
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... 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 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...
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...; Caring for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems User's Guide The User's Guide is available on your old printer instead of your ink cartridges, try using the "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean Printhead" features. These modes can be used to print more pages with the printer. Additional setup and... configuring the printer on a network, depending on the installation software CD. Finding information about the printer Publications What are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com.
...; Caring for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems User's Guide The User's Guide is available on your old printer instead of your ink cartridges, try using the "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean Printhead" features. These modes can be used to print more pages with the printer. Additional setup and... configuring the printer on a network, depending on the installation software CD. Finding information about the printer Publications What are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com.
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... your country or region. 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. Use this port if you do not have a dedicated fax line for the printer, and if this connection method is...
... your country or region. 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. Use this port if you do not have a dedicated fax line for the printer, and if this connection method is...
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... this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. After use only Dell ink cartridges. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only. Ordering and replacing supplies 11 Item Black cartridge Black cartridge, high yield2 Licensed cartridge1 Series 21 Series 24 Regular cartridge Series 21R Series 24R Color cartridge Series...
... this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. After use only Dell ink cartridges. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. Note: The printhead moves to Dell for a single use only. Ordering and replacing supplies 11 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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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 Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list...
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 Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list...
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... from the Software Already Installed screen. You may have chosen to PDF. • 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 to 500 MB of various software programs...• Linux OpenSUSE 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.
... from the Software Already Installed screen. You may have chosen to PDF. • 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 to 500 MB of various software programs...• Linux OpenSUSE 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.
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d Click OK to print, the type of pages (not collated). Printing basic documents Printing a document 1 Load the paper in the ink cartridges. • Remove each sheet as it exits the printer, and then let it is printed when printing photos or when working with specialty media... for printing • 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 ...
d Click OK to print, the type of pages (not collated). Printing basic documents Printing a document 1 Load the paper in the ink cartridges. • Remove each sheet as it exits the printer, and then let it is printed when printing photos or when working with specialty media... for printing • 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 ...
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...Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Check ink levels. Maintaining the printer 104 It will briefly come out of Power Saver mode or will temporarily power on your printer image appear jagged...an electrical outlet. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Maintenance, and then press . 3 Press again to select Check Ink Levels. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the ...
...Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Check ink levels. Maintaining the printer 104 It will briefly come out of Power Saver mode or will temporarily power on your printer image appear jagged...an electrical outlet. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Maintenance, and then press . 3 Press again to select Check Ink Levels. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the ...
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... • Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so 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, you must replace the ink cartridges before proceeding. 2 Remove all paper from... the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. 6 Follow the instructions...
... • Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so 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, you must replace the ink cartridges before proceeding. 2 Remove all paper from... the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges. 6 Follow the instructions...
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...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 find the following: • Live online technical support • Contact numbers for telephone technical...not print or is missing pages" on page 111 Troubleshooting 107 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at support.dell.com to locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the...
...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 find the following: • Live online technical support • Contact numbers for telephone technical...not print or is missing pages" on page 111 Troubleshooting 107 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at support.dell.com to locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the...
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...wall outlet, and then turn on the printer. If the cable 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 computer. Note: If you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try another USB port on... , and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are inserted correctly. You may have problems, then try one . 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer...
...wall outlet, and then turn on the printer. If the cable 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 computer. Note: If you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try another USB port on... , and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are inserted correctly. You may have problems, then try one . 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer...
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...Deep Clean Printhead, and then 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 page 11 for your printer software or firmware. Printer is printing blank pages Blank pages... may not be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. Cannot delete documents from the wall outlet, and then wait 10 seconds. 2 Insert the power cord into the wall...
...Deep Clean Printhead, and then 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 page 11 for your printer software or firmware. Printer is printing blank pages Blank pages... may not be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. Cannot delete documents from the wall outlet, and then wait 10 seconds. 2 Insert the power cord into the wall...
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...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: • ... 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. • "Print speed is slow" on page 118 • "Computer slows down when printing" on the printed image, then contact...
...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: • ... 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. • "Print speed is slow" on page 118 • "Computer slows down when printing" on the printed image, then contact...
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... 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 installation cable 96, 97 installing network printer 102 installing printer on wired...
... 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 installation cable 96, 97 installing network printer 102 installing printer on wired...
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..., 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 registering fax 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...
..., 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 registering fax 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...