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....; For information on other than its own. See Express Service Code and Service Tag number. All rights reserved. Dell™ All-In-One Printer 946 User's Guide Click the links to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to the Owner's Manual for the ...
....; For information on other than its own. See Express Service Code and Service Tag number. All rights reserved. Dell™ All-In-One Printer 946 User's Guide Click the links to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to the Owner's Manual for the ...
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... Service Tag number Express Service Code and Service Tag number This label is located under the printer unit. Finding Information What are you purchased your Dell computer and printer at the same time, documentation and drivers for your printer are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to...
... Service Tag number Express Service Code and Service Tag number This label is located under the printer unit. Finding Information What are you purchased your Dell computer and printer at the same time, documentation and drivers for your printer are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to...
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Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses Upgrades - Printer documentation and product specifications How to technical service and support questions Documentation for my printer Dell Support Website The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: Solutions - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information Downloads - Click Start Help and Support. 2. Drivers...
Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses Upgrades - Printer documentation and product specifications How to technical service and support questions Documentation for my printer Dell Support Website The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: Solutions - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information Downloads - Click Start Help and Support. 2. Drivers...
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...camera. NOTE: The printer (whether it is connected to a computer, you can send a fax. A few important things to note: If your printer 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 use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to produce quality documents quickly.
...camera. NOTE: The printer (whether it is connected to a computer, you can send a fax. A few important things to note: If your printer 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 use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to produce quality documents quickly.
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...or fax multiple page documents and/or legal sized Feeder (ADF) documents. 2 Printer unit Unit you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges. 3 Operator panel Panel on the printer you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Identify your original document after it has gone through...: To order ink cartridges or paper, visit www.dell.com/supplies. NOTE: Pull the paper exit tray stop straight out to extend it. 6 PictBridge connector The connector you use to your printer. 7 Top cover with Top of printer that holds your call when contacting technical support.
...or fax multiple page documents and/or legal sized Feeder (ADF) documents. 2 Printer unit Unit you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges. 3 Operator panel Panel on the printer you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Identify your original document after it has gone through...: To order ink cartridges or paper, visit www.dell.com/supplies. NOTE: Pull the paper exit tray stop straight out to extend it. 6 PictBridge connector The connector you use to your printer. 7 Top cover with Top of printer that holds your call when contacting technical support.
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... Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Italy, France, and Switzerland), you plug it back in these countries. 16 FAX connector ( Connects your printer to a computer using a USB cable (sold separately). 12 Rear access door Open to remove paper jams. 13 Power supply Supplies power to the... printer. Number: Part: Description: 11 USB connector Connects your printer to an active telephone line to send and receive faxes. - You will be able to use this port for ...
... Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Italy, France, and Switzerland), you plug it back in these countries. 16 FAX connector ( Connects your printer to a computer using a USB cable (sold separately). 12 Rear access door Open to remove paper jams. 13 Power supply Supplies power to the... printer. Number: Part: Description: 11 USB connector Connects your printer to an active telephone line to send and receive faxes. - You will be able to use this port for ...
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...power on when Power is an analog device that only works when directly connected to a computer. Initial Setup Menu The printer automatically cycles through the printer as a telephone or answering machine can be attached to pass through initial setup the first time you can change the ...settings for details. and initiate a scan, copy, or fax using the Select button , and left and right Arrow buttons ; The printer is required. Other devices such as described in the setup steps. For more information, see Troubleshooting. Understanding the Operator Panel Using the Operator...
...power on when Power is an analog device that only works when directly connected to a computer. Initial Setup Menu The printer automatically cycles through the printer as a telephone or answering machine can be attached to pass through initial setup the first time you can change the ...settings for details. and initiate a scan, copy, or fax using the Select button , and left and right Arrow buttons ; The printer is required. Other devices such as described in the setup steps. For more information, see Troubleshooting. Understanding the Operator Panel Using the Operator...
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To move back a menu level while navigating through a list on the printer display. Exit a menu. To choose the option that appears on the display. NOTE: Enter a pause only when you want to make. Scroll through the available ... or a paper jam. Number Part: 1 Power 2 Error message light 3 Back 4 Left arrow 5 Cancel 6 Select 7 Right arrow 8 Pause 9 A keypad number or symbol Purpose: To turn your printer on the display. To alert you of copies you have already begun entering the number. Clear a fax number, or end a fax transmission and return the...
