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...: To: 1 Mode area Select a Mode (scan, copy, or fax). 2 Start area Start a color or black and white scan, copy, or fax job. 3 Power Turn your printer on . You can receive a fax while in progress. • Clear a fax number or end a fax transmission and return the display to the fax default. • Exit a menu. • Clear current settings and return to default settings. 5 Copy Enter copy mode. Getting Started 15 NOTE: This button is lit when the printer is on or off. 4 Stop/Clear (Cancel) • Cancel a scan, print, or copy job in any mode. NOTE: This button is...
...: To: 1 Mode area Select a Mode (scan, copy, or fax). 2 Start area Start a color or black and white scan, copy, or fax job. 3 Power Turn your printer on . You can receive a fax while in progress. • Clear a fax number or end a fax transmission and return the display to the fax default. • Exit a menu. • Clear current settings and return to default settings. 5 Copy Enter copy mode. Getting Started 15 NOTE: This button is lit when the printer is on or off. 4 Stop/Clear (Cancel) • Cancel a scan, print, or copy job in any mode. NOTE: This button is...
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... enter or edit the date and time shown on the LCD display, such as speed dial information or fax numbers. 16 Getting Started Press - NOTE: In the Mode area, make sure the mode you want to make sure the mode you press Speed Dial when your printer is lit. Choose the option that appears on the display. • Scroll through an automated answering system. Start a color copy, fax, or scan job. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Use...
... enter or edit the date and time shown on the LCD display, such as speed dial information or fax numbers. 16 Getting Started Press - NOTE: In the Mode area, make sure the mode you want to make sure the mode you press Speed Dial when your printer is lit. Choose the option that appears on the display. • Scroll through an automated answering system. Start a color copy, fax, or scan job. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Use...
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... to clear the setting. 6 Click OK. The Print Properties screen appears. 3 Click Options. 4 Click Paper Type Sensor Options. 5 Click Allow the Paper Type Sensor to select paper type (default) to print: 1 With your document open , click File → Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences or Properties (depending on your operating system). The Print Properties screen appears. 3 From the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the paper type settings...
... to clear the setting. 6 Click OK. The Print Properties screen appears. 3 Click Options. 4 Click Paper Type Sensor Options. 5 Click Allow the Paper Type Sensor to select paper type (default) to print: 1 With your document open , click File → Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences or Properties (depending on your operating system). The Print Properties screen appears. 3 From the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the paper type settings...
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... of the Print Properties screen, confirm the selections, and then click OK. 6 Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system). For help loading photo paper, see page 25. 2 With your document open , click File → Print. 4 To change the printer settings, click Preferences or Properties (depending on the program or operating system). 5 On the three tabs along the left side (Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout) of your prints. For more printing information...
... of the Print Properties screen, confirm the selections, and then click OK. 6 Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system). For help loading photo paper, see page 25. 2 With your document open , click File → Print. 4 To change the printer settings, click Preferences or Properties (depending on the program or operating system). 5 On the three tabs along the left side (Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout) of your prints. For more printing information...
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... copy using the printer operator panel or the printer software. Copying You can also choose a paper size or further customize your copy job on this screen. 7 Click Copy Now. Using the Operator Panel 1 Make sure your photocopies. Using the Printer 33 Copying appears on . 2 Load paper. The All-In-One Main Page appears on your computer screen. 5 Click See More Copy Settings. 6 Select a quantity and color for your printer is on. 2 Load paper. Using the Printer Software 1 Make sure your computer and your printer to create a black and white...
... copy using the printer operator panel or the printer software. Copying You can also choose a paper size or further customize your copy job on this screen. 7 Click Copy Now. Using the Operator Panel 1 Make sure your photocopies. Using the Printer 33 Copying appears on . 2 Load paper. The All-In-One Main Page appears on your computer screen. 5 Click See More Copy Settings. 6 Select a quantity and color for your printer is on. 2 Load paper. Using the Printer Software 1 Make sure your computer and your printer to create a black and white...
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... scanner glass or into the ADF. For help , see page 28 or page 30. 3 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center. Using the Operator Panel 1 Make sure your computer and printer are finished customizing your computer screen. 4 Click Preview Now. Scanning You can scan. 5 Press Select when the program to which you want to begin a color scan. 34 Using the Printer www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Copy Photos 1 Load paper...
