Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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... other supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Your printer has been designed to print using: Item: Dell Photo Print Pack Part number: 0D6605 Ordering Photo Print Packs You can order Dell™ Photo Print Packs, which contain the photo cartridge and photo paper for your local distributor. Please contact your local distributor. Please contact your local...
... other supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Your printer has been designed to print using: Item: Dell Photo Print Pack Part number: 0D6605 Ordering Photo Print Packs You can order Dell™ Photo Print Packs, which contain the photo cartridge and photo paper for your local distributor. Please contact your local distributor. Please contact your local...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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... Started Accessing Your User's Guide 11 Understanding the Printer Parts 11 Setting Up Your Printer 14 Loading the Photo Cartridge 14 Loading the Photo Paper 15 Changing Settings-Press Menu 17 Select Menu Items 17 Print Options Menu 17 Photo Quality Menu 17 Photo Display Menu 18 Photo Management Menu 19 Printer Settings Menu 19 Maintenance Menu 20 2 Using...
... Started Accessing Your User's Guide 11 Understanding the Printer Parts 11 Setting Up Your Printer 14 Loading the Photo Cartridge 14 Loading the Photo Paper 15 Changing Settings-Press Menu 17 Select Menu Items 17 Print Options Menu 17 Photo Quality Menu 17 Photo Display Menu 18 Photo Management Menu 19 Printer Settings Menu 19 Maintenance Menu 20 2 Using...
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Windows-Based Operating System Requirements 25 Printing From a Computer 26 Choosing a Color Mode 27 Canceling printing 27 Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 28 3 Care and Maintenance General Care of the Printer 29 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 30 Handling and Storing the Photo Paper and Photo Cartridge 30 4 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 31 General Problems 32 Error Messages 32 Printing Problems 33 36 More Troubleshooting Options 37 5 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 39 Automated Order-Status Service 39 Contacting Dell 39 6 Contents
Windows-Based Operating System Requirements 25 Printing From a Computer 26 Choosing a Color Mode 27 Canceling printing 27 Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 28 3 Care and Maintenance General Care of the Printer 29 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 30 Handling and Storing the Photo Paper and Photo Cartridge 30 4 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 31 General Problems 32 Error Messages 32 Printing Problems 33 36 More Troubleshooting Options 37 5 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 39 Automated Order-Status Service 39 Contacting Dell 39 6 Contents
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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... state or local landfill, incineration, or recycling requirements. • For more disposal or recycling information, contact your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. The use of the photo cartridge is not recommended by Dell, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact with this does not resolve the problem, contact customer...
... state or local landfill, incineration, or recycling requirements. • For more disposal or recycling information, contact your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. The use of the photo cartridge is not recommended by Dell, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact with this does not resolve the problem, contact customer...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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...cover Finished prints are stacked here. 3 Bottom paper tray cover Keeps dust off photo paper. 4 Photo cartridge door Provides access to load photo cartridge. 5 in . (12.7 cm) clearance is used to the printer. Getting Started 13 Do not block the slot. 5 in . (12.7 cm...Description 1 Slot for photo paper path Photo paper exits here during printing passes. 4 3 2 1 Part Description 1 Paper stop Maintains orderly stack of the printer. This is required. 2 Air vents Provide ventilation and cooling to identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact ...
...cover Finished prints are stacked here. 3 Bottom paper tray cover Keeps dust off photo paper. 4 Photo cartridge door Provides access to load photo cartridge. 5 in . (12.7 cm) clearance is used to the printer. Getting Started 13 Do not block the slot. 5 in . (12.7 cm...Description 1 Slot for photo paper path Photo paper exits here during printing passes. 4 3 2 1 Part Description 1 Paper stop Maintains orderly stack of the printer. This is required. 2 Air vents Provide ventilation and cooling to identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact ...
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...it by pushing in your printer with a computer). Doing so could reduce the number of photo cartridge in on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the hardware (and software, if using your printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® ... careful not to make. 2 Open the photo cartridge door. 14 Getting Started Do not use any other type of prints you are able to rotate the spool more than necessary. Follow the instructions on the spool, then rotating the spool clockwise a maximum of one half turn.
...it by pushing in your printer with a computer). Doing so could reduce the number of photo cartridge in on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the hardware (and software, if using your printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® ... careful not to make. 2 Open the photo cartridge door. 14 Getting Started Do not use any other type of prints you are able to rotate the spool more than necessary. Follow the instructions on the spool, then rotating the spool clockwise a maximum of one half turn.
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... place. 4 Close the photo cartridge door. 5 To remove the photo cartridge, push up , with the arrow pointing toward the printer. NOTE: The photo cartridge may lock in the printer, pull it . Do not insert your fingers under the cover to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. Do not remove perforated tabs from a Dell Photo Print Pack. When there...
