Dell 924 All-in-One Photo Printer User's Guide

Dell 924 All-in-One Photo Printer Manual

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    Dell™ Photo All-In-One Printer 924 User's Guide Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your printer. For information on other documentation included with your printer, see Finding Information. To order ink or supplies from Dell: 1. Double-click the icon on your
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    What are you looking for? Find it here Drivers for my printer Drivers and Utilities CD My User's Guide How to set up my printer If you purchased your Dell computer and printer at the same time, documentation and drivers for your printer are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD
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    under the printer unit, behind the scanner support. Latest drivers for my printer Answers to technical service and support questions Documentation for my printer Dell Support Website The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips
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    Loading Paper Print Media Guidelines You can use the Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 924 to do a variety of things. A few important things to note: If your printer is connected to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to create your projects. You do need to
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    , one color and the other black or photo. For more information on your cartridges, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Part under printer unit that keeps the printer open while you change ink cartridges. NOTE: To close the printer for normal operation, lift the printer unit, press the scanner support to
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    it. Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell AIO Printer 924 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows XP, and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Follow the instructions on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the hardware and software. If you encounter problems during setup, see Setup
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    , or low ink. Cancel a scan, print, or copy job in progress. Cancel a copy job (using only the printer), and eject a page. Exit a menu, and return to the default settings. Start the copying or scanning process. If the printer is in Scan mode, pressing this button opens the Dell All-In-One Center (if
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    ink remaining in each ink cartridge. The black ink cartridge level is shown in the display above the black ink drop. The color ink cartridge level is shown in the display above the blue ink darkness setting) Size Zoom Settings: Color* Black Draft Normal* Photo Letter* Legal B5 A4 A5 3x6 4x6 L 2L 5x7
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    level. Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types: Plain Transparency Glossy/photo If you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the Quality/Speed settings
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    Type drop-down menu. 5. Click OK. To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for all print jobs: 1. In Windows XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 2. Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 icon. 3. 4.
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    the edges of the paper. NOTE: Do not pull on both paper guides simultaneously. When one paper guide is moved, the other adjusts accordingly. NOTE: Do not force paper into the printer. The paper should be flat against the paper support surface, and the edges of the paper should be flush against both
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    guides. NOTE: Load letterhead paper with the top of the letterhead entering the printer first and facing up. You select Draft, Normal, or Photo print quality. NOTE: Do not select Draft if you have a Photo cartridge installed. 20 sheets of banner paper You remove any paper from the paper support
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    loading instructions on the packaging. The blank side of the transfer faces up. The transfer is centered on the paper support, in between the left and right paper guides. You select Normal or Photo print quality. 50 transparencies NOTE: For best results, iron-on transfers should be fed one sheet
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    Copying Scanning Faxing Printing Printing a Document 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load paper with the print side facing up. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. With your document open, click
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    you have a color cartridge and a photo cartridge installed. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. 3. With your Dell Picture Studio,™ select View All Printer Settings to view Print Properties. 5. On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for the photo
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    sure you have a color cartridge and a photo cartridge installed. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. 3. With your document or operating system). Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Compatible Camera Your printer supports PictBridge-compatible cameras. 1. Insert one end of the USB cable
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    buttons are unavailable. These functions become available after you disconnect the PictBridge-compatible camera from your printer. 3. Turn on your digital camera. Refer to the instructions included with your camera for selection of the appropriate camera USB settings and PictBridge connection and
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    button without specifying a copy selection, the copy is printed in color by default. Copying Documents Using Your Computer 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. Open the top cover. 4. Place the document
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    5. Close the top cover. 6. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 7. Select the number of copies (1-99) and color setting from the drop-down menu. 8. Click See More Copy Settings to: Choose a copy
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    printer. 5. Close the top cover. 6. From the Quality submenu, select Photo. For more information, see Operator Panel Menus. 7. Press the Start button . Changing Copy Settings 1. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One
