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... Item Standard Capacity black ink cartridge Standard Capacity color ink cartridge High Capacity black ink cartridge High Capacity color ink cartridge Photo ink cartridge Part number J5566 J5567 M4640 M4646 J4844 During a print job, a screen appears on your Dell distributor to warn you of low ink levels. Ordering Supplies Your Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 includes software installed to...
... Item Standard Capacity black ink cartridge Standard Capacity color ink cartridge High Capacity black ink cartridge High Capacity color ink cartridge Photo ink cartridge Part number J5566 J5567 M4640 M4646 J4844 During a print job, a screen appears on your Dell distributor to warn you of low ink levels. Ordering Supplies Your Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 includes software installed 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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6 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 77 Automated Order-Status Service 77 Contacting Dell 78 7 Appendix Limited Warranties and Return Policy 95 Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products . . . . 95 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy 99 Dell Inc. Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties . . . . . 101 Dell Software License Agreement 102 Regulatory Notices 104 Index 107 8 Contents
6 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 77 Automated Order-Status Service 77 Contacting Dell 78 7 Appendix Limited Warranties and Return Policy 95 Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products . . . . 95 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy 99 Dell Inc. Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties . . . . . 101 Dell Software License Agreement 102 Regulatory Notices 104 Index 107 8 Contents
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... page 69. 12 Getting Started Panel on the printer you plug the USB cable (sold separately). Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Follow the instructions on your cartridges, see "Using the Memory Card Manager" on ... glass Description: Tray that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other black or photo (sold separately). Slot into the wall outlet. To view other end of the printer. NOTE: To close the printer for normal operation, lift the printer unit, press the scanner support to install...
... page 69. 12 Getting Started Panel on the printer you plug the USB cable (sold separately). Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Follow the instructions on your cartridges, see "Using the Memory Card Manager" on ... glass Description: Tray that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other black or photo (sold separately). Slot into the wall outlet. To view other end of the printer. NOTE: To close the printer for normal operation, lift the printer unit, press the scanner support to install...
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...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 or off. 8 Error message LED Flashes when the printer is connected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Button Description 4 Preview Scans the document in the Copy... 12 Menu Scroll through the available menus and modes. Operator Panel Functionality Viewing Ink Levels To view your printer on the navigation button to scroll to the Dell All-In-One Center. For more information, see "Error Messages and Lights" on page 74. 9 Mode Scroll through ...
...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 or off. 8 Error message LED Flashes when the printer is connected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Button Description 4 Preview Scans the document in the Copy... 12 Menu Scroll through the available menus and modes. Operator Panel Functionality Viewing Ink Levels To view your printer on the navigation button to scroll to the Dell All-In-One Center. For more information, see "Error Messages and Lights" on page 74. 9 Mode Scroll through ...
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Menu Maintenance Defaults Sub-menu item 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* ...
Menu Maintenance Defaults Sub-menu item 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* ...
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Fax mode Menu Maintenance Defaults Sub-menu item 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.) Language Clear Settings When * Factory default setting Settings • English* • French • German ...
Fax mode Menu Maintenance Defaults Sub-menu item 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.) Language Clear Settings When * Factory default setting Settings • English* • French • German ...
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Menu Sub-menu item Size of Original Maintenance Defaults 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 ...
Menu Sub-menu item Size of Original Maintenance Defaults 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 ...
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Scan mode Menu Maintenance Defaults Sub-menu item 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.) Language Clear Settings When * Factory default setting Settings • English* • French • German ...
Scan mode Menu Maintenance Defaults Sub-menu item 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.) Language Clear Settings When * Factory default setting Settings • English* • French • German ...
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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 Print Media Guidelines Load ... the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the letterhead entering the printer first and facing up. • You select Draft (select Photo if a photo cartridge is installed), Normal, or Photo print quality. 26 Getting Started NOTE: Load letterhead paper with the top...
... 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 Print Media Guidelines Load ... the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the letterhead entering the printer first and facing up. • You select Draft (select Photo if a photo cartridge is installed), Normal, or Photo print quality. 26 Getting Started NOTE: Load letterhead paper with the top...
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...; Coated If you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the Quality/Speed settings. Paper type Plain Transparency Glossy/photo Coated Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Normal Photo 1200 dpi... Normal Photo 1200 dpi Photo 1200 dpi Photo 1200 dpi Normal Photo 1200 dpi NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. Getting Started 29...
...; Coated If you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the Quality/Speed settings. Paper type Plain Transparency Glossy/photo Coated Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Normal Photo 1200 dpi... Normal Photo 1200 dpi Photo 1200 dpi Photo 1200 dpi Normal Photo 1200 dpi NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. Getting Started 29...
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Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print side facing up . For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 63. Using the Printer 33 b On the Quality/Copies tab, select Quality/Speed, the paper type, the number of the screen to return to ...on the screen, and then select What's This?. e To see "Loading Paper" on page 28. 2 Make sure you have a photo cartridge and a color cartridge installed. 2 Using the Printer Printing Printing a Document 1 Turn on your print settings: a Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating ...
Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print side facing up . For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 63. Using the Printer 33 b On the Quality/Copies tab, select Quality/Speed, the paper type, the number of the screen to return to ...on the screen, and then select What's This?. e To see "Loading Paper" on page 28. 2 Make sure you have a photo cartridge and a color cartridge installed. 2 Using the Printer Printing Printing a Document 1 Turn on your print settings: a Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating ...
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...Projects The I Want To menu. 3 Select one -touch color or black and white copies, press Color or Black on page 28. 2 Make sure you can use the printer operator panel or your computer. For more information, see "Using Your Printer in Photo Mode" on page 28. 3 Open..., print a banner, make copies, you have a photo cartridge and a color cartridge installed. 3 With your document open , click File→ Print. 2 To customize print settings, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the screen to complete your printer. 2 Load the paper with the I Want To menu ...
...Projects The I Want To menu. 3 Select one -touch color or black and white copies, press Color or Black on page 28. 2 Make sure you can use the printer operator panel or your computer. For more information, see "Using Your Printer in Photo Mode" on page 28. 3 Open..., print a banner, make copies, you have a photo cartridge and a color cartridge installed. 3 With your document open , click File→ Print. 2 To customize print settings, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the screen to complete your printer. 2 Load the paper with the I Want To menu ...
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... (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. Copying Photos Using Your Computer 1 Turn on the printer. The Dell All-In-One Center appears. 5 Click Preview Now. 6 Adjust the dotted lines to 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. Copying Photos Using Your Computer 1 Turn on the printer. The Dell All-In-One Center appears. 5 Click Preview Now. 6 Adjust the dotted lines to print...
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... icon - Click this icon to print a test page. • Use color cartridge for more information on the screen to clean your color cartridge for more information. Directs you to Dell's customer support website, support.dell.com. • Contact Dell by country. 54 Understanding the Printer Software Click this icon and follow the instructions on the screen...
... icon - Click this icon to print a test page. • Use color cartridge for more information on the screen to clean your color cartridge for more information. Directs you to Dell's customer support website, support.dell.com. • Contact Dell by country. 54 Understanding the Printer Software Click this icon and follow the instructions on the screen...
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... Printing Preferences includes three main tabs. Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on image content. Customize how the printer prints several photocopies of paper. Layout - Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 In Dell Picture Studio v2.0, you have selected Use Color Cartridge for all Black Printing. Online Print Service Click Start→ Programs→...
... Printing Preferences includes three main tabs. Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on image content. Customize how the printer prints several photocopies of paper. Layout - Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 In Dell Picture Studio v2.0, you have selected Use Color Cartridge for all Black Printing. Online Print Service Click Start→ Programs→...
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...be displayed every time you print until you install a new ink cartridge. When one or both of your screen when you try to print. For more accurate count once usage patterns are established. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ink Management Each time you print a job, the ink ...level screen appears indicating the amount of ink remaining as well as you expect. 60 Understanding the Printer...
...be displayed every time you print until you install a new ink cartridge. When one or both of your screen when you try to print. For more accurate count once usage patterns are established. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ink Management Each time you print a job, the ink ...level screen appears indicating the amount of ink remaining as well as you expect. 60 Understanding the Printer...
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...can choose to print black from Maintenance tab in the Dell Printer Solution Center. The Reserve Tank dialog will be displayed again until the black cartridge is replaced or the option is installed. If your black ink cartridge is out of ink, you select Complete-A-Print and click... will not be used for all black printing until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The Complete-A-Print checkbox is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is deselected from the color ink cartridge by selecting Complete-A-Print before clicking the Continue Printing button.
...can choose to print black from Maintenance tab in the Dell Printer Solution Center. The Reserve Tank dialog will be displayed again until the black cartridge is replaced or the option is installed. If your black ink cartridge is out of ink, you select Complete-A-Print and click... will not be used for all black printing until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The Complete-A-Print checkbox is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is deselected from the color ink cartridge by selecting Complete-A-Print before clicking the Continue Printing button.
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... in this section, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on page 2. To order by Dell. 1 Turn on your printer. NOTE: Do not access the cartridges until the cartridge carrier has stopped. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. 2 Lift the printer unit and position the scanner support between the tabs to keep it open...
... in this section, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on page 2. To order by Dell. 1 Turn on your printer. NOTE: Do not access the cartridges until the cartridge carrier has stopped. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. 2 Lift the printer unit and position the scanner support between the tabs to keep it open...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge. 64 Ink Cartridge Maintenance photo or black cartridge 5 Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you received with your photo cartridge (sold separately), or dispose of them properly. 6 If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge lid. 4 Remove the old ink cartridges.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge. 64 Ink Cartridge Maintenance photo or black cartridge 5 Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you received with your photo cartridge (sold separately), or dispose of them properly. 6 If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge lid. 4 Remove the old ink cartridges.