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Dell™ Photo All-In-One Printer 942 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Ordering Supplies • Getting Started • Using the Printer • Understanding the Printer Software • Maintenance and Troubleshooting www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com
Dell™ Photo All-In-One Printer 942 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Ordering Supplies • Getting Started • Using the Printer • Understanding the Printer Software • Maintenance and Troubleshooting www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com
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... 0870 907 4574 NOTE: If your country is not listed, contact your computer to order supplies. Your printer has been designed to detect the ink levels in the printer. Ordering Supplies Your Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 includes software installed to print using the following ink cartridges. Supply Item Standard Capacity black ink cartridge Standard Capacity...
... 0870 907 4574 NOTE: If your country is not listed, contact your computer to order supplies. Your printer has been designed to detect the ink levels in the printer. Ordering Supplies Your Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 includes software installed to print using the following ink cartridges. Supply Item Standard Capacity black ink cartridge Standard Capacity...
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... Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 and in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are trademarks...Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. Refer to the Drivers and Utilities...this document is subject to change without the written permission of your printer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important ...
... Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 and in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are trademarks...Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. Refer to the Drivers and Utilities...this document is subject to change without the written permission of your printer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important ...
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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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...To view other black or photo (sold separately). Carrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other image types found on your document or photo face down to... power cable to your computer. Surface on page 59. NOTE: Dell recommends use to install the hardware and software. For more information on your cartridges, see "Setup Problems" on.... NOTE: Install the power adapter in the printer. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Number: 4 5 6 7 8 9...
...To view other black or photo (sold separately). Carrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other image types found on your document or photo face down to... power cable to your computer. Surface on page 59. NOTE: Dell recommends use to install the hardware and software. For more information on your cartridges, see "Setup Problems" on.... NOTE: Install the power adapter in the printer. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Number: 4 5 6 7 8 9...
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...printer operator panel or the printer software to create your projects. • You do need to connect your printer box and want to use the Save to PC function. • You do a variety of things. Accessing Your User's Guide Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ View Dell... User's Guide. A few important things to note: • If your printer is connected to a computer, you have a non-English operator panel in your printer to a computer...
...printer operator panel or the printer software to create your projects. • You do need to connect your printer box and want to use the Save to PC function. • You do a variety of things. Accessing Your User's Guide Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ View Dell... User's Guide. A few important things to note: • If your printer is connected to a computer, you have a non-English operator panel in your printer to a computer...
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... the top cover. 5 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell All-In-One Center. Saving an Image on Your Computer 1 Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2 Open the top cover. 3 ... software converts a scanned image into editable text within a word processing program. This software is installed. 1 Turn on your document on the scanner glass and make sure they are connected. 2 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell All-In-One ...
... the top cover. 5 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell All-In-One Center. Saving an Image on Your Computer 1 Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2 Open the top cover. 3 ... software converts a scanned image into editable text within a word processing program. This software is installed. 1 Turn on your document on the scanner glass and make sure they are connected. 2 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell All-In-One ...
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... with "Installing Microsoft Fax Console in the list that the Microsoft Fax software is on page 31. 4 Close the top cover. 5 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center appears. 6 Click Preview Now. 7 In the Creative Tasks section, click E-mail...
... with "Installing Microsoft Fax Console in the list that the Microsoft Fax software is on page 31. 4 Close the top cover. 5 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center appears. 6 Click Preview Now. 7 In the Creative Tasks section, click E-mail...
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... to 's for creating projects. • Dell All-In-One Center - Allows you to perform various scan, copy, fax, and print operations with newly scanned and previously saved documents and images. • Printing Preferences - Allows you when your computer. • Ink Management - 3 Understanding the Printer Software The printer software includes: • Dell Printer Solution Center - Warns you to display...
... to 's for creating projects. • Dell All-In-One Center - Allows you to perform various scan, copy, fax, and print operations with newly scanned and previously saved documents and images. • Printing Preferences - Allows you when your computer. • Ink Management - 3 Understanding the Printer Software The printer software includes: • Dell Printer Solution Center - Warns you to display...
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...color cartridge for new cartridges icon - Click this drop-down list - Directs you to Dell's customer support website, support.dell.com. • Contact Dell by country. 54 Understanding the Printer Software Select a project from this icon for more information on printing an alignment page and ... feature from this icon for more information on fixing ink problems. • Align to fix blurry edges icon - Lists the "Contacting Dell" phone number by Phone - Troubleshooting tab - Click this drop-down list - Provides links to more information. • How to print...
...color cartridge for new cartridges icon - Click this drop-down list - Directs you to Dell's customer support website, support.dell.com. • Contact Dell by country. 54 Understanding the Printer Software Select a project from this icon for more information on printing an alignment page and ... feature from this icon for more information on fixing ink problems. • Align to fix blurry edges icon - Lists the "Contacting Dell" phone number by Phone - Troubleshooting tab - Click this drop-down list - Provides links to more information. • How to print...
