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Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Ordering Photo Print Packs • Getting Started • Using Your Printer • Printing With a Computer • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Ordering Photo Print Packs • Getting Started • Using Your Printer • Printing With a Computer • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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...be subject to state or local landfill, incineration, or recycling requirements. • For more disposal or recycling information, contact your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. Allow all components to air-dry for indoor use of an accessory attachment that is not ...may result in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. NOTICE: Do 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 the printer. • If the printer ...
...be subject to state or local landfill, incineration, or recycling requirements. • For more disposal or recycling information, contact your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. Allow all components to air-dry for indoor use of an accessory attachment that is not ...may result in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. NOTICE: Do 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 the printer. • If the printer ...
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... 1 5 2 3 6 4 7 Part 1 LCD 2 Power connector 3 USB connector to a computer. Print color copy of the menus. Connect your printer to PC 4 Camera or USB storage device connector 5 Memory card slot 6 Memory card slot 7 Paper tray door Description Display photos, printer status, messages, menu options, or settings...(CF). Memory card slot for Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), MMC (MultiMedia Card), and Smart Media (SM) cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Lights and Buttons 8 Select 9 Cancel 10 Print Color 11 Print Black & White Description Choose the photo or option that appears on ...
... 1 5 2 3 6 4 7 Part 1 LCD 2 Power connector 3 USB connector to a computer. Print color copy of the menus. Connect your printer to PC 4 Camera or USB storage device connector 5 Memory card slot 6 Memory card slot 7 Paper tray door Description Display photos, printer status, messages, menu options, or settings...(CF). Memory card slot for Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), MMC (MultiMedia Card), and Smart Media (SM) cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Lights and Buttons 8 Select 9 Cancel 10 Print Color 11 Print Black & White Description Choose the photo or option that appears on ...
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... Photo paper exits here during printing passes. This is required. 2 Air vents Provide ventilation and cooling to identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. 4 3 2 1 Part Description 1 Paper stop Maintains orderly stack of the printer. Do not block the vents. 3 Express Service Code Located on the bottom of...
... Photo paper exits here during printing passes. This is required. 2 Air vents Provide ventilation and cooling to identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. 4 3 2 1 Part Description 1 Paper stop Maintains orderly stack of the printer. Do not block the vents. 3 Express Service Code Located on the bottom of...
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... type of one half turn. NOTE: Be careful not to make. 2 Open the photo cartridge door. 14 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Follow the instructions on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to extreme...
... type of one half turn. NOTE: Be careful not to make. 2 Open the photo cartridge door. 14 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Follow the instructions on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to extreme...
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... the paper tray into the paper tray, with the glossy side up and the Dell logo side down. NOTE: Do not load more than 20 sheets of the paper. 6 Close the bottom paper tray cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Fan the photo paper to keep the sheets from sticking together. 5 Load the...
... the paper tray into the paper tray, with the glossy side up and the Dell logo side down. NOTE: Do not load more than 20 sheets of the paper. 6 Close the bottom paper tray cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Fan the photo paper to keep the sheets from sticking together. 5 Load the...
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... the current photo only). NOTE: The Rotate feature changes the orientation of the photo on the screen, not in print. 18 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com From the Photo Quality sub-menu: PHOTO BRIGHTNESS COLOR MODE You can : Sequentially display all photos on the installed card. Specify how long each...
... the current photo only). NOTE: The Rotate feature changes the orientation of the photo on the screen, not in print. 18 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com From the Photo Quality sub-menu: PHOTO BRIGHTNESS COLOR MODE You can : Sequentially display all photos on the installed card. Specify how long each...
