Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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... not disassemble this does not resolve the problem, contact customer support (see page 39). • The printer and the power supply contain a small amount of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those described in the circuit board. Power supplies and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside the printer, turn off the printer and remove the paper tray and photo cartridge. there are intended for at www.eaie...
... not disassemble this does not resolve the problem, contact customer support (see page 39). • The printer and the power supply contain a small amount of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those described in the circuit board. Power supplies and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside the printer, turn off the printer and remove the paper tray and photo cartridge. there are intended for at www.eaie...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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... error condition exists. Navigate through photos and menus. Establishes a connection with your computer that allows you to save photos from your printer on . button is lit when power is pressed. (For display purposes only. Does not change orientation of a printed photo.) Change settings and customize printing options. (See page 17.) Light blinks while checking card, then glows steady green. Getting Started 11 Getting Started Accessing Your User's Guide Click Start →All Program(s) →Dell Printers →Dell Photo Printer 540 → View Dell User's Guide...
... error condition exists. Navigate through photos and menus. Establishes a connection with your computer that allows you to save photos from your printer on . button is lit when power is pressed. (For display purposes only. Does not change orientation of a printed photo.) Change settings and customize printing options. (See page 17.) Light blinks while checking card, then glows steady green. Getting Started 11 Getting Started Accessing Your User's Guide Click Start →All Program(s) →Dell Printers →Dell Photo Printer 540 → View Dell User's Guide...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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... temperatures. (See information on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the hardware (and software, if using your printer. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack. For setup troubleshooting, see page 31. Follow the instructions on photo print pack packaging.) 1 If there is slack in the print ribbon, remove it by pushing in your printer with a computer). Doing so could reduce the number of one half turn.
... temperatures. (See information on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the hardware (and software, if using your printer. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack. For setup troubleshooting, see page 31. Follow the instructions on photo print pack packaging.) 1 If there is slack in the print ribbon, remove it by pushing in your printer with a computer). Doing so could reduce the number of one half turn.
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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... install specific components. 6 Insert the remaining two CDs, one at a time, to install all components. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing Printer Drivers and Software 1 Make sure the power cable is connected to the printer and the printer is set to 4 x 6 in standalone mode (use of the USB cable into the square USB connector on the printer. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer drivers and printer documentation. Select Typical to install your photo editing software programs. Follow the on-screen instructions on the printer...
... install specific components. 6 Insert the remaining two CDs, one at a time, to install all components. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing Printer Drivers and Software 1 Make sure the power cable is connected to the printer and the printer is set to 4 x 6 in standalone mode (use of the USB cable into the square USB connector on the printer. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer drivers and printer documentation. Select Typical to install your photo editing software programs. Follow the on-screen instructions on the printer...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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... tray. 2 Click the print job you easily create high-quality prints in no time. None-to cancel. 3 Select Document, then select Cancel. The Dell Photo Printer 540 features three color mode options: Natural-high-quality, natural color for everyday photo-making (default). Canceling printing You can cancel printing from the printer or from the computer. Canceling Printing From the Printer Press the Cancel button on the printer. Choosing a Color Mode Color mode is an automatic color correction feature that helps you want to disable automatic color correction. Using Your Printer...
... tray. 2 Click the print job you easily create high-quality prints in no time. None-to cancel. 3 Select Document, then select Cancel. The Dell Photo Printer 540 features three color mode options: Natural-high-quality, natural color for everyday photo-making (default). Canceling printing You can cancel printing from the printer or from the computer. Canceling Printing From the Printer Press the Cancel button on the printer. Choosing a Color Mode Color mode is an automatic color correction feature that helps you want to disable automatic color correction. Using Your Printer...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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... photo paper in the tray. • Use an undamaged USB cable. • Check your printer status to Pause Printing. • A camera is properly connected. • A memory card is properly inserted (label side up your printer, make sure your language and default country, and then press Select on page 32. • Your operating system is not being held in the print queue or paused. Click Start → Settings → Printers (Windows 2000). • Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540...
... photo paper in the tray. • Use an undamaged USB cable. • Check your printer status to Pause Printing. • A camera is properly connected. • A memory card is properly inserted (label side up your printer, make sure your language and default country, and then press Select on page 32. • Your operating system is not being held in the print queue or paused. Click Start → Settings → Printers (Windows 2000). • Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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... buttons to set as the default. Turn the power on page 15. • Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. General Problems ANYTIME YOUR PRINTER HAS A PROBLEM, MAKE SURE: • Your printer is on. • The photo paper is another printer connected.) • Restart your printer and an electrical outlet. CAMERA AND PRINTER DO NOT COMMUNICATE. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEFAULT COUNTRY WAS NOT SET-If you camera Owner's Manual. Reconnect the power...
