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Understanding your printer iii Paper guide Paper feed button Paper exit tray Paper support Power button Front cover Power supply USB cable Understanding your printer The table on page iv describes each part.
Understanding your printer iii Paper guide Paper feed button Paper exit tray Paper support Power button Front cover Power supply USB cable Understanding your printer The table on page iv describes each part.
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...: Paper guide Paper support Power button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper feed button Power supply USB cable To: Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Accessing your User's Guide To access your printer to a computer. Connect your User's Guide: Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers →Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → View User's Guide. iv Understanding your printer Load paper in the printer.
...: Paper guide Paper support Power button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper feed button Power supply USB cable To: Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Accessing your User's Guide To access your printer to a computer. Connect your User's Guide: Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers →Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → View User's Guide. iv Understanding your printer Load paper in the printer.
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... Notes, Notices, and Cautions v Caution: SAFETY INFORMATION vi 1 Learning about your printer Setting up the printer 2 Understanding the printer software 2 Print Properties 2 Dell Printer Solution Center 3 Understanding the paper type sensor 5 2 Using the printer Loading paper 7 Printing 9 Basic printing 9 Printing photos 9 Printing envelopes 10 Printing cards 10 Printing banners 10 Printing mirror images and iron-on transfers 10...
... Notes, Notices, and Cautions v Caution: SAFETY INFORMATION vi 1 Learning about your printer Setting up the printer 2 Understanding the printer software 2 Print Properties 2 Dell Printer Solution Center 3 Understanding the paper type sensor 5 2 Using the printer Loading paper 7 Printing 9 Basic printing 9 Printing photos 9 Printing envelopes 10 Printing cards 10 Printing banners 10 Printing mirror images and iron-on transfers 10...
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... ink cartridge nozzles 18 4 Troubleshooting Setup troubleshooting 20 General troubleshooting 20 Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed 20 Envelopes do not feed properly 21 Document does not print 21 Printer is not communicating with computer 21 More troubleshooting 22 Error messages 22 ...Removing and reinstalling the printer software 25 Other help sources 26 5 Regulatory notices 6 Appendix Contacting Dell 32 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 42 ...
... ink cartridge nozzles 18 4 Troubleshooting Setup troubleshooting 20 General troubleshooting 20 Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed 20 Envelopes do not feed properly 21 Document does not print 21 Printer is not communicating with computer 21 More troubleshooting 22 Error messages 22 ...Removing and reinstalling the printer software 25 Other help sources 26 5 Regulatory notices 6 Appendix Contacting Dell 32 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 42 ...
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SECTION 1 Learning about your printer Setting up the printer Understanding the printer software Understanding the paper type sensor 1
SECTION 1 Learning about your printer Setting up the printer Understanding the printer software Understanding the paper type sensor 1
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.... • Visit the supplies area online. From this tab: Printer Status (the tab that appears when you open the Dell Printer Solution Center) How To Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information Advanced You can: • Check the current printer status. • See what type of paper is in the printer. • View ink levels. • Receive information about...
.... • Visit the supplies area online. From this tab: Printer Status (the tab that appears when you open the Dell Printer Solution Center) How To Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information Advanced You can: • Check the current printer status. • See what type of paper is in the printer. • View ink levels. • Receive information about...
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...paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the paper type settings and print resolution. The paper type sensor is on unless you load one of these paper types: • Plain paper • Coated paper • Glossy/photo paper... about your operating system). NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. If you are using. 4 Click OK. The Print Properties screen appears. 3 From the Paper Type section on your printer 5 To choose the paper size: 1 With your document open ,...
...paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the paper type settings and print resolution. The paper type sensor is on unless you load one of these paper types: • Plain paper • Coated paper • Glossy/photo paper... about your operating system). NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size. If you are using. 4 Click OK. The Print Properties screen appears. 3 From the Paper Type section on your printer 5 To choose the paper size: 1 With your document open ,...
