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... Changing Copy Settings 39 Scanning 40 Scanning Documents 40 Scanning Photos 40 Scanning Multiple Pages or Images 41 Editing Scanned Text Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR 42 Saving an Image on Your Computer 42 E-mailing a Scanned Image or Document 43 Faxing 43 Installing Microsoft Fax Console in Windows XP 44 Configuring Microsoft Fax Console (Windows XP) or Fax Service Management (Windows 2000 44 Faxing a Paper Document 45 Faxing Electronic Documents 46 Receiving a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management 46 Viewing Sent and Received Faxes Using Fax Console or Fax...
... Changing Copy Settings 39 Scanning 40 Scanning Documents 40 Scanning Photos 40 Scanning Multiple Pages or Images 41 Editing Scanned Text Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR 42 Saving an Image on Your Computer 42 E-mailing a Scanned Image or Document 43 Faxing 43 Installing Microsoft Fax Console in Windows XP 44 Configuring Microsoft Fax Console (Windows XP) or Fax Service Management (Windows 2000 44 Faxing a Paper Document 45 Faxing Electronic Documents 46 Receiving a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management 46 Viewing Sent and Received Faxes Using Fax Console or Fax...
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... and Windows XP. NOTE: Pull the paper exit tray straight out to copy, fax, or scan it exits the printer. Unit you change ink cartridges. Slot into the wall outlet. For more information on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to the ink cartridges. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Number: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Part: Paper exit tray PictBridge-enabled digital camera port Media card slot Printer unit Scanner support Ink cartridge carrier USB connector Power connector Operator panel Scanner glass Description: Tray that holds two ink cartridges, one color...
... and Windows XP. NOTE: Pull the paper exit tray straight out to copy, fax, or scan it exits the printer. Unit you change ink cartridges. Slot into the wall outlet. For more information on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to the ink cartridges. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Number: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Part: Paper exit tray PictBridge-enabled digital camera port Media card slot Printer unit Scanner support Ink cartridge carrier USB connector Power connector Operator panel Scanner glass Description: Tray that holds two ink cartridges, one color...
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... page 59. 6 Color Make a color copy. 7 Power Turn your ink cartridge levels: 1 Press Menu on the operator panel. 2 Press the up or down arrow on the navigation button to scroll to the default settings. 14 Select Select a choice that appears on or off. 8 Error message LED Flashes when the printer is connected. Operator Panel Functionality Viewing Ink Levels To view your printer on the display. 15 Resize Resizes the document or photo in the Photo Card or Copy mode. www.dell.com | support.dell...
... page 59. 6 Color Make a color copy. 7 Power Turn your ink cartridge levels: 1 Press Menu on the operator panel. 2 Press the up or down arrow on the navigation button to scroll to the default settings. 14 Select Select a choice that appears on or off. 8 Error message LED Flashes when the printer is connected. Operator Panel Functionality Viewing Ink Levels To view your printer on the display. 15 Resize Resizes the document or photo in the Photo Card or Copy mode. www.dell.com | support.dell...
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... are connected. 2 Load the photo paper with the arrow on the printer. Copying Photos Using Your Computer 1 Turn on your photo on the scanner glass and make sure the upper left corner aligns with the print (glossy) side facing up . NOTE: For best results, install a photo cartridge before copying photos. 4 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell All-In-One Center. For more information, see "Operator Panel Menus" on page 18. 6 Press the Color button. NOTE...
... are connected. 2 Load the photo paper with the arrow on the printer. Copying Photos Using Your Computer 1 Turn on your photo on the scanner glass and make sure the upper left corner aligns with the print (glossy) side facing up . NOTE: For best results, install a photo cartridge before copying photos. 4 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell All-In-One Center. For more information, see "Operator Panel Menus" on page 18. 6 Press the Color button. NOTE...
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... filter installed. Faxing a Paper Document To fax a single or multiple page paper document, use the Dell All-In-One Center. 1 Turn on and connected to your computer in order to automatically print faxes. 14 Click to select the Store a copy in a folder check box if you want to create an archive copy of each received fax to specify the storage location for information. 2 Place your Internet Service Provider for the fax copy. 15 Click Next. 16 Confirm the configuration settings...
