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Contents 3 Contents Safety 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 14 Ordering ink cartridges...14 Replacing ink cartridges...15 Recycling Dell products...16 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 18 Replacing the language sheet...
Contents 3 Contents Safety 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 14 Ordering ink cartridges...14 Replacing ink cartridges...15 Recycling Dell products...16 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 18 Replacing the language sheet...
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......79 Receiving faxes...81 Faxing FAQ...82 Networking 89 Installing the printer on a wireless network 89 Advanced wireless setup...96 Networking FAQ...103 Maintaining the printer 117 Maintaining ink cartridges...117 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...118 Cleaning the scanner glass...119 Moving the printer to another location 119 Troubleshooting 121 Before you troubleshoot...121 If...
......79 Receiving faxes...81 Faxing FAQ...82 Networking 89 Installing the printer on a wireless network 89 Advanced wireless setup...96 Networking FAQ...103 Maintaining the printer 117 Maintaining ink cartridges...117 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...118 Cleaning the scanner glass...119 Moving the printer to another location 119 Troubleshooting 121 Before you troubleshoot...121 If...
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... scanning, and faxing tasks, depending on your old printer instead of the colors. • Use high‑yield cartridges. Note: Your printer may not come with the printer. For updates, check our Web site at http://support.dell.com. These cartridges let you adjust the darkness of throwing it here ...Setup documentation The setup documentation came with some of these programs or some of the functions of these programs, depending on your printer 9 Conserving ink • Use ...
... scanning, and faxing tasks, depending on your old printer instead of the colors. • Use high‑yield cartridges. Note: Your printer may not come with the printer. For updates, check our Web site at http://support.dell.com. These cartridges let you adjust the darkness of throwing it here ...Setup documentation The setup documentation came with some of these programs or some of the functions of these programs, depending on your printer 9 Conserving ink • Use ...
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... software CD Note: If you looking for? About your printer 10 What are you purchased your Dell computer and printer at the same time, then documentation and drivers for your printer are already installed on your computer. • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site- Click to view the appropriate support...
... software CD Note: If you looking for? About your printer 10 What are you purchased your Dell computer and printer at the same time, then documentation and drivers for your printer are already installed on your computer. • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site- Click to view the appropriate support...
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About your printer 13 Use the To 22 Jam clearance cover Access and clear paper jams. 23 Ink cartridge access area Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. 24 Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Clear paper jams.
About your printer 13 Use the To 22 Jam clearance cover Access and clear paper jams. 23 Ink cartridge access area Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. 24 Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Clear paper jams.
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... 14 Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields are unopened and placed on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com/supplies. Item Licensed cartridge1 Regular cartridge Black cartridge Series 31 Not available Yellow color cartridge Series 31 Not available Cyan color cartridge Series 31 Not available Magenta color cartridge Series 31 Not available High‑...
... 14 Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields are unopened and placed on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com/supplies. Item Licensed cartridge1 Regular cartridge Black cartridge Series 31 Not available Yellow color cartridge Series 31 Not available Cyan color cartridge Series 31 Not available Magenta color cartridge Series 31 Not available High‑...
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... the ink cartridge. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones, or the ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out. Note: The printhead moves to the cartridge installation position. 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. Removing ink cartridges 1 Turn on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Ordering and...
... the ink cartridge. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones, or the ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out. Note: The printhead moves to the cartridge installation position. 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. Removing ink cartridges 1 Turn on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Ordering and...
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..., and then the black cartridge. • Insert the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the protective cap to avoid exposing the ink to Dell for recycling: 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 Choose your printer from the printer drop‑down list...
..., and then the black cartridge. • Insert the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the protective cap to avoid exposing the ink to Dell for recycling: 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 Choose your printer from the printer drop‑down list...
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... edit with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Printer software Use the Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) Dell Ink Management System Dell Phone Book (referred to as Phone Book) Abbyy Sprint OCR Dell Wireless Setup Utility (referred to as Wireless Setup Utility) Dell Tools for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Register the printer. • Contact...
