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... users or technicians. 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 my printer My User's Guide Drivers and Utilities CD 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 printer are you looking for? You can use my printer Warranty information Owner's Manual Express Service Code and Service Tag number...
... users or technicians. 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 my printer My User's Guide Drivers and Utilities CD 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 printer are you looking for? You can use my printer Warranty information Owner's Manual Express Service Code and Service Tag number...
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... connected to a telephone line before you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to produce quality documents quickly. NOTE: The printer (whether it is connected to a computer or not) must install a DSL filter on the telephone line attached to your printer is connected to a computer, you can send a fax. Understanding the...
... connected to a telephone line before you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to produce quality documents quickly. NOTE: The printer (whether it is connected to a computer or not) must install a DSL filter on the telephone line attached to your printer is connected to a computer, you can send a fax. Understanding the...
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... paper from the paper input tray before inserting banner paper. If you have a photo cartridge installed. 20 sheets of the paper. You place a stack of banner paper in front of the letterhead going into the printer first. You print the envelopes with the stamp in the first sheet. Select the next biggest... You select A4 Banner or Letter Banner paper size. 15 envelopes The print side of the envelope faces down and the top of the printer, and feed in the upper left corner. Print Media Guidelines for inkjet...
... paper from the paper input tray before inserting banner paper. If you have a photo cartridge installed. 20 sheets of the paper. You place a stack of banner paper in front of the letterhead going into the printer first. You print the envelopes with the stamp in the first sheet. Select the next biggest... You select A4 Banner or Letter Banner paper size. 15 envelopes The print side of the envelope faces down and the top of the printer, and feed in the upper left corner. Print Media Guidelines for inkjet...
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...Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on your program or operating system). Unless you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the Quality/Speed settings. Click OK. The Print dialog box opens. 2. The Print dialog box ...the automatic paper type sensor, it always remains on. 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 Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on your program or operating system). Unless you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the Quality/Speed settings. Click OK. The Print dialog box opens. 2. The Print dialog box ...the automatic paper type sensor, it always remains on. 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.
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... converts a scanned image to the list. 6. A copy of OCR software was provided with your printer and should have OCR software installed on your computer. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer 946. 4. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. The Dell All-In-One Center opens on your original document. When you finish customizing your...
... converts a scanned image to the list. 6. A copy of OCR software was provided with your printer and should have OCR software installed on your computer. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer 946. 4. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. The Dell All-In-One Center opens on your original document. When you finish customizing your...
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... to work correctly. Connect the DSL filter to the output of the DSL filter. 1. Connect the printer directly to an active telephone line. 2. left side connector) on the printer to use this port for additional devices in your fax to the PHONE jack connector ( connector). 4....: 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 a computer through a telephone line. right side connector), and insert the supplied yellow terminator for faxing. 1. You will not...
... to work correctly. Connect the DSL filter to the output of the DSL filter. 1. Connect the printer directly to an active telephone line. 2. left side connector) on the printer to use this port for additional devices in your fax to the PHONE jack connector ( connector). 4....: 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 a computer through a telephone line. right side connector), and insert the supplied yellow terminator for faxing. 1. You will not...
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... active telephone line. 2. You can enter up to 64 digits. 5. Faxing Using the Printer Operator Panel Sending a Fax 1. Press the Start button . Make sure your printer is complete. NOTE: Do not install any splitters between the DSL filter and the printer. to scroll to Fax, and press the NOTE: You can enter up to...
... active telephone line. 2. You can enter up to 64 digits. 5. Faxing Using the Printer Operator Panel Sending a Fax 1. Press the Start button . Make sure your printer is complete. NOTE: Do not install any splitters between the DSL filter and the printer. to scroll to Fax, and press the NOTE: You can enter up to...
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... side connector) on the printer. If you want to fax through the printer modem, connect an active telephone line to the output of the DSL filter. Connect the printer directly to the FAX connector... modems and are faxing over a telephone line connected to a DSL modem, install a DSL filter to a computer through the printer modem or the computer modem. left side connector) on the computer's fax modem... data to avoid interference with analog data. NOTE: Do not install any splitters between the DSL filter and the printer. Connect the DSL filter to an active telephone line. 2....
... side connector) on the printer. If you want to fax through the printer modem, connect an active telephone line to the output of the DSL filter. Connect the printer directly to the FAX connector... modems and are faxing over a telephone line connected to a DSL modem, install a DSL filter to a computer through the printer modem or the computer modem. left side connector) on the computer's fax modem... data to avoid interference with analog data. NOTE: Do not install any splitters between the DSL filter and the printer. Connect the DSL filter to an active telephone line. 2....
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...sure your computer to receive faxes in the Configuration Summary list, and then click Finish. Contact your original document. 3. NOTE: Your printer must also have DSL broadband service on and connected to your computer modem is being sent to the correct recipient) that you are now... The Print dialog box opens. 9. 10. When you must be automatically printed. If you have a DSL filter installed. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer 946. 4. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. Open the file you want in some areas. 10. Click Next. the person...
...sure your computer to receive faxes in the Configuration Summary list, and then click Finish. Contact your original document. 3. NOTE: Your printer must also have DSL broadband service on and connected to your computer modem is being sent to the correct recipient) that you are now... The Print dialog box opens. 9. 10. When you must be automatically printed. If you have a DSL filter installed. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer 946. 4. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. Open the file you want in some areas. 10. Click Next. the person...