... scanner glass or into the ADF. For help , see page 28 or page 30. 3 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center. Using the Operator Panel 1 Make sure your computer and printer are finished customizing your computer screen. 4 Click Preview Now. Scanning You can scan. 5 Press Select when the program to which you want to begin a color scan. 34 Using the Printer www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Copy Photos 1 Load paper...
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... your scanned image. NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in the lower right of the image you want to print. 6 From the Send scanned image to see page 28 or page 30. 3 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center. The All-In-One Main Page appears on the scanner glass or into the ADF. For help, see your scan job, click See More Scan Settings...
... your scanned image. NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in the lower right of the image you want to print. 6 From the Send scanned image to see page 28 or page 30. 3 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center. The All-In-One Main Page appears on the scanner glass or into the ADF. For help, see your scan job, click See More Scan Settings...
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... image using the tools available in the program you chose. For help , see page 28. To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your scan area. 5 Adjust the dotted lines to the computer. 2 Place your photo on your computer screen. 4 Click Preview Now to your image • Adjust the brightness and contrast of the photo aligns with your graphics program. 36 Using the Printer Edit Scanned Images...
... image using the tools available in the program you chose. For help , see page 28. To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your scan area. 5 Adjust the dotted lines to the computer. 2 Place your photo on your computer screen. 4 Click Preview Now to your image • Adjust the brightness and contrast of the photo aligns with your graphics program. 36 Using the Printer Edit Scanned Images...
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... (date, time, and page number) on each of rings) you can : • Enter your name and fax number. • Select a maximum send speed and a print quality for outgoing faxes. • Choose whether to scan the entire document before dialing the number. • Choose whether to use (Pulse, Touch-tone, Behind a PBX). • Enter a dialing prefix. • Choose how (manually, if fax tones are detected, or after a certain amount of the Fax Setup...
... (date, time, and page number) on each of rings) you can : • Enter your name and fax number. • Select a maximum send speed and a print quality for outgoing faxes. • Choose whether to scan the entire document before dialing the number. • Choose whether to use (Pulse, Touch-tone, Behind a PBX). • Enter a dialing prefix. • Choose how (manually, if fax tones are detected, or after a certain amount of the Fax Setup...
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... receive A4, legal, and letter size documents. 1 Make sure your printer is on. 2 Load your printer to : • Enter the fax number, or • Press Speed Dial, and then - For help, see "Speed Dial" on the scanner glass or into the ADF. Enter a two-digit number (viewable in the upper left of the display). The printer scans your document and sends your printer, the machine to create one, see page 28 or page 30. 3 Press Fax. 4 Use the keypad to send color or black and white faxes...
... receive A4, legal, and letter size documents. 1 Make sure your printer is on. 2 Load your printer to : • Enter the fax number, or • Press Speed Dial, and then - For help, see "Speed Dial" on the scanner glass or into the ADF. Enter a two-digit number (viewable in the upper left of the display). The printer scans your document and sends your printer, the machine to create one, see page 28 or page 30. 3 Press Fax. 4 Use the keypad to send color or black and white faxes...
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... the ADF. Using the Printer 47 NOTE: In order to send a color fax from your printer, the machine to which you want to an active telephone line. 2 Load your document into the ADF. The document is being scanned. 8 Select No under Is there more than one page. 9 Click Next. Using Dell Printer Fax Tools Fax Software 1 Make sure your printer and computer are sending the fax must also support color faxes. For help , see page 30. 3 Press Fax. 4 Enter the fax number using the printer operator panel or the printer software.
... the ADF. Using the Printer 47 NOTE: In order to send a color fax from your printer, the machine to which you want to an active telephone line. 2 Load your document into the ADF. The document is being scanned. 8 Select No under Is there more than one page. 9 Click Next. Using Dell Printer Fax Tools Fax Software 1 Make sure your printer and computer are sending the fax must also support color faxes. For help , see page 30. 3 Press Fax. 4 Enter the fax number using the printer operator panel or the printer software.
