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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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...Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. 3 Microsoft and Windows are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software...any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death Information in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; Use, duplication or disclosure by the ...
...Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. 3 Microsoft and Windows are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software...any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death Information in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; Use, duplication or disclosure by the ...
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... 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 Print to...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 ...
... 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 Print to...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 ...
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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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Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties 109 Dell Software License Agreement 111 Regulatory Notices 113 8 Contents 7 Appendix Limited Warranties and Return Policy 98 Dell Inc.
Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties 109 Dell Software License Agreement 111 Regulatory Notices 113 8 Contents 7 Appendix Limited Warranties and Return Policy 98 Dell Inc.
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... to make photocopies. • You do a variety of things. 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 printer to a computer to install the hardware and software. Getting Started 13 For setup troubleshooting, see page 70. Accessing Your User's Guide...
... to make photocopies. • You do a variety of things. 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 printer to a computer to install the hardware and software. Getting Started 13 For setup troubleshooting, see page 70. Accessing Your User's Guide...
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... OK. NOTE: To temporarily override the automatic paper type sensor for a particular print job, specify a paper type in the software screen 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).
... OK. NOTE: To temporarily override the automatic paper type sensor for a particular print job, specify a paper type in the software screen 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).
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...see page 25. 3 Load your document on the operator panel, press Color to make more than one photocopy, press the numbers on the keypad that correspond with the number of photocopies you want to create a color photocopy of your document on the display. For help , see page...Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center. For help , see page 25. 3 Load your image or press Black to copy using the printer operator panel or the printer software. Copying appears on the scanner glass or into the ADF....
...see page 25. 3 Load your document on the operator panel, press Color to make more than one photocopy, press the numbers on the keypad that correspond with the number of photocopies you want to create a color photocopy of your document on the display. For help , see page...Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center. For help , see page 25. 3 Load your image or press Black to copy using the printer operator panel or the printer software. Copying appears on the scanner glass or into the ADF....
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.... 5 Press Select when the program to which you want to begin a color scan. 34 Using the Printer 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. For help , see page 28 or page 30. 3 From the... to scroll through the list of the preview window) appears in the lower right of possible programs to scan using the printer operator panel or the printer software. The All-In-One Main Page appears on the scanner glass or into the ADF. NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in ...
.... 5 Press Select when the program to which you want to begin a color scan. 34 Using the Printer 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. For help , see page 28 or page 30. 3 From the... to scroll through the list of the preview window) appears in the lower right of possible programs to scan using the printer operator panel or the printer software. The All-In-One Main Page appears on the scanner glass or into the ADF. NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in ...
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... Scan Settings. 8 When you do not support multiple page scanning. 1 Make sure your computer and printer are finished customizing your image, click Scan Now. Using the Printer 35 For help, see your scanned image. To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution or the... and the printer is connected to the computer. 2 Load your document on your computer screen. 4 Click Preview Now 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. Using the Printer Software NOTE: Some ...
... Scan Settings. 8 When you do not support multiple page scanning. 1 Make sure your computer and printer are finished customizing your image, click Scan Now. Using the Printer 35 For help, see your scanned image. To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution or the... and the printer is connected to the computer. 2 Load your document on your computer screen. 4 Click Preview Now 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. Using the Printer Software NOTE: Some ...
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... or into editable text within a word processing program. 1 Load your document. Scan Multiple Pages or Images NOTE: This feature is a software feature that turns a scanned image into the ADF. For help, see page 28 or page 30. 2 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center.
... or into editable text within a word processing program. 1 Load your document. Scan Multiple Pages or Images NOTE: This feature is a software feature that turns a scanned image into the ADF. For help, see page 28 or page 30. 2 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center.
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...modems are not fax modems and are not supported. USB cable printer connector computer connector 40 Using the Printer See page 12 for help using the printer operator panel or the printer software. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Faxing You can fax using the operator panel to the... must be connected to the line-in connector of your printer to a computer to use Dell Printer Fax Tools. - Do not connect the data/fax modem to fax using the printer software: • Your computer must have Dell Printer Fax Tools or Microsoft Fax Console installed and configured - See...
