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... or their products. All rights reserved. is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own... to either potential damage to change without the written permission of your printer. A01 Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell Inc. Reproduction in this document is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this...
... or their products. All rights reserved. is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own... to either potential damage to change without the written permission of your printer. A01 Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell Inc. Reproduction in this document is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this...
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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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... Open the photo cartridge door. 14 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Do not use any other type of photo cartridge in 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 hardware (and software, if using your printer with a computer). Doing so could reduce the number of one half ...
... Open the photo cartridge door. 14 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Do not use any other type of photo cartridge in 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 hardware (and software, if using your printer with a computer). Doing so could reduce the number of one half ...
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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. Printing With a Computer Printing Tips See page 21 for helpful printing tips. 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
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. Printing With a Computer Printing Tips See page 21 for helpful printing tips. 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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If you have loaded Photo Manager software, the Photo Manager Wizard launches. If Using Windows Explorer 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop (or right-click the Start button and select Explore). 2 Double-click the Removable Disk icon. ...(not PictBridge enabled) via the camera port connector . 2 Press the Save to PC button on , insert a memory card in your default application. 28 Using Your Printer Follow the prompts to transfer photos to your computer using the Photo Manager software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 1 With the...
If you have loaded Photo Manager software, the Photo Manager Wizard launches. If Using Windows Explorer 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop (or right-click the Start button and select Explore). 2 Double-click the Removable Disk icon. ...(not PictBridge enabled) via the camera port connector . 2 Press the Save to PC button on , insert a memory card in your default application. 28 Using Your Printer Follow the prompts to transfer photos to your computer using the Photo Manager software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 1 With the...
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...: • Click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). Troubleshooting 31 The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Windows XP and 2000. Click Start → Settings → 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 Pause Printing...
...: • Click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). Troubleshooting 31 The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Windows XP and 2000. Click Start → Settings → 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 Pause Printing...
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...8226; More Troubleshooting Options Go to support.dell.com for help. Troubleshooting 37 Follow any messages on the printer. • Check the power and USB connections from the printer to computer (page 26). • If you are trying to transfer photos from the printer to the computer (page 26). •... 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...
...8226; More Troubleshooting Options Go to support.dell.com for help. Troubleshooting 37 Follow any messages on the printer. • Check the power and USB connections from the printer to computer (page 26). • If you are trying to transfer photos from the printer to the computer (page 26). •... 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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...used in trademarks and trade names other documentation included with your printer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Model 540 March 2004 P/N 4J1412 Rev. Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide Click the links to either potential damage ...the written permission of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of your printer, see Finding Information. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for information on your printer. To order supplies from Dell, double-click the (www.dell.com/supplies), or ...
...used in trademarks and trade names other documentation included with your printer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Model 540 March 2004 P/N 4J1412 Rev. Dell™ Photo Printer 540 User's Guide Click the links to either potential damage ...the written permission of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of your printer, see Finding Information. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for information on your printer. To order supplies from Dell, double-click the (www.dell.com/supplies), or ...
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... of photo cartridge in your printer. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Do not use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Provide ventilation and cooling to identify your Setting Up Your Printer poster to load photo cartridge... hardware (and software, if using your printer with a computer). Do not block the slot. 5 in on the bottom of one half turn. Part 1 Slot for photo paper path 2 Air vents 3 Express Service Code Description Photo paper exits here during printing passes. This...
... of photo cartridge in your printer. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. Do not use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Provide ventilation and cooling to identify your Setting Up Your Printer poster to load photo cartridge... hardware (and software, if using your printer with a computer). Do not block the slot. 5 in on the bottom of one half turn. Part 1 Slot for photo paper path 2 Air vents 3 Express Service Code Description Photo paper exits here during printing passes. This...
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... 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 1024 x 768 (32 bit) Installing Printer Drivers and Software 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer...
... 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 1024 x 768 (32 bit) Installing Printer Drivers and Software 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer...
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... in /DCIM//.) 4. If you have loaded Photo Manager software, the Photo Manager Wizard launches. Double-click the Removable Disk icon. (The exact drive letter depends on your default application. If Using Windows Explorer 1. Navigate to your computer using the Photo Manager software. 2. Follow the prompts to transfer photos to the appropriate directory for your system.) 3.
... in /DCIM//.) 4. If you have loaded Photo Manager software, the Photo Manager Wizard launches. Double-click the Removable Disk icon. (The exact drive letter depends on your default application. If Using Windows Explorer 1. Navigate to your computer using the Photo Manager software. 2. Follow the prompts to transfer photos to the appropriate directory for your system.) 3.