... filter installed. Faxing a Paper Document To fax a single or multiple page paper document, use the Dell All-In-One Center. 1 Turn on and connected to your computer in order to automatically print faxes. 14 Click to select the Store a copy in a folder check box if you want to create an archive copy of each received fax to specify the storage location for information. 2 Place your Internet Service Provider for the fax copy. 15 Click Next. 16 Confirm the configuration settings...
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... send a fax using the printer operator panel. First, customize your fax job by USB cable. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected by answering the questions that an active telephone line is more than one page. Receiving a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management 1 Make sure that appear on the screen. Select the Fax mode and then press Color or Black. You can send a single or multiple page fax. If you selected the Enable Receive check box when configuring Fax Console or Fax Service...
... send a fax using the printer operator panel. First, customize your fax job by USB cable. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected by answering the questions that an active telephone line is more than one page. Receiving a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management 1 Make sure that appear on the screen. Select the Fax mode and then press Color or Black. You can send a single or multiple page fax. If you selected the Enable Receive check box when configuring Fax Console or Fax Service...
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...; Customer Support - Lists the "Contacting Dell" phone number by Phone - Directs you to order new ink cartridges. • Print a test page icon - Click this icon and follow the instructions on cleaning the print rollers. Click this drop-down list and click View for more information about basic features - Provides links to print/scan/copy/fax drop-down list - Select a function from this icon for more information on fixing ink problems. • Align to clean your color cartridge for more...
...; Customer Support - Lists the "Contacting Dell" phone number by Phone - Directs you to order new ink cartridges. • Print a test page icon - Click this icon and follow the instructions on cleaning the print rollers. Click this drop-down list and click View for more information about basic features - Provides links to print/scan/copy/fax drop-down list - Select a function from this icon for more information on fixing ink problems. • Align to clean your color cartridge for more...
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... have a photo cartridge installed. Online Print Service Click Start→ Programs→ Dell Picture Studio v2.0→ Dell.Shutterfly.com - Online Print Service 58 Understanding the Printer Software Multiple Copies - Orientation - NOTE: You cannot select this tab: Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout You can change these settings: Quality/Speed - There are four components to print on the printed page. Automatically select the best image sharpening level based on your color ink cartridge. Paper Size - From this setting if you can print using portrait or...
... have a photo cartridge installed. Online Print Service Click Start→ Programs→ Dell Picture Studio v2.0→ Dell.Shutterfly.com - Online Print Service 58 Understanding the Printer Software Multiple Copies - Orientation - NOTE: You cannot select this tab: Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout You can change these settings: Quality/Speed - There are four components to print on the printed page. Automatically select the best image sharpening level based on your color ink cartridge. Paper Size - From this setting if you can print using portrait or...
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... OMATICALLY, INSTALL THE SOFTWARE MANUALLY - 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 In Windows XP, click Start→ My Computer. 5 Troubleshooting Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your printer: • If the printer does not work, ensure that the USB cable is properly connected to the electrical outlet and computer, if using a computer. • If an error message appears on your screen to your printer and your desktop. 3 Double-click the...
... OMATICALLY, INSTALL THE SOFTWARE MANUALLY - 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 In Windows XP, click Start→ My Computer. 5 Troubleshooting Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your printer: • If the printer does not work, ensure that the USB cable is properly connected to the electrical outlet and computer, if using a computer. • If an error message appears on your screen to your printer and your desktop. 3 Double-click the...
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... PAUSED - 1 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Uninstall Dell Photo AIO Printer 942. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. 3 Restart your computer. 4 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then follow the instructions on page 74 ENSURE YOU INSTALLED THE INK CARTRIDGES CORRECTLY AND REMOVED THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM EACH CARTRIDGE Troubleshooting 71 b Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. If a check mark is not...
... PAUSED - 1 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Uninstall Dell Photo AIO Printer 942. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. 3 Restart your computer. 4 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then follow the instructions on page 74 ENSURE YOU INSTALLED THE INK CARTRIDGES CORRECTLY AND REMOVED THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM EACH CARTRIDGE Troubleshooting 71 b Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. If a check mark is not...
