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.... For more information, see Finding Information What are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your printer or advanced technical reference material for ? Find it here Drivers for my printer My User's Guide Drivers and Utilities CD How to uninstall... How to set up and use the CD to set up my printer If you purchased your Dell computer and printer at the same time, documentation and drivers for your documentation. You can use my printer Warranty information Owner's Manual Express Service Code and Service Tag number Express...
.... For more information, see Finding Information What are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your printer or advanced technical reference material for ? Find it here Drivers for my printer My User's Guide Drivers and Utilities CD How to uninstall... How to set up and use the CD to set up my printer If you purchased your Dell computer and printer at the same time, documentation and drivers for your documentation. You can use my printer Warranty information Owner's Manual Express Service Code and Service Tag number Express...
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...modem for your computer, you use your printer to your printer to a computer to make photocopies, send faxes, or print from a PictBridge-enabled camera. A few important things to note: If your printer is connected to a computer or not) must install a DSL filter on the telephone line... attached to do not need to connect your printer. About Your Printer Understanding the Printer Parts Setting Up Your Printer Understanding the Operator Panel You can send a ...
...modem for your computer, you use your printer to your printer to a computer to make photocopies, send faxes, or print from a PictBridge-enabled camera. A few important things to note: If your printer is connected to a computer or not) must install a DSL filter on the telephone line... attached to do not need to connect your printer. About Your Printer Understanding the Printer Parts Setting Up Your Printer Understanding the Operator Panel You can send a ...
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...designed for the Paper Input Tray Load up to: 100 sheets of plain paper Make sure: The paper guides rest against the edges of the printer, and feed in the lower left corner. If you are mailing internationally, print Landscape orientation with the stamp in the first sheet. Select ...the next biggest NOTE: For Japanese customers: If you have a photo cartridge installed. 20 sheets of the paper. Do not select Draft if you are centered on the paper exit tray. The paper guides rest against the edges...
...designed for the Paper Input Tray Load up to: 100 sheets of plain paper Make sure: The paper guides rest against the edges of the printer, and feed in the lower left corner. If you are mailing internationally, print Landscape orientation with the stamp in the first sheet. Select ...the next biggest NOTE: For Japanese customers: If you have a photo cartridge installed. 20 sheets of the paper. Do not select Draft if you are centered on the paper exit tray. The paper guides rest against the edges...
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... Preferences dialog box opens. 3. Click OK. 1. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 3. Unless you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the Quality/Speed settings. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending...program or operating system). Quality/Speed settings Paper type Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Plain Normal Photo Transparency Normal Photo Glossy/photo Photo Photo NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. Click OK. On the Print Setup tab...
... Preferences dialog box opens. 3. Click OK. 1. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 3. Unless you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the Quality/Speed settings. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending...program or operating system). Quality/Speed settings Paper type Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Plain Normal Photo Transparency Normal Photo Glossy/photo Photo Photo NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. Click OK. On the Print Setup tab...
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... or Simplified Chinese: Ensure you want to customize your printer software. 1. When your computer. The Dell All-In-One Center opens on your original document. NOTE: If the program you have installed at the same time as your scan. 7. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer 946. 4. 5. Turn on the scanner glass, and click Yes...
... or Simplified Chinese: Ensure you want to customize your printer software. 1. When your computer. The Dell All-In-One Center opens on your original document. NOTE: If the program you have installed at the same time as your scan. 7. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer 946. 4. 5. Turn on the scanner glass, and click Yes...
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...- NOTE: ISDN (integrated services digital network) and cable modems are not fax modems and are faxing over a telephone line connected to a DSL modem, install a DSL filter to the PHONE jack connector ( connector). 4. Connect a phone from the computer modem to avoid interference with analog data. 1. left side ... the DSL filter. right side connector). 3. You will not be able to work with the analog fax modem signal. Connect the printer directly to the 2. right side connector), and insert the supplied yellow terminator for additional devices in your fax to use this port...
...- NOTE: ISDN (integrated services digital network) and cable modems are not fax modems and are faxing over a telephone line connected to a DSL modem, install a DSL filter to the PHONE jack connector ( connector). 4. Connect a phone from the computer modem to avoid interference with analog data. 1. left side ... the DSL filter. right side connector). 3. You will not be able to work with the analog fax modem signal. Connect the printer directly to the 2. right side connector), and insert the supplied yellow terminator for additional devices in your fax to use this port...
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NOTE: Do not install any splitters between the DSL filter and the printer. Faxing Using the Printer Operator Panel Sending a Fax 1. The printer scans your document and sends your printer is complete. Make sure your fax to multiple fax numbers at once. 2. Make sure your DSL service provider if you ...to scroll to let you entered. You can enter up to an active telephone line. 2. Load your original document. 3. Contact your printer is complete, the printer beeps to Fax, and press the 4. to scroll to Fax, and press the NOTE: You can enter up to enter the fax...
