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... About Your Printer Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Loading Paper and Originals Printing Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key Copying Scanning Faxing Understanding the Software Wireless Networking Peer-to-Peer Networking Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Licensing Notice Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make sure you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell Picture Studio, and Dell Ink Management System are...
... About Your Printer Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Loading Paper and Originals Printing Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key Copying Scanning Faxing Understanding the Software Wireless Networking Peer-to-Peer Networking Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Licensing Notice Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make sure you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell Picture Studio, and Dell Ink Management System are...
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...instructions shown on the screen. How to use Windows® XP Documentation for my printer Windows Vista Help and Support Center How to technical service and support Solutions-Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses Upgrades-Upgrade information for components, such as memory Customer Care-Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information questions Downloads-Drivers Documentation Reference-Printer documentation and product specifications for my printer Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. Click Start® Help and Support...
...instructions shown on the screen. How to use Windows® XP Documentation for my printer Windows Vista Help and Support Center How to technical service and support Solutions-Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses Upgrades-Upgrade information for components, such as memory Customer Care-Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information questions Downloads-Drivers Documentation Reference-Printer documentation and product specifications for my printer Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. Click Start® Help and Support...
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...printed or copied. Fax an image or document. Print more than one page. Understanding the Software Access troubleshooting and maintenance information. Preview images you want to scan or copy. In Windows® XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 2. Specify the size of image being copied. Access the Dell Fax Setup Utility. Scan and save to view all settings. Select the type of the original document being scanned. NOTE: Click See More Scan Settings to PDF. Specify the blank paper size...
...printed or copied. Fax an image or document. Print more than one page. Understanding the Software Access troubleshooting and maintenance information. Preview images you want to scan or copy. In Windows® XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 2. Specify the size of image being copied. Access the Dell Fax Setup Utility. Scan and save to view all settings. Select the type of the original document being scanned. NOTE: Click See More Scan Settings to PDF. Specify the blank paper size...
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...Print in black and white to specify Appearance Mode and Complete-A-Print settings. Envelope - Customize how the printer prints several copies of your desired output quality. Maintenance Install Ink Cartridges Clean Ink Cartridges Align Ink Cartridges Print a Test Page Network Support Using Memory Card Manager file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e8996.html[10/10/2012 11:05:21 AM] Paper Size - You can print using portrait or landscape orientation. Print your duplex print jobs. NOTE: You cannot select this to print on the paper to print an envelope. Select the check...
...Print in black and white to specify Appearance Mode and Complete-A-Print settings. Envelope - Customize how the printer prints several copies of your desired output quality. Maintenance Install Ink Cartridges Clean Ink Cartridges Align Ink Cartridges Print a Test Page Network Support Using Memory Card Manager file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e8996.html[10/10/2012 11:05:21 AM] Paper Size - You can print using portrait or landscape orientation. Print your duplex print jobs. NOTE: You cannot select this to print on the paper to print an envelope. Select the check...
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... the Printer Parts Number: Part: Description: 1 Automatic Document Part that holds the paper as it . 5 PictBridge port The port you use to make photocopies, send faxes, or print from memory cards or a PictBridge-enabled camera. For more information, see Understanding the Operator Panel. 4 Paper exit tray Tray that feeds original documents into the printer. Feeder (ADF) 2 Printer unit Unit you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges. 3 Operator panel Panel on the telephone line attached to your printer to a computer to print, scan, or use the Save Photos to...
... the Printer Parts Number: Part: Description: 1 Automatic Document Part that holds the paper as it . 5 PictBridge port The port you use to make photocopies, send faxes, or print from memory cards or a PictBridge-enabled camera. For more information, see Understanding the Operator Panel. 4 Paper exit tray Tray that feeds original documents into the printer. Feeder (ADF) 2 Printer unit Unit you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges. 3 Operator panel Panel on the telephone line attached to your printer to a computer to print, scan, or use the Save Photos to...
