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Supply 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 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. US Australia Austria...
Supply 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 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. US Australia Austria...
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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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...Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Slot into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately). NOTE: Install the power adapter in the printer. For more information, see "Setup Problems" on the main body of the printer. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges...power cable to control scanning, copying, faxing, and printing. NOTE: Dell recommends use to the power adapter. NOTE: The LCD will only display JPEG files found on which you change ink cartridges. Surface on the media card, open while you plug the USB...
...Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Slot into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately). NOTE: Install the power adapter in the printer. For more information, see "Setup Problems" on the main body of the printer. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges...power cable to control scanning, copying, faxing, and printing. NOTE: Dell recommends use to the power adapter. NOTE: The LCD will only display JPEG files found on which you change ink cartridges. Surface on the media card, open while you plug the USB...
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... and it to the current printer mode. 11 Black Make a black and white copy. 12 Menu Scroll through the available menus and modes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Button Description 4 Preview Scans the document in the Copy or Scan mode and displays a preview. 5 Save to PC • Scans the ... are displayed. For more information, see "Using the Memory Card Manager" on 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...
... and it to the current printer mode. 11 Black Make a black and white copy. 12 Menu Scroll through the available menus and modes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Button Description 4 Preview Scans the document in the Copy or Scan mode and displays a preview. 5 Save to PC • Scans the ... are displayed. For more information, see "Using the Memory Card Manager" on 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...
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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. c On the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size and orientation. For more information, see details about a setting, right-click the ... the screen, and then select What's This?. Using the Printer 33 e To see "Loading Paper" on page 28. 2 Make sure you have a photo cartridge and a color cartridge installed. f After making the changes in Printing Preferences, click OK at the bottom of copies, and black and white or color printing. 2 Using the...
Printing Photos 1 Load the photo paper with the print side facing up . For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 63. c On the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size and orientation. For more information, see details about a setting, right-click the ... the screen, and then select What's This?. Using the Printer 33 e To see "Loading Paper" on page 28. 2 Make sure you have a photo cartridge and a color cartridge installed. f After making the changes in Printing Preferences, click OK at the bottom of copies, and black and white or color printing. 2 Using the...
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... Information tab • Ordering Ink or Supplies - www.dell.com | support.dell.com How To tab • Learn about basic troubleshooting topics, such as "How to Dell's cartridge ordering website, www.dell.com/supplies. • Customer Support - Select a project from this icon for more information on printing an alignment page and fixing ink cartridge alignment. • Remove Japanese...
... Information tab • Ordering Ink or Supplies - www.dell.com | support.dell.com How To tab • Learn about basic troubleshooting topics, such as "How to Dell's cartridge ordering website, www.dell.com/supplies. • Customer Support - Select a project from this icon for more information on printing an alignment page and fixing ink cartridge alignment. • Remove Japanese...
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... to print on your color ink cartridge. Automatic Image Sharpening - Orientation - Select Normal, Banner, Borderless, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. Online Print Service Click Start→ Programs→ Dell Picture Studio v2.0→ Dell.Shutterfly.com - Automatically select the...change these settings: Quality/Speed - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Printing Preferences Tabs Printing Preferences includes three main tabs. Paper Size - Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 In Dell Picture Studio v2.0, you have a photo cartridge installed. Print Color Images in your desired ...
... to print on your color ink cartridge. Automatic Image Sharpening - Orientation - Select Normal, Banner, Borderless, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. Online Print Service Click Start→ Programs→ Dell Picture Studio v2.0→ Dell.Shutterfly.com - Automatically select the...change these settings: Quality/Speed - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Printing Preferences Tabs Printing Preferences includes three main tabs. Paper Size - Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 In Dell Picture Studio v2.0, you have a photo cartridge installed. Print Color Images in your desired ...
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...until you install a new ink cartridge. When your screen when you try to print. When one or both of your ink cartridges are empty, the Reserve Tank window will pop up on page 63. 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 ...
...until you install a new ink cartridge. When your screen when you try to print. When one or both of your ink cartridges are empty, the Reserve Tank window will pop up on page 63. 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 ...
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...black from Maintenance tab in the Dell Printer Solution Center. Understanding the Printer Software 61 The Reserve Tank dialog will be displayed again until the black cartridge is replaced or the option is deselected from the color ink cartridge by selecting Complete-A-Print before ...clicking the Continue Printing button. If your black ink cartridge is out of ink, you select Complete-A-Print and click Continue...
...black from Maintenance tab in the Dell Printer Solution Center. Understanding the Printer Software 61 The Reserve Tank dialog will be displayed again until the black cartridge is replaced or the option is deselected from the color ink cartridge by selecting Complete-A-Print before ...clicking the Continue Printing button. If your black ink cartridge is out of ink, you select Complete-A-Print and click Continue...
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...this section, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on your printer. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by phone, see... "Ordering Supplies" on page 2. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 63 To order by Dell. 1 Turn on page 9. NOTE: Do not access the cartridges until the cartridge carrier has stopped. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. 2 Lift the ...
...this section, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on your printer. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by phone, see... "Ordering Supplies" on page 2. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 63 To order by Dell. 1 Turn on page 9. NOTE: Do not access the cartridges until the cartridge carrier has stopped. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. 2 Lift the ...
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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.