NOTE: Do not install any splitters between the DSL filter and the printer. Faxing Using the Printer Operator Panel Sending a Fax 1. The printer scans your document and sends your printer is complete. Make sure your fax to multiple fax numbers at once. 2. Make sure your DSL service provider if you ...to scroll to let you entered. You can enter up to an active telephone line. 2. Load your original document. 3. Contact your printer is complete, the printer beeps to Fax, and press the 4. to scroll to Fax, and press the NOTE: You can enter up to enter the fax...
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...and are faxing over a telephone line connected to a DSL modem, install a DSL filter to the LINE connector ( - NOTE: Do not install any splitters between the DSL filter and the printer. left side connector) on the printer. Connect the DSL filter to the output of the DSL filter.... Connecting Cables If you need more help. left side connector) on the computer's fax modem. Connect the printer directly to an active telephone line. 2. Press the Start button , or enter DELL# (3355#) on the keypad. Sending a Fax From the Computer Send faxes from computer files through a ...
...and are faxing over a telephone line connected to a DSL modem, install a DSL filter to the LINE connector ( - NOTE: Do not install any splitters between the DSL filter and the printer. left side connector) on the printer. Connect the DSL filter to the output of the DSL filter.... Connecting Cables If you need more help. left side connector) on the computer's fax modem. Connect the printer directly to an active telephone line. 2. Press the Start button , or enter DELL# (3355#) on the keypad. Sending a Fax From the Computer Send faxes from computer files through a ...
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.../Remove Windows Components. 4. Click Next. Click Finish. 7. On the Select Device for Sending or Receiving Faxes screen, click the modem that is installed in your name or business name) in the TSID box. Select the Enable Receive check box if you want to answer all phone calls, in...the Sender Information screen, type the information you to receive faxes but may cause the computer modem to disable the sending of rings) button. 8. Installing Fax Console in the header area of the faxes you may be displayed on your fax machine to Fax Configuration screen, click Next. 3. Click the...
.../Remove Windows Components. 4. Click Next. Click Finish. 7. On the Select Device for Sending or Receiving Faxes screen, click the modem that is installed in your name or business name) in the TSID box. Select the Enable Receive check box if you want to answer all phone calls, in...the Sender Information screen, type the information you to receive faxes but may cause the computer modem to disable the sending of rings) button. 8. Installing Fax Console in the header area of the faxes you may be displayed on your fax machine to Fax Configuration screen, click Next. 3. Click the...
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...the fax is connected to an active telephone line. NOTE: Your printer must also have DSL broadband service on and connected to your machine to receive faxes in some areas. 10. Select Dell All-In-One Center. step 15. 11. If you want to create an archive...want in a folder check box if you have a DSL filter installed. Sending a Hardcopy Fax Using the Dell All-In-One Center 1. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer 946. 4. Click Scan Now, and save your faxes. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. From the Send scanned image to: drop-...
...the fax is connected to an active telephone line. NOTE: Your printer must also have DSL broadband service on and connected to your machine to receive faxes in some areas. 10. Select Dell All-In-One Center. step 15. 11. If you want to create an archive...want in a folder check box if you have a DSL filter installed. Sending a Hardcopy Fax Using the Dell All-In-One Center 1. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer 946. 4. Click Scan Now, and save your faxes. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. From the Send scanned image to: drop-...
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...the best image sharpening level based on the printed page. Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program - Maintenance Install Print Cartridges Clean Print Cartridges Align Print Cartridges Print a Test Page Network Support Using Dell Picture Studio In Dell Picture Studio, you can print using portrait or landscape ...select this to set the paper type manually, or have the printer sensor detect the paper type automatically. Advanced 2-Sided Printing - Allows you to save the ink in your status in, the Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program. More Options - Select the check ...
...the best image sharpening level based on the printed page. Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program - Maintenance Install Print Cartridges Clean Print Cartridges Align Print Cartridges Print a Test Page Network Support Using Dell Picture Studio In Dell Picture Studio, you can print using portrait or landscape ...select this to set the paper type manually, or have the printer sensor detect the paper type automatically. Advanced 2-Sided Printing - Allows you to save the ink in your status in, the Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program. More Options - Select the check ...
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... Replacing Ink Cartridges. If you expect. When one or both of your ink cartridges are learned and a more information on the Advanced tab of the Printing Preferences. The Dell Ink Management System Each time you try to ...print. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until you install a new ink cartridge. If your screen when you print... window appears on the Advanced tab of print jobs the printer completes. This warning is installed.
... Replacing Ink Cartridges. If you expect. When one or both of your ink cartridges are learned and a more information on the Advanced tab of the Printing Preferences. The Dell Ink Management System Each time you try to ...print. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until you install a new ink cartridge. If your screen when you print... window appears on the Advanced tab of print jobs the printer completes. This warning is installed.
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... is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is installed. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer 946. 2. b. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then double-click setup.exe. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Personal Installation or Network Installation. Select Uninstall Dell AIO Printer 946. 3. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then follow...
