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Question posted by missmah on December 12th, 2012

Dell 944 Photo Printer

i have replaced ink cartridges and have an error 1203 message

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Answer #1: Posted by NiranjanvijaykumarAtDell on December 13th, 2012 2:43 AM

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Hello missmah,

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This is a Print head error.

Please clean the contacts using a damp cloth and just wipe the inks out of the nozzle it may be clogged and do it just in one direction, don't do it back and forth.
Disconnect and reconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and as well as to the back of the printer and wait for about 10 secs before plugging them all back.

If you have just replaced the ink, then I would suggest you to have the ink cartridges replaced as it may be faulty.

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

Your printer has been designed to order supplies. You can order ink and toner cartridges online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Supply Item Standard Capacity black ink cartridge Standard Capacity color ink cartridge High Capacity black ink cartridge High Capacity color ink cartridge Photo ink cartridge Part number J5566 J5567 M4640 M4646 J4844 US Australia Austria Belgium Canada ...

Owner's Manual - Page 7

... 62 6 Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center 63 Using Printing Preferences 65 Using Dell Picture Studio 67 Using Memory Card Manager 68 Dell Ink Management System 68 Removing and Reinstalling the Software 70 7 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 71 Aligning Ink Cartridges 74 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles 76 8 Troubleshooting Setup Problems 77...

Owner's Manual - Page 13

... the ink cartridges. Part under printer unit that connects your cartridges, see "Using the Operator Panel" on page 71. Slot into which you plug a USB memory key or the USB cable (sold separately). Slot into which you plug the power cable. Slots into the wall outlet. The other black or photo. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges...

Owner's Manual - Page 25

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Owner's Manual - Page 28

... the program or operating system). NOTE: If you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for printing photos. For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71. 3 With your document open, click File→... Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for printing photos. 7 When you are using Dell Picture Studio, select View All Printer Settings to 24 hours...

Owner's Manual - Page 29

The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5 On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for printing photos. Printing 29 For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71. 3 With your document open, click File→ Print. 4 To customize your print settings, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on page...

Owner's Manual - Page 66

...Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon, and then select Printing Preferences. NOTE: Changes made to save the ink in your color ink cartridge. Media Type - Paper Size - Orientation - Automatic Image Sharpening - www.dell.com | support.dell...the printer sensor detect the paper type automatically. Print borderless photos. Multiple Copies - Allows you have a photo cartridge ...

Owner's Manual - Page 68

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Owner's Manual - Page 71

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Owner's Manual - Page 72

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Owner's Manual - Page 74

... the Arrow buttons until you to align the ink cartridges when they are aligned, you can print an alignment page. 1 Press the Arrow buttons until it is completely closed. To verify your ink cartridges are installed or replaced. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Snap each lid closed. 9 Lift the printer unit, and hold the scanner support up...

Owner's Manual - Page 75

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Owner's Manual - Page 76

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Owner's Manual - Page 78

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Owner's Manual - Page 79

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Owner's Manual - Page 82

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Owner's Manual - Page 83

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Owner's Manual - Page 84

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Owner's Manual - Page 112

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Owner's Manual - Page 117

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