... edit with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Printer software Use the Dell Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) Dell Ink Management System Dell Phone Book (referred to as Phone Book) Abbyy Sprint OCR Dell Wireless Setup Utility (referred to as Wireless Setup Utility) Dell Tools for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Register the printer. • Contact...
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...a document For Windows users 1 With a document open , choose File > Page Setup. 2 From the Page Setup dialog, set (collated) or to close any printer software dialogs. 5 Click OK or Print. Printing 34 Printing Tips for 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 ink cartridges. • Remove each copy as it is printed when printing photos or when working with specialty media. • Do not touch the duplex latch...
...a document For Windows users 1 With a document open , choose File > Page Setup. 2 From the Page Setup dialog, set (collated) or to close any printer software dialogs. 5 Click OK or Print. Printing 34 Printing Tips for 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 ink cartridges. • Remove each copy as it is printed when printing photos or when working with specialty media. • Do not touch the duplex latch...
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...printhead. 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Setup > >Maintenance > > Align Printer > An alignment page prints. Maintaining the printer 117 Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you can perform, your printer performs automatic maintenance cycles if it is turned off... Sleep mode or will temporarily turn on your printed image appear jagged or wavy, then you aligned the cartridges to : System Preferences > Print & Fax > select your printer 2 Click Options & Supplies or Print Queue. 3 Click Supply Levels.
...printhead. 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Setup > >Maintenance > > Align Printer > An alignment page prints. Maintaining the printer 117 Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you can perform, your printer performs automatic maintenance cycles if it is turned off... Sleep mode or will temporarily turn on your printed image appear jagged or wavy, then you aligned the cartridges to : System Preferences > Print & Fax > select your printer 2 Click Options & Supplies or Print Queue. 3 Click Supply Levels.
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...that has accumulated on the paper exit tray. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of your printer plugged to a properly grounded, working electrical outlet to allow it to Clean Printhead or Deep Clean Printhead, and then press . Warning-Potential ... levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges before you may cause damage to the printer before beginning a new print job. Keep your prints. Maintaining the printer 118 Cleaning the printhead nozzles If you have not been using the printer for a long period, then you can clean the...
...that has accumulated on the paper exit tray. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of your printer plugged to a properly grounded, working electrical outlet to allow it to Clean Printhead or Deep Clean Printhead, and then press . Warning-Potential ... levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges before you may cause damage to the printer before beginning a new print job. Keep your prints. Maintaining the printer 118 Cleaning the printhead nozzles If you have not been using the printer for a long period, then you can clean the...
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... language appears on the display If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: CHANGE THE LANGUAGE USING THE PRINTER MENUS 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Setup > > Device Setup > > Language > 2 Press the up or... • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn off the printer. If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at http://support.dell.com to solve most printer problems: • Make sure...
... language appears on the display If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: CHANGE THE LANGUAGE USING THE PRINTER MENUS 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Setup > > Device Setup > > Language > 2 Press the up or... • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn off the printer. If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at http://support.dell.com to solve most printer problems: • Make sure...
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...have connected to Yes, and then press . Press and hold for any obvious damage. The cartridges should click firmly into the USB port of the printhead. 3 Close the printer. The USB port is damaged, then use a new one. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the... slot of the computer. Print job does not print or is not in the printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, then try another USB port on , and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are inserted correctly. If the cable is marked with . You may have problems,...
...have connected to Yes, and then press . Press and hold for any obvious damage. The cartridges should click firmly into the USB port of the printhead. 3 Close the printer. The USB port is damaged, then use a new one. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the... slot of the computer. Print job does not print or is not in the printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, then try another USB port on , and then open the printer. 2 Make sure the cartridges are inserted correctly. If the cable is marked with . You may have problems,...
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... pages may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. Troubleshooting 124 Printer is finished. Printer is blinking on page 15 for your printer software or firmware. If the printer will not come out of the following: MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS NOT IN SLEEP MODE If the power ...sure the printhead is in Sleep mode. REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges, see "Replacing ink cartridges" on and off slowly, then the printer is properly seated, and then try one minute, reconnect the power cord into the power supply,...
