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Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A920 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Learning about your printer • Understanding the software • Maintenance and Troubleshooting www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com
Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A920 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Learning about your printer • Understanding the software • Maintenance and Troubleshooting www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com
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... Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 and in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of Microsoft Corporation. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Computer Corporation, One Dell Way, Round Rock...of data and tells you make better use of Dell Computer Corporation; UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software and documentation are trademarks of your printer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal, injury, or death. Trademarks used in this document...
... Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 and in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of Microsoft Corporation. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Computer Corporation, One Dell Way, Round Rock...of data and tells you make better use of Dell Computer Corporation; UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software and documentation are trademarks of your printer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal, injury, or death. Trademarks used in this document...
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Contents Understanding the printer i Caution: SAFETY INFORMATION iv 1 Learning about your printer Setting up the printer 2 Using the operator panel 2 2 Understanding the software Accessing the Dell All-In-One Center 4 The All-In-One Main page 4 View Saved Images page 5 Maintain/Troubleshoot page 6 Accessing Print Properties 6 The I Want To menu 7 Print Properties tabs 7 Save Settings menu 8 Options menu 8 Using the Dell Printer Solution Center 8 Using the Dell Image Expert 10 3 Using the printer Loading paper 12 Contents v
Contents Understanding the printer i Caution: SAFETY INFORMATION iv 1 Learning about your printer Setting up the printer 2 Using the operator panel 2 2 Understanding the software Accessing the Dell All-In-One Center 4 The All-In-One Main page 4 View Saved Images page 5 Maintain/Troubleshoot page 6 Accessing Print Properties 6 The I Want To menu 7 Print Properties tabs 7 Save Settings menu 8 Options menu 8 Using the Dell Printer Solution Center 8 Using the Dell Image Expert 10 3 Using the printer Loading paper 12 Contents v
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... 18 Editing scanned images 18 Using special scan features 19 Using Optical Character Recognition 19 Faxing 20 Using BVRP fax software 21 Installing BVRP fax software 21 Configuring BVRP fax software 21 Sending a one-page fax with BVRP 22 Sending a multiple-page fax with BVRP 23 Receiving faxes with BVRP 23 Viewing your faxes...
... 18 Editing scanned images 18 Using special scan features 19 Using Optical Character Recognition 19 Faxing 20 Using BVRP fax software 21 Installing BVRP fax software 21 Configuring BVRP fax software 21 Sending a one-page fax with BVRP 22 Sending a multiple-page fax with BVRP 23 Receiving faxes with BVRP 23 Viewing your faxes...
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...34 6 Regulatory notices 7 Appendix Contacting Dell 40 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 52 Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only 56 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only 60 Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 60 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin... America and the Caribbean Only 61 Dell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties 63 Ink and Toner ...
...34 6 Regulatory notices 7 Appendix Contacting Dell 40 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 52 Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only 56 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only 60 Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 60 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin... America and the Caribbean Only 61 Dell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties 63 Ink and Toner ...
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Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (Latin America Only) 64 Dell Software License Agreement 65 Index 69 viii Contents
Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (Latin America Only) 64 Dell Software License Agreement 65 Index 69 viii Contents
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... and software installation. Using the operator panel The printer has an operator panel that lets you have not already done so, follow the steps on and off. Feed paper through the printer. 2 Learning about your printer www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Setting up the printer If ...1 2 5 4 3 NOTE: Both the computer and the printer must be turned on to make copies. # Press: 1 Power 2 Scan 3 Black Copy 4 Color Copy 5 Paper Feed To: Turn the printer on the Placemat (poster) to open the Dell All-In-One Center. If problems occur during the setup process, see Setup troubleshooting...
... and software installation. Using the operator panel The printer has an operator panel that lets you have not already done so, follow the steps on and off. Feed paper through the printer. 2 Learning about your printer www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Setting up the printer If ...1 2 5 4 3 NOTE: Both the computer and the printer must be turned on to make copies. # Press: 1 Power 2 Scan 3 Black Copy 4 Color Copy 5 Paper Feed To: Turn the printer on the Placemat (poster) to open the Dell All-In-One Center. If problems occur during the setup process, see Setup troubleshooting...
