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... the Operator Panel 15 Operator Panel Functionality 16 Operator Panel Menus 18 Print Media Guidelines 26 Loading Paper 28 Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor 29 Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass 31 2 Using the Printer Printing 33 Printing a Document 33 Printing Photos 33 Printing Borderless Photos 34 Printing Other Projects 35...
... the Operator Panel 15 Operator Panel Functionality 16 Operator Panel Menus 18 Print Media Guidelines 26 Loading Paper 28 Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor 29 Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass 31 2 Using the Printer Printing 33 Printing a Document 33 Printing Photos 33 Printing Borderless Photos 34 Printing Other Projects 35...
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...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 ...Service Management 47 Viewing the Status of a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management 47 Changing the Fax Configuration 47 Using Your Printer in Photo Mode 48 Using Memory Cards 48 Using a PictBridge-Enabled Digital Camera 49 Working With Digital Photos 50 Saving Photos to ...
...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 ...Service Management 47 Viewing the Status of a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management 47 Changing the Fax Configuration 47 Using Your Printer in Photo Mode 48 Using Memory Cards 48 Using a PictBridge-Enabled Digital Camera 49 Working With Digital Photos 50 Saving Photos to ...
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3 Understanding the Printer Software Using the Dell Printer Solution Center 53 Using the Dell All-In-One Center 55 Using Printing Preferences 57 Printing Preferences Tabs 58 Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 58 Using the Memory Card Manager 59 Ink Management 60 4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 63 Aligning Ink Cartridges 66 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 67 5 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 69 Computer Problems 69 Printer Problems 71 General Problems 72 Fax Problems 72 Paper Problems 72 Error Messages and Lights 74 Improving Print Quality 75 Contents 7
3 Understanding the Printer Software Using the Dell Printer Solution Center 53 Using the Dell All-In-One Center 55 Using Printing Preferences 57 Printing Preferences Tabs 58 Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 58 Using the Memory Card Manager 59 Ink Management 60 4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 63 Aligning Ink Cartridges 66 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 67 5 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 69 Computer Problems 69 Printer Problems 71 General Problems 72 Fax Problems 72 Paper Problems 72 Error Messages and Lights 74 Improving Print Quality 75 Contents 7
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1 Getting Started Understanding the Printer Parts 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 Number: 1 2 3 Part: Paper support Paper guide Top cover 13 12 6 10 11 Description: Part that holds your document or photo flat while you scan it. Getting Started 11 Top of printer that supports loaded paper. Guide that helps the paper feed into the printer properly.
1 Getting Started Understanding the Printer Parts 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 Number: 1 2 3 Part: Paper support Paper guide Top cover 13 12 6 10 11 Description: Part that holds your document or photo flat while you scan it. Getting Started 11 Top of printer that supports loaded paper. Guide that helps the paper feed into the printer properly.
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...only display JPEG files found on the main body of the USB cable plugs into the wall outlet. Part under printer unit that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other black or photo (sold separately). If necessary, connect the power cable to install the hardware ...you lift to gain access to control scanning, copying, faxing, and printing. NOTE: Pull the paper exit tray straight out to extend it exits the printer. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. For more information on your cartridges,...
...only display JPEG files found on the main body of the USB cable plugs into the wall outlet. Part under printer unit that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other black or photo (sold separately). If necessary, connect the power cable to install the hardware ...you lift to gain access to control scanning, copying, faxing, and printing. NOTE: Pull the paper exit tray straight out to extend it exits the printer. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. For more information on your cartridges,...
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Paper Size Print Quality Brightness (Press Select.) Crop (Press Select.) Rotate 90 degrees (Press Select.) Print All Photos (Press Select.) Slide Show (Press Select.) Print Index .... • 4x6 • 5x7 • Automatic* • Draft • Normal • Photo 18 Getting Started menu is only available when a photo card is installed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Operator Panel Menus Photo mode Menu Photo Sub-menu item I Want To... NOTE: The I Want To...
Paper Size Print Quality Brightness (Press Select.) Crop (Press Select.) Rotate 90 degrees (Press Select.) Print All Photos (Press Select.) Slide Show (Press Select.) Print Index .... • 4x6 • 5x7 • Automatic* • Draft • Normal • Photo 18 Getting Started menu is only available when a photo card is installed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Operator Panel Menus Photo mode Menu Photo Sub-menu item I Want To... NOTE: The I Want To...