... place. 4 Close the photo cartridge door. 5 To remove the photo cartridge, push up , with the arrow pointing toward the printer. NOTE: The photo cartridge may lock in the printer, pull it . Do not insert your fingers under the cover to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. Do not remove perforated tabs from a Dell Photo Print Pack. When there...
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.... • 6-15 prints remaining • 1-5 prints remaining • 0 prints remaining CHANGE CARTRIDGE ADD PHOTO PAPER PRINTER DIAGNOSTICS Display directions for adding photo paper. Display directions for changing the photo cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Maintenance Menu From the sub-menu: PRINTS REMAINING You can: Check if the photo cartridge is low; Help diagnose print quality problems and provide...
.... • 6-15 prints remaining • 1-5 prints remaining • 0 prints remaining CHANGE CARTRIDGE ADD PHOTO PAPER PRINTER DIAGNOSTICS Display directions for adding photo paper. Display directions for changing the photo cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Maintenance Menu From the sub-menu: PRINTS REMAINING You can: Check if the photo cartridge is low; Help diagnose print quality problems and provide...
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... camera) are loaded. The first 3 passes apply layers of yellow, magenta, and cyan color. NOTE: Your printer reads only one memory source at a time. 2 Using Your Printer Printing Without a Computer This section describes how to do so can cause paper misfeeds or jams and can print ... Your Printer poster. • Printing starts when you remove the card or disconnect the camera during the printing process. NOTE: If you press Print. The fourth pass applies the Dell Clear Life Coating that protects and preserves the photo. Printing is connected, and the photo cartridge and photo paper ...
... camera) are loaded. The first 3 passes apply layers of yellow, magenta, and cyan color. NOTE: Your printer reads only one memory source at a time. 2 Using Your Printer Printing Without a Computer This section describes how to do so can cause paper misfeeds or jams and can print ... Your Printer poster. • Printing starts when you remove the card or disconnect the camera during the printing process. NOTE: If you press Print. The fourth pass applies the Dell Clear Life Coating that protects and preserves the photo. Printing is connected, and the photo cartridge and photo paper ...
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... the first five levels of current photo 22 Using Your Printer SM, MS, MMC, SD cards CF card Selecting Photos to Print 1 Press or to navigate photos at deeper levels. Use Folder View mode to scroll through photos. The photos on the memory card will appear on photo cartridge View next photo Increase or decrease number of copies of...
... the first five levels of current photo 22 Using Your Printer SM, MS, MMC, SD cards CF card Selecting Photos to Print 1 Press or to navigate photos at deeper levels. Use Folder View mode to scroll through photos. The photos on the memory card will appear on photo cartridge View next photo Increase or decrease number of copies of...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 Owner's Manual
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...paper. • When storing the printer, remove the paper tray, then close the paper tray cover and paper tray door to keep the feed roller clean. Handling and Storing the Photo Paper and Photo Cartridge • For best quality prints, store the photo paper and photo cartridge in a location where the temperature ... Allow the feed roller to fully dry before plugging the AC power adapter back in the sun. 30 Care and Maintenance www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller To prevent misfeeds and to make sure your photos are the best quality, keep out dust and debris.
...paper. • When storing the printer, remove the paper tray, then close the paper tray cover and paper tray door to keep the feed roller clean. Handling and Storing the Photo Paper and Photo Cartridge • For best quality prints, store the photo paper and photo cartridge in a location where the temperature ... Allow the feed roller to fully dry before plugging the AC power adapter back in the sun. 30 Care and Maintenance www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller To prevent misfeeds and to make sure your photos are the best quality, keep out dust and debris.
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...Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Windows XP and 2000. PRINTER DOES NOT PRINT • Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed and there is photo paper in the print queue or paused. Click Start → Settings → Printers (Windows 2000). • Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. • Click Printer... • Print a test page: • Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell Photo Printer 540 → Printing Preferences. • Click the Maintenance tab. • From the Maintenance tab, click Print...
...Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Windows XP and 2000. PRINTER DOES NOT PRINT • Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed and there is photo paper in the print queue or paused. Click Start → Settings → Printers (Windows 2000). • Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. • Click Printer... • Print a test page: • Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell Photo Printer 540 → Printing Preferences. • Click the Maintenance tab. • From the Maintenance tab, click Print...
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...printing. • If the Error light is still lit, check the photo cartridge: NOTE: The photo cartridge may be empty. Press Print to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. Check the photo paper: 1 Remove the paper tray (page 15). 2 Inspect the ...wait 5 seconds, then plug it back in. PRINTER IS JAMMED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. Printing Problems PHOTO PAPER DOES NOT FEED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. Do not attempt to resume printing. Carefully "...