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... displayed. • 6-15 prints remaining • 1-5 prints remaining • 0 prints remaining CHANGE CARTRIDGE ADD PHOTO PAPER PRINTER DIAGNOSTICS Display directions for adding photo paper. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Maintenance Menu From the sub-menu: PRINTS REMAINING You can: Check if the photo cartridge is low;
... displayed. • 6-15 prints remaining • 1-5 prints remaining • 0 prints remaining CHANGE CARTRIDGE ADD PHOTO PAPER PRINTER DIAGNOSTICS Display directions for adding photo paper. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Maintenance Menu From the sub-menu: PRINTS REMAINING You can: Check if the photo cartridge is low;
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inserting Memory Cards NOTICE: Insert memory cards with the memory card label facing up. The photos on your computer. Press to select a photo for .... (Press a second time to deselect that photo.) 2 For more photos to begin printing all photos are displayed in this drive until you press Save to PC. NOTE: Only photos within the first five levels of copies. SM, MS, MMC, SD cards CF card Selecting Photos to Print 1 Press or to navigate...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inserting Memory Cards NOTICE: Insert memory cards with the memory card label facing up. The photos on your computer. Press to select a photo for .... (Press a second time to deselect that photo.) 2 For more photos to begin printing all photos are displayed in this drive until you press Save to PC. NOTE: Only photos within the first five levels of copies. SM, MS, MMC, SD cards CF card Selecting Photos to Print 1 Press or to navigate...
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... tab. 24 Using Your Printer Removing Perforated Tabs From Prints NOTE: Remove perforated tabs from any PictBridge-enabled camera or other compatible device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Printing From Your Pictbridge-enabled or Other Compatible Camera You can print photos from prints only after printing. Make sure the card slots are...
... tab. 24 Using Your Printer Removing Perforated Tabs From Prints NOTE: Remove perforated tabs from any PictBridge-enabled camera or other compatible device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Printing From Your Pictbridge-enabled or Other Compatible Camera You can print photos from prints only after printing. Make sure the card slots are...
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USB connector to PC Printing From a Computer To Print 1 Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected with a USB cable. 2 Using your preferred application, open ... cable (sold separately) into the square USB connector on the printer. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer drivers and printer documentation. 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. (102...
USB connector to PC Printing From a Computer To Print 1 Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected with a USB cable. 2 Using your preferred application, open ... cable (sold separately) into the square USB connector on the printer. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer drivers and printer documentation. 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. (102...
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...you have loaded Photo Manager software, the Photo Manager Wizard launches. If Using Windows Explorer 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop (or right-click the Start button and select Explore). 2 Double-click the Removable Disk icon. (The exact drive letter depends on your... a camera (not PictBridge enabled) via the camera port connector . 2 Press the Save to PC button on , insert a memory card in your computer using the Photo Manager software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 1 With the printer turned on the printer. Follow...
...you have loaded Photo Manager software, the Photo Manager Wizard launches. If Using Windows Explorer 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop (or right-click the Start button and select Explore). 2 Double-click the Removable Disk icon. (The exact drive letter depends on your... a camera (not PictBridge enabled) via the camera port connector . 2 Press the Save to PC button on , insert a memory card in your computer using the Photo Manager software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 1 With the printer turned on the printer. Follow...
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... and Maintenance CAUTION: Before performing any of its parts. • To clean the printer, wipe the outside of the printer with a clean, dry cloth. • Support the printer and tray by placing it on a flat, level surface.
... and Maintenance CAUTION: Before performing any of its parts. • To clean the printer, wipe the outside of the printer with a clean, dry cloth. • Support the printer and tray by placing it on a flat, level surface.
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... by the spool ends. • To avoid fingerprints on your prints, handle the photo paper by the edges or by the perforated tabs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller To prevent misfeeds and to make sure your photos are the best quality, keep out dust and debris. NOTICE...
... by the spool ends. • To avoid fingerprints on your prints, handle the photo paper by the edges or by the perforated tabs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller To prevent misfeeds and to make sure your photos are the best quality, keep out dust and debris. NOTICE...
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... into the proper slot). • Print a test page: • Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell Photo Printer 540 → Printing Preferences. • Click the Maintenance tab. • From the Maintenance tab, click Print Test Page. To check printer...8226; Click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Windows XP and 2000. Troubleshooting 31 DISPLAY LANGUAGE IS INCORRECT -If the language on the operator panel. If you skipped selecting...