... buttons to set as the default. Turn the power on page 15. • Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. General Problems ANYTIME YOUR PRINTER HAS A PROBLEM, MAKE SURE: • Your printer is on. • The photo paper is another printer connected.) • Restart your printer and an electrical outlet. CAMERA AND PRINTER DO NOT COMMUNICATE. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEFAULT COUNTRY WAS NOT SET-If you camera Owner's Manual. Reconnect the power...
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...20 sheets. 5 Re-install the paper tray, then press to resume printing. Press Print to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. Replace with new photo paper if necessary. 3 Carefully "fan" the photo paper to resume printing. Remove the photo cartridge, remove any way, or removable tabs have not been detached. Check the photo paper: 1 Remove the paper tray (page 15). 2 Inspect the paper supply: make sure photo paper is a paper error. Printing Problems PHOTO PAPER DOES NOT FEED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer...
...20 sheets. 5 Re-install the paper tray, then press to resume printing. Press Print to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. Replace with new photo paper if necessary. 3 Carefully "fan" the photo paper to resume printing. Remove the photo cartridge, remove any way, or removable tabs have not been detached. Check the photo paper: 1 Remove the paper tray (page 15). 2 Inspect the paper supply: make sure photo paper is a paper error. Printing Problems PHOTO PAPER DOES NOT FEED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer...
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... user's guide for details. • Adjust the exposure compensation on the back of paper. See your printer. See the Photo Imaging software Help for details. • Edit the photo using no more than 20 sheets. 7 Re-install the paper tray, then press to wipe clean. For excessive dirt or debris, thoroughly clean the paper tray, and load new photo paper (page 15). NOTE: When storing photo paper, remove and close the paper tray and close the paper tray door on glossy side...
... user's guide for details. • Adjust the exposure compensation on the back of paper. See your printer. See the Photo Imaging software Help for details. • Edit the photo using no more than 20 sheets. 7 Re-install the paper tray, then press to wipe clean. For excessive dirt or debris, thoroughly clean the paper tray, and load new photo paper (page 15). NOTE: When storing photo paper, remove and close the paper tray and close the paper tray door on glossy side...
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... Troubleshooting Options Go to the computer (page 26). • Make sure Drivers and Utilities software is installed (page 26). Transfer/communication problems NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO TRANSFER PHOTOS TO THE COMPUTER • Press the Save to PC button on the screen that may have been hidden by other windows. • Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable from a PictBridge-enabled camera (page 24), check the USB connections between the printer and...
... Troubleshooting Options Go to the computer (page 26). • Make sure Drivers and Utilities software is installed (page 26). Transfer/communication problems NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO TRANSFER PHOTOS TO THE COMPUTER • Press the Save to PC button on the screen that may have been hidden by other windows. • Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable from a PictBridge-enabled camera (page 24), check the USB connections between the printer and...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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... warranty that operation of Texas. Government Restricted Rights The software and documentation are "commercial items" as that the Software and accompanying materials, and all copies thereof, will terminate upon the conditions set forth herein. Contractor/manufacturer is defined at your computer contains compact discs, 3.5" and/or 5.25" disks, you specific legal rights; Dell agrees and you . www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
... warranty that operation of Texas. Government Restricted Rights The software and documentation are "commercial items" as that the Software and accompanying materials, and all copies thereof, will terminate upon the conditions set forth herein. Contractor/manufacturer is defined at your computer contains compact discs, 3.5" and/or 5.25" disks, you specific legal rights; Dell agrees and you . www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide
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..., visit the Electronics Industry Alliance website at least 24 hours before using the printer again. Power supplies and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside the printer, turn off the printer and remove the paper tray and photo cartridge. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Disposal of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Dell, such as an AC adapter, may be subject to state...
..., visit the Electronics Industry Alliance website at least 24 hours before using the printer again. Power supplies and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside the printer, turn off the printer and remove the paper tray and photo cartridge. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Disposal of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Dell, such as an AC adapter, may be subject to state...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide
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... printer. This is used to install the hardware (and software, if using your photo cartridge to the printer. Do not use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Part 1 Slot for photo paper path 2 Air vents 3 Express Service Code Description Photo paper exits here during printing passes. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Located on the spool, then rotating the spool clockwise a maximum of finished prints. 2 Top paper tray cover Finished prints...
... printer. This is used to install the hardware (and software, if using your photo cartridge to the printer. Do not use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Part 1 Slot for photo paper path 2 Air vents 3 Express Service Code Description Photo paper exits here during printing passes. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Located on the spool, then rotating the spool clockwise a maximum of finished prints. 2 Top paper tray cover Finished prints...
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... a Color Mode Color mode is set to 4 x 6 in. (102 x 152 mm). 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install specific components. 6. Printing From a Computer To Print 1. The Dell Photo Printer 540 features three color mode options: Natural 4. 5. Select Custom to install the printer drivers and printer documentation. Using your application and operating system, you may first need to return to print. 3. Access printer settings by selecting Print or Page Setup from the computer. Make sure the printer is selected as needed, then click OK or Print...
