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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 print using the following ink cartridges: Item: Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge Part number: 7Y743 7Y745 USA Canada Mexico Puerto Rico UK Ireland France Italy Spain Germany Austria Netherlands Belgium Sweden Norway Denmark...09 2533 1411 0848 801 888 Your printer has been designed to warn you if the ink levels are low. 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 detect the ink levels ...
During a print 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 USA Canada Mexico Puerto Rico UK Ireland France Italy Spain Germany Austria Netherlands Belgium Sweden Norway Denmark...09 2533 1411 0848 801 888 Your printer has been designed to warn you if the ink levels are low. 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 detect the ink levels ...
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... Received Faxes 51 View 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...
... Received Faxes 51 View 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...
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... 73 Printer Is Not Sending or Receiving Faxes 73 Default Country Was Not Set 74 Document Misfeeds or Jams 77 Error Messages and Flashing Lights 78 Improving Print Quality 80 Clean the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 81 Remove and Reinstall the Software 81 More Troubleshooting Options 82 6 Contacting Dell Technical... Assistance 84 Automated Order-Status Service 84 Contacting Dell 85 Contents 7
... 73 Printer Is Not Sending or Receiving Faxes 73 Default Country Was Not Set 74 Document Misfeeds or Jams 77 Error Messages and Flashing Lights 78 Improving Print Quality 80 Clean the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 81 Remove and Reinstall the Software 81 More Troubleshooting Options 82 6 Contacting Dell Technical... Assistance 84 Automated Order-Status Service 84 Contacting Dell 85 Contents 7
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... 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 do a variety of things. You can use the Dell™ AIO Printer A960 to send faxes. NOTE: The printer must be connected to a telephone line for faxing to function (attached to install the hardware and software...
... 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 do a variety of things. You can use the Dell™ AIO Printer A960 to send faxes. NOTE: The printer must be connected to a telephone line for faxing to function (attached to install the hardware and software...
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...white photocopy. For help , see page 28 or page 30. 4 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 copy job on . 2 Load paper. Copying You can also choose a ...to copy using the printer operator panel or the printer software. Using the Printer Software 1 Make sure your computer and your photocopies. 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 are on the ...
...white photocopy. For help , see page 28 or page 30. 4 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 copy job on . 2 Load paper. Copying You can also choose a ...to copy using the printer operator panel or the printer software. Using the Printer Software 1 Make sure your computer and your photocopies. 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 are on the ...
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..., click See More Copy Settings. 9 When you are on the operator panel, press Black to begin a black and white scan or Color to scan using the printer operator panel or the printer software. To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your scan area. 5 Adjust the dotted lines to fit... (found in red, you have selected. For help loading photo paper, see page 28 or page 30. 3 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center.
..., click See More Copy Settings. 9 When you are on the operator panel, press Black to begin a black and white scan or Color to scan using the printer operator panel or the printer software. To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your scan area. 5 Adjust the dotted lines to fit... (found in red, you have selected. For help loading photo paper, see page 28 or page 30. 3 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center.
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Using the Printer Software NOTE: Some programs do not have selected. To correct this problem, either...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 Printer 35 NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in red, you do not support multiple ...When you have the system resources available to perform the scan at the resolution or size you are on, and the printer is connected to the computer. 2 Load your document on your computer screen. 4 Click Preview Now to drop-down...
Using the Printer Software NOTE: Some programs do not have selected. To correct this problem, either...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 Printer 35 NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in red, you do not support multiple ...When you have the system resources available to perform the scan at the resolution or size you are on, and the printer is connected to the computer. 2 Load your document on your computer screen. 4 Click Preview Now to drop-down...
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...the operator panel to send faxes. See "Send a Fax" on page 46 for more information. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Faxing You can fax using the printer software: • Your computer must be connected to the computer with a data/fax modem. • ...must be equipped with a USB cable. USB cable printer connector computer connector 40 Using the Printer In order to use Dell Printer Fax Tools. - See "Using Dell Printer Fax Tools Fax Software" on page 43 to fax using the printer operator panel or the printer software. NOTE: DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (...