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... repeat if necessary. You can only send them. Receiving Faxes Through the Printer For information on page 50. 48 Using the Printer You can choose to send your fax. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Using Dell Printer Fax Tools Fax Software 1 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center. 2 Click See More Scan Settings. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to select Scan multiple items before output (flatbed scanner only). 5 Click OK. 6 Select...
... repeat if necessary. You can only send them. Receiving Faxes Through the Printer For information on page 50. 48 Using the Printer You can choose to send your fax. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Using Dell Printer Fax Tools Fax Software 1 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center. 2 Click See More Scan Settings. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to select Scan multiple items before output (flatbed scanner only). 5 Click OK. 6 Select...
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...envelopes, posters, and more. Multiple Copies-Customize how the printer prints several photocopies of the Print Properties software. Using Print Properties You can change your printer settings in black and white. Print Properties Tabs All of the print settings are on your color images in Print Properties. From this tab: Quality/Copies You can change these settings: Quality/Speed-Select a Quality/Speed setting. To access Print Properties when a document is not open , click File → Print. Print Color Images in Black and White-To print your program or operating...
...envelopes, posters, and more. Multiple Copies-Customize how the printer prints several photocopies of the Print Properties software. Using Print Properties You can change your printer settings in black and white. Print Properties Tabs All of the print settings are on your color images in Print Properties. From this tab: Quality/Copies You can change these settings: Quality/Speed-Select a Quality/Speed setting. To access Print Properties when a document is not open , click File → Print. Print Color Images in Black and White-To print your program or operating...
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www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com From this when you want to print. You can change these settings, right-click a setting on the printed page. Duplexing-Select this tab: Paper Setup Print Layout You can print with portrait or landscape orientation. To learn more about these settings: Type-Select the type of the paper. NOTE: For additional information about Print Properties, see your User's Guide. 60 Understanding the Software Layout-Select the...
www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com From this when you want to print. You can change these settings, right-click a setting on the printed page. Duplexing-Select this tab: Paper Setup Print Layout You can print with portrait or landscape orientation. To learn more about these settings: Type-Select the type of the paper. NOTE: For additional information about Print Properties, see your User's Guide. 60 Understanding the Software Layout-Select the...
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... Printer A960 only works if you have both of the USB cable. Reconnect the power supply (see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" in your User's Guide. To check printer status: a Click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). b Double-click the Dell AIO Printer A960 icon, and then click Printer. For help accessing your User's Guide, see the Setup Diagram. • The paper is loaded correctly. c From the Maintenance tab, click Print a test page. Anytime your printer has a problem, make...
... Printer A960 only works if you have both of the USB cable. Reconnect the power supply (see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" in your User's Guide. To check printer status: a Click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). b Double-click the Dell AIO Printer A960 icon, and then click Printer. For help accessing your User's Guide, see the Setup Diagram. • The paper is loaded correctly. c From the Maintenance tab, click Print a test page. Anytime your printer has a problem, make...
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.... 72 Troubleshooting Scanner Unit Will Not Close To close the scanner unit after installing ink cartridges, unlocking the scanner bed, or removing a paper jam, follow these steps: 1 Using both hands, lift the scanner unit. 2 With one hand, push the scanner support to the side. 3 Hold the scanner support to display the Advanced Copy Settings dialog box. 4 Click the Scan tab. 5 From the Color depth drop down menu, select Gray. 6 Click OK. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Black and White Copy Quality...
.... 72 Troubleshooting Scanner Unit Will Not Close To close the scanner unit after installing ink cartridges, unlocking the scanner bed, or removing a paper jam, follow these steps: 1 Using both hands, lift the scanner unit. 2 With one hand, push the scanner support to the side. 3 Hold the scanner support to display the Advanced Copy Settings dialog box. 4 Click the Scan tab. 5 From the Color depth drop down menu, select Gray. 6 Click OK. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Black and White Copy Quality...
