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.... A00 To order ink or supplies from Dell: 1. Visit Dell's website: www.dell.com/supplies. 3. Refer to avoid the problem. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you have the Dell printer Service Tag available. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Model 946 June 2006 SRV KJ941 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property...
.... A00 To order ink or supplies from Dell: 1. Visit Dell's website: www.dell.com/supplies. 3. Refer to avoid the problem. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you have the Dell printer Service Tag available. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Model 946 June 2006 SRV KJ941 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property...
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... up your printer. 7 Top cover with Top of printer that holds the paper as it . 6 PictBridge connector The connector you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Identify your printer when you scan it has gone through... copy, 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 load paper into the printer. 5 Paper exit tray Tray that holds your call when contacting ...
... up your printer. 7 Top cover with Top of printer that holds the paper as it . 6 PictBridge connector The connector you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Identify your printer when you scan it has gone through... copy, 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 load paper into the printer. 5 Paper exit tray Tray that holds your call when contacting ...
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.... 2. When the task you want appears on the display, and then press the 4. Maintenance Mode Menu From this menu: You can: Ink Level Press the Select button to print a test page. You may discard the page when printing is complete. You may discard the page ... to scroll through the available maintenance tasks. 5. A cleaning page prints. Maintenance Mode Main menu Mode Main Menu Copy Scan Fax Setup Maintenance Ink Levels Clean Cartridges Align Cartridges Print Test Page 1. An alignment page prints. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons...
.... 2. When the task you want appears on the display, and then press the 4. Maintenance Mode Menu From this menu: You can: Ink Level Press the Select button to print a test page. You may discard the page when printing is complete. You may discard the page ... to scroll through the available maintenance tasks. 5. A cleaning page prints. Maintenance Mode Main menu Mode Main Menu Copy Scan Fax Setup Maintenance Ink Levels Clean Cartridges Align Cartridges Print Test Page 1. An alignment page prints. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons...
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... text side up . The document is loaded text side up . Onto the Scanner Glass 1. Load up to dry thoroughly before use media printed with metallic ink particles in the ADF. The paper fits within these dimensions: Width: 8.27 - 8.5 inches (210.0 - 215.9 mm) Length: 11.0 - 14.0 inches (279.4 - 355.6 ...The paper guides rest against the edges of edge-reinforced three-hole copier media The document is loaded text side up . The media absorbs ink well. The paper guides rest against the edges of preprinted forms and letterhead media The document is loaded text side up . The paper fits...
... text side up . The document is loaded text side up . Onto the Scanner Glass 1. Load up to dry thoroughly before use media printed with metallic ink particles in the ADF. The paper fits within these dimensions: Width: 8.27 - 8.5 inches (210.0 - 215.9 mm) Length: 11.0 - 14.0 inches (279.4 - 355.6 ...The paper guides rest against the edges of edge-reinforced three-hole copier media The document is loaded text side up . The media absorbs ink well. The paper guides rest against the edges of preprinted forms and letterhead media The document is loaded text side up . The paper fits...
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..., edit, display, print, and convert photos and other types of images. Dell Ink Management System™ - Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center Using Printing Preferences Using Dell Picture Studio Dell Ink Management System Removing and Reinstalling Software The printer software includes: Dell All-In-One Center - Printing Preferences - Allows you when your printer...
..., edit, display, print, and convert photos and other types of images. Dell Ink Management System™ - Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center Using Printing Preferences Using Dell Picture Studio Dell Ink Management System Removing and Reinstalling Software The printer software includes: Dell All-In-One Center - Printing Preferences - Allows you when your printer...
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... on the printed page. Borderless - There are two components to access information about, and change your color images in , the Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program. Tab Options Print Setup Quality/Speed - NOTE: You cannot select this to set the paper type manually,...Print Cartridges Clean Print Cartridges Align Print Cartridges Print a Test Page Network Support Using Dell Picture Studio In Dell Picture Studio, you to print borderless photos. Draft is arranged on your color ink cartridge. Select the size and type of a single print job: Collated, Normal...
... on the printed page. Borderless - There are two components to access information about, and change your color images in , the Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program. Tab Options Print Setup Quality/Speed - NOTE: You cannot select this to set the paper type manually,...Print Cartridges Clean Print Cartridges Align Print Cartridges Print a Test Page Network Support Using Dell Picture Studio In Dell Picture Studio, you to print borderless photos. Draft is arranged on your color ink cartridge. Select the size and type of a single print job: Collated, Normal...
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..., and click Continue Printing, all black printing until you try to print black from the color ink cartridge (Process Black) by selecting Complete-A-Print before clicking the Continue Printing button. Dell Ink Management System Each time you select Complete-A-Print, and click Continue Printing, Process Black is cleared... If your screen when you can be given. When one or both of ink, you try to print color documents in the cartridge. Paint Shop Pro Studio Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Picture Studio 3 Paint Shop Pro Studio Jasc Paint Shop Pro Studio. The page...
..., and click Continue Printing, all black printing until you try to print black from the color ink cartridge (Process Black) by selecting Complete-A-Print before clicking the Continue Printing button. Dell Ink Management System Each time you select Complete-A-Print, and click Continue Printing, Process Black is cleared... If your screen when you can be given. When one or both of ink, you try to print color documents in the cartridge. Paint Shop Pro Studio Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Picture Studio 3 Paint Shop Pro Studio Jasc Paint Shop Pro Studio. The page...
