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...may be used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better... use of your printer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. is subject to avoid the problem. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Model 540 October 2004 P/N 4J1412 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a ...
...may be used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better... use of your printer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. is subject to avoid the problem. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Model 540 October 2004 P/N 4J1412 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a ...
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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
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... any other type of one half turn. Do not expose your photo cartridge to extreme temperatures. (See information on photo print pack packaging.) 1 If there is slack in the print ribbon, remove it by pushing in on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the ...the spool more than necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Follow the instructions on the spool, then rotating the spool clockwise a maximum of photo cartridge in your printer with a computer). For setup ...
... any other type of one half turn. Do not expose your photo cartridge to extreme temperatures. (See information on photo print pack packaging.) 1 If there is slack in the print ribbon, remove it by pushing in on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the ...the spool more than necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Follow the instructions on the spool, then rotating the spool clockwise a maximum of photo cartridge in your printer with a computer). For setup ...
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Printing With a Computer Printing Tips See page 21 for helpful printing tips. Windows-Based Operating System Requirements Minimum Windows 2000 Professional, Service Pack 2 and 3 Pentium II processor 200 MHz 48 MB RAM 100 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM 800 x 600 display [16 bit] Recommended Windows XP Home Edition and Home Edition, Service Pack 1. Windows XP Professional and Professional, Service Pack 1 Pentium IV processor 2.0 GHz 256 MB RAM 500 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM 1024 x 768 (32 bit) Using Your Printer 25
Printing With a Computer Printing Tips See page 21 for helpful printing tips. Windows-Based Operating System Requirements Minimum Windows 2000 Professional, Service Pack 2 and 3 Pentium II processor 200 MHz 48 MB RAM 100 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM 800 x 600 display [16 bit] Recommended Windows XP Home Edition and Home Edition, Service Pack 1. Windows XP Professional and Professional, Service Pack 1 Pentium IV processor 2.0 GHz 256 MB RAM 500 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM 1024 x 768 (32 bit) Using Your Printer 25
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...dell.com | support.dell.com Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 1 With the printer turned on, insert a memory card in the appropriate slot or connect a camera (not PictBridge enabled) via the camera port connector . 2 Press the Save to PC button on your system.) 3 Navigate to the appropriate directory for your photos... photo to your desktop (or right-click the Start button and select Explore). 2 Double-click the Removable Disk icon. (The exact drive letter depends on the printer. If you have loaded Photo Manager software, the Photo Manager Wizard launches. If Using Windows ...
...dell.com | support.dell.com Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 1 With the printer turned on, insert a memory card in the appropriate slot or connect a camera (not PictBridge enabled) via the camera port connector . 2 Press the Save to PC button on your system.) 3 Navigate to the appropriate directory for your photos... photo to your desktop (or right-click the Start button and select Explore). 2 Double-click the Removable Disk icon. (The exact drive letter depends on the printer. If you have loaded Photo Manager software, the Photo Manager Wizard launches. If Using Windows ...
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...; Printers (Windows 2000). • Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. • Click Printer, and make sure no check mark appears next to set your printer. PRINTER DOES NOT PRINT • Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed and there is photo paper in the print queue or paused. Troubleshooting 31 The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Windows XP...
...; Printers (Windows 2000). • Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. • Click Printer, and make sure no check mark appears next to set your printer. PRINTER DOES NOT PRINT • Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed and there is photo paper in the print queue or paused. Troubleshooting 31 The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Windows XP...
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...page 26). • Make sure your system if necessary. • More Troubleshooting Options Go to support.dell.com for help. Transfer/communication problems NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO TRANSFER PHOTOS TO THE COMPUTER • Press the Save to PC button on the screen that may have been hidden ...by other windows. • Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable from a PictBridge-enabled camera (page 24), check the USB connections between the printer and the camera. •...
...page 26). • Make sure your system if necessary. • More Troubleshooting Options Go to support.dell.com for help. Transfer/communication problems NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO TRANSFER PHOTOS TO THE COMPUTER • Press the Save to PC button on the screen that may have been hidden ...by other windows. • Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable from a PictBridge-enabled camera (page 24), check the USB connections between the printer and the camera. •...