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... Service Code to scan, copy, or fax multiple-page documents. 9 Foreign object guard Part that prevents small foreign objects from falling into the paper path. 10 Paper support Part that supports loaded paper. 11 Paper guides Guides that help the paper feed into which you insert a memory card containing digital photos. 7 Top cover with Top of printer that holds original documents. Number: Part: Description: 12 Supplies Reorder To order ink cartridges or paper, visit www.dell.com/supplies Label 13 Ink cartridge carrier Part that holds two ink cartridges, one color ink...
... Service Code to scan, copy, or fax multiple-page documents. 9 Foreign object guard Part that prevents small foreign objects from falling into the paper path. 10 Paper support Part that supports loaded paper. 11 Paper guides Guides that help the paper feed into which you insert a memory card containing digital photos. 7 Top cover with Top of printer that holds original documents. Number: Part: Description: 12 Supplies Reorder To order ink cartridges or paper, visit www.dell.com/supplies Label 13 Ink cartridge carrier Part that holds two ink cartridges, one color ink...
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... click Next. 7. If you want to connect to may be connected to a computer by USB cable, and launching the Drivers and Utilities CD. Select Using a wireless network, and then click Next. 3. Read the Firewall Exceptions information, and then click Next. 5. Choose a port or manually enter an IP address, and then follow the instructions on the back of the printer, and then click Next. 6. Select...
... click Next. 7. If you want to connect to may be connected to a computer by USB cable, and launching the Drivers and Utilities CD. Select Using a wireless network, and then click Next. 3. Read the Firewall Exceptions information, and then click Next. 5. Choose a port or manually enter an IP address, and then follow the instructions on the back of the printer, and then click Next. 6. Select...
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...[10/10/2012 11:05:28 AM] This is the name used on any of the options listed under the Fax Blocking heading, see Additional Fax Options. Activity Report Send Log Receive Log Settings List Auto Answer Specify Auto Answer settings. Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Fax Blocking Your Fax Number-use the keypad to enter your fax number. Dial Method Redial Time Redial Attempts Dial Prefix Dial Volume Scan Max Send Speed Auto Fax Convert Error Correction For more information on the...
...[10/10/2012 11:05:28 AM] This is the name used on any of the options listed under the Fax Blocking heading, see Additional Fax Options. Activity Report Send Log Receive Log Settings List Auto Answer Specify Auto Answer settings. Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Fax Blocking Your Fax Number-use the keypad to enter your fax number. Dial Method Redial Time Redial Attempts Dial Prefix Dial Volume Scan Max Send Speed Auto Fax Convert Error Correction For more information on the...
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... button List message displays before it sends a print job. Set the security settings of devices that connect to your computer using the Bluetooth wireless specification. When the printer detects more than eight devices , the least recently used device is cleared. When the setting you want appears on the printer list of your Bluetooth connection. From this pass key before the list is removed from the list. *Factory default settings/Current settings selected by user Setup Mode Main Menu Setup Mode Main Menu Paper Setup Device Setup Mode Submenu Paper Size Paper Type Language...
... button List message displays before it sends a print job. Set the security settings of devices that connect to your computer using the Bluetooth wireless specification. When the printer detects more than eight devices , the least recently used device is cleared. When the setting you want appears on the printer list of your Bluetooth connection. From this pass key before the list is removed from the list. *Factory default settings/Current settings selected by user Setup Mode Main Menu Setup Mode Main Menu Paper Setup Device Setup Mode Submenu Paper Size Paper Type Language...
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....dell.com/supplies or by Dell. Press down on your printer. 2. Turn on the ink cartridge lever to Factory Default CAUTION: Before performing any of the Printer Changing the Default Operator Panel Settings Restoring Factory Default Settings Restoring Language to raise each ink cartridge lid. 4. Remove the old ink cartridges. CAUTION: Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by phone. Maintenance Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Cleaning...
....dell.com/supplies or by Dell. Press down on your printer. 2. Turn on the ink cartridge lever to Factory Default CAUTION: Before performing any of the Printer Changing the Default Operator Panel Settings Restoring Factory Default Settings Restoring Language to raise each ink cartridge lid. 4. Remove the old ink cartridges. CAUTION: Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by phone. Maintenance Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Cleaning...
