Dell 944 All In One Inkjet Printer User manual

Dell™PhotoAll-In-One Printer 944 User's Guide
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Finding Information.
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model 944
May2005SRVHC345Rev.A00
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

About Your Printer
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Understanding the Printer Parts
Setting Up Your Printer
Using the Operator Panel
Loading Paper
Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor
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You can use the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 to do a variety of things. A few important things to note:
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lIf your printer is connected to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to create your projects.
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lYou do need to connect your printer to a computer to scan, print, and fax.
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lYou do not need to connect your printer to a computer to copy a document or print from memory cards, USB memory keys, or PictBridge-enabled digital
cameras.
Understanding the Printer Parts
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Number
Part:
Description:
1
Paper support
Part that supports loaded paper.
2
Paper guide
Guide that helps the paper feed into the printer properly.
3
Top cover
Top of printer that holds your document or photo flat while you scan it.
4
Paper exit tray
Tray that holds the paper as it exits the printer.
NOTE: To extend the paper exit tray, pull the tray straight out and flip out the extender.
5
Printer unit
Unit you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges.
6
Ink cartridge
carrier
Carrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other black or photo. For more information on your cartridges, see
Replacing Ink Cartridges.
7
Scanner support
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, push the scanner support inward toward the back of the
printer, and then lower the printer unit until it rests on the main body of the printer.
8
USB connector
Slot into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately). The other end of the USB cable plugs into your computer.

Setting Up Your Printer
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Follow the instructions on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the hardware and software. If you encounter problems during setup, see Setup
Problems.
Setting the Language on Your Printer
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To set the language on your printer initially:
1. When you first power on your printer, press the Arrow buttons to find your language.
2. Press the Select button to select your language.
Resetting the Language on Your Printer
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If you need to change the default language used on the operator panel, complete the following steps:
1. Press the Power button to turn on your printer.
2. Press the Arrow buttons until you see Setup.
3. Press the Select button .
4. Press the Arrow buttons until you see Language.
5. Press the Arrow buttons to find your language.
6. Press the Select button to select your language.
Using the Operator Panel
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The operator panel buttons allow you to scan, copy, and customize documents. The printer is on when the Power button is illuminated.
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9
Power connector
Slot into which you plug the power cable.
NOTE: Insert the power cable into the printer before connecting the power cable into the wall outlet.
10
Memory card slots
Slots into which you insert a memory card containing digital pictures.
11
PictBridge USB
connector
Slot into which you plug a USB memory key or the USB cable (sold separately) that connects your printer to a PictBridge-
enabled camera. For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera.
12
Scanner glass
Surface on which you place your document or photo face down to copy, fax, or scan it.
13
Operator panel
Panel on the printer you use to control copying, faxing, and printing. For more information, see Using the Operator Panel.
NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 supports Microsoft®Windows®2000, Windows XP, and Windows XP Professional x64.

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Operator Panel Menus
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When you press the Menu button , the following menus appear. Press the Arrow buttons to scroll through the options available in each menu. When
the setting you want to use is displayed, press the Menu button again to save the setting and move to the next menu available.
Copy Mode
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Number
Use the:
To:
1
LCD display
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Display scanning, copying, faxing, and printing options as well as status and error messages. For more information,
see Using the Operator Panel.
2
Menu button
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Enter or exit a menu.
3
Back button
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Return to the previous menu or screen.
4
Arrow
buttons
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lNavigate menus and menu items.
lDecrease/increase number of copies.
lChange the selected mode.
lNavigate photos on photo card or digital camera.
5
Power
button
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Turn your printer on or off.
6
Cancel
button
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lCancel a scan, print, or copy job in progress.
lCancel a copy job (using only the printer), and eject a page.
lExit a menu, and return to the default settings.
7
Start button
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Initiate a copy, scan, or fax.
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Select
button
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lSelect a menu item.
lSelect an image to be printed (in Photo mode).
lInitiate a paper feed by holding the button for 3 seconds.
Copy menu item
Settings
Color
lColor*
lBlack and White
Copies
1–99
Reduce/Enlarge
l50%
l100%*
l200%
lCustom%
lFit to Page
l2 x 2 Poster
l3 x 3 Poster
l4 x 4 Poster
l2¼x3¼in.
l3 x 5 in.
l3½x5in.

Photo Mode
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When a memory card or USB memory key is inserted into the printer, the following options are available.
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l4 x 6 in.
l5 x 7 in.
l8 x 10 in.
l8½x11in.
l8½x14in.
lA6
lA5
lB5
lA4
lL
l2L
lHagaki
l10 x 15 cm
l13 x 18 cm
Copy Quality
lDraft
lNormal
lPhoto
lAutomatic*
Brightness
Press the Select button , and then use the Arrow buttons to adjust the brightness setting.
Blank Paper Size
l3 x 5 in.
l3½x5in.
l4 x 6 in.
l10 x 15 cm
l5 x 7 in.
l13 x 18 cm
l8½x11in.
l8½x14in.
lA6
lA5
lB5
lA4
lL
l2L
lHagaki
l6 x 8 cm
Paper Type
lAuto-Detect*
lPlain
lCoated
lGlossy
lTransparency
Repeat Image
l1X*
l4X
l9X
l16X
Size of Original
lAutomatic
l2¼x3¼in.
l3 x 5 in.
l3½x5in.
l4 x 6 in.
l10 x 15 cm
l5 x 7 in.
l13 x 18 cm
l8 x 10 in.
l8½x11in.
lA6
lA5
lB5
lA4
lL
l2L
lHagaki
l6 x 8 cm
Preview
Press the Select button .
* Factory default setting
Photo menu item
Settings
View Photos or Print
Press the Select button . For more information, see Printing Photos From a Memory Card or USB Memory Key.
Save to Computer
Press the Select button . For more information, see Printing Photos From a Memory Card or USB Memory Key.
View Slideshow
Press the Select button . For more information, see Printing Photos From a Memory Card or USB Memory Key.
Print All X Photos
Press the Select button . For more information, see Printing Photos From a Memory Card or USB Memory Key.