...modems are not fax modems and are not supported. USB cable printer connector computer connector 40 Using the Printer See page 12 for help using the printer operator panel or the printer software. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Faxing You can fax using the operator panel to the... must be connected to the line-in connector of your printer to a computer to use Dell Printer Fax Tools. - Do not connect the data/fax modem to fax using the printer software: • Your computer must have Dell Printer Fax Tools or Microsoft Fax Console installed and configured - See...
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...-click the CD Drive icon. A list of these entries, skip to "Configure Dell Printer Fax Tools Fax Software." 3 Click on your installed software appears. 2 Check for any entry referring to complete the installation. The All Programs window closes. 4 Insert the Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 Drivers and Utilities CD. A drop-down menu appears. 8 Click Explore. 9 Double-click...
...-click the CD Drive icon. A list of these entries, skip to "Configure Dell Printer Fax Tools Fax Software." 3 Click on your installed software appears. 2 Check for any entry referring to complete the installation. The All Programs window closes. 4 Insert the Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 Drivers and Utilities CD. A drop-down menu appears. 8 Click Explore. 9 Double-click...
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... to select the Enable Receive check box. Change these settings as desired. 1 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs). 2 Click Dell AIO Printer A960 → Fax Tools (or Classic PhoneTools). Dell Printer Fax Tools fax software launches. 10 Select your country, enter your name and company name. 6 Click Next. 7 Enter an identifier, phone number, and fax...
... to select the Enable Receive check box. Change these settings as desired. 1 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs). 2 Click Dell AIO Printer A960 → Fax Tools (or Classic PhoneTools). Dell Printer Fax Tools fax software launches. 10 Select your country, enter your name and company name. 6 Click Next. 7 Enter an identifier, phone number, and fax...
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...can send and receive color faxes using the printer operator panel or the printer software. to scroll through the list to which you want to : • Enter the fax number, or • Press Speed Dial, and then - NOTE: If you entered. 46 Using the Printer The printer scans your document and ... Press Black or Color. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Send a Fax NOTE: You can send faxes using the operator panel only. Using the Operator Panel You can send and receive A4, legal, and letter size documents. 1 Make sure your printer is on. 2 Load your printer to the number ...
...can send and receive color faxes using the printer operator panel or the printer software. to scroll through the list to which you want to : • Enter the fax number, or • Press Speed Dial, and then - NOTE: If you entered. 46 Using the Printer The printer scans your document and ... Press Black or Color. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Send a Fax NOTE: You can send faxes using the operator panel only. Using the Operator Panel You can send and receive A4, legal, and letter size documents. 1 Make sure your printer is on. 2 Load your printer to the number ...
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... Fax. 4 Enter the fax number using the printer operator panel or the printer software. NOTE: In order to send a color fax from your printer, the machine to which you want to an active telephone line. 4 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers, → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center. 5 Place the document you are on...
... Fax. 4 Enter the fax number using the printer operator panel or the printer software. NOTE: In order to send a color fax from your printer, the machine to which you want to an active telephone line. 4 Click Start → All Programs (or Programs) → Dell Printers, → Dell AIO Printer A960 → Dell All-In-One Center. 5 Place the document you are on...
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... size you want to fax face down menu. 7 Place the document you have selected. 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...
... size you want to fax face down menu. 7 Place the document you have selected. 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...
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... to your Dell A960 that can hold up to 100 speed dial numbers. Using the Operator Panel 1 Press Fax. 2 Press Speed Dial. 3 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...
... to your Dell A960 that can hold up to 100 speed dial numbers. Using the Operator Panel 1 Press Fax. 2 Press Speed Dial. 3 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...
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SECTION 3 Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center Using Print Properties Using the Dell Printer Solution Center Using Dell Picture Studio 3
SECTION 3 Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center Using Print Properties Using the Dell Printer Solution Center Using Dell Picture Studio 3