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    finish customizing your copy settings, click OK, and then click Copy Now. Scanning You can scan with your printer using the printer operator panel or your computer. 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Open the top cover. 3. Place the document you want to scan
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    Center by clicking Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. NOTE: You can also open the Dell All-In-One Center from the operator panel on your printer. When your printer is in Scan mode, press the Start button
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    Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. NOTE: You can also open the Dell All-In-One Center from the operator panel on your printer. When your printer to the list. 9. Change any settings. 10. When you finish customizing your image, click
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    Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. NOTE: You can also open the Dell All-In-One Center from the operator panel on your printer. When your printer Advanced Scan Settings to change advanced options. 10. On the Scan tab, click the Scan
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    a wordprocessing program. NOTE: Japanese and Chinese customers: Ensure you have OCR software installed on your computer. A copy of OCR software was provided with your printer and should have installed at the same time as your printer drivers. 1. Open the top cover. 2. Place the document you want to
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    Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. NOTE: You can also open the Dell All-In-One Center from the operator panel on your printer. When your printer Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center
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    or All Programs Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. Click Preview Now. 6. In the Productivity Tools section, click E-mail an image to a friend. 7. In the What is being scanned? menu, make a selection. 8. Follow the instructions on the
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    cover. 5. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 6. Click Preview Now. 7. In the Productivity Tools section, select Enlarge or reduce an image. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the size
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    If you do not see Fax in the list that appears, continue with Installing Microsoft Fax Console in Windows XP. For Windows 2000, Fax Service Management is automatically installed. Installing Microsoft Fax Console in Windows XP 1. Click Start Settings Control Panel. Under Pick a Category, click Add or
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    the Dell All-In-One Center. 1. Turn on your printer and computer, and make sure they are connected. Make sure your computer modem is connected to an active analog phone line. If you have DSL broadband service on the same phone line that you are using to fax, you must also have a DSL filter installed
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    or All Programs Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 4. In the Dell All-In-One Center you can printer list, select Fax. 3. Click Print, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Receiving a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service
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    and received by Fax Console can be seen by Fax Console. 1. Click Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Communications Fax. 2. Click Fax Console or Fax Service Management. View received faxes in the Inbox; view sent faxes in Sent Items. Viewing the Status of a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax
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    Studio™ - Allows you to manage, edit, display, print, and convert photos and other types of images. Dell Ink Management System™ - Warns you when your printer is running low on ink. Using the Dell All-In-One Center The Dell All-In-One Center allows you to: Scan, copy, fax, and use productivity tools
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    . Access troubleshooting and maintenance information. Preview images you want to print or copy. Manage photos (copy them to folders, print them, perform creative copying). To access the Dell All-In-One Center: Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 Dell All
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    . To access Printing Preferences when a document is not open: 1. In Windows XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 2. Right-click the printer icon, and then select Printing Preferences. NOTE: Changes made to the
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    desired output quality. Draft is the fastest option but should not be selected if you have a photo cartridge installed. Media Type - Allows you to set the paper type manually, or have the printer sensor detect the paper type automatically. Paper Size - Select the size and type of paper. Print
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    print. This warning is displayed every time you print until you install a new ink cartridge. For more information on replacing ink cartridges, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. When one or both of your ink cartridges are empty, the Reserve Tank window appears on your screen when you try to print. If you
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    Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 Uninstall Dell Photo AIO Printer 924. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. Restart your computer. 4. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then follow the instructions on the screen. If the installation screen does not appear: a. In Windows XP
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    your Owner's Manual. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell. 1. Turn on your printer. 2. Lift the printer unit, and position the scanner support between the tabs
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    properly. 6. If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge. NOTE: The illustration below shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (used for normal printing). For photo printing, use a photo cartridge and a color
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    7. Insert the new ink cartridges. Make sure the black or photo ink cartridge is secure in the left ink cartridge carrier, and the color ink cartridge is secure in the right ink cartridge carrier. 8. Snap each lid closed. 9.