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.../supplies), or order by phone. Trademarks used in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. Model 540 March 2004 P/N 4J1412 Rev. is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide Click the links to the left for property damage, personal injury, or death...: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for information on other than its own. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. See Express Service Code.
.../supplies), or order by phone. Trademarks used in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. Model 540 March 2004 P/N 4J1412 Rev. is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide Click the links to the left for property damage, personal injury, or death...: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for information on other than its own. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. See Express Service Code.
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...on the bottom of one half turn. For setup troubleshooting, see Setup Problems. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack. Located on the spool, then rotating the spool clockwise a maximum of the printer. Do not expose your photo cartridge to extreme ...support. Do not block the vents. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Do not block the slot. 5 in. (12.7 cm) clearance is used to identify your printer when you use any other type of finished prints. 2...
...on the bottom of one half turn. For setup troubleshooting, see Setup Problems. Loading the Photo Cartridge NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack. Located on the spool, then rotating the spool clockwise a maximum of the printer. Do not expose your photo cartridge to extreme ...support. Do not block the vents. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Do not block the slot. 5 in. (12.7 cm) clearance is used to identify your printer when you use any other type of finished prints. 2...
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...into the USB connector on your computer. 3. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer. 4. on . 2. Windows-Based Operating System Requirements Minimum Recommended Windows 2000 Professional, Service Windows XP Home Edition and Pack 2 and 3 Home Edition, Service Pack 1. Printing With a Computer Printing Tips See Printing .... Pentium II processor 200 MHz 48 MB RAM 100 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM 800 x 600 display [16 bit] Windows XP Professional and Professional, Service Pack 1 Pentium IV processor 2.0 GHz 256 MB RAM 500 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM ...
...into the USB connector on your computer. 3. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer. 4. on . 2. Windows-Based Operating System Requirements Minimum Recommended Windows 2000 Professional, Service Windows XP Home Edition and Pack 2 and 3 Home Edition, Service Pack 1. Printing With a Computer Printing Tips See Printing .... Pentium II processor 200 MHz 48 MB RAM 100 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM 800 x 600 display [16 bit] Windows XP Professional and Professional, Service Pack 1 Pentium IV processor 2.0 GHz 256 MB RAM 500 MB available free space USB port CD-ROM ...
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... open it in /DCIM//.) 4. Double-click the My Computer icon on your default application. Navigate to the appropriate directory for your photos. (If the card came from a digital camera, the photos are stored in your system.) 3. Double-click the Removable Disk icon. (The exact drive letter depends on your computer using the...
... open it in /DCIM//.) 4. Double-click the My Computer icon on your default application. Navigate to the appropriate directory for your photos. (If the card came from a digital camera, the photos are stored in your system.) 3. Double-click the Removable Disk icon. (The exact drive letter depends on your computer using the...
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... print queue or paused. Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. Print a test page: Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell Photo Printer 540 Printing Preferences. Use the navigation arrows and buttons to Pause Printing. Click Start Settings Printers (Windows 2000). If the language on the printer display is not being held in the tray...
... print queue or paused. Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. Print a test page: Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell Photo Printer 540 Printing Preferences. Use the navigation arrows and buttons to Pause Printing. Click Start Settings Printers (Windows 2000). If the language on the printer display is not being held in the tray...
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...sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). Make sure the printer is not placed in direct sunlight or is not operating in place if there is a paper error. Make sure photo paper is slow - Clear the jam if necessary... a hightemperature environment. Make sure Drivers and Utilities software is missing perforated tabs. Upgrade 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...
...sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). Make sure the printer is not placed in direct sunlight or is not operating in place if there is a paper error. Make sure photo paper is slow - Clear the jam if necessary... a hightemperature environment. Make sure Drivers and Utilities software is missing perforated tabs. Upgrade 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...
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... Troubleshooting Options Go to support.dell.com for help. Follow any messages on the printer. Upgrade your computer meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). Make sure Drivers and Utilities software is on .). If you try to transfer photos to the computer Press the Save... to PC button on the screen that may have been hidden by other windows. Transfer/communication problems Nothing happens when you are trying to transfer photos from the printer to the computer (Make sure the...