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... Ink Levels (Press Select.) Change Cartridges (Press Select.) Align Cartridges (Press Select.) Clean Cartridges (Press Select.) Print Test Page (Press Select.) Restore Defaults (Press Select.) Paper Type Photo Size Preview before Print * Factory default setting Settings • Auto-Detect* • Plain • Coated • Glossy • Transparency • 4x6 in.* •...
... Ink Levels (Press Select.) Change Cartridges (Press Select.) Align Cartridges (Press Select.) Clean Cartridges (Press Select.) Print Test Page (Press Select.) Restore Defaults (Press Select.) Paper Type Photo Size Preview before Print * Factory default setting Settings • Auto-Detect* • Plain • Coated • Glossy • Transparency • 4x6 in.* •...
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... Menu Sub-menu item Power Save (the screen saver shown below appears on screen until the printer enters Power Save) Order online: www.dell.com/supplies Settings • 10 minutes* • 20 minutes • 30 minutes • Immediate * Factory default setting Copy ...mode Menu Copy Sub-menu item Copy Quality Brightness (Press Select.) Blank Paper Size Repeat Image (Press Select.) * Factory default setting 22 Getting...
... Menu Sub-menu item Power Save (the screen saver shown below appears on screen until the printer enters Power Save) Order online: www.dell.com/supplies Settings • 10 minutes* • 20 minutes • 30 minutes • Immediate * Factory default setting Copy ...mode Menu Copy Sub-menu item Copy Quality Brightness (Press Select.) Blank Paper Size Repeat Image (Press Select.) * Factory default setting 22 Getting...
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... Ink Levels (Press Select.) Change Cartridges (Press Select.) Align Cartridges (Press Select.) Clean Cartridges (Press Select.) Print Test Page (Press Select.) Restore Defaults (Press Select.) Paper Type * Factory default setting Settings • Automatic* • 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. • 3x5 in. • 3 1/2 x 5 in. • 4x6 • 5x7 • 8x10 • 8 1/2 x 11 in. • A6...
... Ink Levels (Press Select.) Change Cartridges (Press Select.) Align Cartridges (Press Select.) Clean Cartridges (Press Select.) Print Test Page (Press Select.) Restore Defaults (Press Select.) Paper Type * Factory default setting Settings • Automatic* • 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. • 3x5 in. • 3 1/2 x 5 in. • 4x6 • 5x7 • 8x10 • 8 1/2 x 11 in. • A6...
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... the top of the letterhead entering the printer first and facing up to: 100 sheets of the paper. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Menu Sub-menu item Power Save (the screen saver shown below appears on screen until the printer enters Power Save) Order online: www.dell.com/supplies Settings • 10 minutes* • 20...
... the top of the letterhead entering the printer first and facing up to: 100 sheets of the paper. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Menu Sub-menu item Power Save (the screen saver shown below appears on screen until the printer enters Power Save) Order online: www.dell.com/supplies Settings • 10 minutes* • 20...
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NOTE: You can load a single envelope into the printer against the right side of the paper support. • You squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the banner paper. • You use banner paper designed for inkjet printers. 10 envelopes • The print side of the envelopes faces up to do so will be...
NOTE: You can load a single envelope into the printer against the right side of the paper support. • You squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the banner paper. • You use banner paper designed for inkjet printers. 10 envelopes • The print side of the envelopes faces up to do so will be...
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... the cards faces up. • The cards are loaded vertically against the right side of the paper support. NOTE: You can load a single transparency into the paper support without removing plain paper. • You select Normal or Photo print quality. • The transparencies are loaded vertically against...cards. • You select Normal or Photo print quality. • The glossy or coated side of the paper faces up . • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper. 28 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com Load up to the left edge of the transparencies.
... the cards faces up. • The cards are loaded vertically against the right side of the paper support. NOTE: You can load a single transparency into the paper support without removing plain paper. • You select Normal or Photo print quality. • The transparencies are loaded vertically against...cards. • You select Normal or Photo print quality. • The glossy or coated side of the paper faces up . • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper. 28 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com Load up to the left edge of the transparencies.
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NOTE: Do not force paper into the printer. Getting Started 29 The paper should be flat against the paper support surface and the right edge should be flush against the right paper guide. Paper type Plain Transparency Glossy/photo Coated Quality/Speed settings Black and ... printer cannot detect the paper size. Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types: • Plain • Transparency • Glossy/photo • Coated If you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type...