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For photo printing, use for normal printing). 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. 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.
For photo printing, use for normal printing). 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. 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.
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... Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer can print an alignment page. 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. Scroll to align ink cartridges when ... or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy. 66 Ink Cartridge Maintenance During printing, the operator panel display reads Alignment page printing. To verify your ink cartridges are installed or replaced. After you can align the ink cartridges when they are aligned, you close the printer unit...
... Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer can print an alignment page. 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. Scroll to align ink cartridges when ... or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy. 66 Ink Cartridge Maintenance During printing, the operator panel display reads Alignment page printing. To verify your ink cartridges are installed or replaced. After you can align the ink cartridges when they are aligned, you close the printer unit...
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... 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 fix horizontal streaks. 5 Click Print. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 67 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles You may need to verify the improved print quality. 7 If you are...
... 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 fix horizontal streaks. 5 Click Print. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 67 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles You may need to verify the improved print quality. 7 If you are...
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.... d Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information, see "Error Messages and Lights" on page 74 ENSURE YOU INSTALLED THE INK CARTRIDGES CORRECTLY AND REMOVED THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM EACH CARTRIDGE Troubleshooting 71 If the installation screen does not appear: a In Windows XP, click Start→ My Computer. C H E C K F O R F L A S H I N G L... click Install or Install Now. Windows 2000 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 2 Double-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 942, and then click Printer. 3 Make sure a check mark is next to Pause Printing, click Pause Printing...
.... d Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information, see "Error Messages and Lights" on page 74 ENSURE YOU INSTALLED THE INK CARTRIDGES CORRECTLY AND REMOVED THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM EACH CARTRIDGE Troubleshooting 71 If the installation screen does not appear: a In Windows XP, click Start→ My Computer. C H E C K F O R F L A S H I N G L... click Install or Install Now. Windows 2000 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 2 Double-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 942, and then click Printer. 3 Make sure a check mark is next to Pause Printing, click Pause Printing...
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... the printer power cable, check for a paper jam" on page 28. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Error Messages and Lights The following error messages can be found on page 63. Replace the ink cartridge. Order a new ink cartridge from Dell and replace the old ink cartridge. The printer is zero. For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page...
... the printer power cable, check for a paper jam" on page 28. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Error Messages and Lights The following error messages can be found on page 63. Replace the ink cartridge. Order a new ink cartridge from Dell and replace the old ink cartridge. The printer is zero. For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page...
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... or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell Printer Solution Center. 2 Click the Troubleshooting tab. Improving Print Quality If you are not satisfied with a photo ink cartridge. • Use paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. For more information on cleaning ink cartridges, see "Aligning Ink Cartridges" on your program or operating...
... or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 942→ Dell Printer Solution Center. 2 Click the Troubleshooting tab. Improving Print Quality If you are not satisfied with a photo ink cartridge. • Use paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. For more information on cleaning ink cartridges, see "Aligning Ink Cartridges" on your program or operating...
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... be free from defects in either replace it with a comparable product or reimburse you for two years beginning on the date of the cartridge and that for genuine Dell-branded ink cartridges they will be replaced without charge during the limited warranty period if returned to problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, mishandling...
... be free from defects in either replace it with a comparable product or reimburse you for two years beginning on the date of the cartridge and that for genuine Dell-branded ink cartridges they will be replaced without charge during the limited warranty period if returned to problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, mishandling...
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...ink cartridges, 66 B borderless printing, 34 C cards loading, 28 cartridges, ink aligning, 66 replacing, 63 cleaning ink cartridge nozzles, 67 copies, 35 copying software, 36 D Dell contacting, 77 Dell All-In-One Center accessing, 56 Copy section, 56 Creative Tasks section, 56 Preview section, 56 Scan section, 56 using, 55 Dell Picture Studio v2.0 using, 58 Dell... and flashing lights, 74 F faxing, 43 G glossy paper loading, 28 greeting cards loading, 28 I index cards loading, 28 ink cartridges aligning, 66 cleaning, 67 replacing, 63 iron-on transfers loading, 28 L loading cards, 28 Index 107
...ink cartridges, 66 B borderless printing, 34 C cards loading, 28 cartridges, ink aligning, 66 replacing, 63 cleaning ink cartridge nozzles, 67 copies, 35 copying software, 36 D Dell contacting, 77 Dell All-In-One Center accessing, 56 Copy section, 56 Creative Tasks section, 56 Preview section, 56 Scan section, 56 using, 55 Dell Picture Studio v2.0 using, 58 Dell... and flashing lights, 74 F faxing, 43 G glossy paper loading, 28 greeting cards loading, 28 I index cards loading, 28 ink cartridges aligning, 66 cleaning, 67 replacing, 63 iron-on transfers loading, 28 L loading cards, 28 Index 107
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...Paper feed, 74 Paper jam, 74 Paper out, 74 Print carrier, 74 Printhead, 74 Scan carrier, 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...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, 57 specialty media cards, 28 envelopes, 27 glossy, 28 greeting cards, 28 ...
...Paper feed, 74 Paper jam, 74 Paper out, 74 Print carrier, 74 Printhead, 74 Scan carrier, 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...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, 57 specialty media cards, 28 envelopes, 27 glossy, 28 greeting cards, 28 ...