...the operator panel to send faxes. See "Send a Fax" on page 46 for more information. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Faxing You can fax using the printer software: • Your computer must be connected to the computer with a data/fax modem. • ...must be equipped with a USB cable. USB cable printer connector computer connector 40 Using the Printer In order to use Dell Printer Fax Tools. - See "Using Dell Printer Fax Tools Fax Software" on page 43 to fax using the printer operator panel or the printer software. NOTE: DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (...
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...not have a Speed Dial list, but want to create one, see page 28 or page 30. 3 Press Fax. 4 Use the keypad to which you want, or - You can send and receive color faxes using the printer operator panel or the printer software. 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 : • Enter the fax number, or • Press Speed Dial, and then - NOTE: If you entered. 46 Using the Printer www.dell...
...not have a Speed Dial list, but want to create one, see page 28 or page 30. 3 Press Fax. 4 Use the keypad to which you want, or - You can send and receive color faxes using the printer operator panel or the printer software. 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 : • Enter the fax number, or • Press Speed Dial, and then - NOTE: If you entered. 46 Using the Printer www.dell...
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...using the numbers on the keypad. 5 Press Black or Color. NOTE: In order to send a color fax from your printer, the machine to which you want to fax face down under the lid of the printer. 6 From the Productivity Tools section, select Fax an ...Software 1 Make sure your printer and computer are on. 2 Load your document on and connected to a computer with a data/fax modem and the modem is being scanned. 8 Select No under What is connected to an active telephone line. 4 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers, → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One...
...using the numbers on the keypad. 5 Press Black or Color. NOTE: In order to send a color fax from your printer, the machine to which you want to fax face down under the lid of the printer. 6 From the Productivity Tools section, select Fax an ...Software 1 Make sure your printer and computer are on. 2 Load your document on and connected to a computer with a data/fax modem and the modem is being scanned. 8 Select No under What is connected to an active telephone line. 4 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers, → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One...
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... receive soft copy faxes, it can receive faxes using the printer operator panel or the printer software. Adjust your document appears. 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...
... receive soft copy faxes, it can receive faxes using the printer operator panel or the printer software. Adjust your document appears. 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...
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...The first speed dial number in the list appears. 4 Scroll through the list using the + or - Using the Printer Software 1 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Fax Setup Utility. 2 Click the Speed Dial tab. 3 Follow the instructions on your speed dial list.... 52 Using the Printer button or use the keypad to your Dell A960 that can enter up to 100 speed dial numbers. Speed Dial To make sending faxes more efficient. You can ...
...The first speed dial number in the list appears. 4 Scroll through the list using the + or - Using the Printer Software 1 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Fax Setup Utility. 2 Click the Speed Dial tab. 3 Follow the instructions on your speed dial list.... 52 Using the Printer button or use the keypad to your Dell A960 that can enter up to 100 speed dial numbers. Speed Dial To make sending faxes more efficient. You can ...
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... destination. • Select a photocopy quantity and color. • Scan, copy, print, fax, and do creative copying) using the View Saved Images tab. Access the Dell All-In-One Center: • Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center. 56 Understanding the Software If your language is not supported...
... destination. • Select a photocopy quantity and color. • Scan, copy, print, fax, and do creative copying) using the View Saved Images tab. Access the Dell All-In-One Center: • Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center. 56 Understanding the Software If your language is not supported...
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...and to fix blurry edges. 4 Click Print. For help , see page 25. 2 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to solve print quality problems. Using the Operator Panel 1 Load plain paper. For help , see... you are using. The part number that appears. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 65 d Press Select to ensure proper installation. Using the Printer Software to Automatically Align Ink Cartridges When automatically aligning your automatic alignment is complete.
...and to fix blurry edges. 4 Click Print. For help , see page 25. 2 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to solve print quality problems. Using the Operator Panel 1 Load plain paper. For help , see... you are using. The part number that appears. Ink Cartridge Maintenance 65 d Press Select to ensure proper installation. Using the Printer Software to Automatically Align Ink Cartridges When automatically aligning your automatic alignment is complete.