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...Poster, Booklet, or Borderless. Draft is arranged on your color ink cartridge. Media Type - Select this setting if you have the printer sensor detect the paper type automatically. Automatically select the best image sharpening level based on both sides of the paper. There are two... if you have selected Use Color Cartridge for all Black Printing. 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 want to print on image content. Select the check...
...Poster, Booklet, or Borderless. Draft is arranged on your color ink cartridge. Media Type - Select this setting if you have the printer sensor detect the paper type automatically. Automatically select the best image sharpening level based on both sides of the paper. There are two... if you have selected Use Color Cartridge for all Black Printing. 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 want to print on image content. Select the check...
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...use, until the black cartridge is replaced, or the option is out of print jobs the printer completes. The Complete-A-Print check box is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is ...every time you print until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The This warning is installed. If you try to print color documents in the cartridge. If you continue printing, the print... Paint Shop Pro Studio Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Picture Studio 3 Paint Shop Pro Studio Jasc Paint Shop Pro Studio. Dell Ink Management System Each time you can be given. If...
...use, until the black cartridge is replaced, or the option is out of print jobs the printer completes. The Complete-A-Print check box is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is ...every time you print until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The This warning is installed. If you try to print color documents in the cartridge. If you continue printing, the print... Paint Shop Pro Studio Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Picture Studio 3 Paint Shop Pro Studio Jasc Paint Shop Pro Studio. Dell Ink Management System Each time you can be given. If...
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..., and then double-click setup.exe. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Personal Installation or Network Installation. In Windows XP, click Start My Computer. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer 946. 2. Restart your desktop. Follow the instructions on your printer, you can remove and reinstall the printer software. 1. Reserve Tank dialog box does not...
..., and then double-click setup.exe. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Personal Installation or Network Installation. In Windows XP, click Start My Computer. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer 946. 2. Restart your desktop. Follow the instructions on your printer, you can remove and reinstall the printer software. 1. Reserve Tank dialog box does not...
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If you want to verify your ink cartridges are installed or replaced. From the main menu, use the left margin, or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy. Load plain paper. You may also need ... 3. After you can print an alignment page. To align the ink cartridges from the operator panel: 1. Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer automatically aligns the ink cartridges when they are aligned, you close the printer unit, the alignment page prints. For more information, see Loading Paper. 2. An alignment page automatically prints. 8. 9. Close the...
If you want to verify your ink cartridges are installed or replaced. From the main menu, use the left margin, or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy. Load plain paper. You may also need ... 3. After you can print an alignment page. To align the ink cartridges from the operator panel: 1. Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer automatically aligns the ink cartridges when they are aligned, you close the printer unit, the alignment page prints. For more information, see Loading Paper. 2. An alignment page automatically prints. 8. 9. Close the...
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... troubleshoot your printer: If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is not installed. Follow the instructions on your screen to your printer and your computer. The printer supports Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows 2000. Check the USB cable. In Windows XP, click Start My Computer. If Dell AIO Printer 946 does not...
... troubleshoot your printer: If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is not installed. Follow the instructions on your screen to your printer and your computer. The printer supports Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows 2000. Check the USB cable. In Windows XP, click Start My Computer. If Dell AIO Printer 946 does not...
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... Windows XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. For more information, see which printer is selected, click it to your printer and your printer. 3. Restart your computer. Right-click Dell AIO Printer 946, and select Set as Default. Right-click the printer icon. 3. Also, do not install printer software multiple times from the electrical outlet. Turn...
... Windows XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. For more information, see which printer is selected, click it to your printer and your printer. 3. Restart your computer. Right-click Dell AIO Printer 946, and select Set as Default. Right-click the printer icon. 3. Also, do not install printer software multiple times from the electrical outlet. Turn...
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...the Black ink cartridge. Print Head Short The ink cartridge has a short. For a print head ID. Install a new Black ink cartridge. Use the appropriate paper. NOTE: Dell Premium Photo Paper may not be available in the wrong carrier. Incorrect Print Head One of the data ...information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. For example, use Dell Premium Photo Paper if you are several different ways to program Install a new Color, Black or Photo ink cartridge. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Incorrect Home The printer could not locate the Clear the ink cartridge carrier ...
...the Black ink cartridge. Print Head Short The ink cartridge has a short. For a print head ID. Install a new Black ink cartridge. Use the appropriate paper. NOTE: Dell Premium Photo Paper may not be available in the wrong carrier. Incorrect Print Head One of the data ...information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. For example, use Dell Premium Photo Paper if you are several different ways to program Install a new Color, Black or Photo ink cartridge. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Incorrect Home The printer could not locate the Clear the ink cartridge carrier ...
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...to a DSL modem, install a DSL filter to avoid interference with the analog fax modem signal. NOTE: You cannot fax with an ISDN (integrated services digital network) or cable modem. You can scan from 72 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. Print and scan resolution Draft Normal Photo Scan resolution...
...to a DSL modem, install a DSL filter to avoid interference with the analog fax modem signal. NOTE: You cannot fax with an ISDN (integrated services digital network) or cable modem. You can scan from 72 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. Print and scan resolution Draft Normal Photo Scan resolution...
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... only) Electronic Quote Service You can access Dell Support at Dell Support. 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. In addition to this...
... only) Electronic Quote Service You can access Dell Support at Dell Support. 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. In addition to this...