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...Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 includes software installed to warn you of low ink levels. During a print job, a screen appears on your Dell distributor to print using the following ink cartridges. Supply Item Standard Capacity black ink cartridge Standard Capacity color ink cartridge High Capacity black ink cartridge High Capacity color ink cartridge Photo ink... 907 4574 NOTE: If your country is not listed, contact your computer to detect the ink levels in the printer. Your printer has been designed to order supplies. You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone.
...Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 includes software installed to warn you of low ink levels. During a print job, a screen appears on your Dell distributor to print using the following ink cartridges. Supply Item Standard Capacity black ink cartridge Standard Capacity color ink cartridge High Capacity black ink cartridge High Capacity color ink cartridge Photo ink... 907 4574 NOTE: If your country is not listed, contact your computer to detect the ink levels in the printer. Your printer has been designed to order supplies. You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone.
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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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... main body of 2.0 compliant cables. For more information, see "Using the Memory Card Manager" on page 15. Carrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other end of the USB cable plugs into which you lift to gain access to copy, fax, or scan it rests... 63. Slot into which you insert a media card containing digital pictures. The other black or photo (sold separately). Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Slot into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately). Surface on the...
... main body of 2.0 compliant cables. For more information, see "Using the Memory Card Manager" on page 15. Carrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other end of the USB cable plugs into which you lift to gain access to copy, fax, or scan it rests... 63. Slot into which you insert a media card containing digital pictures. The other black or photo (sold separately). Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Slot into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately). Surface on the...
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... progress. • Cancel a copy job (using only the printer) and it to the Dell All-In-One Center. For more information, see "Error Messages and Lights" on or off. 8 Error message LED Flashes when the printer is connected. Operator Panel Functionality Viewing Ink Levels To view your printer on page 74. 9 Mode Scroll through the available...
... progress. • Cancel a copy job (using only the printer) and it to the Dell All-In-One Center. For more information, see "Error Messages and Lights" on or off. 8 Error message LED Flashes when the printer is connected. Operator Panel Functionality Viewing Ink Levels To view your printer on page 74. 9 Mode Scroll through the available...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... have a photo cartridge and a color cartridge installed. Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print side facing up . 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 system).... Paper Setup tab, select the paper size and orientation. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" 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) ...
... have a photo cartridge and a color cartridge installed. Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print side facing up . 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 system).... Paper Setup tab, select the paper size and orientation. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" 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) ...
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... adjust printer settings. • Dell Picture Studio v2.0 - Warns you to manage, edit, display, print, and convert photos and other types of images. • Memory Card Manager - Allows you when your computer. • Ink Management - 3 Understanding the Printer Software The printer software includes: • Dell Printer Solution Center - Allows you to 's for creating projects. • Dell All-In-One...
... adjust printer settings. • Dell Picture Studio v2.0 - Warns you to manage, edit, display, print, and convert photos and other types of images. • Memory Card Manager - Allows you when your computer. • Ink Management - 3 Understanding the Printer Software The printer software includes: • Dell Printer Solution Center - Allows you to 's for creating projects. • Dell All-In-One...
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... How To tab • Learn about basic troubleshooting topics, such as "How to Dell's customer support website, support.dell.com. • Contact Dell by country. 54 Understanding the Printer Software Select a feature from this drop-down list and click View for new cartridges icon - Select ...a project from this icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install a new ink cartridge. •...
... How To tab • Learn about basic troubleshooting topics, such as "How to Dell's customer support website, support.dell.com. • Contact Dell by country. 54 Understanding the Printer Software Select a feature from this drop-down list and click View for new cartridges icon - Select ...a project from this icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install a new ink cartridge. •...
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... or landscape orientation. Automatic Image Sharpening - Orientation - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Printing Preferences Tabs Printing Preferences includes three main tabs. From this to save the ink in Black and White - Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on image content. Customize how the printer prints several photocopies of paper. Select the size...
... or landscape orientation. Automatic Image Sharpening - Orientation - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Printing Preferences Tabs Printing Preferences includes three main tabs. From this to save the ink in Black and White - Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on image content. Customize how the printer prints several photocopies of paper. Select the size...
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...print until you expect. 60 Understanding the Printer Software The number of pages remaining. For more accurate count once usage patterns are established. When one or both of ink remaining as well as you install a new ink cartridge. When your ink cartridge levels are empty, the Reserve ...Tank window will pop up on your screen when you print a job, the ink level screen appears indicating the amount of your ink cartridges are low, a Low Ink Warning will pop up on page 63. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ink...
...print until you expect. 60 Understanding the Printer Software The number of pages remaining. For more accurate count once usage patterns are established. When one or both of ink remaining as well as you install a new ink cartridge. When your ink cartridge levels are empty, the Reserve ...Tank window will pop up on your screen when you print a job, the ink level screen appears indicating the amount of your ink cartridges are low, a Low Ink Warning will pop up on page 63. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ink...
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... again until the black cartridge is replaced or the option is installed. Understanding the Printer Software 61 If you can choose to print black from Maintenance tab in the Dell Printer Solution Center. If your black ink cartridge is out of ink, you select Complete-A-Print and click Continue Printing, Process Black will not be...
... again until the black cartridge is replaced or the option is installed. Understanding the Printer Software 61 If you can choose to print black from Maintenance tab in the Dell Printer Solution Center. If your black ink cartridge is out of ink, you select Complete-A-Print and click Continue Printing, Process Black will not be...
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... procedures listed in this section, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on your printer. You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. 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. NOTE...
... procedures listed in this section, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on your printer. You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. 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. NOTE...
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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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge. 64 Ink Cartridge Maintenance
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NOTE: The illustration below shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (use a photo cartridge and a color cartridge. 7 Insert the new ink cartridges. Make sure the black or photo ink cartridge is secure in the left ink cartridge carrier and the color ink cartridge is secure in the right ink cartridge carrier. For photo printing, use for normal printing). photo or black cartridge Ink Cartridge Maintenance 65
NOTE: The illustration below shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (use a photo cartridge and a color cartridge. 7 Insert the new ink cartridges. Make sure the black or photo ink cartridge is secure in the left ink cartridge carrier and the color ink cartridge is secure in the right ink cartridge carrier. For photo printing, use for normal printing). photo or black cartridge Ink Cartridge Maintenance 65
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.... After you can align the ink cartridges when they are not aligned at the left margin, or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy. 66 Ink Cartridge Maintenance www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Snap each lid closed. 9 Lift the printer unit, and hold the scanner ...support up while lowering the printer unit until it is completely closed. Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer can print an alignment page. To...
.... After you can align the ink cartridges when they are not aligned at the left margin, or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy. 66 Ink Cartridge Maintenance www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Snap each lid closed. 9 Lift the printer unit, and hold the scanner ...support up while lowering the printer unit until it is completely closed. Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer can print an alignment page. To...
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... Nozzles You may need to fix horizontal streaks. 5 Click Print. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 67 For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 28. 2 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell Printer Solution Center. 3 Click the Maintenance tab. 4 Click Align to verify the improved print quality. 7 If you...
... Nozzles You may need to fix horizontal streaks. 5 Click Print. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 67 For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 28. 2 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell Printer Solution Center. 3 Click the Maintenance tab. 4 Click Align to verify the improved print quality. 7 If you...