... pages may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. Troubleshooting 124 Printer is finished. Printer is blinking on page 15 for your printer software or firmware. If the printer will not come out of the following: MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS NOT IN SLEEP MODE If the power ...sure the printhead is in Sleep mode. REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges, see "Replacing ink cartridges" on and off slowly, then the printer is properly seated, and then try one minute, reconnect the power cord into the power supply,...
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... more of the following : • Check the ink cartridges. 1 Open the printer, and then remove and reinstall the ink cartridges. 2 Load a plain and unmarked A4‑ or letter‑size paper. Cannot Collate Job Try one or more of the following : • Load the correct paper size in the paper support, and then press...
... more of the following : • Check the ink cartridges. 1 Open the printer, and then remove and reinstall the ink cartridges. 2 Load a plain and unmarked A4‑ or letter‑size paper. Cannot Collate Job Try one or more of the following : • Load the correct paper size in the paper support, and then press...
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...Cartridge Error The printer is unable to authenticate one or more of the following: • Install the specified missing ink cartridge or cartridges. • Reinsert the specified ink cartridge or cartridges. • Press or to clear the message. • See the User's Guide for a list of supported ink cartridges. Ink Cartridge Missing Try one... the unrecognized ink cartridge with one that is supported by your printer model, to clear the message. Press and hold for more of the installed ink cartridges. Try one or more of the fax. Note: Make sure the printer is not in ...
...Cartridge Error The printer is unable to authenticate one or more of the following: • Install the specified missing ink cartridge or cartridges. • Reinsert the specified ink cartridge or cartridges. • Press or to clear the message. • See the User's Guide for a list of supported ink cartridges. Ink Cartridge Missing Try one... the unrecognized ink cartridge with one that is supported by your printer model, to clear the message. Press and hold for more of the installed ink cartridges. Try one or more of the fax. Note: Make sure the printer is not in ...
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... more of the following : • Depending on your printer settings, you may need to replace the specified ink cartridge soon. Load [Size] [Type] Paper Try one or more of the following : • Load the correct paper size in the paper support, and then press • Press to ...cancel the current job. to continue printing. Printer Memory Full Try one or more of the following ...
... more of the following : • Depending on your printer settings, you may need to replace the specified ink cartridge soon. Load [Size] [Type] Paper Try one or more of the following : • Load the correct paper size in the paper support, and then press • Press to ...cancel the current job. to continue printing. Printer Memory Full Try one or more of the following ...
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Troubleshooting 129 Printhead Cannot Move Try one or more of the following: • Open the printer to remove any obstructions to the printhead, and then close the printer. • Press to avoid damage and print quality problems. 1 Open the printer, and then lift the latch. 2 Remove the printhead. 3 Wipe the printhead contacts and the contacts inside the printhead carrier using a clean, lint‑free cloth. Printhead Error Remove and reinsert the printhead Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the cartridge contacts with bare hands to clear the message.
Troubleshooting 129 Printhead Cannot Move Try one or more of the following: • Open the printer to remove any obstructions to the printhead, and then close the printer. • Press to avoid damage and print quality problems. 1 Open the printer, and then lift the latch. 2 Remove the printhead. 3 Wipe the printhead contacts and the contacts inside the printhead carrier using a clean, lint‑free cloth. Printhead Error Remove and reinsert the printhead Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the cartridge contacts with bare hands to clear the message.
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... printhead does not resolve the error, then turn off the printer, and then turn it back on. Printhead Missing Try one or more information, see "Replacing ink cartridges" in the User's Guide. 3 Close the printer. • Press to install the ink cartridges into place. 5 Close the printer. For more of the following: • Install the printhead...
... printhead does not resolve the error, then turn off the printer, and then turn it back on. Printhead Missing Try one or more information, see "Replacing ink cartridges" in the User's Guide. 3 Close the printer. • Press to install the ink cartridges into place. 5 Close the printer. For more of the following: • Install the printhead...