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Ordering Supplies Dell™ ink and toner cartridges are available only through Dell. Your printer has been designed to order supplies. 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 You can order ink and toner cartridges online...
Ordering Supplies Dell™ ink and toner cartridges are available only through Dell. Your printer has been designed to order supplies. 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 You can order ink and toner cartridges online...
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...of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell Picture Studio, and Dell Ink ...Management System are trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc...this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. is subject to ...property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. Notes, Notices, and ...
...of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell Picture Studio, and Dell Ink ...Management System are trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc...this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. is subject to ...property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. Notes, Notices, and ...
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... Configuration 62 6 Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center 63 Using Printing Preferences 65 Using Dell Picture Studio 67 Using Memory Card Manager 68 Dell Ink Management System 68 Removing and Reinstalling the Software 70 7 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 71 Aligning Ink Cartridges 74 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 76 8 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 77...
... Configuration 62 6 Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center 63 Using Printing Preferences 65 Using Dell Picture Studio 67 Using Memory Card Manager 68 Dell Ink Management System 68 Removing and Reinstalling the Software 70 7 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 71 Aligning Ink Cartridges 74 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 76 8 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 77...
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.... Slot into the wall outlet. Unit you place your cartridges, see "Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera" on the printer you plug the USB cable (sold separately) that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other end of the printer. Surface on page 71. Panel on page 31. For more information, see "Replacing...
.... Slot into the wall outlet. Unit you place your cartridges, see "Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera" on the printer you plug the USB cable (sold separately) that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other end of the printer. Surface on page 71. Panel on page 31. For more information, see "Replacing...
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... Settings When * Factory default setting Maintenance Mode Maintenance menu item Ink Levels Change Cartridge Align Cartridges Clean Cartridges Print Test Page Loading Paper 1 Fan the paper. When one paper guide is moved, the other adjusts accordingly. Press the Select button . About Your Printer 23 Press the Select button . 2 Center the paper on both...
... Settings When * Factory default setting Maintenance Mode Maintenance menu item Ink Levels Change Cartridge Align Cartridges Clean Cartridges Print Test Page Loading Paper 1 Fan the paper. When one paper guide is moved, the other adjusts accordingly. Press the Select button . About Your Printer 23 Press the Select button . 2 Center the paper on both...
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...Properties. 5 On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for printing photos. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on the program or operating system). 9 To prevent your prints. 28 Printing NOTE: If you use a color cartridge and a ...For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 23. 2 It is recommended for printing photos. 7 When you are using Dell Picture Studio, select View All Printer Settings to 24 hours, depending on the program or operating system). NOTE: Before placing your print settings, click Preferences, Properties, ...
...Properties. 5 On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for printing photos. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on the program or operating system). 9 To prevent your prints. 28 Printing NOTE: If you use a color cartridge and a ...For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 23. 2 It is recommended for printing photos. 7 When you are using Dell Picture Studio, select View All Printer Settings to 24 hours, depending on the program or operating system). NOTE: Before placing your print settings, click Preferences, Properties, ...
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... print side is recommended that you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for the photo from the drop-down menu. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71. 3 With your document open, click File→ Print. 4 To customize your print settings, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on...
... print side is recommended that you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for the photo from the drop-down menu. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71. 3 With your document open, click File→ Print. 4 To customize your print settings, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on...
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...adjust printer settings. • Dell Picture Studio™ - 6 Understanding the Software The printer software includes: • Dell All-In-One Center - Allows you to display, manage, edit, print, and save photos to manage, edit, display, print, and convert photos and other types of images. • Dell Ink ...newly scanned and previously saved documents and images. • Printing Preferences - Warns you to your printer is running low on ink. • Memory Card Manager - Allows you when your computer. Using the Dell All-In-One Center Understanding the Software 63
...adjust printer settings. • Dell Picture Studio™ - 6 Understanding the Software The printer software includes: • Dell All-In-One Center - Allows you to display, manage, edit, print, and save photos to manage, edit, display, print, and convert photos and other types of images. • Dell Ink ...newly scanned and previously saved documents and images. • Printing Preferences - Warns you to your printer is running low on ink. • Memory Card Manager - Allows you when your computer. Using the Dell All-In-One Center Understanding the Software 63
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... Printers folder become the default settings for all Black Printing. More Options - Orientation - Layout - Select Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, Booklet, or Borderless. Print borderless photos. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on image content. NOTE: Changes made to save the ink...
... Printers folder become the default settings for all Black Printing. More Options - Orientation - Layout - Select Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, Booklet, or Borderless. Print borderless photos. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on image content. NOTE: Changes made to save the ink...
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... memory key to your computer. When your ink cartridge levels are learned and a more information on replacing ink cartridges, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on your computer by clicking Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 944→ Memory Card Manager. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Memory Card Manager Memory Card Manager...
... memory key to your computer. When your ink cartridge levels are learned and a more information on replacing ink cartridges, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on your computer by clicking Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 944→ Memory Card Manager. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Memory Card Manager Memory Card Manager...