... into the proper slot). • Print a test page: • Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell Photo Printer 540 → Printing Preferences. • Click the Maintenance tab. • From the Maintenance tab, click Print Test Page. To check printer...8226; Click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Windows XP and 2000. Troubleshooting 31 DISPLAY LANGUAGE IS INCORRECT -If the language on the operator panel. If you skipped selecting...
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For help, see the Setting Up Your Printer poster. • Both your computer and your printer are on. • The Dell Photo Printer 540 is the selected printer. (It should not be set your country as the default if there is plugged into your computer. General ...your computer and to resolve the problem. 32 Troubleshooting CAMERA AND PRINTER DO NOT COMMUNICATE. Make sure camera is securely attached to your printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEFAULT COUNTRY WAS NOT SET-If you camera Owner's Manual. IF YOUR PRINTER IS ATTACHED TO A COMPUTER, MAKE SURE: • The...
For help, see the Setting Up Your Printer poster. • Both your computer and your printer are on. • The Dell Photo Printer 540 is the selected printer. (It should not be set your country as the default if there is plugged into your computer. General ...your computer and to resolve the problem. 32 Troubleshooting CAMERA AND PRINTER DO NOT COMMUNICATE. Make sure camera is securely attached to your printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEFAULT COUNTRY WAS NOT SET-If you camera Owner's Manual. IF YOUR PRINTER IS ATTACHED TO A COMPUTER, MAKE SURE: • The...
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...thoroughly clean the paper tray, and load new photo paper (page 15). www.dell.com | support.dell.com PRINTING STOPS DURING MID-PRINT (PAPER STOPS FEEDING, AND ERROR INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON) NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. Reload with new photo paper if necessary.... 5 Carefully "fan" the photo paper to keep dust and debris from the photo paper. PRINT IS TOO LIGHT NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for details. 34 Troubleshooting Reload if necessary (page 15). • Try re-taking the photo. See your camera (...
...thoroughly clean the paper tray, and load new photo paper (page 15). www.dell.com | support.dell.com PRINTING STOPS DURING MID-PRINT (PAPER STOPS FEEDING, AND ERROR INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON) NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. Reload with new photo paper if necessary.... 5 Carefully "fan" the photo paper to keep dust and debris from the photo paper. PRINT IS TOO LIGHT NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for details. 34 Troubleshooting Reload if necessary (page 15). • Try re-taking the photo. See your camera (...
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.... • Uninstall, then reinstall Drivers and Utilities software (page 25). • Make sure your system if necessary. Wait a few seconds, then try again. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO PRINT (FROM COMPUTER) • Check the USB connections from overheating. • Make sure the printer is not placed...
.... • Uninstall, then reinstall Drivers and Utilities software (page 25). • Make sure your system if necessary. Wait a few seconds, then try again. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO PRINT (FROM COMPUTER) • Check the USB connections from overheating. • Make sure the printer is not placed...
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... reinstall Drivers and Utilities software (page 26). • Make sure your system if necessary. • More Troubleshooting Options Go to support.dell.com for help. Troubleshooting 37 Upgrade your computer meets the minimum system requirements (page 25). 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...
... reinstall Drivers and Utilities software (page 26). • Make sure your system if necessary. • More Troubleshooting Options Go to support.dell.com for help. Troubleshooting 37 Upgrade your computer meets the minimum system requirements (page 25). 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...
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...use your Express Service Code to help with any Dell™ products that technical support can assist you can access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business...the appropriate country section in a different Service area, see "Contacting Dell" for the telephone number to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. See "Contacting Dell" for your local telephone number. 3 Follow the menu prompts in...
...use your Express Service Code to help with any Dell™ products that technical support can assist you can access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business...the appropriate country section in a different Service area, see "Contacting Dell" for the telephone number to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. See "Contacting Dell" for your local telephone number. 3 Follow the menu prompts in...