...printing. • If the Error light is still lit, check the photo cartridge: NOTE: The photo cartridge may be empty. Press Print to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. Check the photo paper: 1 Remove the paper tray (page 15). 2 Inspect the ...wait 5 seconds, then plug it back in. PRINTER IS JAMMED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. Printing Problems PHOTO PAPER DOES NOT FEED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. Do not attempt to resume printing. Carefully "...
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...Printer poster. • Remove the paper tray, check that photo paper is properly loaded, and re-install (page 15). • Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed (page 14). • Make sure a memory card is inserted and that there is at least one photo in direct sunlight or is at least one photo... on your camera user's guide for details. • Edit the photo using Dell Photo Imaging software...
...Printer poster. • Remove the paper tray, check that photo paper is properly loaded, and re-install (page 15). • Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed (page 14). • Make sure a memory card is inserted and that there is at least one photo in direct sunlight or is at least one photo... on your camera user's guide for details. • Edit the photo using Dell Photo Imaging software...
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... keep your photo cartridge and photo paper supply synchronized, discard unused photo cartridge or photo paper when one or the other errors • Gradual advancement of the print ribbon as a result of prints, printing may be transferring images. Clear the jam if necessary, then try again. • Access the printer menu for your system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
... keep your photo cartridge and photo paper supply synchronized, discard unused photo cartridge or photo paper when one or the other errors • Gradual advancement of the print ribbon as a result of prints, printing may be transferring images. Clear the jam if necessary, then try again. • Access the printer menu for your system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide
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... off the printer and remove the paper tray and photo cartridge. Refer service or repairs, other than those specified herein may be subject to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. Disposal of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Dell, such as the power supply cord, during a lightning...
... off the printer and remove the paper tray and photo cartridge. Refer service or repairs, other than those specified herein may be subject to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. Disposal of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Dell, such as the power supply cord, during a lightning...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide
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... Color Description Glows amber when an error condition exists. Does not change orientation of the selected photo(s). Getting Started Understanding the Printer Parts Setting Up Your Printer Loading the Photo Cartridge Loading the Photo Paper Changing Settings-Press Menu Understanding the Printer Parts Lights and Buttons 1 Error indicator light 2 Power button 3 Save to the computer. Turn your...
... Color Description Glows amber when an error condition exists. Does not change orientation of the selected photo(s). Getting Started Understanding the Printer Parts Setting Up Your Printer Loading the Photo Cartridge Loading the Photo Paper Changing Settings-Press Menu Understanding the Printer Parts Lights and Buttons 1 Error indicator light 2 Power button 3 Save to the computer. Turn your...
Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide
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... Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Follow the instructions on photo print pack packaging.) 1. For setup troubleshooting, see Setup Problems. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack. Do not expose your photo cartridge... in on the bottom of one half turn. Do not block the slot. 5 in. (12.7 cm) clearance is used to the printer. This is required. Part Description 1 Paper stop Maintains orderly stack of photo cartridge in your printer when you use any other ...
... Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Follow the instructions on photo print pack packaging.) 1. For setup troubleshooting, see Setup Problems. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack. Do not expose your photo cartridge... in on the bottom of one half turn. Do not block the slot. 5 in. (12.7 cm) clearance is used to the printer. This is required. Part Description 1 Paper stop Maintains orderly stack of photo cartridge in your printer when you use any other ...
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.... When there are able to make. 2. Slide the photo cartridge in place if there is low. To remove the photo cartridge, push up , with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Push the photo cartridge until it clicks into place. 4. Close the photo cartridge door. 5. NOTE: Be careful not to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. Doing so...
.... When there are able to make. 2. Slide the photo cartridge in place if there is low. To remove the photo cartridge, push up , with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Push the photo cartridge until it clicks into place. 4. Close the photo cartridge door. 5. NOTE: Be careful not to remove the photo cartridge without first clearing the paper jam. Doing so...
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...the sub-menu: You can : Reset all photo and printer settings to order Dell photo print packs. ADD PHOTO PAPER Display directions for the display. PRINTER DIAGNOSTICS Help diagnose print quality problems and provide printer identification information. Test Print Service Tag-display your... a language for adding photo paper. this provides a number to the defaults. if so, directions are displayed. 6-15 prints remaining 1-5 prints remaining 0 prints remaining CHANGE CARTRIDGE Display directions for changing the photo cartridge. From the Printer Settings submenu: RESTORE DEFAULTS...
...the sub-menu: You can : Reset all photo and printer settings to order Dell photo print packs. ADD PHOTO PAPER Display directions for the display. PRINTER DIAGNOSTICS Help diagnose print quality problems and provide printer identification information. Test Print Service Tag-display your... a language for adding photo paper. this provides a number to the defaults. if so, directions are displayed. 6-15 prints remaining 1-5 prints remaining 0 prints remaining CHANGE CARTRIDGE Display directions for changing the photo cartridge. From the Printer Settings submenu: RESTORE DEFAULTS...