... Troubleshooting Options Go to support.dell.com for help. Follow any messages on the printer. Upgrade your computer meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). Make sure Drivers and Utilities software is on .). If you try to transfer photos to the computer Press the Save... to PC button on the screen that may have been hidden by other windows. Transfer/communication problems Nothing happens when you are trying to transfer photos from the printer to the computer (Make sure the...
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...may be used in any proprietary interest in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of your printer. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important ... 252.227-7013 and in trademarks and trade names other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Information in this document is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of...
...may be used in any proprietary interest in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of your printer. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important ... 252.227-7013 and in trademarks and trade names other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Information in this document is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of...
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... connected to a computer or not) must be attached to the PHONE jack connector to print. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 962 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Other devices such as a telephone or answering machine can also access the User's Guide on page 77. You can use the...
... connected to a computer or not) must be attached to the PHONE jack connector to print. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 962 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Other devices such as a telephone or answering machine can also access the User's Guide on page 77. You can use the...
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...). Getting Started 33 To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for all print jobs: 1 In Windows XP, click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. The Printing Preferences screen appears. 3 Click the Quality/Copies tab. 4 Click the Use...program or operating system). Unless you turn off the automatic paper type sensor, it always remains on. In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Quality/Copies tab, and then click Paper Type Sensor Options...
...). Getting Started 33 To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for all print jobs: 1 In Windows XP, click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. The Printing Preferences screen appears. 3 Click the Quality/Copies tab. 4 Click the Use...program or operating system). Unless you turn off the automatic paper type sensor, it always remains on. In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Quality/Copies tab, and then click Paper Type Sensor Options...
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... Document on the Scanner Glass" on page 38. 3 Press Scan on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2 Load your scan area. 5 Adjust the dotted lines to use . The Dell All-In-One Center appears. 4 Click Preview Now to view your program to drop-down menu, select...image you want to fit around the part of the preview window) appears in the drop-down menu, select the photo program you want to print. 6 From the Send scanned image to the list. Scanning Photos 1 Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are finished customizing your original document....
... Document on the Scanner Glass" on page 38. 3 Press Scan on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2 Load your scan area. 5 Adjust the dotted lines to use . The Dell All-In-One Center appears. 4 Click Preview Now to view your program to drop-down menu, select...image you want to fit around the part of the preview window) appears in the drop-down menu, select the photo program you want to print. 6 From the Send scanned image to the list. Scanning Photos 1 Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are finished customizing your original document....
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...help , see "Load Plain Paper Into the Paper Support" on page 36. 3 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 962→ Dell All-In-One Center. For help , see "Placing Your Original Document on the Scanner Glass" on page 38 or "Load an Original Document Into ... at the resolution or size you do this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of the preview window) appears in red, you have selected. Using the Printer 51 To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your e-mail program. NOTE: If...
...help , see "Load Plain Paper Into the Paper Support" on page 36. 3 Click Start→ Programs or All Programs→ Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer 962→ Dell All-In-One Center. For help , see "Placing Your Original Document on the Scanner Glass" on page 38 or "Load an Original Document Into ... at the resolution or size you do this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of the preview window) appears in red, you have selected. Using the Printer 51 To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your e-mail program. NOTE: If...
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... a group number and name and add phone numbers to fax. Using the Printer 59 Faxing Through the Computer Modem If an active telephone line is connected to...those attempts if the fax cannot be sent on your computer modem, use Fax Console (Windows XP Only) or Fax Service Management (Windows 2000 Only) to send and receive faxes: • Use Fax Console or Fax ...Service Management to print and receive files as faxes, or • Use the Dell All-In-One Center to first scan a document...
... a group number and name and add phone numbers to fax. Using the Printer 59 Faxing Through the Computer Modem If an active telephone line is connected to...those attempts if the fax cannot be sent on your computer modem, use Fax Console (Windows XP Only) or Fax Service Management (Windows 2000 Only) to send and receive faxes: • Use Fax Console or Fax ...Service Management to print and receive files as faxes, or • Use the Dell All-In-One Center to first scan a document...