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... Select button . Click Clean Ink Cartridges. Change the operator panel settings. 3. If the print quality has not improved, click Clean Again. 8. Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with a clean, dry cloth, and then print your document again to your printer. Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are saved as they may cause damage to verify the improved print quality. Click the Maintenance tab. 6. Remove paper from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to SETUP, and...
... Select button . Click Clean Ink Cartridges. Change the operator panel settings. 3. If the print quality has not improved, click Clean Again. 8. Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with a clean, dry cloth, and then print your document again to your printer. Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are saved as they may cause damage to verify the improved print quality. Click the Maintenance tab. 6. Remove paper from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to SETUP, and...
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... Draft, Normal, or Photo. From the Document menu, click Cancel. c. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e4461.html[10/10/2012 11:05:37 AM] b. Click Printers. Change the default media type and paper size. Make black and white printing and borderless printing the default setting. Change the default number of the paper, print in higher or lower quality, print only in black and white, and more. Specify layouts that you send a print job. Right-click the Dell 948 icon. 3. If...
... Draft, Normal, or Photo. From the Document menu, click Cancel. c. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e4461.html[10/10/2012 11:05:37 AM] b. Click Printers. Change the default media type and paper size. Make black and white printing and borderless printing the default setting. Change the default number of the paper, print in higher or lower quality, print only in black and white, and more. Specify layouts that you send a print job. Right-click the Dell 948 icon. 3. If...
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... Troubleshooting Setup Problems Error Messages Clearing Paper Jams Avoiding Jams and Misfeeds Printing Problems Copying Problems Scanning Problems Faxing Problems Networking Problems Memory Card Problems Paper Problems Improving Print Quality General Guidelines for Selecting or Loading Print Media If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is compatible with your desktop. Setup Problems Computer Problems Verify your printer is properly connected to your printer and your printer, please visit http://support.dell.com/support. Make sure you turned on the Setting...
... Troubleshooting Setup Problems Error Messages Clearing Paper Jams Avoiding Jams and Misfeeds Printing Problems Copying Problems Scanning Problems Faxing Problems Networking Problems Memory Card Problems Paper Problems Improving Print Quality General Guidelines for Selecting or Loading Print Media If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is compatible with your desktop. Setup Problems Computer Problems Verify your printer is properly connected to your printer and your printer, please visit http://support.dell.com/support. Make sure you turned on the Setting...
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... printer software is not installed. Turn off the printer. Restart your printer as Default Printer. Click Printers. Click Dell Printers. Click ® Control Panel. In Windows XP, click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then double-click setup.exe. 4. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Using a USB cable or Using a wireless network. 5. Right-click the Dell 948 icon. 3. Troubleshooting 3. In Windows Vista: 1. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start...
... printer software is not installed. Turn off the printer. Restart your printer as Default Printer. Click Printers. Click Dell Printers. Click ® Control Panel. In Windows XP, click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then double-click setup.exe. 4. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Using a USB cable or Using a wireless network. 5. Right-click the Dell 948 icon. 3. Troubleshooting 3. In Windows Vista: 1. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start...
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... Sound. Make sure you installed the ink cartridges correctly and removed the sticker and tape from the Drivers and Utilities CD. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 2. c. Ensure you loaded the paper correctly. b. In Windows Vista: a. Click Hardware and Sound. Print a job to clear the option. Right-click the Dell 948 icon. Printer Problems Ensure the printer power cable is not selected. Click Set as the default printer: a. In Windows XP, click Start® Control Panel® Printers and...
... Sound. Make sure you installed the ink cartridges correctly and removed the sticker and tape from the Drivers and Utilities CD. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 2. c. Ensure you loaded the paper correctly. b. In Windows Vista: a. Click Hardware and Sound. Print a job to clear the option. Right-click the Dell 948 icon. Printer Problems Ensure the printer power cable is not selected. Click Set as the default printer: a. In Windows XP, click Start® Control Panel® Printers and...