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...-ROM drive icon, and then double-click setup.exe. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer 946. 2. c. Removing and Reinstalling Software If your printer does not function properly, or communication error messages appear when using your computer..., click Personal Installation or Network Installation. Reserve Tank dialog box does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The Complete-A-Print check box is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is installed. Select Uninstall...
...-ROM drive icon, and then double-click setup.exe. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer 946. 2. c. Removing and Reinstalling Software If your printer does not function properly, or communication error messages appear when using your computer..., click Personal Installation or Network Installation. Reserve Tank dialog box does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The Complete-A-Print check box is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is installed. Select Uninstall...
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... Supplies" in your Owner's Manual. Press down on your printer. 2. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by Dell. Replacing Ink Cartridges 1. You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. 3. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not...
... Supplies" in your Owner's Manual. Press down on your printer. 2. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by Dell. Replacing Ink Cartridges 1. You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. 3. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not...
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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. 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. If you received with your photo cartridge, or dispose of each ink cartridge. 3. 4.
NOTE: The illustration below shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (use a photo cartridge (sold separately) and a color cartridge. 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. If you received with your photo cartridge, or dispose of each ink cartridge. 3. 4.
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Snap each lid closed. 9. 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. 8.
Snap each lid closed. 9. 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. 8.
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... when they are not aligned at the left and right Arrow buttons 3. Close the printer unit. If you want to verify your ink cartridges are aligned, you close the printer unit, the alignment page prints. After you can print an alignment page. From the main menu, use the ... wavy. You may also need to Maintenance. Load plain paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 2. An alignment page automatically prints. 8. 9. to scroll to align ink cartridges when characters are not properly formed or are installed or replaced. To align the...
... when they are not aligned at the left and right Arrow buttons 3. Close the printer unit. If you want to verify your ink cartridges are aligned, you close the printer unit, the alignment page prints. After you can print an alignment page. From the main menu, use the ... wavy. You may also need to Maintenance. Load plain paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 2. An alignment page automatically prints. 8. 9. to scroll to align ink cartridges when characters are not properly formed or are installed or replaced. To align the...
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Press the Select button . Right-click the Dell AIO Printer 946 icon. 4. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles You may discard the alignment page when the alignment is complete. Print appears smudged or too dark. 2. 3. In... black alignment page prints. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 3. Click Printing Preferences. Click the Maintenance tab. 6. Load plain paper. The ink cartridges align as the page prints. A blue and black alignment page prints. Colors fade, do not print, or do not print completely. You may...
Press the Select button . Right-click the Dell AIO Printer 946 icon. 4. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles You may discard the alignment page when the alignment is complete. Print appears smudged or too dark. 2. 3. In... black alignment page prints. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 3. Click Printing Preferences. Click the Maintenance tab. 6. Load plain paper. The ink cartridges align as the page prints. A blue and black alignment page prints. Colors fade, do not print, or do not print completely. You may...
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Load plain paper. Right-click the Dell™ All-In-One Printer 946 icon. 4. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. The cleaning page prints. In Windows XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes... Cartridges. Press the Select button . 4. For more information, see Loading Paper. 2. You may discard the cleaning page when printing is complete. 7. To clean the ink cartridges from the operator panel: 1. Click the Maintenance tab. 6. If the print quality has not improved, click Clean Again. 8. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings...
Load plain paper. Right-click the Dell™ All-In-One Printer 946 icon. 4. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. The cleaning page prints. In Windows XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes... Cartridges. Press the Select button . 4. For more information, see Loading Paper. 2. You may discard the cleaning page when printing is complete. 7. To clean the ink cartridges from the operator panel: 1. Click the Maintenance tab. 6. If the print quality has not improved, click Clean Again. 8. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings...
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... problems between the printer and the computer. Printer won't print and print jobs are stuck in your Printers folder, make sure you installed the ink cartridges correctly and removed the sticker and tape from your printer and your computer. If Pause Printing is active. 4. In Windows XP, click ...the printer icon and selecting Set as Default. Reconnect the USB cable to the electrical outlet, and turn on the printer. Right-click Dell AIO Printer 946, and select Set as Default Printer. 5. Turn off the printer. Reconnect the printer power cable to your printer and your computer.
... problems between the printer and the computer. Printer won't print and print jobs are stuck in your Printers folder, make sure you installed the ink cartridges correctly and removed the sticker and tape from your printer and your computer. If Pause Printing is active. 4. In Windows XP, click ...the printer icon and selecting Set as Default. Reconnect the USB cable to the electrical outlet, and turn on the printer. Right-click Dell AIO Printer 946, and select Set as Default Printer. 5. Turn off the printer. Reconnect the printer power cable to your printer and your computer.
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... the before all areas. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Install a new Color ink cartridge. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Head Select The printer ID and ink cartridge Install a new Color, Black or Photo ink cartridge. more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. NOTE: Dell Premium Photo Paper may not be available in the printer...
... the before all areas. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Install a new Color ink cartridge. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Head Select The printer ID and ink cartridge Install a new Color, Black or Photo ink cartridge. more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. NOTE: Dell Premium Photo Paper may not be available in the printer...
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... Nozzles. With your document again. 5. The Print dialog box opens. 2. For additional solutions, go to support.dell.com. Select a higher print quality. If the print quality does not improve, try aligning or cleaning the ink cartridges. Print your document open, click File Print. For more information on your program or operating system...
... Nozzles. With your document again. 5. The Print dialog box opens. 2. For additional solutions, go to support.dell.com. Select a higher print quality. If the print quality does not improve, try aligning or cleaning the ink cartridges. Print your document open, click File Print. For more information on your program or operating system...