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SECTION 2 Understanding the software Accessing the Dell All-In-One Center Accessing Print Properties Using the Dell Printer Solution Center Using the Dell Image Expert 2
SECTION 2 Understanding the software Accessing the Dell All-In-One Center Accessing Print Properties Using the Dell Printer Solution Center Using the Dell Image Expert 2
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... All-In-One Main page consists of the sections. Accessing the Dell All-In-One Center To access the Dell All-In-One Center, click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A920 → Dell All-In-One Center. From this section: Scan You can: • Select a program to send the scanned image to view all settings. 4 Understanding the software
... All-In-One Main page consists of the sections. Accessing the Dell All-In-One Center To access the Dell All-In-One Center, click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A920 → Dell All-In-One Center. From this section: Scan You can: • Select a program to send the scanned image to view all settings. 4 Understanding the software
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...darken your copies. • Enlarge or reduce your copies. You can : • Select the quantity and color of your copies. • Select a quality setting for your copies. • Lighten or darken your copies....the saved image to. • Choose the quantity and color of the screen. Print a Copy... NOTE: For more information about the All-In-One Main page, View Saved Images page, or the Maintain/...to view all settings. Choose from the All-In-One Main page) to a friend. • Fax using your computer's modem. • Save an image on one page. • Print an image as a ...
...darken your copies. • Enlarge or reduce your copies. You can : • Select the quantity and color of your copies. • Select a quality setting for your copies. • Lighten or darken your copies....the saved image to. • Choose the quantity and color of the screen. Print a Copy... NOTE: For more information about the All-In-One Main page, View Saved Images page, or the Maintain/...to view all settings. Choose from the All-In-One Main page) to a friend. • Fax using your computer's modem. • Save an image on one page. • Print an image as a ...
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... page) provides you with direct links to 's • Contact information • Advanced • View the software version and copyright information For more information about the Dell Printer Solution Center, see page 5. Choose from the All-In-One Main page, see page 8. The Print dialog box appears. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences...
... page) provides you with direct links to 's • Contact information • Advanced • View the software version and copyright information For more information about the Dell Printer Solution Center, see page 5. Choose from the All-In-One Main page, see page 8. The Print dialog box appears. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences...
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... setting on the printed page. I Want To menu Select one of paper you want the document oriented on the screen, and then select the What's This? Multiple Copies-Customize how the printer prints several copies of the Print Properties software. Type-Select the type of the projects from the menu ... menu The I Want To menu. The Print Properties screen appears along with the I Want To menu displays when you are using . Print Color Images in Black and White-Select this when you want to select the print settings. NOTE: For additional information about these settings: Quality/Speed-Select...
... setting on the printed page. I Want To menu Select one of paper you want the document oriented on the screen, and then select the What's This? Multiple Copies-Customize how the printer prints several copies of the Print Properties software. Type-Select the type of the projects from the menu ... menu The I Want To menu. The Print Properties screen appears along with the I Want To menu displays when you are using . Print Color Images in Black and White-Select this when you want to select the print settings. NOTE: For additional information about these settings: Quality/Speed-Select...
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... as software version information. Options menu Use the Options menu to make changes to the Quality, Layout, and Printing Status Options settings. The Dell Printer Solution Center appears. For more information on these settings, open the Dell Printer Solution Center, click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A920 → Dell Printer Solution Center. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com...
... as software version information. Options menu Use the Options menu to make changes to the Quality, Layout, and Printing Status Options settings. The Dell Printer Solution Center appears. For more information on these settings, open the Dell Printer Solution Center, click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A920 → Dell Printer Solution Center. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com...
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... ink levels. The following table describes the Dell Printer Solution Center tabs. Maintenance • Install a new ink cartridge. Advanced • Change the printing status window appearance options. • View software version information. Understanding the software 9 From this tab: You can: Printer Status (the tab • Check the current printer status. For example, while printing, the status...
... ink levels. The following table describes the Dell Printer Solution Center tabs. Maintenance • Install a new ink cartridge. Advanced • Change the printing status window appearance options. • View software version information. Understanding the software 9 From this tab: You can: Printer Status (the tab • Check the current printer status. For example, while printing, the status...
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... use the tool. 10 Understanding the software To access the Dell Photo Editor: • From the All-In-One Center send a scanned image to the documentation. With the Dell Image Expert, you can be found at C:\Program Files\Dell Computer\Dell ImageExpert\Dell Image Expert User's Guide.pdf. For... or click the Help button for your printer separately Use the Dell Photo Editor for instructions on how to list, select Dell Image Expert. If you adjust photo attributes. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Using the Dell Image Expert The Dell Image Expert lets you purchased your graphic...
