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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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...job, a screen appears on your computer to print using the following ink cartridges: Item: Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge Part number: 7Y743 7Y745 You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. USA Canada Mexico Puerto Rico UK Ireland France Italy Spain Germany Austria Netherlands Belgium... 08 587 705 81 231622 64 3287 5215 09 2533 1411 0848 801 888 Your printer has been designed to warn you if the ink levels are low. Ordering Ink Cartridges and Supplies Your Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A960 comes with software installed to detect the ink levels in the...
...job, a screen appears on your computer to print using the following ink cartridges: Item: Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge Part number: 7Y743 7Y745 You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. USA Canada Mexico Puerto Rico UK Ireland France Italy Spain Germany Austria Netherlands Belgium... 08 587 705 81 231622 64 3287 5215 09 2533 1411 0848 801 888 Your printer has been designed to warn you if the ink levels are low. Ordering Ink Cartridges and Supplies Your Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A960 comes with software installed to detect the ink levels in the...
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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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.... 4 ADF exit tray Pick up your original document after it exits the printer. 7 Display Check the printer status or view messages, menus, or settings. 8 Operator panel Operate your printer (attached to a computer or unattached). www.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...
.... 4 ADF exit tray Pick up your original document after it exits the printer. 7 Display Check the printer status or view messages, menus, or settings. 8 Operator panel Operate your printer (attached to a computer or unattached). www.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...
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...3 Scanner support 4 Express Service Code 4 To: • Lift to install or change ink cartridges. • Lift to direct your printer. NOTE: To close the printer (scanner unit) for locking. The Express Code is not available in all countries. Lock or unlock the scanner. • Push the scanner... support to the right, then lower the printer (scanner unit) until it rests on the main body of the printer. • Identify your printer when you are moving your call when contacting technical support. Unlock the scanner before use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • ...
...3 Scanner support 4 Express Service Code 4 To: • Lift to install or change ink cartridges. • Lift to direct your printer. NOTE: To close the printer (scanner unit) for locking. The Express Code is not available in all countries. Lock or unlock the scanner. • Push the scanner... support to the right, then lower the printer (scanner unit) until it rests on the main body of the printer. • Identify your printer when you are moving your call when contacting technical support. Unlock the scanner before use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • ...
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... connector data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to your printer to an active telephone line to send and receive faxes. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 1 4 3 2 # Use the: To: 1 Power supply connector Supply power to the printer. 2 Wall jack connector Connect your printer. NOTE: Do not connect additional devices to the wall jack...
... connector data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to your printer to an active telephone line to send and receive faxes. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 1 4 3 2 # Use the: To: 1 Power supply connector Supply power to the printer. 2 Wall jack connector Connect your printer. NOTE: Do not connect additional devices to the wall jack...
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... install the hardware and software. Accessing Your User's Guide Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → View Dell User's Guide. For setup troubleshooting, see page 70. Setting up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 supports the Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems. Follow the instructions on your...
... install the hardware and software. Accessing Your User's Guide Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → View Dell User's Guide. For setup troubleshooting, see page 70. Setting up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 supports the Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems. Follow the instructions on your...
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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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... Normal, Better, or Best. • Select a fax resolution: Standard, Fine, Superfine, or Ultrafine. • Select a scan resolution when the printer is in any mode. Using the Operator Panel The operator panel buttons help you scan, copy, fax, and customize documents. NOTE: This button is ... 11 9 10 13 12 16 14 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 attached to default settings. 5 Copy Enter copy mode.
... Normal, Better, or Best. • Select a fax resolution: Standard, Fine, Superfine, or Ultrafine. • Select a scan resolution when the printer is in any mode. Using the Operator Panel The operator panel buttons help you scan, copy, fax, and customize documents. NOTE: This button is ... 11 9 10 13 12 16 14 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 attached to default settings. 5 Copy Enter copy mode.
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...the last number entered when the machine is in copy or scan mode, the printer automatically switches to insert a pause before number dialed. Choose the option that appears on the display. to fax mode. 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 ...
...the last number entered when the machine is in copy or scan mode, the printer automatically switches to insert a pause before number dialed. Choose the option that appears on the display. to fax mode. 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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... 6 Click OK. Getting Started 23 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. Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your... types: • Plain paper. • Coated paper. • Glossy/photo paper. • Transparencies. If you are using. 4 Click OK. NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. If you turn it off : 1 With your document open , click File → Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click...
... 6 Click OK. Getting Started 23 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. Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your... types: • Plain paper. • Coated paper. • Glossy/photo paper. • Transparencies. If you are using. 4 Click OK. NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. If you turn it off : 1 With your document open , click File → Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click...
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... under Specialty Paper. 24 Getting Started 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). Click Start → Settings → Printers and Faxes or Printers (Windows 2000). 2 Right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences or Properties. 4 Click...
... under Specialty Paper. 24 Getting Started 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). Click Start → Settings → Printers and Faxes or Printers (Windows 2000). 2 Right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences or Properties. 4 Click...
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.... Loading Paper 1 Place the paper against the right-hand paper guide. The basic functions of the paper. First, learn how to load paper into the printer. The paper should be flat against the paper support's surface and it's right edge should be flush against the guide on the right-hand side... of the paper support. 2 Squeeze and slide the left-hand paper guide to the left edge of your printer with "Using the Printer" on page 29 to learn how to print, copy, scan, and fax. Getting Started 25
.... Loading Paper 1 Place the paper against the right-hand paper guide. The basic functions of the paper. First, learn how to load paper into the printer. The paper should be flat against the paper support's surface and it's right edge should be flush against the guide on the right-hand side... of the paper support. 2 Squeeze and slide the left-hand paper guide to the left edge of your printer with "Using the Printer" on page 29 to learn how to print, copy, scan, and fax. Getting Started 25
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... guide rests against the left edge of the paper. NOTE: You can load a single transparency 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: 100 sheets of plain paper 10...
... guide rests against the left edge of the paper. NOTE: You can load a single transparency 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: 100 sheets of plain paper 10...
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... faces you . • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper faces you . • The paper guide is designed for use with inkjet printers. • You adjust the printer properties. Length • 127 mm - 432 mm • 5.0 in. - 17.0 in .
... faces you . • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper faces you . • The paper guide is designed for use with inkjet printers. • You adjust the printer properties. Length • 127 mm - 432 mm • 5.0 in. - 17.0 in .