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SECTION 2 Using the printer Loading paper Printing 2
SECTION 2 Using the printer Loading paper Printing 2
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NOTE: Do not force paper into the paper support. 2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to dry. Transparencies and photos may require up to 15 minutes to the left edge of the paper. NOTE: To avoid smearing ink, remove each transparency or photo from the paper exit tray before the next one exits the printer. Using the printer 7 Loading paper To load most types of paper: 1 Place the paper against the right side of the paper support with the print side facing you and the top of the paper feeding into the printer.
NOTE: Do not force paper into the paper support. 2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to dry. Transparencies and photos may require up to 15 minutes to the left edge of the paper. NOTE: To avoid smearing ink, remove each transparency or photo from the paper exit tray before the next one exits the printer. Using the printer 7 Loading paper To load most types of paper: 1 Place the paper against the right side of the paper support with the print side facing you and the top of the paper feeding into the printer.
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... stock • The card stock is designed for use with inkjet printers. 50 sheets of coated, photo, or The glossy or coated side faces you . 20 sheets of banner paper The banner paper is designed for use with inkjet printers. • The thickness does not exceed 0.025 inches. 10... greeting cards, index cards, The cards are designed for use with inkjet printers. 8 Using the printer Length - 127 to 432 mm - 5.0 to 17.0 in . www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com To load other paper types, follow the loading instructions on the iron-on packaging. • The blank...
... stock • The card stock is designed for use with inkjet printers. 50 sheets of coated, photo, or The glossy or coated side faces you . 20 sheets of banner paper The banner paper is designed for use with inkjet printers. • The thickness does not exceed 0.025 inches. 10... greeting cards, index cards, The cards are designed for use with inkjet printers. 8 Using the printer Length - 127 to 432 mm - 5.0 to 17.0 in . www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com To load other paper types, follow the loading instructions on the iron-on packaging. • The blank...
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... ink, remove each transparency or photo from the paper exit tray before the next one exits the printer. Using the printer 9 item. 5 Click OK or Print (depending on the screen, and then select the What's This? Printing photos 1 Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 2 Click the How To tab. 3 From...
... ink, remove each transparency or photo from the paper exit tray before the next one exits the printer. Using the printer 9 item. 5 Click OK or Print (depending on the screen, and then select the What's This? Printing photos 1 Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 2 Click the How To tab. 3 From...
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... excess banner paper may cause a paper jam. Printing banners 1 Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 2 Click the How To tab. 3 From the Projects drop-down dialog box, select Banners. 4 Click View and follow the instructions to print your cards. Printing cards 1 Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution...
... excess banner paper may cause a paper jam. Printing banners 1 Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 2 Click the How To tab. 3 From the Projects drop-down dialog box, select Banners. 4 Click View and follow the instructions to print your cards. Printing cards 1 Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution...
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... height and width of your poster. 6 Select Print Crop Marks if you select represents the number of the paper. Print transparencies 1 Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 2 Click the How To tab. 3 From the Projects drop-down dialog box, select Iron-...to print have a circle and a bar symbol over multiple pages. 1 Load paper. Printing on both sides of an image that are shaded. Select or clear each transparency as it exits the printer, and let it . 8 Click OK to close any damaged poster pages without...
... height and width of your poster. 6 Select Print Crop Marks if you select represents the number of the paper. Print transparencies 1 Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 2 Click the How To tab. 3 From the Projects drop-down dialog box, select Iron-...to print have a circle and a bar symbol over multiple pages. 1 Load paper. Printing on both sides of an image that are shaded. Select or clear each transparency as it exits the printer, and let it . 8 Click OK to close any damaged poster pages without...
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... the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. a Load the stack of a legal pad. 6 Make sure Print ...more printing projects 1 Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 2 Click the How To tab. 3 From the Projects drop-down into the paper tray. See more printing projects. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 4 Make sure Two-Sided Printing is connected to a...
