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... correctly into the printer. Supply power to the printer. Accessing your User's Guide To access your printer Turn the printer on or off, or cancel a print job. iv Understanding your User's Guide: Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers →Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → View User's Guide.
... correctly into the printer. Supply power to the printer. Accessing your User's Guide To access your printer Turn the printer on or off, or cancel a print job. iv Understanding your User's Guide: Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers →Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → View User's Guide.
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... 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 Print transparencies 11 Printing posters 11 Printing on both sides of the paper 11 See more...
... 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 Print transparencies 11 Printing posters 11 Printing on both sides of the paper 11 See more...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... install the hardware and software. The Print Properties screen appears. 2 Learning about your printer settings in Print Properties. Print Properties You can change your printer NOTE: Print Properties is available from almost every application that prints. • Dell Printer Solution Center-provides maintenance and troubleshooting help. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Setting up the printer If...
... install the hardware and software. The Print Properties screen appears. 2 Learning about your printer settings in Print Properties. Print Properties You can change your printer NOTE: Print Properties is available from almost every application that prints. • Dell Printer Solution Center-provides maintenance and troubleshooting help. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Setting up the printer If...
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...ordering ink or supplies. • View information about contacting Dell Customer Support. • View a list of paper is in the printer. • View ink levels. • Receive information about basic features. • Receive printing instructions. • Receive project information. • Search ...8226; See what type of phone numbers. • Visit the Dell Web site. • Change printing status appearance options. • View software version information. 4 Learning about how to purchase new ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean the ink cartridge nozzles. ...
...ordering ink or supplies. • View information about contacting Dell Customer Support. • View a list of paper is in the printer. • View ink levels. • Receive information about basic features. • Receive printing instructions. • Receive project information. • Search ...8226; See what type of phone numbers. • Visit the Dell Web site. • Change printing status appearance options. • View software version information. 4 Learning about how to purchase new ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean the ink cartridge nozzles. ...
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...on the Quality/Copies tab, select Use my choice. 4 Click OK. The paper type sensor is on your document open , click File → Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending on unless you want to turn it off . If you turn it off : ...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 Print Properties screen appears. 3 Click the Paper Setup tab, and then select the paper size you load one of these paper types: ...
...on the Quality/Copies tab, select Use my choice. 4 Click OK. The paper type sensor is on your document open , click File → Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending on unless you want to turn it off . If you turn it off : ...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 Print Properties screen appears. 3 Click the Paper Setup tab, and then select the paper size you load one of these paper types: ...
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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 Transparencies and photos may require up to 15 minutes to the left edge 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. 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.
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 Transparencies and photos may require up to 15 minutes to the left edge 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. 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.
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... how much paper the printer exit tray can hold . If you are using specialty media, follow the instructions to dry. Printing photos 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 Photos. 4 Click View...
... how much paper the printer exit tray can hold . If you are using specialty media, follow the instructions to dry. Printing photos 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 Photos. 4 Click View...
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...8594; Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 10 Using the printer NOTE: To apply the transfer to print your cards. Printing banners 1 Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 2... to a blanket, pillowcase, sheet set, T-shirt or another piece of your banner. Printing cards 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...
...8594; Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 10 Using the printer NOTE: To apply the transfer to print your cards. Printing banners 1 Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center. 2... to a blanket, pillowcase, sheet set, T-shirt or another piece of your banner. Printing cards 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...
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... the I Want To menu, select Make a poster or put many pages on a sheet. 4 Click Enlarge (Print a Poster). 5 Select the poster size you want to print. 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...
... the I Want To menu, select Make a poster or put many pages on a sheet. 4 Click Enlarge (Print a Poster). 5 Select the poster size you want to print. 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...
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... close any software dialog boxes that is selected. 5 Choose a binding edge. b Click Continue Printing. If you and the arrows pointing down dialog box, select See 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...
... close any software dialog boxes that is selected. 5 Choose a binding edge. b Click Continue Printing. If you and the arrows pointing down dialog box, select See 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...
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...box. For Windows XP, click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Dell Inkjet Printer J740 icon. 3 For Windows 2000, click File Sharing. For Windows XP, click Share this computer. 6 Click OK to close the Additional Drivers dialog ... shown underneath the printer icon. • Browse Network Neighborhood. For example:\\\ The server host name is the name of all network clients printing to launch the Add Printer wizard. 3 Click Network Printer. 4 Select the network printer from the Shared printers list. First, follow these...
...box. For Windows XP, click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Dell Inkjet Printer J740 icon. 3 For Windows 2000, click File Sharing. For Windows XP, click Share this computer. 6 Click OK to close the Additional Drivers dialog ... shown underneath the printer icon. • Browse Network Neighborhood. For example:\\\ The server host name is the name of all network clients printing to launch the Add Printer wizard. 3 Click Network Printer. 4 Select the network printer from the Shared printers list. First, follow these...