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    unit, and hold the scanner support up while lowering the printer unit until it is completely closed. Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer automatically prompts you to align the ink cartridges when they are installed or replaced. To verify your ink cartridges are aligned, you can print an alignment
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    . To clean the ink cartridge nozzles: 1. Load plain paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 2. In Windows XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 3. Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 icon. 4. Click
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    5. 6. 7. If the print quality has not improved, click Print Again. 8. Print your document again to verify the improved print quality. 9. If you are still not satisfied with the print quality, wipe the ink cartridge nozzles, and then print your document again.
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    does not appear automatically, install the software manually. 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2. Click Install. Determine if the printer software is installed. Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 924. If Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 does not appear in the
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    outlet. Determine if the printer has been held or paused. 1. In Windows XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 2. Double-click Dell Photo AIO Printer 924, and then click Printer. 3. Make sure a check mark
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    Problems Make sure you loaded the paper correctly. For more information, see Loading Paper. Use only paper recommended for your printer support, and the paper guides rest against the left and right sides of the paper. Check for a paper jam. Using your printer and your computer Follow the instructions
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    dot count is zero. Order a new ink cartridge from Dell at www.dell.com/supplies, and replace the old ink cartridge. 1100 Paper jam A paper jam exists in the printer. Clear the paper jam. For more information, see Paper Problems. 1101 Paper out The printer is out of paper. Load more paper into
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    quality. Use the appropriate paper. For example, use Dell Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos with a photo ink cartridge. Use paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. Use Dell Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos. Select a higher print quality. To select a higher
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    and Requirements Fax Mode Capabilities Print and Scan Mode Capabilities Operating System Support System Specifications and Requirements Cables Overview Memory Connectivity Duty cycle (maximum) Printer life * The printer memory is not upgradeable. 16MB SDRAM* USB 2.0 (full speed) 3,000 pages/month
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    or cable modem. Print and Scan Mode Capabilities Your Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 can scan from 50 to 19,200 dpi. Although your printer has this capability, Dell recommends using the preset resolutions. Black and White Quality Quick Normal Photo Color Print resolution 300 x 600 dpi 600 x 600 dpi
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    1200 dpi Scan resolution 150 x 150 ppi 200 x 200 ppi 300 x 300 ppi Operating System Support The Dell Photo AIO Printer 924 supports: Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows XP Professional x64 Edition System Specifications and Requirements Your operating system must meet the minimum system requirements
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    will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference with radio communications services, which can be determined by turning consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Dell™ devices
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    services. Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual
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    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio this document in compliance with FCC regulations: Model number: 924 Company name: Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400
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    form of "IC Class A ICES-003" or "IC Class B ICES-003" will be located on one of these labels. Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment. CE Notice (European Union) Marking by the
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    the following Class B statement applies to your device: This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic Class A. ITE, including devices, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
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    If this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your device is a Class
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    attached protection circuit (a 3-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source. The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse
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    A protection mark "B" confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection usage requirements of standard PN-EN 55022. BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) If you find a or mark on the regulatory label on the bottom, side, or back panel of your device, the following section is applicable:
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    NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM):
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    One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F. Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.L. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F. 924
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    in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. In
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    Service [email protected] Warranty and Return Policy Dell Inc. ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your printer, refer to the Owner's Manual
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    disclaimers in the referenced licenses for additional details. To obtain source code files for the Dell modified GNU licensed software, launch the Drivers and Utilities CD that shipped with your printer and click Contact Dell, or refer to the "Contacting Dell" section of your Owner's Manual.
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Dell™ Photo All-In-One Printer 924 User's Guide
Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your printer. For information on
other documentation included with your printer, see
Finding Information
.
To order ink or supplies from Dell:
Double-click the icon on your desktop.
1.
Visit Dell's website:
www.dell.com/supplies
2.
Order Dell printer supplies by phone. Refer to the
Owner's Manual
for the correct phone number for
your country.
3.
For the best service, make sure you have the Dell printer Service Tag available. See
Express Service
Code and Service Tag number
for more information.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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NOTE
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NOTICE:
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NOTICE
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model 924
June 2005
SRV GC610
Rev. A00