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... information 5 About your printer 6 Thank you for choosing this printer!...6 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact...6 Finding information about the printer...7 Understanding the parts of the printer...9 Ordering and replacing supplies 11 Ordering ink cartridges...11 Replacing ink cartridges...11 Recycling Dell products...12 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 13 Using the printer control panel...13...
... information 5 About your printer 6 Thank you for choosing this printer!...6 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact...6 Finding information about the printer...7 Understanding the parts of the printer...9 Ordering and replacing supplies 11 Ordering ink cartridges...11 Replacing ink cartridges...11 Recycling Dell products...12 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 13 Using the printer control panel...13...
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......48 Copying a two-sided document...48 Enlarging or reducing images...48 Adjusting copy quality...49 Making a copy lighter or darker...49 Collating copies using the printer control panel...50 Repeating an image on one page...50 Copying multiple pages on one sheet ...50 Making a duplex copy...51 Canceling copy jobs...52... drive or memory card...54 Scanning photos into an editing application...54 Scanning documents into an editing application 55 Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software 56 Scanning to a PDF...56 Scanning FAQ...56 Canceling scan jobs...57 Contents 3
......48 Copying a two-sided document...48 Enlarging or reducing images...48 Adjusting copy quality...49 Making a copy lighter or darker...49 Collating copies using the printer control panel...50 Repeating an image on one page...50 Copying multiple pages on one sheet ...50 Making a duplex copy...51 Canceling copy jobs...52... drive or memory card...54 Scanning photos into an editing application...54 Scanning documents into an editing application 55 Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software 56 Scanning to a PDF...56 Scanning FAQ...56 Canceling scan jobs...57 Contents 3
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...Faxing FAQ...74 Networking 82 Installing the printer on a wireless network...82 Advanced wireless setup...86 Installing the printer on an Ethernet network...92 Networking FAQ...93 Maintaining the printer 104 Maintaining ink cartridges...104 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...105 Cleaning the scanner glass...106 Troubleshooting... 107 Before you troubleshoot...107 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 107 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem 107 Setup troubleshooting...107 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...113 Print...
...Faxing FAQ...74 Networking 82 Installing the printer on a wireless network...82 Advanced wireless setup...86 Installing the printer on an Ethernet network...92 Networking FAQ...93 Maintaining the printer 104 Maintaining ink cartridges...104 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...105 Cleaning the scanner glass...106 Troubleshooting... 107 Before you troubleshoot...107 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 107 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem 107 Setup troubleshooting...107 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...113 Print...
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... connections, such as furniture and walls. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all external connections (such as part of other than those described in ports... user documentation, to a professional service person. Safety information Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that all cables from the printer before inspecting it. This product is not responsible for the use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not subject the power cord...
... connections, such as furniture and walls. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all external connections (such as part of other than those described in ports... user documentation, to a professional service person. Safety information Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that all cables from the printer before inspecting it. This product is not responsible for the use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not subject the power cord...
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.... If you do encounter any problems along the way, one side of the paper. This feature sets the screen brightness to low and sets the printer to change to a computer program, application, or flash drive for printing in Windows. • Print more than one page image on track fast. Use the... do it will be able to print multiple pages on one side of a sheet of paper. • Print on our Web site. By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you find something we do, and your suggestions help you get the most out of the paper. To avoid printing multiple copies...
.... If you do encounter any problems along the way, one side of the paper. This feature sets the screen brightness to low and sets the printer to change to a computer program, application, or flash drive for printing in Windows. • Print more than one page image on track fast. Use the... do it will be able to print multiple pages on one side of a sheet of paper. • Print on our Web site. By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you find something we do, and your suggestions help you get the most out of the paper. To avoid printing multiple copies...
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... Quick Print or Draft Mode. Before replacing and recycling your printer 7 For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. These features clean the printhead nozzles to print more pages with the printer. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software Find it away. • Recycle paper from discarded print...
... Quick Print or Draft Mode. Before replacing and recycling your printer 7 For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. These features clean the printhead nozzles to print more pages with the printer. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software Find it away. • Recycle paper from discarded print...
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... • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available in select retail stores. • Safety information for preparing to operate your printer • Regulatory information • Warranty information...Service Code appear on labels located on your printer. • Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for your printer and Installation software CD installers for Dell printer software Note: If you purchased your Dell computer and printer • Readme files-Last-minute technical changes...
... • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can be available in select retail stores. • Safety information for preparing to operate your printer • Regulatory information • Warranty information...Service Code appear on labels located on your printer. • Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for your printer and Installation software CD installers for Dell printer software Note: If you purchased your Dell computer and printer • Readme files-Last-minute technical changes...
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...Insert a memory card. 9 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, a USB Bluetooth adapter, or a flash drive to the printer. 10 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 11 Paper tray Load paper. 12 Paper exit tray Hold paper as magazine clippings) into the ADF. About your... printer 9 Understanding the parts of the printer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 8 11 10 9 Use the To 1 Scanner lid Access the scanner glass. 2 Scanner glass Scan, copy, or fax photos and ...
...Insert a memory card. 9 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, a USB Bluetooth adapter, or a flash drive to the printer. 10 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 11 Paper tray Load paper. 12 Paper exit tray Hold paper as magazine clippings) into the ADF. About your... printer 9 Understanding the parts of the printer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 8 11 10 9 Use the To 1 Scanner lid Access the scanner glass. 2 Scanner glass Scan, copy, or fax photos and ...
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... Install an anti-theft cable on both sides of a sheet of paper. • Remove paper jams. About your country or region. Connect the printer to an active telephone line (through a standard wall jack, DSL filter, or VoIP adapter) to a computer using the power cord. 9 Duplex unit... machine) to a computer, a local network, an external DSL, or a cable modem. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in your printer 10 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Use the 1 Scanner unit 2 Printhead 3 Ethernet port 4 USB port 5 LINE Port To • Access the ink cartridges and ...
... Install an anti-theft cable on both sides of a sheet of paper. • Remove paper jams. About your country or region. Connect the printer to an active telephone line (through a standard wall jack, DSL filter, or VoIP adapter) to a computer using the power cord. 9 Duplex unit... machine) to a computer, a local network, an external DSL, or a cable modem. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in your printer 10 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Use the 1 Scanner unit 2 Printhead 3 Ethernet port 4 USB port 5 LINE Port To • Access the ink cartridges and ...
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After use, return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. To learn more about recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. For best results, use only. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. Ordering and replacing supplies 11...
After use, return this cartridge to the cartridge installation position. To learn more about recycling Dell products, visit www.dell.com/recycling. 2 Available only on your printer. 2 Open the printer. For best results, use only. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. Ordering and replacing supplies 11...
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... 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. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Order supplies. 6 Click . 7 Follow...
... 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. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Order supplies. 6 Click . 7 Follow...
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...scan menu and scan documents. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: 1 2 34 5 6 Use 1 Power 2 Copy 3 Scan 4 Fax 5 Photo 6 Back 10 9 8 7 To • Turn the printer on , press to switch to a higher...Power Saver mode. Access the copy menu and make copies. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 13 Access the fax menu and send faxes. Note: When the printer is on and off the printer. Press and hold for three seconds to turn off . • Switch...
...scan menu and scan documents. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: 1 2 34 5 6 Use 1 Power 2 Copy 3 Scan 4 Fax 5 Photo 6 Back 10 9 8 7 To • Turn the printer on , press to switch to a higher...Power Saver mode. Access the copy menu and make copies. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 13 Access the fax menu and send faxes. Note: When the printer is on and off the printer. Press and hold for three seconds to turn off . • Switch...
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In Fax mode: • Insert a three-second pause in Power Saver mode. • Printer status • Messages • Menus 10 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Dial the telephone number manually using the keypad before sending the fax. Press and hold the button ...: The display is selected. 12 3 45 6 Use 1 Address Book 2 Redial/Pause 3 Dialtone 4 Color/Black 5 Start 8 7 To Access fax numbers from the printer. 8 Arrow buttons Navigate to feed or eject paper from a saved list of numbers. Press the left or right arrow button to color mode or black...
In Fax mode: • Insert a three-second pause in Power Saver mode. • Printer status • Messages • Menus 10 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Dial the telephone number manually using the keypad before sending the fax. Press and hold the button ...: The display is selected. 12 3 45 6 Use 1 Address Book 2 Redial/Pause 3 Dialtone 4 Color/Black 5 Start 8 7 To Access fax numbers from the printer. 8 Arrow buttons Navigate to feed or eject paper from a saved list of numbers. Press the left or right arrow button to color mode or black...
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...to the top level of the previous mode. • Clear current settings or error messages, and return to Power Saver mode after the printer is dimmed. • The printer changes to default settings. 8 Keypad In Copy mode or Photo mode: enter the number of Eco-Mode. The Power Saver feature optimizes energy...Eco-Mode to: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). To save the most energy, select the lowest Power Saver timeout. 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Device Setup, and then press . 3 Press the up or down arrow ...
