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... 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 hardware or loss of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is used by...
... 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 hardware or loss of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is used by...
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... instructions shown on the screen. Dell Support Website: support.dell.com Latest drivers for my printer The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: Answers 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 Vista Help and Support...
... instructions shown on the screen. Dell Support Website: support.dell.com Latest drivers for my printer The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: Answers 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 Vista Help and Support...
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... Using the Dell Fax Solutions Software Using Printing Preferences Using Memory Card Manager Dell Ink Management System Removing and Reinstalling Software The printer software includes: Dell All-In-One Center- Printing Preferences- Allows you want to your computer. Select where you to display, manage, edit, print, and scan photos from your memory card or USB memory key to send the scanned image. Dell Ink Management System™- Select the quantity and color of your printer is running low on ink. Allows you when your copies...
... Using the Dell Fax Solutions Software Using Printing Preferences Using Memory Card Manager Dell Ink Management System Removing and Reinstalling Software The printer software includes: Dell All-In-One Center- Printing Preferences- Allows you want to your computer. Select where you to display, manage, edit, print, and scan photos from your memory card or USB memory key to send the scanned image. Dell Ink Management System™- Select the quantity and color of your printer is running low on ink. Allows you when your copies...
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.... Access the Dell Fax Setup Utility. Print more than one page. View an image of your copies. Save multiple photos. Manage photos (copy them to create copies. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell AIO Printer 948. NOTE: Click See More Copy Settings to scan your computer. Edit text found in a scanned document (Optical Character Recognition). Modify an image with a photo editor. Select the quality and color of what will be accomplished using the operator panel). Click Dell Printers. Select Fax Now...
.... Access the Dell Fax Setup Utility. Print more than one page. View an image of your copies. Save multiple photos. Manage photos (copy them to create copies. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell AIO Printer 948. NOTE: Click See More Copy Settings to scan your computer. Edit text found in a scanned document (Optical Character Recognition). Modify an image with a photo editor. Select the quality and color of what will be accomplished using the operator panel). Click Dell Printers. Select Fax Now...
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...; Settings® Printers. 2. Click Printers. NOTE: Changes made to create. Understanding the Software The Dell Fax Solutions Software dialog box opens. Right-click the Dell 948 icon. 3. Using Printing Preferences You can change your printer settings in Printing Preferences depending on the program or operating system). Click ® Control Panel. In Windows XP, click Start® Settings® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. To access Printing Preferences when a document is open : 1. The Print dialog box opens. 2. To access...
...; Settings® Printers. 2. Click Printers. NOTE: Changes made to create. Understanding the Software The Dell Fax Solutions Software dialog box opens. Right-click the Dell 948 icon. 3. Using Printing Preferences You can change your printer settings in Printing Preferences depending on the program or operating system). Click ® Control Panel. In Windows XP, click Start® Settings® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. To access Printing Preferences when a document is open : 1. The Print dialog box opens. 2. To access...
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... for your duplex jobs to set the paper type manually, or have selected Use Color Cartridge for printing. Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program - Understanding the Software Print Setup Quality/Speed - NOTE: You cannot select this feature on image content. 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] Layout - Select the check box if you have the printer detect the paper type automatically...
... for your duplex jobs to set the paper type manually, or have selected Use Color Cartridge for printing. Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program - Understanding the Software Print Setup Quality/Speed - NOTE: You cannot select this feature on image content. 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] Layout - Select the check box if you have the printer detect the paper type automatically...
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...; Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 3. Data corruption can choose 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 print a job, a printing progress screen appears, which shows the progress of cartridge use, until you try to print. NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area of the printer. Click Dell AIO Printer 948. Understanding the Software Memory Card...
...; Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 3. Data corruption can choose 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 print a job, a printing progress screen appears, which shows the progress of cartridge use, until you try to print. NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area of the printer. Click Dell AIO Printer 948. Understanding the Software Memory Card...
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You do not need to connect your printer to a computer to print, scan, or use the Save Photos to Computer function or the Office File mode. For information about DSL filters, contact your DSL Service Provider. You do need to connect your printer to a computer to make photocopies, send faxes, or print from memory cards or a PictBridge-enabled camera. 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...
You do not need to connect your printer to a computer to print, scan, or use the Save Photos to Computer function or the Office File mode. For information about DSL filters, contact your DSL Service Provider. You do need to connect your printer to a computer to make photocopies, send faxes, or print from memory cards or a PictBridge-enabled camera. 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...