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...; Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell Printer Solution Center. Understanding the Printer Software 55 Click this button to send the scanned image. • Select the quantity and color of your screen. • Networking button - Advanced tab • Printing Status button - Click this button to view software version information. Using the Dell All-In-One Center The Dell All-In-One...
...; Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell Printer Solution Center. Understanding the Printer Software 55 Click this button to send the scanned image. • Select the quantity and color of your screen. • Networking button - Advanced tab • Printing Status button - Click this button to view software version information. Using the Dell All-In-One Center The Dell All-In-One...
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...; Save an image on your computer. • Edit text found in the Dell All-In-One Center. 56 Understanding the Printer Software To access the Dell All-In-One Center: Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell All-In-One Center. NOTE: Click See More Copy Settings to scan. • View an...
...; Save an image on your computer. • Edit text found in the Dell All-In-One Center. 56 Understanding the Printer Software To access the Dell All-In-One Center: Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell All-In-One Center. NOTE: Click See More Copy Settings to scan. • View an...
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... type of project you want to the printer settings from the Printers folder become the default settings for most programs. Understanding the Printer Software 57 The Print dialog box appears. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the printer icon, and then select Printer Preferences. The Printing Preferences screen appears...
... type of project you want to the printer settings from the Printers folder become the default settings for most programs. Understanding the Printer Software 57 The Print dialog box appears. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the printer icon, and then select Printer Preferences. The Printing Preferences screen appears...
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.... Online Print Service 58 Understanding the Printer Software Select how the document is the fastest option but should not be selected if you can explore digital photography and learn how to the Dell Picture Studio: • Dell Picture Studio Home Click Start→ Programs→ Dell Picture Studio v2.0→ Dell Picture Studio Home • Paint...
.... Online Print Service 58 Understanding the Printer Software Select how the document is the fastest option but should not be selected if you can explore digital photography and learn how to the Dell Picture Studio: • Dell Picture Studio Home Click Start→ Programs→ Dell Picture Studio v2.0→ Dell Picture Studio Home • Paint...
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... on using Memory Card Manager, see "Using Your Printer in Photo Mode" on the operator panel or select Save to your computer by clicking Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Memory Card Manager. To launch Memory Card ...Manager: 1 Insert a memory card into the memory card slot on the front of the printer. 2 Press Save to PC on page 48. You can also launch MCM from the I Want To... menu. Understanding the Printer Software...
... on using Memory Card Manager, see "Using Your Printer in Photo Mode" on the operator panel or select Save to your computer by clicking Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Memory Card Manager. To launch Memory Card ...Manager: 1 Insert a memory card into the memory card slot on the front of the printer. 2 Press Save to PC on page 48. You can also launch MCM from the I Want To... menu. Understanding the Printer Software...
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...up on your ink cartridges 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 Software The number of pages can fluctuate initially after a... new cartridge is installed and will be displayed every time you print until you install a new ink cartridge. When one or both of pages remaining. If you try to...
...up on your ink cartridges 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 Software The number of pages can fluctuate initially after a... new cartridge is installed and will be displayed every time you print until you install a new ink cartridge. When one or both of pages remaining. If you try to...
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Understanding the Printer Software 61 If you can choose to print black from Maintenance tab in the Dell Printer Solution Center. 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 ...
Understanding the Printer Software 61 If you can choose to print black from Maintenance tab in the Dell Printer Solution Center. 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 ...
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...Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP. IF THE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION SCREEN DOES NOT APPEAR AUT OMATICALLY, INSTALL THE SOFTWARE MANUALLY - 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 In Windows XP, click Start→ My Computer. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 4 When the printer software... installation screen appears, click Install or Install Now. 5 Follow the instructions on the setup diagram for your printer, and then restart the computer. Troubleshooting 69 Setup Problems Computer...
...Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP. IF THE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION SCREEN DOES NOT APPEAR AUT OMATICALLY, INSTALL THE SOFTWARE MANUALLY - 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 In Windows XP, click Start→ My Computer. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 4 When the printer software... installation screen appears, click Install or Install Now. 5 Follow the instructions on the setup diagram for your printer, and then restart the computer. Troubleshooting 69 Setup Problems Computer...
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... as Dell 942, Dell 942 (Copy 1), Dell 942 (Copy 2), etc. 3 Print a job to each of your Dell printer in the list of the print object by left-clicking the printer name and clicking File→ Delete. Also, do not install the Dell printer drivers multiple times from the electrical outlet. usually shown as Default Printer. 5 Delete the other copies of programs, the printer software...
... as Dell 942, Dell 942 (Copy 1), Dell 942 (Copy 2), etc. 3 Print a job to each of your Dell printer in the list of the print object by left-clicking the printer name and clicking File→ Delete. Also, do not install the Dell printer drivers multiple times from the electrical outlet. usually shown as Default Printer. 5 Delete the other copies of programs, the printer software...