NOTE: Do not force paper into the printer. Getting Started 29 The paper should be flat against the paper support surface and the right edge should be flush against the right paper guide. Paper type Plain Transparency Glossy/photo Coated Quality/Speed settings Black and ... printer cannot detect the paper size. Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types: • Plain • Transparency • Glossy/photo • Coated If you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type...
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... print jobs: 1 In Windows XP, click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. To turn off the automatic paper type sensor, it always remains on. To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for a specific print job: 1 With your document open , click... in the drop-down menu. 6 Click OK. The Printing Preferences screen appears. 3 On the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size. 4 Click OK. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To choose paper size: 1 With your document open , click File→ Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences ...
... print jobs: 1 In Windows XP, click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. To turn off the automatic paper type sensor, it always remains on. To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for a specific print job: 1 With your document open , click... in the drop-down menu. 6 Click OK. The Printing Preferences screen appears. 3 On the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size. 4 Click OK. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To choose paper size: 1 With your document open , click File→ Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences ...
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.... Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print side facing up . For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 28. 3 With your document open, click File→ Print. 4 Customize your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2 Load the paper with the print (glossy) side facing... a setting, right-click the setting on the program or operating system). 2 Using the Printer Printing Printing a Document 1 Turn on page 63. b On the Quality/Copies tab, select Quality/Speed, the paper type, the number of the screen to return to the Print dialog box. 5 Click OK...
.... Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print side facing up . For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 28. 3 With your document open, click File→ Print. 4 Customize your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2 Load the paper with the print (glossy) side facing... a setting, right-click the setting on the program or operating system). 2 Using the Printer Printing Printing a Document 1 Turn on page 63. b On the Quality/Copies tab, select Quality/Speed, the paper type, the number of the screen to return to the Print dialog box. 5 Click OK...
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... photo album or frame, allow sufficient time for printing photos. Printing Borderless Photos 34 Using the Printer The Printing Preferences dialog box appears. c On the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size and orientation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 With your document open, click File→ Print. 4 Customize your photos from sticking together or...
... photo album or frame, allow sufficient time for printing photos. Printing Borderless Photos 34 Using the Printer The Printing Preferences dialog box appears. c On the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size and orientation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 With your document open, click File→ Print. 4 Customize your photos from sticking together or...
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... print settings, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). For easy one of the available projects or click See more information, see "Using Your Printer in Photo Mode" on the operator panel. Copying To make a poster, create a booklet, or print a ...projects. For information on printing directly from a media card or digital camera, see "Loading Paper" on the program or operating system). Printing Other Projects The I Want To menu. 3 Select one -touch color or black and white copies, press Color or Black on page 48. 1...
... print settings, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). For easy one of the available projects or click See more information, see "Using Your Printer in Photo Mode" on the operator panel. Copying To make a poster, create a booklet, or print a ...projects. For information on printing directly from a media card or digital camera, see "Loading Paper" on the program or operating system). Printing Other Projects The I Want To menu. 3 Select one -touch color or black and white copies, press Color or Black on page 48. 1...
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...of copies (1-99). 7 Change any copy settings. NOTE: For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 28. 3 Open the top cover. 4 Place your document on your document. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Place your document on the scanner glass and make sure they are connected. 2...the Scanner Glass" on page 31. 5 Close the top cover. 6 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell All-In-One Center. Copying Documents Using Your Computer 1 Turn on the scanner glass and make more information, see "Changing Copy Settings" on...
...of copies (1-99). 7 Change any copy settings. NOTE: For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 28. 3 Open the top cover. 4 Place your document on your document. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Place your document on the scanner glass and make sure they are connected. 2...the Scanner Glass" on page 31. 5 Close the top cover. 6 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell All-In-One Center. Copying Documents Using Your Computer 1 Turn on the scanner glass and make more information, see "Changing Copy Settings" on...
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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. For more information, see "..., install a photo cartridge before copying photos. 4 Close the top cover. 5 Select the copy quality. NOTE: For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 28. 3 Place your photo on the scanner glass and make sure the upper left corner aligns with the arrow on the...
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. For more information, see "..., install a photo cartridge before copying photos. 4 Close the top cover. 5 Select the copy quality. NOTE: For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 28. 3 Place your photo on the scanner glass and make sure the upper left corner aligns with the arrow on the...
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... press the Black button to change the blank paper size. 9 Change any copy settings. If you want to make sure the upper left or right arrow on page 31. 3 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...
... press the Black button to change the blank paper size. 9 Change any copy settings. If you want to make sure the upper left or right arrow on page 31. 3 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...