... is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is installed. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer 946. 2. b. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then double-click setup.exe. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Personal Installation or Network Installation. Select Uninstall Dell AIO Printer 946. 3. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then follow...
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NOTE: The illustration below shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (use a photo cartridge (sold separately) and a color cartridge. If you received with your photo cartridge, or dispose of each ink cartridge. 3. 4. Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them. 6. For photo printing, use for normal printing). Remove the old ink cartridges. 5.
NOTE: The illustration below shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (use a photo cartridge (sold separately) and a color cartridge. If you received with your photo cartridge, or dispose of each ink cartridge. 3. 4. Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them. 6. For photo printing, use for normal printing). Remove the old ink cartridges. 5.
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... more information, see Loading Paper. 2. An alignment page automatically prints. to scroll to verify your ink cartridges are aligned, you close the printer unit, the alignment page prints. After you can print an alignment page. You may also need to align ink cartridges when characters are not... properly formed or are installed or replaced. To align the ink cartridges from the operator panel: 1. From the main menu, use the left margin, or when vertical or...
... more information, see Loading Paper. 2. An alignment page automatically prints. to scroll to verify your ink cartridges are aligned, you close the printer unit, the alignment page prints. After you can print an alignment page. You may also need to align ink cartridges when characters are not... properly formed or are installed or replaced. To align the ink cartridges from the operator panel: 1. From the main menu, use the left margin, or when vertical or...
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...-click setup.exe. 4. Make sure you troubleshoot your printer: If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is not installed. Determine if the printer software is compatible with your computer. Install the printer software. In Windows 2000, double-click My Computer from your computer. If Dell AIO Printer 946 does not appear in the list of programs, the...
...-click setup.exe. 4. Make sure you troubleshoot your printer: If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is not installed. Determine if the printer software is compatible with your computer. Install the printer software. In Windows 2000, double-click My Computer from your computer. If Dell AIO Printer 946 does not appear in the list of programs, the...
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... port that print object as the default printer by right-clicking the printer name and selecting Delete. Set your Printers folder, make sure you installed the ink cartridges correctly and removed the sticker and tape from the electrical outlet. Right-click Dell AIO Printer 946, and select Set as the default printer. 1. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings...
... port that print object as the default printer by right-clicking the printer name and selecting Delete. Set your Printers folder, make sure you installed the ink cartridges correctly and removed the sticker and tape from the electrical outlet. Right-click Dell AIO Printer 946, and select Set as the default printer. 1. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings...
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...with the print quality of the data was used. Select button . Print Head Programming The printer is not valid. NOTE: Dell Premium Photo Paper may not be available in the Color ink cartridge. Install a Color, Black or Photo ink cartridge. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. ...wrong carrier. Improving Print Quality If you are installed in the Black ink cartridge. Load paper, and then press the Select button . more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. For ID records do not agree. Incorrect Print Head One of the cartridges has an ID that is ...
...with the print quality of the data was used. Select button . Print Head Programming The printer is not valid. NOTE: Dell Premium Photo Paper may not be available in the Color ink cartridge. Install a Color, Black or Photo ink cartridge. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. ...wrong carrier. Improving Print Quality If you are installed in the Black ink cartridge. Load paper, and then press the Select button . more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. For ID records do not agree. Incorrect Print Head One of the cartridges has an ID that is ...
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NOTE: If you scan to fax, your printer has this capability, Dell recommends using the preset resolutions. Print and Scan Mode Capabilities Your printer can fax black and white documents. Although your document will scan in ...255 VAC 0.39 A 7W 14W Fax Mode Capabilities When you are not supported for faxing to function properly: The printer must be connected to 19,200 dpi. You can scan from 72 to an active phone line. NOTE: You ... fax modems and are faxing over a telephone line connected to a DSL modem, install a DSL filter to avoid interference with the analog fax modem signal.
NOTE: If you scan to fax, your printer has this capability, Dell recommends using the preset resolutions. Print and Scan Mode Capabilities Your printer can fax black and white documents. Although your document will scan in ...255 VAC 0.39 A 7W 14W Fax Mode Capabilities When you are not supported for faxing to function properly: The printer must be connected to 19,200 dpi. You can scan from 72 to an active phone line. NOTE: You ... fax modems and are faxing over a telephone line connected to a DSL modem, install a DSL filter to avoid interference with the analog fax modem signal.
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..., and use your password. Electronic Support Service mobile_support@us.dell.com support@us.dell.com apsupport@dell.com (for Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com/jp/jp/tech/email/ (for Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Dell provides limited technical support for Europe only) Electronic Quote Service...
..., and use your password. Electronic Support Service mobile_support@us.dell.com support@us.dell.com apsupport@dell.com (for Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com/jp/jp/tech/email/ (for Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Dell provides limited technical support for Europe only) Electronic Quote Service...