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... count is not set to reset. The printer is running low on the printer. Data error or incomplete data. Load more information. 74 Troubleshooting Refer to www.dell.com/supplies. Press the Power button to the correct USB mode. Error Message: Ink Low Alert Reserve tank Paper jam Paper tray empty Printhead error Print carrier error Data error Scan carrier error Paper feed error System control error PictBridge port error What it indicates: Solution: The ink cartridge is out of 25 percent, 15 percent, and 5 percent remaining. Clear the paper jam. Turn off the printer...
... count is not set to reset. The printer is running low on the printer. Data error or incomplete data. Load more information. 74 Troubleshooting Refer to www.dell.com/supplies. Press the Power button to the correct USB mode. Error Message: Ink Low Alert Reserve tank Paper jam Paper tray empty Printhead error Print carrier error Data error Scan carrier error Paper feed error System control error PictBridge port error What it indicates: Solution: The ink cartridge is out of 25 percent, 15 percent, and 5 percent remaining. Clear the paper jam. Turn off the printer...
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... 74 System control, 74 multiple copies, 58 N nozzles, ink cartridge cleaning, 67 108 Index P paper exit tray, 11 Paper jam message, 74 Paper out message, 74 Paper Setup tab, 58 paper type sensor turning off, 30 photo cards loading, 28 photo paper loading, 28 photos printing, 33 PictBridge, 49 postcards loading, 28 Print Layout tab, 58 Printing Preferences accessing, 57 Paper Setup tab, 58 Print Layout tab, 58 Quality/Copies tab, 58 problems drives, 69 Q Quality/Copies tab, 58 S software Dell All-In-One Center, 55 Dell Printer Solution Center, 53 Memory Card Manager, 59 Printing Preferences...
... 74 System control, 74 multiple copies, 58 N nozzles, ink cartridge cleaning, 67 108 Index P paper exit tray, 11 Paper jam message, 74 Paper out message, 74 Paper Setup tab, 58 paper type sensor turning off, 30 photo cards loading, 28 photo paper loading, 28 photos printing, 33 PictBridge, 49 postcards loading, 28 Print Layout tab, 58 Printing Preferences accessing, 57 Paper Setup tab, 58 Print Layout tab, 58 Quality/Copies tab, 58 problems drives, 69 Q Quality/Copies tab, 58 S software Dell All-In-One Center, 55 Dell Printer Solution Center, 53 Memory Card Manager, 59 Printing Preferences...
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...7 Printer unit Unit you change ink cartridges. Guide that keeps the printer open the Memory Card Manager. NOTE: Install the power adapter in the printer. If necessary, connect the power cable to copy, fax, or scan it . 5 PictBridge-enabled Slot into the printer properly. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. 10 USB connector Slot into which you plug the USB cable that connects to the ink cartridges. 8 Scanner support Part under printer unit that helps the paper feed into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately). Setting Up Your Printer NOTE...
...7 Printer unit Unit you change ink cartridges. Guide that keeps the printer open the Memory Card Manager. NOTE: Install the power adapter in the printer. If necessary, connect the power cable to copy, fax, or scan it . 5 PictBridge-enabled Slot into the printer properly. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. 10 USB connector Slot into which you plug the USB cable that connects to the ink cartridges. 8 Scanner support Part under printer unit that helps the paper feed into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately). Setting Up Your Printer NOTE...
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...-In-One Center. Turn your printer on the display. Button 1 LCD 2 Number of copies by using the navigation button. Increase or decrease a number on or off. For more information, see Using the Operator Panel. Select the desired number of Copies 3 Navigation button 4 Preview 5 Save to the Dell All-In-One Center. Scroll through a list on the printer that displays scanning, copying, faxing, and printing options as well as status and error messages. Launches the Memory Card Manager when a memory card is inserted or a digital camera is connected. Make a color copy.
...-In-One Center. Turn your printer on the display. Button 1 LCD 2 Number of copies by using the navigation button. Increase or decrease a number on or off. For more information, see Using the Operator Panel. Select the desired number of Copies 3 Navigation button 4 Preview 5 Save to the Dell All-In-One Center. Scroll through a list on the printer that displays scanning, copying, faxing, and printing options as well as status and error messages. Launches the Memory Card Manager when a memory card is inserted or a digital camera is connected. Make a color copy.
