Dell A960 All In One Personal Printer User manual

Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A960 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 cartridge ordering Web site, or order Dell printer supplies by phone.2.
For best service, have your Dell printer Service Tag available.
For help, locating your Service Tag number, see Express Service Code Number.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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.
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Finding Information
Look here:
For:
Setup Diagram
This document contains complete setup information.
Drivers and
Utilities CD
The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers for your AIO printer.
Documentation and drivers for your printer may already be installed on your computer
when purchased together from Dell. You can use the CD to uninstall/reinstall drivers or
access your documentation.
Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about
technical changes to your printer or advanced technical reference material for
experienced users or technicians.
Owner's Manual
This document contains information about:
Basic usage
Scanning, printing, copying, and faxing
Creative projects
Ink cartridge ordering information
Setup troubleshooting
General troubleshooting
Express Service
Code Number
Express Service Code Number.
This label is located on your printer.

Dell Support
Website
The Dell Support Website provides several online tools, including:
Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online
courses
Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as memory
Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair
information
Downloads - Drivers
Reference - Printer documentation and product specifications
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.

Getting Started
Understanding the Printer Parts
Setting Up Your Printer
Installing the Operator Panel
Using the Operator Panel
Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor
Loading Paper
Understanding the Printer Parts

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Use the:
To:
1
Automatic Document
Feeder (ADF)
Scan, copy, or fax multiple page documents and/or legal sized documents.
2
Paper support
Load paper into the printer.
3
ADF input tray
Load original documents in the printer. Recommended for scanning, copying,
or faxing multiple page documents.
4
ADF exit tray
Pick up your original document after it has gone through the ADF.
5
Top cover
Access the scanner glass:
Lift top cover to place or remove items on the scanner glass.
Scanner glass recommended for heavy weight, delicate, or unusually
sized originals that can not be fed through the ADF.
6
Paper exit tray
Stack paper as it exits the printer.
7
Display
Check the printer status or view messages, menus, or settings.
8
Operator panel
Operate your printer (attached to a computer or unattached). For more
information, see Using the Operator Panel.

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Use the:
To:
1
Printer
(scanner
unit)
Install or change ink cartridges.
Lock or unlock the scanner.
2
Scanner lock
Lock or unlock the scanner.
Push the scanner lock away from you for unlocking.
Pull the scanner lock toward you for locking.
NOTE: Lock the scanner if you are moving your printer. Unlock the scanner before use.
3
Scanner
support
Keep the printer (scanner unit) open when changing ink cartridges or toggling the
scanner lock.
NOTE: To close the printer (scanner unit) for normal operation: lift the (printer) scanner
unit slightly, press the scanner support to the right, then lower the printer (scanner unit)
until it rests on the main body of the printer.
4
Express
Service
Code
Identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support.
Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical
support. The Express Service Code is not available in all countries.

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Use the:
To:
1
Power supply connector
Supply power to the printer.
2
Wall jack connector
Connect your printer to an active telephone line to send and receive
faxes. Your printer must be connected to this telephone line to receive
incoming fax calls.
NOTE: Do not connect additional devices to the wall jack connector and
do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services
digital network), or cable modem to the printer.
3
Data/fax modem, answering
machine, and telephone
connector
Remove the plug to connect additional devices, such as a data/fax
modem, telephone, or answering machine to your printer.
NOTE: Do not connect additional devices to the wall jack connector, and
do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services
digital network), or cable modem to the printer.
4
USB cable connector
Connect your printer to a computer.
Setting Up Your Printer
NOTE: The Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 supports the Windows XP and Windows 2000
operating systems.
Follow the instructions on your printer Setup Diagram to install the hardware and software. For setup
troubleshooting, see Setup Problems.
You can use the Dell™ AIO Printer A960 to do a variety of things. A few important things to note:
If your printer is attached to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer
software to create your projects.
You do need to attach your printer to a computer to scan.
You do need to attach your printer to a computer to print.
You do not need to attach your printer to a computer to make photocopies.
You do not need to attach your printer to a computer to send faxes.
NOTE: The printer must be connected to a telephone line for faxing to function (attached to a
computer or unattached).
Installing the Operator Panel
The following instructions apply only if you received an additional language operator panel with your printer.
1.

Remove the operator panel (if one is installed).1.
Choose the correct operator panel for your language.2.
Position the clips on the printer, and then press down.3.
Using the Operator Panel
The operator panel buttons help you scan, copy, fax, and customize documents. When Power is lit, the
printer is on. You can select a mode from the Mode area, select or change settings using several of the
buttons, and initiate a scan, copy, or fax from the Start area on the far right.

Use the:
To:
1
Mode area
Select a Mode (scan, copy, or fax).
2
Start area
Start a color or black and white scan, copy, or fax job.
3
Power
Turn your printer on or off.
4
Stop/Clear (Cancel)
Cancel a scan, print, or copy job in progress.
Clear a fax number or end a fax transmission and return the display to
the fax default.
Exit a menu.
Clear current settings and return to default settings.
5
Copy
Enter copy mode.
NOTE: This button is lit when the printer is in copy mode.
6
Scan
Enter scan mode (possible when the printer is attached to a computer).
NOTE: This button is lit when the printer is in scan mode.
7
Fax
Enter fax mode. The printer can receive a fax while in any mode.
NOTE: This button is lit when the printer is in fax mode.
8
Number of Copies
Specify a number (1-99) of photocopies.
9
Quality
Select from the following copy qualities: Quick, Normal, Better, or
Best.
Select a fax resolution: Standard, Fine, Superfine, or Ultrafine.
Select a scan resolution when the printer is attached to a computer.
10
Lighter/Darker
Lighten or darken a photocopy or fax.
11
Select
Choose the option that appears on the display.
NOTE: If you hold down the Select button, the button acts as a paper feed.
12
Speed Dial
Use the speed dial feature while the printer is in fax mode.
NOTE: If you press Speed Dial when your printer is in copy or scan mode,
the printer automatically switches to fax mode.
13
A keypad number or
symbol
In fax mode: