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Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A960 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Ordering Supplies • Getting Started • Understanding the Software • Ink Cartridge Maintenance • Troubleshooting www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com
Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A960 Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Ordering Supplies • Getting Started • Understanding the Software • Ink Cartridge Maintenance • Troubleshooting www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com
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During a print job, a screen appears on your computer to detect the ink levels in the printer. You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Ordering Ink Cartridges and Supplies Your Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A960 comes with software installed to warn you if the ink levels are low. USA Canada... - 24 05 30 35 020 - 674 4881 02.713 1590 08 587 705 81 231622 64 3287 5215 09 2533 1411 0848 801 888 Your printer has been designed to print using the following ink cartridges: Item: Black ink cartridge...
During a print job, a screen appears on your computer to detect the ink levels in the printer. You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Ordering Ink Cartridges and Supplies Your Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A960 comes with software installed to warn you if the ink levels are low. USA Canada... - 24 05 30 35 020 - 674 4881 02.713 1590 08 587 705 81 231622 64 3287 5215 09 2533 1411 0848 801 888 Your printer has been designed to print using the following ink cartridges: Item: Black ink cartridge...
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Contents Notes, Notices, and Cautions 3 Caution: SAFETY INFORMATION 4 1 Getting Started Understanding the Printer Parts 10 Accessing Your User's Guide 13 Setting up Your Printer 13 Installing the Operator Panel 14 Using the Operator Panel 15 Operator Panel Menus 17 Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor 23 Loading Paper 25 Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support 26 Load Your Document on the Scanner Glass 28 2 Using the Printer Using the ADF 30 Load Your Document Into the ADF 30 Print Media Guidelines for the ADF 31 Printing 32 Print Photos 32 Copying 33 Contents 5
Contents Notes, Notices, and Cautions 3 Caution: SAFETY INFORMATION 4 1 Getting Started Understanding the Printer Parts 10 Accessing Your User's Guide 13 Setting up Your Printer 13 Installing the Operator Panel 14 Using the Operator Panel 15 Operator Panel Menus 17 Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor 23 Loading Paper 25 Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support 26 Load Your Document on the Scanner Glass 28 2 Using the Printer Using the ADF 30 Load Your Document Into the ADF 30 Print Media Guidelines for the ADF 31 Printing 32 Print Photos 32 Copying 33 Contents 5
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... 37 Save an Image on Your Computer 38 E-mail a Scanned Image or Document 38 Enlarge or Reduce Images or Documents 39 Faxing 40 Using Dell Printer Fax Tools Fax Software 41 Using Fax Console (Windows XP Only 43 Access the Fax Setup Utility 44 Send a Fax 46 Receive Faxes 48 ...the Status of a Fax 51 Using Special Fax Features 52 3 Understanding the Software Understanding the Printer Software 56 Using the Dell All-In-One Center 56 Access the Dell All-In-One Center 56 The All-In-One Main Page 57 Using Print Properties 59 Access Print Properties 59 Print Properties Tabs 59 Using the...
... 37 Save an Image on Your Computer 38 E-mail a Scanned Image or Document 38 Enlarge or Reduce Images or Documents 39 Faxing 40 Using Dell Printer Fax Tools Fax Software 41 Using Fax Console (Windows XP Only 43 Access the Fax Setup Utility 44 Send a Fax 46 Receive Faxes 48 ...the Status of a Fax 51 Using Special Fax Features 52 3 Understanding the Software Understanding the Printer Software 56 Using the Dell All-In-One Center 56 Access the Dell All-In-One Center 56 The All-In-One Main Page 57 Using Print Properties 59 Access Print Properties 59 Print Properties Tabs 59 Using the...
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... Studio 62 Access Dell Picture Studio 62 4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 64 Aligning Ink Cartridges 65 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 67 5 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 70 General Problems 70 Black and White Copy Quality Is Unsatisfactory 72 Fax Does Not Work 73 Printer Is Not Sending or Receiving Faxes 73...
... Studio 62 Access Dell Picture Studio 62 4 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 64 Aligning Ink Cartridges 65 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 67 5 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 70 General Problems 70 Black and White Copy Quality Is Unsatisfactory 72 Fax Does Not Work 73 Printer Is Not Sending or Receiving Faxes 73...