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... changes in Photo Mode Printing Printing a Document 1. Click OK or Print (depending on the screen, and then select What's This?. Customize your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. The Printing Preferences dialog box appears. To see Replacing Ink Cartridges. 3. 4. Make sure you have a photo cartridge and a color cartridge installed. Using the Printer Printing Copying Scanning Faxing Using Your Printer in Printing Preferences, click OK at the bottom of copies, and black and white or color printing. For more information, see details about a setting...
... changes in Photo Mode Printing Printing a Document 1. Click OK or Print (depending on the screen, and then select What's This?. Customize your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. The Printing Preferences dialog box appears. To see Replacing Ink Cartridges. 3. 4. Make sure you have a photo cartridge and a color cartridge installed. Using the Printer Printing Copying Scanning Faxing Using Your Printer in Printing Preferences, click OK at the bottom of copies, and black and white or color printing. For more information, see details about a setting...
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... to be automatically printed. Click Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Communications Fax Fax Console (Windows XP) or Fax Service Management (Windows 2000). 2. Click Next. 9. NOTE: Your printer must be displayed on check box if you send and identifies your faxes. Click the Manual answer button or Automatically answer after (user-defined number of the faxes you want to the person who receives your fax machine to receive faxes. On the Select Device for fax: 1. When you...
... to be automatically printed. Click Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Communications Fax Fax Console (Windows XP) or Fax Service Management (Windows 2000). 2. Click Next. 9. NOTE: Your printer must be displayed on check box if you send and identifies your faxes. Click the Manual answer button or Automatically answer after (user-defined number of the faxes you want to the person who receives your fax machine to receive faxes. On the Select Device for fax: 1. When you...
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... also send a fax using to create an archive copy of the questions on your Internet Service Provider for information. 2. If you are connected. Confirm the configuration settings in your screen. Faxing a Paper Document To fax a single or multiple page paper document, use the Dell All-In-One Center. 1. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 Dell All-In-One Center. Select the Fax mode and then press Color or Black. Click Next. 16. Contact your printer and computer, and make sure they are using the printer operator panel.
... also send a fax using to create an archive copy of the questions on your Internet Service Provider for information. 2. If you are connected. Confirm the configuration settings in your screen. Faxing a Paper Document To fax a single or multiple page paper document, use the Dell All-In-One Center. 1. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 Dell All-In-One Center. Select the Fax mode and then press Color or Black. Click Next. 16. Contact your printer and computer, and make sure they are using the printer operator panel.
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Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell. 1. Turn on the ink cartridge lever to keep it open. NOTE: Do not access the cartridges until the cartridge carrier has stopped. 3. You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. Lift the printer unit and position the scanner support between the tabs to raise each ink cartridge lid. Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Replacing Ink Cartridges CAUTION: Before...
Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell. 1. Turn on the ink cartridge lever to keep it open. NOTE: Do not access the cartridges until the cartridge carrier has stopped. 3. You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. Lift the printer unit and position the scanner support between the tabs to raise each ink cartridge lid. Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Replacing Ink Cartridges CAUTION: Before...
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... connected to deselect the option. For more information, see Loading Paper General Problems Fax Problems d. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then follow the instructions on the screen. For more information, see Error Messages and Lights Ensure you loaded the paper correctly - If necessary, double-click setup.exe. In Windows XP, click Start My Computer. Double-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 942, and then click Printer. 3. If a check mark is next to Pause Printing, click Pause Printing...
... connected to deselect the option. For more information, see Loading Paper General Problems Fax Problems d. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then follow the instructions on the screen. For more information, see Error Messages and Lights Ensure you loaded the paper correctly - If necessary, double-click setup.exe. In Windows XP, click Start My Computer. Double-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 942, and then click Printer. 3. If a check mark is next to Pause Printing, click Pause Printing...
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... installed to your fax modem. Using your printer and print the document again. Turn on your printer only If the paper jam is located in your printer. 2. Turn off your printer - Lift the printer unit and position the scanner support between the tabs to keep it from the printer. 3. Make sure you turned on both your printer and your computer and the usb cable is properly connected Ensure the computer is connected to an active analog phone line Using...
... installed to your fax modem. Using your printer and print the document again. Turn on your printer only If the paper jam is located in your printer. 2. Turn off your printer - Lift the printer unit and position the scanner support between the tabs to keep it from the printer. 3. Make sure you turned on both your printer and your computer and the usb cable is properly connected Ensure the computer is connected to an active analog phone line Using...