To move back a menu level while navigating through a list on the printer display. Exit a menu. To choose the option that appears on the display. NOTE: Enter a pause only when you want to make. Scroll through the available ... or a paper jam. Number Part: 1 Power 2 Error message light 3 Back 4 Left arrow 5 Cancel 6 Select 7 Right arrow 8 Pause 9 A keypad number or symbol Purpose: To turn your printer on the display. To alert you of copies you have already begun entering the number. Clear a fax number, or end a fax transmission and return the...
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... Collate N-Up Original Size Original Type Scan Fax Setup Maintenance 1. 2. A sixth mode, PictBridge mode, is only available when you plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into your printer: Copy, Scan, Fax, Setup, and Maintenance. For more information, see PictBridge Mode. This mode is also available on your...
... Collate N-Up Original Size Original Type Scan Fax Setup Maintenance 1. 2. A sixth mode, PictBridge mode, is only available when you plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into your printer: Copy, Scan, Fax, Setup, and Maintenance. For more information, see PictBridge Mode. This mode is also available on your...
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.... From the main menu, use the use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to the network. 2. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure your printer is connected to Scan, and then 3. Text/Graphics* Text only Photo * Factory default setting Scan Mode Main menu Mode Main Menu Copy Scan...
.... From the main menu, use the use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to the network. 2. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure your printer is connected to Scan, and then 3. Text/Graphics* Text only Photo * Factory default setting Scan Mode Main menu Mode Main Menu Copy Scan...
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.... When the setting you want to save the setting. Scan Mode Menu From this You can: menu: Scan Color Color* Black Scan To If your printer is connected locally: Select the application to which you want your...
.... When the setting you want to save the setting. Scan Mode Menu From this You can: menu: Scan Color Color* Black Scan To If your printer is connected locally: Select the application to which you want your...
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...main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons to Fax. 2. When the setting you are using the Dell Printer Fax Tools to send a fax from within an application, the printer must be connected to an active phone line. Contact your Internet Service Provider for a phone number. Fax Mode...you want appears on the display, and then press the 5. If you want appears on the display, press the Select button to function properly: The printer's FAX connector ( - In order for setup details. until the heading you purchase a digital line filter. NOTE: You cannot fax with a USB...
...main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons to Fax. 2. When the setting you are using the Dell Printer Fax Tools to send a fax from within an application, the printer must be connected to an active phone line. Contact your Internet Service Provider for a phone number. Fax Mode...you want appears on the display, and then press the 5. If you want appears on the display, press the Select button to function properly: The printer's FAX connector ( - In order for setup details. until the heading you purchase a digital line filter. NOTE: You cannot fax with a USB...
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... faxes, see Manually Dialing a Fax While Listening to a Telephone Line (On Hook Dial). Press the Select button if you want the printer to go off , or schedule a time for your printer's fax settings. Send a delayed fax or view faxes waiting to be enabled and disabled. to specify the darkness setting (middle Set...
... faxes, see Manually Dialing a Fax While Listening to a Telephone Line (On Hook Dial). Press the Select button if you want the printer to go off , or schedule a time for your printer's fax settings. Send a delayed fax or view faxes waiting to be enabled and disabled. to specify the darkness setting (middle Set...
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...Reports Specify the type of the options listed under the Reports heading, see Additional Fax Options. Set various ringing and answering features for your printer sends faxes. Your Fax Number - Paper Size Paper Type Fit Fax to Page Fax Footer Dialing and Sending For more information on the ...Additional Fax Options. use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items. 6. Set various options controlling how your printer's fax settings. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to save the setting or enter the submenu. When the setting you want appears on...
...Reports Specify the type of the options listed under the Reports heading, see Additional Fax Options. Set various ringing and answering features for your printer sends faxes. Your Fax Number - Paper Size Paper Type Fit Fax to Page Fax Footer Dialing and Sending For more information on the ...Additional Fax Options. use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items. 6. Set various options controlling how your printer's fax settings. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to save the setting or enter the submenu. When the setting you want appears on...
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...Print for which report or log you want error correction enabled or not. Specify a type of ring for All Print Reports Specify which the printer will only answer incoming calls with that ring. Specify if you want to print. Activity Report Specify when you want to print a fax ... the built-in Auto Answer mode. On Request* After 40 Faxes Confirmation Specify how often you want to occur before the printer answers the fax if the printer is selected the printer answers all incoming calls. If Any is in speaker on country selection. After 1 Ring After 2 Rings After 3 Rings* ...