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... Printing button. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. Understanding the Software 69 If your color ink cartridge is out of ink, you select Complete-A-Print, and click Continue Printing, all black printing until the ... selecting Complete-A-Print before clicking the Continue Printing button. If your black ink cartridge is cleared from More Options, located on the Advanced tab of the Printing Preferences. When one or both of your ink cartridges are empty, the Reserve Tank window appears on your screen when...
... Printing button. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. Understanding the Software 69 If your color ink cartridge is out of ink, you select Complete-A-Print, and click Continue Printing, all black printing until the ... selecting Complete-A-Print before clicking the Continue Printing button. If your black ink cartridge is cleared from More Options, located on the Advanced tab of the Printing Preferences. When one or both of your ink cartridges are empty, the Reserve Tank window appears on your screen when...
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... the safety information in "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. 2 Lift the printer unit, and position the scanner support between the tabs to hold it open. Dell ink cartridges are only available through Dell. To order by phone. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or...
... the safety information in "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for your printer. 2 Lift the printer unit, and position the scanner support between the tabs to hold it open. Dell ink cartridges are only available through Dell. To order by phone. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge lid. 4 Remove the old ink cartridges. 5 Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you received with your photo cartridge, 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. 72 Ink Cartridge Maintenance
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge lid. 4 Remove the old ink cartridges. 5 Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you received with your photo cartridge, 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. 72 Ink Cartridge Maintenance
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For photo printing, 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. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 73 NOTE: The illustration below shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (used for normal printing).
For photo printing, 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. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 73 NOTE: The illustration below shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (used for normal printing).
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To verify your ink cartridges are installed or replaced. Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer automatically prompts you see Maintenance. 2 Press the Select button . 3 Press the Arrow buttons until it is completely closed . 9 Lift the printer unit, and hold the scanner support up while lowering the printer unit until you to align the ink cartridges when they are aligned, you can print an alignment page. 1 Press the Arrow buttons until you see Align Cartridges. 74 Ink Cartridge Maintenance www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Snap each lid closed .
To verify your ink cartridges are installed or replaced. Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer automatically prompts you see Maintenance. 2 Press the Select button . 3 Press the Arrow buttons until it is completely closed . 9 Lift the printer unit, and hold the scanner support up while lowering the printer unit until you to align the ink cartridges when they are aligned, you can print an alignment page. 1 Press the Arrow buttons until you see Align Cartridges. 74 Ink Cartridge Maintenance www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Snap each lid closed .
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... align when the page prints. The alignment page begins printing. To align the ink cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 3 Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 icon. 4 Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5 Click the Maintenance tab. 6 Click Align Print Cartridges. 7 Click Print...
... align when the page prints. The alignment page begins printing. To align the ink cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 3 Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 icon. 4 Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5 Click the Maintenance tab. 6 Click Align Print Cartridges. 7 Click Print...
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...; Settings→ Printers. 3 Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 icon. 4 Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5 Click the Maintenance tab. 6 Click Clean Print Cartridges. 7 If the print quality has not improved, click Print Again. 8 Print your document again. 76 Ink Cartridge Maintenance www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles...
...; Settings→ Printers. 3 Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 icon. 4 Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5 Click the Maintenance tab. 6 Click Clean Print Cartridges. 7 If the print quality has not improved, click Print Again. 8 Print your document again. 76 Ink Cartridge Maintenance www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles...
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..., click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 2 Double-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 944, and then click Printer. 3 Make sure a check mark is next to Pause Printing, click it to Pause Printing. ENSURE YOU INSTALLED THE INK CARTRIDGES CORRECTLY AND REMOVED THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM EACH CARTRIDGE. Printer Problems ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED...
..., click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 2 Double-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 944, and then click Printer. 3 Make sure a check mark is next to Pause Printing, click it to Pause Printing. ENSURE YOU INSTALLED THE INK CARTRIDGES CORRECTLY AND REMOVED THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM EACH CARTRIDGE. Printer Problems ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED...
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... Remove the tape from the ink cartridges. Clear the carrier jam, and then press the Select button . Press Select to continue. For more information. Refer to the printer Owner's Manual. 82 Troubleshooting For more information, go to support.dell.com or refer to the documentation... that came with your digital camera for more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on the right side.
... Remove the tape from the ink cartridges. Clear the carrier jam, and then press the Select button . Press Select to continue. For more information. Refer to the printer Owner's Manual. 82 Troubleshooting For more information, go to support.dell.com or refer to the documentation... that came with your digital camera for more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on the right side.
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... Press Select to go back and retry your computer. Press Select to continue or press Cancel to continue. Low Ink Error What it . The card that came with your printer is not connected to continue printing. on page 23. For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 81...to a computer. Please disconnect it indicates: The Start button was pressed when the printer was in Scan or Fax mode, but the printer is connected to continue Replace the ink cartridge. The Low Ink Error occurs when your computer is smaller than the selected Blank Paper Size. Photo Mode...
... Press Select to go back and retry your computer. Press Select to continue or press Cancel to continue. Low Ink Error What it . The card that came with your printer is not connected to continue printing. on page 23. For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 81...to a computer. Please disconnect it indicates: The Start button was pressed when the printer was in Scan or Fax mode, but the printer is connected to continue Replace the ink cartridge. The Low Ink Error occurs when your computer is smaller than the selected Blank Paper Size. Photo Mode...