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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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Operate the printer. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Hold paper as it exits the printer. Understanding the printer 1 3 2 6 5 4 7 8 9 # Use the: 1 Paper guide 2 Paper support 3 Operator panel 4 Paper exit tray 5 Printer (scanner unit) 6 Top cover When you want to: Ensure proper paper feeding. Place an item on the scanner glass. Load paper into the printer. Access the ink cartridges.
Operate the printer. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Hold paper as it exits the printer. Understanding the printer 1 3 2 6 5 4 7 8 9 # Use the: 1 Paper guide 2 Paper support 3 Operator panel 4 Paper exit tray 5 Printer (scanner unit) 6 Top cover When you want to: Ensure proper paper feeding. Place an item on the scanner glass. Load paper into the printer. Access the ink cartridges.
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Connect the printer to : Insert the USB cable. # Use the: 7 USB cable connector 8 Power supply 9 USB cable (sold separately) When you want to your computer. Supply power to the left. NOTE: Place the metal contacts to the printer.
Connect the printer to : Insert the USB cable. # Use the: 7 USB cable connector 8 Power supply 9 USB cable (sold separately) When you want to your computer. Supply power to the left. NOTE: Place the metal contacts to the printer.
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... Government is strictly forbidden. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Computer Corporation, One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. Trademarks used in this document to...Dell Computer Corporation; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal, injury, or death. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software and documentation are registered trademarks of your printer...
... Government is strictly forbidden. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Computer Corporation, One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. Trademarks used in this document to...Dell Computer Corporation; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal, injury, or death. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software and documentation are registered trademarks of your printer...
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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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SECTION 1 Learning about your printer Setting up the printer Using the operator panel 1
SECTION 1 Learning about your printer Setting up the printer Using the operator panel 1
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... with the press of a button. 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. Make a black and white copy. If problems occur during the setup...
... with the press of a button. 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. Make a black and white copy. If problems occur during the setup...
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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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... to view all settings. 4 Understanding the software The All-In-One Main page The All-In-One Main page consists of four main sections. The All-In-One Main page appears. 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.
... to view all settings. 4 Understanding the software The All-In-One Main page The All-In-One Main page consists of four main sections. The All-In-One Main page appears. 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.
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...• Maintain or fix quality problems • Troubleshoot All-In-One problems • Device status and ink levels • More printing ideas and how to the Dell Printer Solution Center. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com From this section: Creative Tasks You can change your document ...open, click File → Print. Choose from the All-In-One Main page, see page 8. To open Print ...
...• Maintain or fix quality problems • Troubleshoot All-In-One problems • Device status and ink levels • More printing ideas and how to the Dell Printer Solution Center. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com From this section: Creative Tasks You can change your document ...open, click File → Print. Choose from the All-In-One Main page, see page 8. To open Print ...
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The Print Properties screen appears along with the I Want To menu Select one of the tabs. The I Want To menu The I Want To menu displays when you want to print. It contains a variety of paper you are using . ... to select the print settings. Paper Size-Select the size of the Print Properties software. Multiple Copies-Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job, collated or normal. Print Color Images in black and white. Layout-Select the layout you are using . Print Properties tabs Use the Quality/Copies...
The Print Properties screen appears along with the I Want To menu Select one of the tabs. The I Want To menu The I Want To menu displays when you want to print. It contains a variety of paper you are using . ... to select the print settings. Paper Size-Select the size of the Print Properties software. Multiple Copies-Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job, collated or normal. Print Color Images in black and white. Layout-Select the layout you are using . Print Properties tabs Use the Quality/Copies...
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... Use the Options menu to make changes to for future use. 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. The Dell Printer Solution Center appears. The Options menu also provides you with direct links to different parts of the screen...
... Use the Options menu to make changes to for future use. 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. The Dell Printer Solution Center appears. The Options menu also provides you with direct links to different parts of the screen...
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The following table describes the Dell Printer Solution Center tabs. Maintenance • Install a new ink cartridge. Contact Information • View information about ordering ink or supplies. • View information... specific troubleshooting topics. • Visit the support area online. Understanding the software 9 From this tab: You can: Printer Status (the tab • Check the current printer status. Troubleshooting • Check the current printer status. • View recommended Help topics. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Search for new cartridges. ...