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SECTION 1 Getting Started Understanding the Printer Parts Accessing Your User's Guide Setting up Your Printer Installing the Operator Panel Using the Operator Panel Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Loading Paper 1
SECTION 1 Getting Started Understanding the Printer Parts Accessing Your User's Guide Setting up Your Printer Installing the Operator Panel Using the Operator Panel Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Loading Paper 1
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...dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Understanding the Printer Parts 1 2 3 8 4 5 7 6 # Use the: To: 1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scan, copy or fax multiple page documents and/or legal sized documents. 2 Paper support Load paper into the printer. 3 ADF input tray Load original documents in the printer...glass. • Scanner glass recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple page documents. 4 ADF exit tray Pick up your printer (attached to a computer or unattached). Recommended for heavy weight, delicate, or unusually sized originals that can not be fed ...
...dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Understanding the Printer Parts 1 2 3 8 4 5 7 6 # Use the: To: 1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scan, copy or fax multiple page documents and/or legal sized documents. 2 Paper support Load paper into the printer. 3 ADF input tray Load original documents in the printer...glass. • Scanner glass recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple page documents. 4 ADF exit tray Pick up your printer (attached to a computer or unattached). Recommended for heavy weight, delicate, or unusually sized originals that can not be fed ...
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Unlock the scanner before use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to lock or unlock the scanner. Getting Started 11 NOTE: Lock the scanner if you for locking. NOTE: To close the printer (scanner unit) for unlocking. • Pull the scanner... lock toward you are moving your printer. Keep the printer (scanner unit) open when changing ink cartridges or toggling the scanner lock. Lock or unlock...
Unlock the scanner before use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to lock or unlock the scanner. Getting Started 11 NOTE: Lock the scanner if you for locking. NOTE: To close the printer (scanner unit) for unlocking. • Pull the scanner... lock toward you are moving your printer. Keep the printer (scanner unit) open when changing ink cartridges or toggling the scanner lock. Lock or unlock...
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... line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the printer. 4 USB cable connector Connect your printer to an active telephone line to send and receive faxes. Your printer must be connected to this telephone line to your printer. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 1 4 3 2 # Use the: To: 1 Power supply connector Supply power to...
... line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the printer. 4 USB cable connector Connect your printer to an active telephone line to send and receive faxes. Your printer must be connected to this telephone line to your printer. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 1 4 3 2 # Use the: To: 1 Power supply connector Supply power to...
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...Printer NOTE: The Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 supports the Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems. Follow the instructions on your printer to a computer to make photocopies. • You do a variety of things. A few important things to note: • If your printer is attached to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer... to attach your printer to a computer to send faxes. You can use the Dell™ AIO Printer A960 to do not need to attach your printer Setup Diagram to a computer or unattached). NOTE: The printer must be connected...
...Printer NOTE: The Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 supports the Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems. Follow the instructions on your printer to a computer to make photocopies. • You do a variety of things. A few important things to note: • If your printer is attached to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer... to attach your printer to a computer to send faxes. You can use the Dell™ AIO Printer A960 to do not need to attach your printer Setup Diagram to a computer or unattached). NOTE: The printer must be connected...
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www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Installing the Operator Panel The following instructions apply only if you received an additional language operator panel with your printer. 1 Remove the operator panel (if one is installed). 2 Choose the correct operator panel for your language. 3 Position the clips on the printer, and then press down. 14 Getting Started
www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Installing the Operator Panel The following instructions apply only if you received an additional language operator panel with your printer. 1 Remove the operator panel (if one is installed). 2 Choose the correct operator panel for your language. 3 Position the clips on the printer, and then press down. 14 Getting Started
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... 15 Use the: 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 . NOTE: This button is lit when the printer is in fax mode. 8 Number of Copies Specify a number (1-99) of the buttons, and initiate...
... 15 Use the: 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 . NOTE: This button is lit when the printer is in fax mode. 8 Number of Copies Specify a number (1-99) of the buttons, and initiate...