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... Power to turn your printer off . 2 Unplug your printer. 3 Check for paper jams. 4 Plug in your printer. 4 Turn your printer on. 5 Uninstall and reinstall the cartridges. Hardware Error: 502 The printer is unlocked. 4 Plug in the ADF. NOTE: If this does not resolve the problem, see "More Troubleshooting Options" on page 77 to clear the jam. Hardware Error: 0402 The printer has a paper jam in your printer. 5 Press Power to turn your printer on. Troubleshooting 79 Hardware Error: 401 The printer scanner...
... Power to turn your printer off . 2 Unplug your printer. 3 Check for paper jams. 4 Plug in your printer. 4 Turn your printer on. 5 Uninstall and reinstall the cartridges. Hardware Error: 502 The printer is unlocked. 4 Plug in the ADF. NOTE: If this does not resolve the problem, see "More Troubleshooting Options" on page 77 to clear the jam. Hardware Error: 0402 The printer has a paper jam in your printer. 5 Press Power to turn your printer on. Troubleshooting 79 Hardware Error: 401 The printer scanner...
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... make arrangements and pay for ground freight and insurance to and from the date on your product. The end user must be in as -new condition, software products must be unopened, and all parts removed from the original purchase date. You must ship the Dell Software and Peripherals products back to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. The end user must be repaired or replaced at Dell...
... make arrangements and pay for ground freight and insurance to and from the date on your product. The end user must be in as -new condition, software products must be unopened, and all parts removed from the original purchase date. You must ship the Dell Software and Peripherals products back to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. The end user must be repaired or replaced at Dell...
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..., 31 messages, error Ink Low, 78 Paper Jam, 78 Paper Out, 78 multiple copies, 59 N Number of Copies button, 15 O operator panel, 17 copying with, 33 using, 17 Options button, 16 ordering supplies, 2 orientation, selecting, 60 P paper banner, 27 envelopes, 26 loading, 31 paper exit tray, 10 Paper Jam message, 78 paper jam, clearing, 78 Paper Out message, 78 Paper Setup tab, 60 paper support, 10 paper type sensor, 23 photo cards loading, 26 photo paper loading, 26 photos printing, 59 postcards loading, 26 posters, printing, 59 Preview section Print/Copy preview, 58 Scan preview, 58 Print Layout...
..., 31 messages, error Ink Low, 78 Paper Jam, 78 Paper Out, 78 multiple copies, 59 N Number of Copies button, 15 O operator panel, 17 copying with, 33 using, 17 Options button, 16 ordering supplies, 2 orientation, selecting, 60 P paper banner, 27 envelopes, 26 loading, 31 paper exit tray, 10 Paper Jam message, 78 paper jam, clearing, 78 Paper Out message, 78 Paper Setup tab, 60 paper support, 10 paper type sensor, 23 photo cards loading, 26 photo paper loading, 26 photos printing, 59 postcards loading, 26 posters, printing, 59 Preview section Print/Copy preview, 58 Scan preview, 58 Print Layout...
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... multiple images, 37 scanning multiple pages or images, 37 Q Quality/Copies tab, 59 R Redial/Pause button, 16 Reduce/Enlarge button, 16 removing ink cartridges, 64 S safety information, 4 Save Settings menu, 61 Scan (Select mode) button, 15 scan settings, 57 scanner lock, 11 scanner support, 11 scanner unit, 11 scanning, 34 software, 35 scanning multiple images, 37 Select button, 16 settings, saving for future use, 61 setup, 13 software, 56 Dell All-In-One Center, 56 Dell Printer Solution Center, 61 Fax Setup Utility, 44 reinstalling, 81 removing, 81 uninstalling, 81 specialty media cards...
... multiple images, 37 scanning multiple pages or images, 37 Q Quality/Copies tab, 59 R Redial/Pause button, 16 Reduce/Enlarge button, 16 removing ink cartridges, 64 S safety information, 4 Save Settings menu, 61 Scan (Select mode) button, 15 scan settings, 57 scanner lock, 11 scanner support, 11 scanner unit, 11 scanning, 34 software, 35 scanning multiple images, 37 Select button, 16 settings, saving for future use, 61 setup, 13 software, 56 Dell All-In-One Center, 56 Dell Printer Solution Center, 61 Fax Setup Utility, 44 reinstalling, 81 removing, 81 uninstalling, 81 specialty media cards...