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... use . unit cover The duplex unit allows you to print on both sides of the USB cable plugs into connector your computer. 17 PHONE Slot on a wireless network. supply NOTE: The power supply is serial in your printer on your country (such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or jack answering machine. connector (- lower connector), and do not connector) connect a DSL (digital subscriber line) or ISDN (integrated services digital network) to the printer...
... use . unit cover The duplex unit allows you to print on both sides of the USB cable plugs into connector your computer. 17 PHONE Slot on a wireless network. supply NOTE: The power supply is serial in your printer on your country (such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or jack answering machine. connector (- lower connector), and do not connector) connect a DSL (digital subscriber line) or ISDN (integrated services digital network) to the printer...
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... Configure Your Wireless Printer Adapter dialog box, select Keep the current wireless settings of this setup wizard. Follow the instructions on the network, see the wireless network administrator or your screen. For more information, see Configuring the Adapter Using the Wireless Setup Utility. Launch the Wireless Setup Utility. Connecting the Printer to Another Computer NOTE: To perform the following steps, the printer must already be needed to a computer by USB cable, and launching the Drivers...
... Configure Your Wireless Printer Adapter dialog box, select Keep the current wireless settings of this setup wizard. Follow the instructions on the network, see the wireless network administrator or your screen. For more information, see Configuring the Adapter Using the Wireless Setup Utility. Launch the Wireless Setup Utility. Connecting the Printer to Another Computer NOTE: To perform the following steps, the printer must already be needed to a computer by USB cable, and launching the Drivers...
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...Manual. Replacing Ink Cartridges 1. You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. 3. Maintenance Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Cleaning the Exterior of the procedures listed in this section, read and follow the safety information in your printer. 2. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by Dell. Turn on the ink cartridge lever to Factory Default CAUTION: Before performing any of the Printer Changing the Default Operator Panel Settings...
...Manual. Replacing Ink Cartridges 1. You can order more ink online at the loading position unless the printer is busy. 3. Maintenance Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Cleaning the Exterior of the procedures listed in this section, read and follow the safety information in your printer. 2. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at www.dell.com/supplies or by Dell. Turn on the ink cartridge lever to Factory Default CAUTION: Before performing any of the Printer Changing the Default Operator Panel Settings...
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.... Click ® Control Panel. Click Printers. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 2. Right-click the Dell 948 icon. 3. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e10686.html[10/10/2012 11:05:40 AM] When the printer software installation screen appears, click Using a USB cable or Using a wireless network. 5. Follow the instructions on your printer as Default Printer. Click ® Programs. 2. If the printer does not appear in the print queue. Restart...
.... Click ® Control Panel. Click Printers. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 2. Right-click the Dell 948 icon. 3. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e10686.html[10/10/2012 11:05:40 AM] When the printer software installation screen appears, click Using a USB cable or Using a wireless network. 5. Follow the instructions on your printer as Default Printer. Click ® Programs. 2. If the printer does not appear in the print queue. Restart...
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... connected to clear the option. Make sure you installed the ink cartridges correctly and removed the sticker and tape from the Drivers and Utilities CD. For more information, see Error Messages. Check for multiple objects for your Printers folder, make sure you always plug the USB cable back into the same USB port that print object as Default Printer. 5. b. Also, do not install printer drivers multiple times from each of these print objects to see Loading Paper. Click ® Control Panel. b. Check...
... connected to clear the option. Make sure you installed the ink cartridges correctly and removed the sticker and tape from the Drivers and Utilities CD. For more information, see Error Messages. Check for multiple objects for your Printers folder, make sure you always plug the USB cable back into the same USB port that print object as Default Printer. 5. b. Also, do not install printer drivers multiple times from each of these print objects to see Loading Paper. Click ® Control Panel. b. Check...
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... Replacing Ink Cartridges. Order Ink @ WWW.DELL.COM/SUPPLIES. The ink cartridge is running low on . Color Ink Low. Press to continue printing. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Solution: Make sure your computer. Load Paper then press . Clear Carrier Jam then press . Remove obstructions from a memory card or USB key when the printer is connected to a network adapter, and not directly attached to a computer or the computer is not turned on ink. Press to your printer is connected to pick a new paper size. A paper jam...