...Print for which report or log you want error correction enabled or not. Specify a type of ring for All Print Reports Specify which the printer will only answer incoming calls with that ring. Specify if you want to print. Activity Report Specify when you want to print a fax ... the built-in Auto Answer mode. On Request* After 40 Faxes Confirmation Specify how often you want to occur before the printer answers the fax if the printer is selected the printer answers all incoming calls. If Any is in speaker on country selection. After 1 Ring After 2 Rings After 3 Rings* ...
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...Method Redial Time Redial Attempts Dial Prefix Specify the size of each fax received. Touch-tone* Pulse Behind PBX Specify the amount of time the printer should wait before attempting to send a nonsuccessful fax again. 1 Minute 2 Minutes* 3 Minutes 4 Minutes 5 Minutes 6 Minutes 7 Minutes 8 Minutes ...5x11"* 8.5x14" A4* NOTE: The default paper size is based on the paper in the paper input tray. On* Off Specify the printer dialing method. If no prefix is automatically inserted after the prefix when dialing occurs. Auto Detect* Plain Coated Photo Transparency Specify if you want...
...Method Redial Time Redial Attempts Dial Prefix Specify the size of each fax received. Touch-tone* Pulse Behind PBX Specify the amount of time the printer should wait before attempting to send a nonsuccessful fax again. 1 Minute 2 Minutes* 3 Minutes 4 Minutes 5 Minutes 6 Minutes 7 Minutes 8 Minutes ...5x11"* 8.5x14" A4* NOTE: The default paper size is based on the paper in the paper input tray. On* Off Specify the printer dialing method. If no prefix is automatically inserted after the prefix when dialing occurs. Auto Detect* Plain Coated Photo Transparency Specify if you want...
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... machine that of the receiving fax machine. Max Send Speed Auto Fax Convert Before Dial* After Dial Specify the maximum speed at a lower resolution, the printer automatically converts the resolution to be scanned into memory before or after dialing the fax number. Block No-ID On Off* Turn fax blocking for...
... machine that of the receiving fax machine. Max Send Speed Auto Fax Convert Before Dial* After Dial Specify the maximum speed at a lower resolution, the printer automatically converts the resolution to be scanned into memory before or after dialing the fax number. Block No-ID On Off* Turn fax blocking for...
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.... Auto Detect* Plain Coated Photo Transparency Set Defaults Press the Select button default settings. *Factory default settings to change the current settings on your printer to the Button Beep Allow* Block Specify if you want to hear a beep when you want to elapse before the settings list is based on... country selection. Power Save On* Off Specify how much time you want to allow the printer fax settings to be reconfigured from the Printer Setup Utility software. Host Fax Settings Specify if you want to elapse before the...
.... Auto Detect* Plain Coated Photo Transparency Set Defaults Press the Select button default settings. *Factory default settings to change the current settings on your printer to the Button Beep Allow* Block Specify if you want to hear a beep when you want to elapse before the settings list is based on... country selection. Power Save On* Off Specify how much time you want to allow the printer fax settings to be reconfigured from the Printer Setup Utility software. Host Fax Settings Specify if you want to elapse before the...
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... Size You can: Specify the size of the photos you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button . When your printer, the printer automatically switches to PictBridge mode. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items. 3. Specify the size of ... 13 x 18 cm NOTE: The default paper size is based on country selection. When the setting you plug your PictBridge-enabled camera into your printer changes to PictBridge mode, press the right Arrow button you want to print. 2.25x3.25" 3.5x5" 4x6"* Mode Mode Main Menu Pictbridge Paper...
... Size You can: Specify the size of the photos you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button . When your printer, the printer automatically switches to PictBridge mode. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items. 3. Specify the size of ... 13 x 18 cm NOTE: The default paper size is based on country selection. When the setting you plug your PictBridge-enabled camera into your printer changes to PictBridge mode, press the right Arrow button you want to print. 2.25x3.25" 3.5x5" 4x6"* Mode Mode Main Menu Pictbridge Paper...
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Squeeze and slide the paper guides to 50 sheets of the paper. 5. Lower the paper exit tray. 6. NOTE: The paper exit tray can hold up to rest against the edges of paper. Extend the paper exit tray stop to catch paper as it exits the printer. NOTE: Do not force the paper into the printer. 4. 3.
Squeeze and slide the paper guides to 50 sheets of the paper. 5. Lower the paper exit tray. 6. NOTE: The paper exit tray can hold up to rest against the edges of paper. Extend the paper exit tray stop to catch paper as it exits the printer. NOTE: Do not force the paper into the printer. 4. 3.