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... 66 Ink Cartridge Maintenance For help, see page 25. 2 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to select the number that matches the arrow you chose from the ...in the Align Cartridges dialog box to fix blurry edges. 4 Click Manual Alignment, and then click Print. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Using the Printer Software to Manually Align Ink Cartridges When manually aligning your ink cartridges, a page prints with arrows followed by numbers. ...
... 66 Ink Cartridge Maintenance For help, see page 25. 2 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to select the number that matches the arrow you chose from the ...in the Align Cartridges dialog box to fix blurry edges. 4 Click Manual Alignment, and then click Print. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Using the Printer Software to Manually Align Ink Cartridges When manually aligning your ink cartridges, a page prints with arrows followed by numbers. ...
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...White dashes appear in graphics or printed text. • Print is smudged or too dark. • Colors on print jobs are faded or they differ from the colors on the display. 5 Press Select. Using the Printer Software 1 Load paper. For help , see page 25. 2 Press Copy. 3 Press Options until Maintenance ...quality has improved. 6 If you are not smooth. For help , see page 25. 2 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to verify that your User's Guide.
...White dashes appear in graphics or printed text. • Print is smudged or too dark. • Colors on print jobs are faded or they differ from the colors on the display. 5 Press Select. Using the Printer Software 1 Load paper. For help , see page 25. 2 Press Copy. 3 Press Options until Maintenance ...quality has improved. 6 If you are not smooth. For help , see page 25. 2 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to verify that your User's Guide.
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Wait until Fit to Page appears. 4 Press Color or Black. Fax Does Not Work In order for faxing to function properly: • The printer must be connected to an active phone line. • If you are using the printer software to the line-in memory have been sent, and then send the... to determine its size, fits it onto the specified paper size, and then scans your document. Printer Is Not Sending or Receiving Faxes If you are having trouble sending or receiving a fax through the printer software, ensure that: • Your computer is connected to a working data/fax modem. • ...
Wait until Fit to Page appears. 4 Press Color or Black. Fax Does Not Work In order for faxing to function properly: • The printer must be connected to an active phone line. • If you are using the printer software to the line-in memory have been sent, and then send the... to determine its size, fits it onto the specified paper size, and then scans your document. Printer Is Not Sending or Receiving Faxes If you are having trouble sending or receiving a fax through the printer software, ensure that: • Your computer is connected to a working data/fax modem. • ...
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... and Flashing Lights Use this section to clear the message from Dell at www.dell.com/supplies. For help installing a new cartridge, see page 64. Paper Out Message If your printer is running out of the screen. 3 Click How to clear... Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 2 Click the Troubleshooting tab on your printer. Paper Jam Message If your cartridges are about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge from the display. 2 Print your document. 78 Troubleshooting When one of these instructions to understand printer software ...
... and Flashing Lights Use this section to clear the message from Dell at www.dell.com/supplies. For help installing a new cartridge, see page 64. Paper Out Message If your printer is running out of the screen. 3 Click How to clear... Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 2 Click the Troubleshooting tab on your printer. Paper Jam Message If your cartridges are about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge from the display. 2 Print your document. 78 Troubleshooting When one of these instructions to understand printer software ...
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Remove and Reinstall the Software If the All-In-One is smudged or too dark. • Colors on print jobs are faded or they differ from the colors on the screen. • Vertical, straight lines are not smooth. Clean the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Clean the ... 1 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Uninstall Dell AIO Printer A960. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to remove the All-In-One software. 3 Restart your computer before reinstalling the printer software. 4 Insert the Driver and Utilities CD, and then follow the ...
Remove and Reinstall the Software If the All-In-One is smudged or too dark. • Colors on print jobs are faded or they differ from the colors on the screen. • Vertical, straight lines are not smooth. Clean the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Clean the ... 1 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Uninstall Dell AIO Printer A960. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to remove the All-In-One software. 3 Restart your computer before reinstalling the printer software. 4 Insert the Driver and Utilities CD, and then follow the ...