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... information 7 About your printer 8 Thank you for choosing this printer!...8 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact...8 Finding information about the printer...9 Understanding the parts of the printer...11 Ordering and replacing supplies 13 Replacing ink cartridges...13 Ordering ink cartridges...14 Recycling Dell products...15 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 16 Using the printer control panel...16 Using...
... information 7 About your printer 8 Thank you for choosing this printer!...8 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact...8 Finding information about the printer...9 Understanding the parts of the printer...11 Ordering and replacing supplies 13 Replacing ink cartridges...13 Ordering ink cartridges...14 Recycling Dell products...15 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 16 Using the printer control panel...16 Using...
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...reducing images...46 Adjusting copy quality...46 Making a copy lighter or darker...47 Collating copies using the printer control panel...47 Repeating an image on one page...48 Copying multiple pages on one sheet...48 Making a duplex copy manually...48 Canceling copy jobs...49 Scanning 50 Tips for scanning...... 52 Scanning directly to e-mail...53 Scanning to a PDF...53 Scanning FAQ...53 Canceling scan jobs...54 Networking 55 Installing the printer on a wireless network...55 Advanced wireless setup...59 Networking FAQ...63 Maintaining the printer 73 Maintaining ink cartridges...73 Contents 4
...reducing images...46 Adjusting copy quality...46 Making a copy lighter or darker...47 Collating copies using the printer control panel...47 Repeating an image on one page...48 Copying multiple pages on one sheet...48 Making a duplex copy manually...48 Canceling copy jobs...49 Scanning 50 Tips for scanning...... 52 Scanning directly to e-mail...53 Scanning to a PDF...53 Scanning FAQ...53 Canceling scan jobs...54 Networking 55 Installing the printer on a wireless network...55 Advanced wireless setup...59 Networking FAQ...63 Maintaining the printer 73 Maintaining ink cartridges...73 Contents 4
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...it will be delighted to reduce their environmental impact. Minimizing your printer model). • Preview print jobs before printing. Wireless/network printers allow you can print up to perform basic tasks. Conserving ink • Use Quick Print or Draft Mode. Conserving paper ...8226; Print more pages with the printer, and then skim the User's Guide to learn how to 8 page images on one side...
...it will be delighted to reduce their environmental impact. Minimizing your printer model). • Preview print jobs before printing. Wireless/network printers allow you can print up to perform basic tasks. Conserving ink • Use Quick Print or Draft Mode. Conserving paper ...8226; Print more pages with the printer, and then skim the User's Guide to learn how to 8 page images on one side...
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... available on your prints. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. To return an empty ink cartridge, go to www.dell.com/recycling to improve the quality of throwing it here Setup documentation The setup documentation came with the printer. These features clean the printhead nozzles to request a postage-paid bag...
... available on your prints. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. To return an empty ink cartridge, go to www.dell.com/recycling to improve the quality of throwing it here Setup documentation The setup documentation came with the printer. These features clean the printhead nozzles to request a postage-paid bag...
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1 6 2 5 3 4 Use the To 1 Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents. 2 Security slot Install an anti-theft cable on your printer 12 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 5 Printhead Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. 6 Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. About your printer. 3 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
1 6 2 5 3 4 Use the To 1 Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents. 2 Security slot Install an anti-theft cable on your printer 12 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 5 Printhead Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. 6 Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. About your printer. 3 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
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Ordering and replacing supplies Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you remove them from the printhead. Ordering and replacing supplies 13 Note: The printhead moves to the cartridge installation position. 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. 1 2 Note: Do not reinstall used ink cartridges once you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones, or the ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out. 1 Turn on your printer. 2 Open the printer.
Ordering and replacing supplies Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you remove them from the printhead. Ordering and replacing supplies 13 Note: The printhead moves to the cartridge installation position. 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. 1 2 Note: Do not reinstall used ink cartridges once you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones, or the ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out. 1 Turn on your printer. 2 Open the printer.
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... a single use only Dell ink cartridges. Install the black ink cartridge and then the color ink cartridge. Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.dell.com/supplies. Use two hands to install each of the ink cartridges. For best results, use only. Ordering and replacing supplies 14 After use, return this cartridge to air. 5 Close the printer.
... a single use only Dell ink cartridges. Install the black ink cartridge and then the color ink cartridge. Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.dell.com/supplies. Use two hands to install each of the ink cartridges. For best results, use only. Ordering and replacing supplies 14 After use, return this cartridge to air. 5 Close the printer.
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...8226; Ink Levels • Auto Screen Dim • Clean Printhead • Eco-Mode • Deep Clean • Clear Settings Timeout Printhead • Align Printer • Print Test Page Network Setup1 • Print Setup Page • Wi-Fi Protected Setup • Replace Printhead • Wireless Information ...Print Size • Set Defaults - Use Factory Demo Mode • On • Off 1 This menu appears only in printers that support wireless printing. 2 This menu appears only when a USB Bluetooth adapter is enabled when you insert a memory device that contains document files ...
...8226; Ink Levels • Auto Screen Dim • Clean Printhead • Eco-Mode • Deep Clean • Clear Settings Timeout Printhead • Align Printer • Print Test Page Network Setup1 • Print Setup Page • Wi-Fi Protected Setup • Replace Printhead • Wireless Information ...Print Size • Set Defaults - Use Factory Demo Mode • On • Off 1 This menu appears only in printers that support wireless printing. 2 This menu appears only when a USB Bluetooth adapter is enabled when you insert a memory device that contains document files ...
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... chosen to install some additional programs. The following table provides an overview of free disk space. Printer software Use the Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) Dell Fast Pics (referred to as Fast Pics) To • Launch applications or programs. •...; Adjust settings for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Using the printer software Minimum system requirements The printer software requires up the printer using the installation software CD...
... chosen to install some additional programs. The following table provides an overview of free disk space. Printer software Use the Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) Dell Fast Pics (referred to as Fast Pics) To • Launch applications or programs. •...; Adjust settings for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Using the printer software Minimum system requirements The printer software requires up the printer using the installation software CD...
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...Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on the features of the printer that you select File Print with a word-processing program. Dell Wireless Setup Utility (referred to as Fax Solutions) • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one printers...) • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions. • Contact technical support. Dell Ink Management System Order ink. Note: Printing Preferences is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Use the To ...
...Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on the features of the printer that you select File Print with a word-processing program. Dell Wireless Setup Utility (referred to as Fax Solutions) • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one printers...) • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions. • Contact technical support. Dell Ink Management System Order ink. Note: Printing Preferences is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Use the To ...
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...printing • Use the appropriate paper for your print job. • Select a higher print quality for better prints. • Make sure there is enough ink in the printer. 2 Send the print job: a With a document open , click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From...to use, and how the pages should print. Printing basic documents Printing a document 1 Load the paper in the ink cartridges. • Remove each sheet as it exits the printer, and then let it is available only when you are printing multiple copies. • To prevent smudging when ...
...printing • Use the appropriate paper for your print job. • Select a higher print quality for better prints. • Make sure there is enough ink in the printer. 2 Send the print job: a With a document open , click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From...to use, and how the pages should print. Printing basic documents Printing a document 1 Load the paper in the ink cartridges. • Remove each sheet as it exits the printer, and then let it is available only when you are printing multiple copies. • To prevent smudging when ...
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.... Note: Labels require more drying time. Printing on the labels does not extend to peel off during printing, resulting in the printer. 2 Send the print job: a With a document open, click File Print. If necessary, choose the appropriate type...8226; Use full label sheets. Remove each label sheet as it exits, and then allow it to dry to close any printer software dialogs. 7 Click OK or Print. e Click OK or Print. c From the Paper Size list of the Print ...size. 5 Select the measurement units to use (inches or millimeters). 6 Click OK to avoid ink smudging. Printing 33
.... Note: Labels require more drying time. Printing on the labels does not extend to peel off during printing, resulting in the printer. 2 Send the print job: a With a document open, click File Print. If necessary, choose the appropriate type...8226; Use full label sheets. Remove each label sheet as it exits, and then allow it to dry to close any printer software dialogs. 7 Click OK or Print. e Click OK or Print. c From the Paper Size list of the Print ...size. 5 Select the measurement units to use (inches or millimeters). 6 Click OK to avoid ink smudging. Printing 33
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...the printing mode To conserve ink, you can change the default printing mode for printing text-only documents. If you must enter a pass key. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Printing Preferences. 5 Select Quick Print as Default Printer. To set up the ...or other high-quality documents, then you send a print job. It uses less ink and is not the default printer. To change to a different print mode to the printer. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Set as the printing mode. For more information, see "...