...to the top level of the previous mode. • Clear current settings or error messages, and return to Power Saver mode after the printer is dimmed. • The printer changes to default settings. 8 Keypad In Copy mode or Photo mode: enter the number of Eco-Mode. The Power Saver feature optimizes energy...Eco-Mode to: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). To save the most energy, select the lowest Power Saver timeout. 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Device Setup, and then press . 3 Press the up or down arrow ...
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..., and then press . Changing temporary settings into new default settings The following menus revert to default settings after two minutes of inactivity or after the printer is turned off: Copy menu Scan menu Fax menu (selected models only) Photo menu • Copies • Quality • Resize • ...is removed. • Layout • Colorized Effect • Photo Size • Quality To change the temporary settings into new default settings 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Defaults, and then press . 3 Press the up or down arrow...
..., and then press . Changing temporary settings into new default settings The following menus revert to default settings after two minutes of inactivity or after the printer is turned off: Copy menu Scan menu Fax menu (selected models only) Photo menu • Copies • Quality • Resize • ...is removed. • Layout • Colorized Effect • Photo Size • Quality To change the temporary settings into new default settings 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Defaults, and then press . 3 Press the up or down arrow...
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... or down arrow button to scroll to Use Factory, and then press . 5 When prompted to set the initial settings of your printer, make your selections using the printer control panel buttons. Note: If you have previously selected. Note: Do not release and until Language appears on . Initial Setup Complete...or down arrow button to scroll to Never, and then press . Resetting to factory settings Resetting to factory default settings will delete all the printer settings you have set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, then press and hold and , and then press and release to ...
... or down arrow button to scroll to Use Factory, and then press . 5 When prompted to set the initial settings of your printer, make your selections using the printer control panel buttons. Note: If you have previously selected. Note: Do not release and until Language appears on . Initial Setup Complete...or down arrow button to scroll to Never, and then press . Resetting to factory settings Resetting to factory default settings will delete all the printer settings you have set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, then press and hold and , and then press and release to ...
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... overview of free disk space. You may have chosen to PDF. • Adjust settings for this operating system is available only at support.dell.com. Using the Windows printer software Software installed during initial installation, then reinsert the installation software CD, run the installation software, and then select Install Additional Software from...
... overview of free disk space. You may have chosen to PDF. • Adjust settings for this operating system is available only at support.dell.com. Using the Windows printer software Software installed during initial installation, then reinsert the installation software CD, run the installation software, and then select Install Additional Software from...
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...with a document open and then click Properties, a Printing Preferences dialog appears. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software. Dell Service Center (referred to as Fast Pics) Manage, edit, transfer, and print photos and documents. Note: Printing Preferences is...settings of these programs or some of the functions of the printer. Notes: Printing Preferences • This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Dell Toolbar (referred to set the Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers...
...with a document open and then click Properties, a Printing Preferences dialog appears. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software. Dell Service Center (referred to as Fast Pics) Manage, edit, transfer, and print photos and documents. Note: Printing Preferences is...settings of these programs or some of the functions of the printer. Notes: Printing Preferences • This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Dell Toolbar (referred to set the Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers...
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...CD manually: a Click , or click Start and then click Run. Using the printer software 20 Using the World Wide Web Updated printer software may be available at support.dell.com. Updating the printer software (Windows only) Checking for updates. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer ...screen. Reinstalling the printer software When you installed the printer software on this computer before but...
...CD manually: a Click , or click Start and then click Run. Using the printer software 20 Using the World Wide Web Updated printer software may be available at support.dell.com. Updating the printer software (Windows only) Checking for updates. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer ...screen. Reinstalling the printer software When you installed the printer software on this computer before but...
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Note: To avoid jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when you follow the instructions that came with it. Loading paper and original documents Loading the paper tray Make sure: • You use paper designed for inkjet printers. • The paper is not used or damaged. • If you are using specialty paper, you adjust the paper guides. 1 Pull tray completely out of the printer. 2 Move the paper guides to the sides of tray. Loading paper and original documents 21
Note: To avoid jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when you follow the instructions that came with it. Loading paper and original documents Loading the paper tray Make sure: • You use paper designed for inkjet printers. • The paper is not used or damaged. • If you are using specialty paper, you adjust the paper guides. 1 Pull tray completely out of the printer. 2 Move the paper guides to the sides of tray. Loading paper and original documents 21