Press the Menu button to access these other Photo menu items.
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Scan Mode
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The Scan submenu is only available if the printer is connected to a computer or a network adapter. If you choose Scan as the mode, you are prompted to
choose the destination computer for the scanned document. You can scroll through the available computers by pressing the Arrow buttons
. Pressing the
Menu button selects the currently displayed computer name.
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Photo menu item
Settings
Color
lColor*
lBlack and White
Photo Size
l2¼x3¼in.
l3½x5in.
l4 x 6 in.
l5 x 7 in.
l8 x 10 in.
lL
l2L
l6 x 8 cm
l10 x 15 cm
l13 x 18 cm
l8½x11in
lA4
lA5
lB5
lA6
lHagaki
Quality
lDraft
lNormal
lPhoto
lAutomatic*
Brightness
Press the Select button , and then use the Arrow buttons to adjust the brightness setting.
Paper Size
l3 x 5 in.
l3½x5in.
l4 x 6 in.
l10 x 15 cm
l5 x 7 in.
l13 x 18 cm
l8½x11in.
l8½x14in.
lA6
lA5
lB5
lA4
lL
l2L
lHagaki
l6 x 8 cm
Paper Type
lAuto-Detect*
lPlain
lCoated
lGlossy
lTransparency
Crop
Press the Select button , and then use the Arrow buttons to adjust the image for cropping.
Rotate 90 Degrees
Press the Select button .
Preview
Press the Select button .
Red Eye Reduction
lOn
lOff*
Automatic Image Enhancement
lOn
lOff*
Sepia Tone Print
lOn
lOff*
* Factory default setting
NOTE: If your printer is connected locally, the Scan submenu does not appear; the host computer is automatically selected.
Scan menu item
Settings
Color
lColor*

Setup Mode
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Maintenance Mode
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Loading Paper
1. Fan the paper.
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2. Center the paper on the paper support.
3. Adjust the paper guides so both are resting against the edges of the paper.
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lBlack and White
Application
Use the Arrow buttons to select the application in which you want your scanned document to open.
* Factory default setting
Setup menu item
Settings
Restore Defaults
Press the Select button .
Language
lBrazilian Portuguese
lCzech
lDanish
lDutch
lEnglish
lFinnish
lFrench
lGerman
lGreek
lItalian
lJapanese
lNorwegian
lPolish
lRussian
lSpanish
lSwedish
Clear Settings When
lNever
lAfter 2 minutes*
* Factory default setting
Maintenance menu item
Settings
Ink Levels
Press the Select button .
Change Cartridge
Press the Select button .
Align Cartridges
Press the Select button .
Clean Cartridges
Press the Select button .
Print Test Page
Press the Select button .
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 should be flush against both
paper guides.

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Photo paper should be loaded short-edge first with the glossy/photo side facing up.
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Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor
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Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types:
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lPlain
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lTransparency
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lGlossy/photo
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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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To choose paper size:
1. With your document open, click File®Print.
2. In the Print dialog box, click Preferences or Properties (depending on your program or operating system).
The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.
3. On the Print Setup tab, select the paper size.
4. Click OK.
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Unless you turn off the automatic paper type sensor, it always remains on. To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for a specific print job:
1. With your document open, click File®Print.
2. In the Print dialog box, click Preferences or Properties (depending on your program or operating system).
The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.
3. Click the Print Setup tab.
4. Select the paper type from the Media Type drop-down menu.
5. Click OK.
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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 944 icon.
Papertype
Quality/Speed settings
Black and Color Cartridges Installed
Photo and Color Cartridges Installed
Plain
Normal
Photo
Transparency
Normal
Photo
Glossy/photo
Photo
Photo
NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size.

3. Click Printing Preferences.
4. Click the Print Setup tab.
5. Select the paper type from the Media Type drop-down menu.
6. Click OK.

Appendix
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Dell Technical Support Policy
Contacting Dell
Warranty and Return Policy
Dell Technical Support Policy
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Technician-
assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer 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 addition to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is
available at Dell Support. Additional technical support options may be available for purchase.
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Dell provides limited technical support for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Support for third-party software and peripherals is
provided by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Software & Peripherals (DellWare), ReadyWare, and Custom Factory
Integration (CFI/DellPlus).
Contacting Dell
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You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Select your region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the requested details to access help
tools and information.
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You can contact Dell electronically using the following addresses:
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lWorld Wide Web
www.dell.com/
www.dell.com/ap/ (for Asian/Pacific countries only)
www.euro.dell.com (for Europe only)
www.dell.com/la/ (for Latin American countries)
www.dell.com/jp (for Japan only)
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lAnonymous file transfer protocol (FTP)
ftp.dell.com/
Log in as user: anonymous, and use your email address as your password.
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lElectronic Support Service
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected] (for Asian/Pacific countries only)
support.euro.dell.com (for Europe only)
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lElectronic Quote Service
[email protected]
[email protected] (for Asian/Pacific countries only)
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lElectronic Information Service
[email protected]
Warranty and Return Policy
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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.