... a Color Mode Color mode is set to 4 x 6 in. (102 x 152 mm). 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install specific components. 6. Printing From a Computer To Print 1. The Dell Photo Printer 540 features three color mode options: Natural 4. 5. Select Custom to install the printer drivers and printer documentation. Using your application and operating system, you may first need to return to print. 3. Access printer settings by selecting Print or Page Setup from the computer. Make sure the printer is selected as needed, then click OK or Print...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide
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... Printing Preferences. 3. Double-click the Printer icon in the appropriate slot or connect a camera (not PictBridge enabled) via the camera port connector . 2. Saving and Copying Photos to disable automatic color correction. None to Your Computer 1. Click OK when complete. Click the print job you want to PC button on the printer. From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2. Vivid richer, more vivid colors. high-quality, natural color for everyday photo-making (default...
... Printing Preferences. 3. Double-click the Printer icon in the appropriate slot or connect a camera (not PictBridge enabled) via the camera port connector . 2. Saving and Copying Photos to disable automatic color correction. None to Your Computer 1. Click OK when complete. Click the print job you want to PC button on the printer. From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2. Vivid richer, more vivid colors. high-quality, natural color for everyday photo-making (default...
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... Dell Photo Printer 540 Printing Preferences. From the Maintenance tab, click Print Test Page. Use the navigation arrow buttons until Language appears on the operator panel. Troubleshooting Setup Problems General Problems Error Messages Printing Problems Transfer/communication problems More Troubleshooting Options Setup Problems If you experience problems while setting up , fully inserted into the proper slot). Display Language Is Incorrect - If the language on the printer display is not being held in the tray. If you prefer, change the language: 1. To check printer status...
... Dell Photo Printer 540 Printing Preferences. From the Maintenance tab, click Print Test Page. Use the navigation arrow buttons until Language appears on the operator panel. Troubleshooting Setup Problems General Problems Error Messages Printing Problems Transfer/communication problems More Troubleshooting Options Setup Problems If you experience problems while setting up , fully inserted into the proper slot). Display Language Is Incorrect - If the language on the printer display is not being held in the tray. If you prefer, change the language: 1. To check printer status...
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... directions on the printer LCD. Camera and printer do not communicate. For help , see Loading the Photo Paper. General Problems Anytime your printer has a problem, make sure: The USB cable is not attached to your Setup Diagram). The power supply is on . For help , see your printer. Error Messages If an error occurs, the Error light glows amber and an error message is another printer connected.) Restart your camera Owner's Manual. Default Country Was Not Set If you did...
... directions on the printer LCD. Camera and printer do not communicate. For help , see Loading the Photo Paper. General Problems Anytime your printer has a problem, make sure: The USB cable is not attached to your Setup Diagram). The power supply is on . For help , see your printer. Error Messages If an error occurs, the Error light glows amber and an error message is another printer connected.) Restart your camera Owner's Manual. Default Country Was Not Set If you did...
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.... 4. Remove the paper supply from the paper tray. If the paper does not automatically eject, carefully remove the paper manually. Re-install the paper tray, then press to resume printing. If the Error light is jammed NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. Do not use inkjet paper or any way, or removable tabs have not been detached. The paper tray may be empty. Replace with new photo paper if necessary. 3. Printer is still lit, check the photo cartridge...
.... 4. Remove the paper supply from the paper tray. If the paper does not automatically eject, carefully remove the paper manually. Re-install the paper tray, then press to resume printing. If the Error light is jammed NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. Do not use inkjet paper or any way, or removable tabs have not been detached. The paper tray may be empty. Replace with new photo paper if necessary. 3. Printer is still lit, check the photo cartridge...
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... paper tray, and load new photo paper (Loading the Photo Paper). These steps keep the sheets from collecting on glossy side of the printer. 3. Check the photo paper: 1. Carefully "fan" the photo paper to resume printing. Clean the paper feed roller (Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller). Print is smudged Fingerprints may lock in place if there is dirty, and use inkjet paper Press Print to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. Print is too light NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from the ribbon, then re-install...
... paper tray, and load new photo paper (Loading the Photo Paper). These steps keep the sheets from collecting on glossy side of the printer. 3. Check the photo paper: 1. Carefully "fan" the photo paper to resume printing. Clean the paper feed roller (Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller). Print is smudged Fingerprints may lock in place if there is dirty, and use inkjet paper Press Print to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. Print is too light NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from the ribbon, then re-install...
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... file a complaint with this equipment. Most Dell computers are no user serviceable parts on the modem contained in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that service may be temporarily discontinued. However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of the FCC Rules. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your computer or device, see the appropriate documentation for your computer: Dell Printer Owner's Manual...
... file a complaint with this equipment. Most Dell computers are no user serviceable parts on the modem contained in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that service may be temporarily discontinued. However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of the FCC Rules. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your computer or device, see the appropriate documentation for your computer: Dell Printer Owner's Manual...