The following table describes the Dell Printer Solution Center tabs. Maintenance • Install a new ink cartridge. Contact Information • View information about ordering ink or supplies. • View information... specific troubleshooting topics. • Visit the support area online. Understanding the software 9 From this tab: You can: Printer Status (the tab • Check the current printer status. Troubleshooting • Check the current printer status. • View recommended Help topics. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Search for new cartridges. ...
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... the tool for a description or click the Help button for your printer separately Use the Dell Photo Editor for instructions on how to the documentation. To access the Dell Photo Editor: • From the All-In-One Center send a scanned image to list, select Dell Image Expert. If you purchased your graphic editing needs. www...
... the tool for a description or click the Help button for your printer separately Use the Dell Photo Editor for instructions on how to the documentation. To access the Dell Photo Editor: • From the All-In-One Center send a scanned image to list, select Dell Image Expert. If you purchased your graphic editing needs. www...
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SECTION 3 Using the printer Loading paper Placing your document on the scanner glass Printing Copying Scanning Editing scanned images Using special scan features Faxing Creating other projects 3
SECTION 3 Using the printer Loading paper Placing your document on the scanner glass Printing Copying Scanning Editing scanned images Using special scan features Faxing Creating other projects 3
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NOTE: Do not force paper into the paper support. 2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. To load most types of paper: 1 Place the paper against the right side of the paper support with the print side facing you and the top of the paper feeding into the printer. 12 Using the printer www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Loading paper To load other paper types, follow the guidelines on page 13.
NOTE: Do not force paper into the paper support. 2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. To load most types of paper: 1 Place the paper against the right side of the paper support with the print side facing you and the top of the paper feeding into the printer. 12 Using the printer www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Loading paper To load other paper types, follow the guidelines on page 13.
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... avoid smearing ink, remove each transparency or photo from the paper exit tray before the next one exits the printer. glossy paper 10 transparencies • The transparencies are designed for use with inkjet printers. • The thickness does not exceed 0.025 inches. 10 greeting cards, index cards, ...may require up to: 100 sheets of plain paper 10 envelopes Make sure: The paper is designed for use with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers. Length - 127 to 432 mm - 5.0 to 17.0 in. 25 iron-on transfers • You follow...
... avoid smearing ink, remove each transparency or photo from the paper exit tray before the next one exits the printer. glossy paper 10 transparencies • The transparencies are designed for use with inkjet printers. • The thickness does not exceed 0.025 inches. 10 greeting cards, index cards, ...may require up to: 100 sheets of plain paper 10 envelopes Make sure: The paper is designed for use with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers. Length - 127 to 432 mm - 5.0 to 17.0 in. 25 iron-on transfers • You follow...
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www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Before you begin copying, scanning, printing, or sending faxes, refer to the information below about how much paper the printer exit tray can hold . The printer paper exit tray can hold : • 25 sheets of paper • 10 sheets of labels • 1 transparency • 10 envelopes • 10 cards • 1 sheet of coated, photo, or glossy paper 14 Using the printer
www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Before you begin copying, scanning, printing, or sending faxes, refer to the information below about how much paper the printer exit tray can hold . The printer paper exit tray can hold : • 25 sheets of paper • 10 sheets of labels • 1 transparency • 10 envelopes • 10 cards • 1 sheet of coated, photo, or glossy paper 14 Using the printer
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Using the printer 15 Placing your document on the scanner glass 1 Open the top cover. 2 Place the item you want to avoid dark edges. NOTE: Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow. 3 Close the scanner lid to copy face down on the scanner glass.
Using the printer 15 Placing your document on the scanner glass 1 Open the top cover. 2 Place the item you want to avoid dark edges. NOTE: Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow. 3 Close the scanner lid to copy face down on the scanner glass.
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...program or operating system). For help , see page 12. 2 With your document open , click File → Print. 3 To change the printer settings, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). For help , see page 12. 2 With your... document open , click File → Print. 3 To change the printer settings, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). Printing photos 1 Load paper. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Printing The Print Properties I Want To menu (see details about ...
...program or operating system). For help , see page 12. 2 With your document open , click File → Print. 3 To change the printer settings, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). For help , see page 12. 2 With your... document open , click File → Print. 3 To change the printer settings, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). Printing photos 1 Load paper. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Printing The Print Properties I Want To menu (see details about ...