...the printing mode To conserve ink, you can change the default printing mode for printing text-only documents. If you must enter a pass key. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Printing Preferences. 5 Select Quick Print as Default Printer. To set up the ...or other high-quality documents, then you send a print job. It uses less ink and is not the default printer. To change to a different print mode to the printer. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Set as the printing mode. For more information, see "...
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... 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Open. 5 Resume the print job: • If you want to resume a particular print job, then right-click the document name, and then select Resume. • If you want to cancel all print jobs in Draft mode uses less ink and is ideal for printing... text documents. Printing 44 To cancel a print job from the printer control panel, press . Note: Printing in the queue, then click Printer, and then clear the selection for a single print job 1 With a ...
... 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Open. 5 Resume the print job: • If you want to resume a particular print job, then right-click the document name, and then select Resume. • If you want to cancel all print jobs in Draft mode uses less ink and is ideal for printing... text documents. Printing 44 To cancel a print job from the printer control panel, press . Note: Printing in the queue, then click Printer, and then clear the selection for a single print job 1 With a ...
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... the printhead. Aligning the printhead If the characters or lines on your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Check ink levels. Maintaining the printer 73 Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance...
... the printhead. Aligning the printhead If the characters or lines on your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Check ink levels. Maintaining the printer 73 Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance...
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... clean the printhead nozzles. Clean the printhead nozzles to improve the quality of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, you can clean the printhead nozzles. Notes: • ...Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to the printer before you must replace the ink cartridges before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 From the Maintenance tab...
... clean the printhead nozzles. Clean the printhead nozzles to improve the quality of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, you can clean the printhead nozzles. Notes: • ...Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to the printer before you must replace the ink cartridges before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 From the Maintenance tab...
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Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on a document is dry before beginning a new print job. Maintaining the printer 75 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before placing the document on the scanner glass. Warning-Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to remove any ink residue that has accumulated on the paper exit tray. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean.
Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on a document is dry before beginning a new print job. Maintaining the printer 75 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before placing the document on the scanner glass. Warning-Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to remove any ink residue that has accumulated on the paper exit tray. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean.
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... your problem Visit our Web site at support.dell.com to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. Using the Service Center to solve printer problems The Service Center provides step-by-step...print or is missing pages" on page 79 Troubleshooting 76 To open the Service Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 If it appears on an error message dialog, click the ...printer is turned on. • Make sure the printer is securely connected to the host computer, print server, or other network access point. • Check the printer for error messages, and resolve any jams. • Check the ink...
... your problem Visit our Web site at support.dell.com to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. Using the Service Center to solve printer problems The Service Center provides step-by-step...print or is missing pages" on page 79 Troubleshooting 76 To open the Service Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 If it appears on an error message dialog, click the ...printer is turned on. • Make sure the printer is securely connected to the host computer, print server, or other network access point. • Check the printer for error messages, and resolve any jams. • Check the ink...
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...port is missing pages If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one . 2 Firmly plug the square end of the printhead. 3 Close the printer. SELECT YOUR PRINTER FROM THE PRINT DIALOG BEFORE SENDING THE PRINT JOB MAKE SURE THE PRINT JOB IS NOT PAUSED MAKE...wall outlet. 2 Gently remove the power supply from the printer, and then reinsert it . 3 Plug the power cord into the back of the following: MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on, and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are inserted correctly. If the...
...port is missing pages If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one . 2 Firmly plug the square end of the printhead. 3 Close the printer. SELECT YOUR PRINTER FROM THE PRINT DIALOG BEFORE SENDING THE PRINT JOB MAKE SURE THE PRINT JOB IS NOT PAUSED MAKE...wall outlet. 2 Gently remove the power supply from the printer, and then reinsert it . 3 Plug the power cord into the back of the following: MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on, and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are inserted correctly. If the...
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...If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try installing the cartridges again. 2 Load plain paper. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance, and then press . 5 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to ...properly seated, and then try one or more information. REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Printer is in Power Saver mode. REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges, see "Replacing ink cartridges" on and off the printer, and then unplug the power...
...If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try installing the cartridges again. 2 Load plain paper. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance, and then press . 5 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to ...properly seated, and then try one or more information. REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Printer is in Power Saver mode. REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges, see "Replacing ink cartridges" on and off the printer, and then unplug the power...