... use the tool. 10 Understanding the software To access the Dell Photo Editor: • From the All-In-One Center send a scanned image to the documentation. With the Dell Image Expert, you can be found at C:\Program Files\Dell Computer\Dell ImageExpert\Dell Image Expert User's Guide.pdf. For... or click the Help button for your printer separately Use the Dell Photo Editor for instructions on how to list, select Dell Image Expert. If you adjust photo attributes. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Using the Dell Image Expert The Dell Image Expert lets you purchased your graphic...
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... contrast of the image • Flip or rotate your image • Change colors For help, refer to the documentation that came with your document. For help, see page 15. 2 Open the Dell All-In-One Center. Using special scan features You can : • Repeat images •... Autofit • Multi-up to print reduced images of page 1 through 8 on the second sheet and so on. • Use Optical Character Recognition to edit text on the scanner glass. For example, select 4-up -A printer software...
... contrast of the image • Flip or rotate your image • Change colors For help, refer to the documentation that came with your document. For help, see page 15. 2 Open the Dell All-In-One Center. Using special scan features You can : • Repeat images •... Autofit • Multi-up to print reduced images of page 1 through 8 on the second sheet and so on. • Use Optical Character Recognition to edit text on the scanner glass. For example, select 4-up -A printer software...
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... not supported. • Your printer must be equipped with a USB cable. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Faxing In order to send and receive faxes with your printer: • Your computer must be connected to the line-in connector of your printer. • An active telephone line must have faxing software installed and configured. See...
... not supported. • Your printer must be equipped with a USB cable. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Faxing In order to send and receive faxes with your printer: • Your computer must be connected to the line-in connector of your printer. • An active telephone line must have faxing software installed and configured. See...
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...then click My Computer. 7 Right-click the CD Drive icon. Change these entries, skip to "Configuring BVRP fax software." 4 Click on your installed software appears. 3 Check for any entry referring to Classic PhoneTools or FaxTools. The Installation Wizard appears. 12 Follow the ... the appropriate language folder. 11 Double-click the Setup icon. Using the printer 21 The All Programs window closes. 5 Insert the Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A920 Drivers and Utilities CD. Using BVRP fax software Installing BVRP fax software 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click All Programs. A list of...
...then click My Computer. 7 Right-click the CD Drive icon. Change these entries, skip to "Configuring BVRP fax software." 4 Click on your installed software appears. 3 Check for any entry referring to Classic PhoneTools or FaxTools. The Installation Wizard appears. 12 Follow the ... the appropriate language folder. 11 Double-click the Setup icon. Using the printer 21 The All Programs window closes. 5 Insert the Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A920 Drivers and Utilities CD. Using BVRP fax software Installing BVRP fax software 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click All Programs. A list of...
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... software launches. 11 Select your country, enter your area code, and enter any number you want to fax face down under the lid of the printer. 5 Select Fax using your computer's modem under Creative Tasks. 6 Select the correct option for your document under Is there more than one ... No under What is scanned and BVRP launches. 22 Using the printer Sending a one-page fax with BVRP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Move your mouse pointer over All Programs, then Dell Printers, and then Dell AIO Printer A920. 3 Click Dell All-In-One Center. 4 Place the document you must press first before getting ...
... software launches. 11 Select your country, enter your area code, and enter any number you want to fax face down under the lid of the printer. 5 Select Fax using your computer's modem under Creative Tasks. 6 Select the correct option for your document under Is there more than one ... No under What is scanned and BVRP launches. 22 Using the printer Sending a one-page fax with BVRP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Move your mouse pointer over All Programs, then Dell Printers, and then Dell AIO Printer A920. 3 Click Dell All-In-One Center. 4 Place the document you must press first before getting ...
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... fax. 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click Classic PhoneTools or FaxTools. A preview of the printer. 10 Click Preview Now. BVRP fax software launches. Adjust your document and repeat if necessary. 11 Click Yes until all pages you want to fax are now ready ... Receiving faxes with BVRP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Move your mouse pointer over All Programs, then Dell Printers, and then Dell AIO Printer A920. 3 Click Dell All-In-One Center. 4 Click See More Scan Settings. 5 Click Display Advanced Scan Settings. 6 Click to select Scan multiple items before output. 7 Click...
... fax. 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click Classic PhoneTools or FaxTools. A preview of the printer. 10 Click Preview Now. BVRP fax software launches. Adjust your document and repeat if necessary. 11 Click Yes until all pages you want to fax are now ready ... Receiving faxes with BVRP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Move your mouse pointer over All Programs, then Dell Printers, and then Dell AIO Printer A920. 3 Click Dell All-In-One Center. 4 Click See More Scan Settings. 5 Click Display Advanced Scan Settings. 6 Click to select Scan multiple items before output. 7 Click...