... the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. a Load the stack of a legal pad. 6 Make sure Print ...more printing projects 1 Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 2 Click the How To tab. 3 From the Projects drop-down into the paper tray. See more printing projects. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 4 Make sure Two-Sided Printing is connected to a...
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...they differ from the colors on the screen. • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. To clean the nozzles: 1 Load plain paper. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are not ...smooth. For help , see page 8. 2 Open the Dell Printer Solution Center. For help , see page 3. 3 Click the Maintenance tab. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to two more times. 18 Maintenance...
...they differ from the colors on the screen. • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. To clean the nozzles: 1 Load plain paper. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are not ...smooth. For help , see page 8. 2 Open the Dell Printer Solution Center. For help , see page 3. 3 Click the Maintenance tab. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to two more times. 18 Maintenance...
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... printer. The Dell Personal Inkjet Printer J740 will only work if you experience problems while setting up your printer, make sure: • Your printer is on . • The Dell Personal Inkjet Printer J740 is set as your default printer. For help , see page 8. Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure: • You use a paper recommended for inkjet printers. • You do not load too much paper in the paper...
... printer. The Dell Personal Inkjet Printer J740 will only work if you experience problems while setting up your printer, make sure: • Your printer is on . • The Dell Personal Inkjet Printer J740 is set as your default printer. For help , see page 8. Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure: • You use a paper recommended for inkjet printers. • You do not load too much paper in the paper...
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... correctly. Turn the power on page 25. • You select the correct paper type and size in Print Properties. b Double-click the Dell J740 icon, and then click Printer. NOTE: Photos or documents containing graphics may take longer to Pause Printing. • Print a test page: a Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center.
... correctly. Turn the power on page 25. • You select the correct paper type and size in Print Properties. b Double-click the Dell J740 icon, and then click Printer. NOTE: Photos or documents containing graphics may take longer to Pause Printing. • Print a test page: a Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center.
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www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com More troubleshooting Refer to the User's Guide if you cannot reach the paper because it . 3 Press Power to turn the printer off. 2 Pull slowly and firmly on the paper to turn the printer back on your computer screen. To clear a paper jam: 1 Press Power to remove it is too far into...
www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com More troubleshooting Refer to the User's Guide if you cannot reach the paper because it . 3 Press Power to turn the printer off. 2 Pull slowly and firmly on the paper to turn the printer back on your computer screen. To clear a paper jam: 1 Press Power to remove it is too far into...
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... page 16. NOTE: If your cartrdiges. When one of paper. 1 Load paper. 2 Close the front cover. 3 Press Power to turn the printer on, and then send your cartridges decrease. Printer Cover Open message The printer's front cover is out of these messages, you get information... about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge from the Dell Web site at www.dell...
... page 16. NOTE: If your cartrdiges. When one of paper. 1 Load paper. 2 Close the front cover. 3 Press Power to turn the printer on, and then send your cartridges decrease. Printer Cover Open message The printer's front cover is out of these messages, you get information... about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge from the Dell Web site at www.dell...
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..., 15 ordering, 16 removing, 17 replacing, 15-16 cleaning, ink cartridge nozzles, 18 creating projects banner, 10 mirror images, 10 posters, 11 custom size paper loading, 8 D Dell Printer Solution Center, 3 Dell Printer Solution Center tabs Advanced, 4 Contact Information, 4 How To, 4 Maintenance, 4 Troubleshooting, 4 duplexing, 11 E envelopes loading, 8 printing, 10 error messages Cartridge Error, 23 Ink Low...
..., 15 ordering, 16 removing, 17 replacing, 15-16 cleaning, ink cartridge nozzles, 18 creating projects banner, 10 mirror images, 10 posters, 11 custom size paper loading, 8 D Dell Printer Solution Center, 3 Dell Printer Solution Center tabs Advanced, 4 Contact Information, 4 How To, 4 Maintenance, 4 Troubleshooting, 4 duplexing, 11 E envelopes loading, 8 printing, 10 error messages Cartridge Error, 23 Ink Low...