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...fax mode. NOTE: In the Mode area, make . • Redial the last number entered when the machine is in copy or scan mode, the printer automatically switches to insert a pause before number dialed. Select letters when creating a Speed Dial list. NOTE: If you have already begun entering the number.... www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Use the: 10 Lighter/Darker 11 Select 12 Speed Dial 13 A keypad number or symbol 14 Redial/Pause 15 Color 16 Black 17 Display 18 Reduce/Enlarge 19 Options - + To: Lighten or ...
...fax mode. NOTE: In the Mode area, make . • Redial the last number entered when the machine is in copy or scan mode, the printer automatically switches to insert a pause before number dialed. Select letters when creating a Speed Dial list. NOTE: If you have already begun entering the number.... www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Use the: 10 Lighter/Darker 11 Select 12 Speed Dial 13 A keypad number or symbol 14 Redial/Pause 15 Color 16 Black 17 Display 18 Reduce/Enlarge 19 Options - + To: Lighten or ...
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... using the operator panel, see your User's Guide. Operator Panel Menus See the display for: • Printer status • Messages • Menus Selecting Operator Panel Menu items 1 Press one of the available Mode buttons on the printer operator panel. 2 Press Options repeatedly until the menu heading you want appears on the display to...
... using the operator panel, see your User's Guide. Operator Panel Menus See the display for: • Printer status • Messages • Menus Selecting Operator Panel Menu items 1 Press one of the available Mode buttons on the printer operator panel. 2 Press Options repeatedly until the menu heading you want appears on the display to...
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.... 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. Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types: •.... 4 Click OK. The automatic paper type sensor is on your operating system). If you want to clear the setting. 6 Click OK. NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. To choose the paper size on which you turn it off: 1 With your document open , click File → Print....
.... 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. Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types: •.... 4 Click OK. The automatic paper type sensor is on your operating system). If you want to clear the setting. 6 Click OK. NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. To choose the paper size on which you turn it off: 1 With your document open , click File → Print....
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www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com To permanently turn it off: 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). NOTE: To temporarily override the automatic paper type sensor for a particular print job, specify a ... screen under Specialty Paper. 24 Getting Started Click Start → Settings → Printers and Faxes or Printers (Windows 2000). 2 Right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences or Properties. 4 Click Options or the Printer Settings tab, and then click Paper Type Sensor Options. 5 Click the box to...
www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com To permanently turn it off: 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). NOTE: To temporarily override the automatic paper type sensor for a particular print job, specify a ... screen under Specialty Paper. 24 Getting Started Click Start → Settings → Printers and Faxes or Printers (Windows 2000). 2 Right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences or Properties. 4 Click Options or the Printer Settings tab, and then click Paper Type Sensor Options. 5 Click the box to...
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... the paper support's surface and it's right edge should be flush against the guide on page 29 to learn how to load paper into the printer. First, learn how to print, copy, scan, and fax. Loading Paper 1 Place the paper against the right-hand paper guide. NOTE: Do not force ...paper into your printer are the print, copy, scan, and fax functions. Getting Started 25 The basic functions of your printer with "Using the Printer" on the right-hand side of the paper support. 2 Squeeze and slide the left-hand...
... the paper support's surface and it's right edge should be flush against the guide on page 29 to learn how to load paper into the printer. First, learn how to print, copy, scan, and fax. Loading Paper 1 Place the paper against the right-hand paper guide. NOTE: Do not force ...paper into your printer are the print, copy, scan, and fax functions. Getting Started 25 The basic functions of your printer with "Using the Printer" on the right-hand side of the paper support. 2 Squeeze and slide the left-hand...
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... paper support without removing plain paper. 26 Getting Started NOTE: You can load a single envelope into the printer upside down with Landscape orientation. • You select the correct envelope size. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support Load up to print the envelopes with the letterhead...
... paper support without removing plain paper. 26 Getting Started NOTE: You can load a single envelope into the printer upside down with Landscape orientation. • You select the correct envelope size. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support Load up to print the envelopes with the letterhead...
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... faces you. • The paper guide is against the left edge of the iron-on transfers. • The banner paper is designed for use with inkjet printers. • You adjust the...
... faces you. • The paper guide is against the left edge of the iron-on transfers. • The banner paper is designed for use with inkjet printers. • You adjust the...