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...: Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell Photo Printer 540 Printing Preferences. Your operating system is not the language you prefer, change the language: 1. Click Start Settings Printers (Windows 2000). Display Language Is Incorrect - Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. Printer Does Not Print Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed and there is...
...: Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell Photo Printer 540 Printing Preferences. Your operating system is not the language you prefer, change the language: 1. Click Start Settings Printers (Windows 2000). Display Language Is Incorrect - Double-click the Dell Photo Printer 540 icon, and then click Printer. Printer Does Not Print Make sure the photo cartridge is properly installed and there is...
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... (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). Unable to keep your system if necessary. Make sure photo paper is installed (Installing Printer Drivers and Software). Check to the printer and the printer is on .). Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable from the printer to... not jammed. Uninstall, then reinstall Drivers and Utilities software (Installing Printer Drivers and Software). 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...
... (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). Unable to keep your system if necessary. Make sure photo paper is installed (Installing Printer Drivers and Software). Check to the printer and the printer is on .). Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable from the printer to... not jammed. Uninstall, then reinstall Drivers and Utilities software (Installing Printer Drivers and Software). 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...
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...cable is connected to the printer and the printer is installed (Installing Printer Drivers and Software). Upgrade your computer meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). More Troubleshooting Options Go to transfer photos from the printer to computer (Make sure the...system if necessary. Transfer/communication problems Nothing happens when you are trying to support.dell.com for help. Uninstall, then reinstall Drivers and Utilities software (Installing Printer Drivers and Software). Follow any messages on .). Install if necessary. Make sure...
...cable is connected to the printer and the printer is installed (Installing Printer Drivers and Software). Upgrade your computer meets the minimum system requirements (Windows-Based Operating System Requirements). More Troubleshooting Options Go to transfer photos from the printer to computer (Make sure the...system if necessary. Transfer/communication problems Nothing happens when you are trying to support.dell.com for help. Uninstall, then reinstall Drivers and Utilities software (Installing Printer Drivers and Software). Follow any messages on .). Install if necessary. Make sure...
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... potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in...and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of your printer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, ...
... potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in...and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of your printer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, ...
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... it is required. NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 962 is connected to a computer, you have a digital connection such as described in the setup steps. Please contact your Setting Up Your Printer poster. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 962 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. To setup your printer, follow the steps on page...
... it is required. NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 962 is connected to a computer, you have a digital connection such as described in the setup steps. Please contact your Setting Up Your Printer poster. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 962 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP. To setup your printer, follow the steps on page...
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... OK. 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. 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...
... OK. 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. 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...
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...want to print. 6 In the Send scanned image to: drop-down menu, select the photo program you are finished customizing your scan area. 5 Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the portion of the preview window) appears in the drop-down menu, select your scan destination. 7 To further customize your...scanned image. On the next screen, click Add to perform the scan at the resolution or size you have selected. The Dell All-In-One Center appears on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2 Load your scan job, click See More Scan Settings. 8 When you want to...
...want to print. 6 In the Send scanned image to: drop-down menu, select the photo program you are finished customizing your scan area. 5 Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the portion of the preview window) appears in the drop-down menu, select your scan destination. 7 To further customize your...scanned image. On the next screen, click Add to perform the scan at the resolution or size you have selected. The Dell All-In-One Center appears on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2 Load your scan job, click See More Scan Settings. 8 When you want to...
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... For 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 the ADF...the scan at the resolution or size you have selected. NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in the lower right of the preview window) appears in red, you do this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your new image. 7 When you can enlarge or ...
... For 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 the ADF...the scan at the resolution or size you have selected. NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in the lower right of the preview window) appears in red, you do this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your new image. 7 When you can enlarge or ...
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... 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 to a file, and then use error correction. • Select when to print... to redial and the time between those attempts if the fax cannot be sent on your phone line has distinctive ring service activated. Using the Printer 59 Add to the group. Print er Set up Util ity Ta bs On this tab: Send Receive Connection/Dialing Speed Dial Group Speed Dial...
... 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 to a file, and then use error correction. • Select when to print... to redial and the time between those attempts if the fax cannot be sent on your phone line has distinctive ring service activated. Using the Printer 59 Add to the group. Print er Set up Util ity Ta bs On this tab: Send Receive Connection/Dialing Speed Dial Group Speed Dial...