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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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... 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use of specific manufacturer's components. Use only the telecommunications (RJ-...11) cord provided with this area for signs of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all external connections (such as part of other than those described in ports...
... 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use of specific manufacturer's components. Use only the telecommunications (RJ-...11) cord provided with this area for signs of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all external connections (such as part of other than those described in ports...
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...let us do , and your suggestions help you check the latest updates on your printer model). • Preview print jobs before printing. On selected printer models, this printer! We're committed to delivering performance and value with the printer, and then skim the User's Guide to learn how to help us know.... • Print more than one page image on one of the paper manually or automatically (depending on our Web site. Wireless/network printers allow you may be delighted to perform basic tasks. And if you find something we want to automatically print on both sides of our...
...let us do , and your suggestions help you check the latest updates on your printer model). • Preview print jobs before printing. On selected printer models, this printer! We're committed to delivering performance and value with the printer, and then skim the User's Guide to learn how to help us know.... • Print more than one page image on one of the paper manually or automatically (depending on our Web site. Wireless/network printers allow you may be delighted to perform basic tasks. And if you find something we want to automatically print on both sides of our...
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..., check our Web site at support.dell.com. Finding information about the printer Publications What are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges. 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 • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing...
..., check our Web site at support.dell.com. Finding information about the printer Publications What are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges. 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 • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing...
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...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, ...drivers for technical reference material for experienced users or your printer are you looking 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 operating...
...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, ...drivers for technical reference material for experienced users or your printer are you looking 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 operating...
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... memory card. 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. Understanding the parts of the..., copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size documents. 4 ADF tray Load original documents in the ADF. About your printer 9 Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as it exits. Recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page...
... memory card. 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. Understanding the parts of the..., copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size documents. 4 ADF tray Load original documents in the ADF. About your printer 9 Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as it exits. Recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page...
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... to access the port. 7 Security slot Install an anti-theft cable on your printer. 8 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source using a USB cable. Connect the printer to the printer and the telephone line. LINE 6 EXT Port EXT Connect additional devices (telephone or...VoIP adapter) to a computer, a local network, an external DSL, or a cable modem. Use this port if you do not have a dedicated fax line for the printer, and if this connection method is supported in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Use the 1 Scanner unit 2...
... to access the port. 7 Security slot Install an anti-theft cable on your printer. 8 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source using a USB cable. Connect the printer to the printer and the telephone line. LINE 6 EXT Port EXT Connect additional devices (telephone or...VoIP adapter) to a computer, a local network, an external DSL, or a cable modem. Use this port if you do not have a dedicated fax line for the printer, and if this connection method is supported in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Use the 1 Scanner unit 2...
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... after removing the old ones or the ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out. 1 Turn on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com/supplies. After use, return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. Note: The printhead moves to... cartridges. Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.dell.com/supplies. To learn 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 only. Replacing ink cartridges Make...
... after removing the old ones or the ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out. 1 Turn on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com/supplies. After use, return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. Note: The printhead moves to... cartridges. Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.dell.com/supplies. To learn 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 only. Replacing ink cartridges Make...
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Ordering and 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:... 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...
Ordering and 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:... 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...
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.... • Exit from one . Access the scan menu and scan documents. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 13 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: 1 2 34 5 6 Use 1 Power 2 Copy 3 Scan 4 Fax 5 Photo 6 Back 10 9 8 7 To...
.... • Exit from one . Access the scan menu and scan documents. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 13 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: 1 2 34 5 6 Use 1 Power 2 Copy 3 Scan 4 Fax 5 Photo 6 Back 10 9 8 7 To...
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...Note: The Copy, Scan, Fax, and Photo button lights are off in a fax number to wait for 3 seconds to feed or eject paper from the printer. 8 Arrow buttons Navigate to menu or submenu items that appear on which mode is selected. 12 3 45 6 Use 1 Address Book 2 Redial/Pause 3 ...list of numbers. In Fax mode: • Insert a three-second pause in Power Saver mode. • Printer status • Messages • Menus 10 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Dial the telephone number manually using the keypad before sending the fax. Start a job, depending on the...
...Note: The Copy, Scan, Fax, and Photo button lights are off in a fax number to wait for 3 seconds to feed or eject paper from the printer. 8 Arrow buttons Navigate to menu or submenu items that appear on which mode is selected. 12 3 45 6 Use 1 Address Book 2 Redial/Pause 3 ...list of numbers. In Fax mode: • Insert a three-second pause in Power Saver mode. • Printer status • Messages • Menus 10 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Dial the telephone number manually using the keypad before sending the fax. Start a job, depending on the...
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Activate Eco-Mode to: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). • Change to Power Saver mode after ten minutes. • The printer prints on both sides of the paper (duplex). Use To 6 2-Sided/Eco Mode Activate 2-Sided to: • Print on both sides of the paper ... Note: If you are part of Eco-Mode. When Eco-Mode is enabled, the printer automatically switches to the following settings: • The printer display is dimmed. • The printer changes to Power Saver mode after the printer is left idle. To save the most energy, select the lowest Power Saver timeout. 1...
Activate Eco-Mode to: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). • Change to Power Saver mode after ten minutes. • The printer prints on both sides of the paper (duplex). Use To 6 2-Sided/Eco Mode Activate 2-Sided to: • Print on both sides of the paper ... Note: If you are part of Eco-Mode. When Eco-Mode is enabled, the printer automatically switches to the following settings: • The printer display is dimmed. • The printer changes to Power Saver mode after the printer is left idle. To save the most energy, select the lowest Power Saver timeout. 1...
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... and then press . 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 •...removed. • Layout • Colorized Effect • Photo Size • Quality To change the temporary settings into new default settings 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Defaults, and then press . 3 Press the up or down ...
... and then press . 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 •...removed. • Layout • Colorized Effect • Photo Size • Quality To change the temporary settings into new default settings 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Defaults, and then press . 3 Press the up or down ...
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... then press . 5 When prompted to set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, then press and hold for three seconds to turn off the printer. 2 From the printer control panel, press and hold and , and then press and release to the default settings after two minutes of your... appears on . To disable the settings timeout feature You can disable the settings timeout feature if you cannot read the current language) 1 Turn off the printer. Note: Do not release and until Language appears on the display. Initial Setup Complete appears on the display, indicating that the...
... then press . 5 When prompted to set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, then press and hold for three seconds to turn off the printer. 2 From the printer control panel, press and hold and , and then press and release to the default settings after two minutes of your... appears on . To disable the settings timeout feature You can disable the settings timeout feature if you cannot read the current language) 1 Turn off the printer. Note: Do not release and until Language appears on the display. Initial Setup Complete appears on the display, indicating that the...
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You may have chosen to install some additional programs. The following table provides an overview of free disk space. 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 a photo or document. • Edit scanned documents. •...
You may have chosen to install some additional programs. The following table provides an overview of free disk space. 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 a photo or document. • Edit scanned documents. •...
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... with a word-processing program. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Dell Service Center (referred to as Service Center) • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions. • Contact technical support. Dell Toolbar (referred to as Toolbar) Print, scan, or convert local files from the...
... with a word-processing program. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Dell Service Center (referred to as Service Center) • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions. • Contact technical support. Dell Toolbar (referred to as Toolbar) Print, scan, or convert local files from the...
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... If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in complete, restart your computer. 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...
... If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in complete, restart your computer. 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.