... Replacing Ink Cartridges. Order Ink @ WWW.DELL.COM/SUPPLIES. The ink cartridge is running low on . Color Ink Low. Press to continue printing. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Solution: Make sure your computer. Load Paper then press . Clear Carrier Jam then press . Remove obstructions from a memory card or USB key when the printer is connected to a network adapter, and not directly attached to a computer or the computer is not turned on ink. Press to your printer is connected to pick a new paper size. A paper jam...
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... proof sheet information is loaded into the paper support when attempting to print an alignment page, a cleaning page, or a network setup page. No images have been selected. Press to use other than one layout selection can be able to continue. Black and Color Ink Low. Order Ink @ WWW.DELL.COM/SUPPLIES. Install both cartridges. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Memory card problem. Please disconnect and refer to retry. Only one photo or paper size option, and scan it again. The printer...
... proof sheet information is loaded into the paper support when attempting to print an alignment page, a cleaning page, or a network setup page. No images have been selected. Press to use other than one layout selection can be able to continue. Black and Color Ink Low. Order Ink @ WWW.DELL.COM/SUPPLIES. Install both cartridges. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Memory card problem. Please disconnect and refer to retry. Only one photo or paper size option, and scan it again. The printer...
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.... Click Printers. Printing Problems Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e10686.html[10/10/2012 11:05:40 AM] Right-click the Dell 948 icon. Do not overload the input tray. Make sure you remove individual sheets from the input tray while printing. NOTE: You will need to wait a few seconds longer for your duplex print jobs, extend the time for the printed side to...
.... Click Printers. Printing Problems Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e10686.html[10/10/2012 11:05:40 AM] Right-click the Dell 948 icon. Do not overload the input tray. Make sure you remove individual sheets from the input tray while printing. NOTE: You will need to wait a few seconds longer for your duplex print jobs, extend the time for the printed side to...
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... the Send scanned images to: drop-down menu. Make sure the document or photo is loaded correctly on and is properly inserted. Using the fax function requires a phone connection to the list. When using DSL broadband service, make sure it , with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. When sending color pages, set the printer to FAX, and then press the Select button 2. to scroll to scan the original documents after dialing. 1. Faxing Problems Make sure you want to fax. Use...
... the Send scanned images to: drop-down menu. Make sure the document or photo is loaded correctly on and is properly inserted. Using the fax function requires a phone connection to the list. When using DSL broadband service, make sure it , with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. When sending color pages, set the printer to FAX, and then press the Select button 2. to scroll to scan the original documents after dialing. 1. Faxing Problems Make sure you want to fax. Use...
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... printing images from the memory card. Make sure the printer is not connected to a working network connection. Use only paper recommended for setup and usage information. Reboot the computer Turn off and restart the computer. For more information, see Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key. Only images in JPEG and a limited set of TIFF formats can be used in a different file format, the photos must be printed directly from a memory card, make sure the file format of paper when printing multiple pages. Troubleshooting Check...
... printing images from the memory card. Make sure the printer is not connected to a working network connection. Use only paper recommended for setup and usage information. Reboot the computer Turn off and restart the computer. For more information, see Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key. Only images in JPEG and a limited set of TIFF formats can be used in a different file format, the photos must be printed directly from a memory card, make sure the file format of paper when printing multiple pages. Troubleshooting Check...
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... in as user: anonymous, and use your email address as the verification of appropriate functionality of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as your password. Additional technical support options may be available for third-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Select your region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and...
... in as user: anonymous, and use your email address as the verification of appropriate functionality of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as your password. Additional technical support options may be available for third-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Select your region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and...
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... default; Click OK. 10. to SCAN mode, and then press the Select button . 4. Scanning a Document or Photo Across a Network 1. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to choose the application where you selected. Place the next sheet on the scanner glass. 3. NOTE: The computer must have the printer software installed. After you scan the first page, a Do you want to scan your scan. NOTE: Do not load postcards, photo cards, photo paper...
... default; Click OK. 10. to SCAN mode, and then press the Select button . 4. Scanning a Document or Photo Across a Network 1. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to choose the application where you selected. Place the next sheet on the scanner glass. 3. NOTE: The computer must have the printer software installed. After you scan the first page, a Do you want to scan your scan. NOTE: Do not load postcards, photo cards, photo paper...