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www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 5 Click OK. Print a test page to install a printer driver. For Windows XP, click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes. 2 Select the ...printer you want this printer as the default printer for this is complete. 14 Using the printer When a test page prints successfully...
www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 5 Click OK. Print a test page to install a printer driver. For Windows XP, click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes. 2 Select the ...printer you want this printer as the default printer for this is complete. 14 Using the printer When a test page prints successfully...
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Your printer has been designed to warn you if the ink levels are low. During a print job, a window appears on your computer to print using the following cartridges: Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Black high yield cartridge Part number: T0601 T0602 T0722 Replacing an ink ... ink, follow the Safety Instructions on page vi. 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 16 Maintenance www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Ordering supplies Your Dell Personal Inkjet Printer J740 comes with software installed to detect the ink levels in this section, read and follow the instructions on the ...
Your printer has been designed to warn you if the ink levels are low. During a print job, a window appears on your computer to print using the following cartridges: Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Black high yield cartridge Part number: T0601 T0602 T0722 Replacing an ink ... ink, follow the Safety Instructions on page vi. 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 16 Maintenance www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Ordering supplies Your Dell Personal Inkjet Printer J740 comes with software installed to detect the ink levels in this section, read and follow the instructions on the ...
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... be closed . 7 Close the front cover. Store it inside the recycling bag that came with your new ink cartridge and mailing the recycling bag to Dell. 5 If you only align ink cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. 3 Press the cartridge carrier tab down, and then lift the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove... from the bottom of it by placing it in an air-tight container or dispose of the cartridge. However, you may also need to start a print job.
... be closed . 7 Close the front cover. Store it inside the recycling bag that came with your new ink cartridge and mailing the recycling bag to Dell. 5 If you only align ink cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. 3 Press the cartridge carrier tab down, and then lift the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove... from the bottom of it by placing it in an air-tight container or dispose of the cartridge. However, you may also need to start a print job.
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... more times. 18 Maintenance For help , see page 8. 2 Open the Dell Printer Solution Center. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to clean the clogged nozzles. • Print your document again to verify your print quality has improved. • To further improve print quality, try wiping the ink cartridge nozzles and contacts (refer to...
... more times. 18 Maintenance For help , see page 8. 2 Open the Dell Printer Solution Center. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to clean the clogged nozzles. • Print your document again to verify your print quality has improved. • To further improve print quality, try wiping the ink cartridge nozzles and contacts (refer to...
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...Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes. Reconnect the power supply (refer to print than regular text. • You select the correct paper type and size in Print Properties. b Double-click the Dell J740 icon, and then click Printer. If problems persist, see page 8. •... Photos or documents containing graphics may take longer to your printer status to Pause Printing. • Print a test page: a Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center. c Make sure no check mark appears next to make sure...
...Other Hardware → Printers and Faxes. Reconnect the power supply (refer to print than regular text. • You select the correct paper type and size in Print Properties. b Double-click the Dell J740 icon, and then click Printer. If problems persist, see page 8. •... Photos or documents containing graphics may take longer to your printer status to Pause Printing. • Print a test page: a Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Printer Solution Center. c Make sure no check mark appears next to make sure...
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... For help . NOTE: If your printer has a paper jam, see page 22 for help , see page 8. 2 Click Continue. 3 Press the Paper Feed button to print. Out of Paper message Your printer is open. Troubleshooting 23 Ink Low messages appear as the ink levels in your printer with a new one of... site at www.dell.com/supplies. Printer Cover Open message The printer's front cover is out of these messages, you can: • Click OK. • Click the ? 2 Close the front cover. 3 Press Power to turn the printer on, and then send your document to print your document. to replace ...
... For help . NOTE: If your printer has a paper jam, see page 22 for help , see page 8. 2 Click Continue. 3 Press the Paper Feed button to print. Out of Paper message Your printer is open. Troubleshooting 23 Ink Low messages appear as the ink levels in your printer with a new one of... site at www.dell.com/supplies. Printer Cover Open message The printer's front cover is out of these messages, you can: • Click OK. • Click the ? 2 Close the front cover. 3 Press Power to turn the printer on, and then send your document to print your document. to replace ...
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...→ Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Uninstall Dell J740. 2 Follow the instructions on . 3 Send your computer before reinstalling the printer software. 4 Insert the Dell Personal Inkjet Printer J740 Drivers and Utilities CD. ...Troubleshooting 25 5 Close the front cover. If the error message does not display, repeat steps 1-3 and then go to turn the printer off. 2 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on your computer screen to uninstall the printer software. 3 Restart your document to print...
...→ Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Uninstall Dell J740. 2 Follow the instructions on . 3 Send your computer before reinstalling the printer software. 4 Insert the Dell Personal Inkjet Printer J740 Drivers and Utilities CD. ...Troubleshooting 25 5 Close the front cover. If the error message does not display, repeat steps 1-3 and then go to turn the printer off. 2 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on your computer screen to uninstall the printer software. 3 Restart your document to print...