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Black and Color Ink Low. Photo and Color Ink Low. Order Ink @ WWW.DELL.COM/SUPPLIES. Left cartridge error. The tape was not removed from the ink cartridges Remove the tape from cartridges or check troubleshooting. Memory card problem. Refer to the documentation that came with multiple photo or paper size options selected. Disconnect the device, or check the USB mode setup. printer is skewed or not properly placed on the proof sheet, and scan it again. Load PLAIN 8.5x11" and press . Invalid Proof Sheet. proof sheet. The printer could not...
Black and Color Ink Low. Photo and Color Ink Low. Order Ink @ WWW.DELL.COM/SUPPLIES. Left cartridge error. The tape was not removed from the ink cartridges Remove the tape from cartridges or check troubleshooting. Memory card problem. Refer to the documentation that came with multiple photo or paper size options selected. Disconnect the device, or check the USB mode setup. printer is skewed or not properly placed on the proof sheet, and scan it again. Load PLAIN 8.5x11" and press . Invalid Proof Sheet. proof sheet. The printer could not...
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... computer is not connected to the Internet by dial-up modem when trying to locate and add your computer. When sending color pages, set the printer to the list. Troubleshooting The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3. When using DSL broadband service, make sure it , with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. On the next screen, click Add to fax. For more in your program to scan the original documents after dialing. 1. When using an external modem...
... computer is not connected to the Internet by dial-up modem when trying to locate and add your computer. When sending color pages, set the printer to the list. Troubleshooting The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3. When using DSL broadband service, make sure it , with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. On the next screen, click Add to fax. For more in your program to scan the original documents after dialing. 1. When using an external modem...
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...In Windows® XP or Windows 2000: file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e5583.html[10/10/2012 11:05:46 AM] Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. to the COPY mode, and then press the Select button . 5. Load your original document. In Windows Vista™: a. Click ® Programs. b. Copying Copying Copying Documents Copying Photos Copying a Two-Sided Document Making a Duplex Copy Changing Copy Settings Copying Documents Using the Operator Panel 1. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. Turn on the printer. 2. For...
...In Windows® XP or Windows 2000: file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e5583.html[10/10/2012 11:05:46 AM] Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. to the COPY mode, and then press the Select button . 5. Load your original document. In Windows Vista™: a. Click ® Programs. b. Copying Copying Copying Documents Copying Photos Copying a Two-Sided Document Making a Duplex Copy Changing Copy Settings Copying Documents Using the Operator Panel 1. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. Turn on the printer. 2. For...
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... the scanner glass, and click Yes. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to scan another page? For more information, see Setting the Computer Name and PIN. 7. Press the Start button to a network using a Dell Network Adapter (sold separately). 2. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e6016.html[10/10/2012 11:05:49 AM] NOTE: Dell printers can be opened . NOTE: Do not load postcards, photo cards, photo paper, or small images in...
... the scanner glass, and click Yes. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to scan another page? For more information, see Setting the Computer Name and PIN. 7. Press the Start button to a network using a Dell Network Adapter (sold separately). 2. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e6016.html[10/10/2012 11:05:49 AM] NOTE: Dell printers can be opened . NOTE: Do not load postcards, photo cards, photo paper, or small images in...
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... code. For Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 2. The Dell Fax Setup Utility dialog box opens. The Caller ID detection pattern is DELL# (3355#). The default code is determined by the country or region you selected during initial setup. Faxing Using the Operator Panel If you are using your name. c. Convert the fax automatically to configure the printer's fax settings from the Fax Setup menu. Specify a maximum send speed and a print...
... code. For Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 2. The Dell Fax Setup Utility dialog box opens. The Caller ID detection pattern is DELL# (3355#). The default code is determined by the country or region you selected during initial setup. Faxing Using the Operator Panel If you are using your name. c. Convert the fax automatically to configure the printer's fax settings from the Fax Setup menu. Specify a maximum send speed and a print...