Dell P703w - Photo All-in-One Printer Color... User manual

Dell™PhotoP703wAll-In-One Printer User's Guide
To order ink or supplies from Dell:
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1. Double-click the following icon on your desktop.
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2. Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone.
www.dell.com/supplies
For the best service, ensure you have the Dell printer Service Tag available.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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August2008Rev.A00
Model P703w
Finding Information
Understanding the Software
About Your Printer
Configuring Wireless
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus
Maintenance
Loading Paper and Originals
Troubleshooting
Printing
Specifications
Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key
Ordering Printer Supplies
Copying
Appendix
Scanning
Licensing Notice
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
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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About Your Printer
Dell™PhotoP703wAll-In-One Printer User's Guide
Understanding the Printer Parts
Understanding the Operator Panel
You can use your printer to perform a variety of tasks. Your printer can perform tasks with or without a connection to a computer.
lIf the printer is connected to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to produce quality documents.
lYou do not need to connect your printer to a computer to print, copy, and scan. Printing without computer is through card slot or PictBridge port only.
Understanding the Printer Parts
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Number
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Part
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Description
1
Scanner lid
Upper cover of printer that holds your document or photograph in place while you scan it.
2
LCD display
Displays photos, messages, status, and menus.
3
Operator panel
Panel on the printer you use to control copying, scanning, and printing.
4
Wi-Fi LED
Indicates Wi-Fi setup status. Lights up blue once Wi-Fi setup is successful.
5
Scanner base unit
Unit you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges.
6
Memory card indicator
Indicates whether a memory card is inserted in the memory card slot.
7
Memory card slots
Slots into which you insert a memory card containing digital pictures.
8
PictBridge connector
The connector you use to connect your PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a USB key to your printer.
9
Photo tray light
Lights up when the photo tray is engaged.
10
Photo tray
Tray that holds the photo paper.
11
Paper-length guide
Guide that helps the paper feed into the printer properly.
12
Output tray extender
Extender that extends the paper output tray.
13
Paper-width guide
Guide that helps the paper feed into the printer properly.
14
Paper output tray
Tray that holds the paper output by the printer.
15
Rear access door
Part that you have to open to clear paper jams.
16
Power connector
Connector into which you plug the power cable.

Understanding the Operator Panel
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17
USB connector
Connector into which you plug in the USB cable. The other end of the USB cable plugs into your computer.
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Number
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Use the
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To
1
LCD display
Display photos, messages, status, and menus.
2
Error LED
Flashes amber when printer is in error state.
3
Zoom in
button
When in Photo Preview mode, magnifies the photo to 1.25X. Subsequent presses zoom in 0.25X increments to a
maximum of 5X. When in thumbnail view, displays the current photo in preview mode.
4
Copy button
Press to enter Copy mode. Lights up when in Copy mode.
5
Scan button
Press to enter Scan mode. Lights up when in Scan mode.
6
Start button
Start copy, print, or scan operation.
7
Power
button
Turn your printer on or off.
8
Power light
Power light flashes white when starting up.
9
Menu button
Display the main menu screen.
10
Cancel
button
Cancel the current operation.
11
Select
button
Used for selection in conjunction with the arrow button.
12
Arrow
buttons
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Used to navigate Up , Down , Left , and Right .
13
Photo
button
Press to enter Photo mode. Lights up when in Photo mode.
14
Rotate
button
Rotate picture on the display, clockwise, 90 degrees.
15
Zoom out
button
When the printer is in Photo Preview mode, pressing enters thumbnail view.
When a photo has been magnified with the Zoom in button, pressing the Zoom out button decreases the
magnification in 0.25X increments.

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Appendix
Dell™PhotoP703wAll-In-One Printer User's Guide
 Dell Technical Support Policy
 Technical Assistance
Obtaining Assistance
Product Information
Before You Call
Contacting Dell
Warranty and Return Policy
Dell Technical Support Policy
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.
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).
Technical Assistance
Ifyouneedhelpwithatechnicalproblem,Dell™isreadytoassistyou.
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1. Call technical support from a telephone near or at the printer so that technical support can assist you with any necessary procedures. When calling Dell,
use your Express Service Code to help expedite the routing of your call to the proper support personnel.
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2. In the U.S., small business customers should call 1-800-456-3355, medium and large business customers should call 1-877-671-3355, and consumer
(home and home office) customers should call 1-800-624-9896.
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3. Follow the menu prompts in the automated telephone system to speak with a technical support representative.
Obtaining Assistance
When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support personnel. If you do
not have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. For instructions on
using the Dell Support, see Before You Call.
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AutoTech Service
Dell's automated support service—AutoTech—provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about their portable and
desktop computers.
When you call AutoTech, use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that correspond to your questions. For the telephone number to call for your
region, see Contacting Dell.
Product Information
If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit the Dell website at www.dell.com. For the
telephone number to call for your region or to speak to a sales specialist, see Contacting Dell.
NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code may not be available in all countries.
NOTE: Call the support service from a telephone near or at the computer so that the support staff can assist you with any necessary procedures.
NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries.
NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. Call your local Dell representative for
information on availability.

Before You Call
Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your printer before you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the
printer. You may be asked to relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the printer itself. Ensure that the
printer documentation is available.
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Diagnostics Checklist
Name:
Date:
Address:
Phone number:
Service Tag:
Express Service Code:
Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician):
Operating system and version:
Is your printer connected to a network? Yes No
Network, version, and network adapter:
Error message:
Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed:
Contacting Dell
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be
available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
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1. Visit support.dell.com.
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2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.
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3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
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4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.You can contact Dell electronically using the following addresses:
lWorld Wide Web
www.dell.com/
www.dell.com/ap/ (Asian/Pacific countries only)
www.dell.com/jp/ (Japan only)
www.euro.dell.com/ (Europe only)
www.dell.com/la/ (Latin American and Caribbean countries)
www.dell.ca (Canada only)
lAnonymous file transfer protocol (FTP)
ftp.dell.com/
Log in as user: anonymous, and use your email address as your password.
lDell Support e-mail addresses
NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently.
You may also be asked for your Service Tag.
CAUTION: Before working inside your printer, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product
catalog.

[email protected]
[email protected]
la-[email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean countries only)
[email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only)
lElectronic Support Service
[email protected]
[email protected]
la-[email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean countries only)
[email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only)
support.jp.dell.com (Japan only)
support.euro.dell.com (Europe only)
lElectronic Quote Service
[email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only)
[email protected] (Canada only)
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.
Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:
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1. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box.
For the telephone number to call for your region, see Contacting Dell.
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2. Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return.
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3. Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics Checklist), indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the
Dell Diagnostics.
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4. Include any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software floppy disks, guides, and so on) if the return is for credit.
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5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials.
You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are also responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipment
to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are not accepted.
Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to you.
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Configuring Wireless
Dell™PhotoP703wAll-In-One Printer User's Guide
Minimum Requirements for Setup
Wireless Network Settings
Wireless Encryption
Configuring Wireless Using a Temporary USB Cable
Configuring Wireless Using Wi-Fi Config Utility
Configuring Wireless using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) –Advanced Users Only
Minimum Requirements for Setup
lDell™PhotoP703wAIOPrinter
lAn existing wireless network
lDrivers and Utilities CD that shipped with your printer
lA computer running one of the following operating systems:
lWindows Vista®
lWindows®XP
Wireless Network Settings
Some wireless network settings may be needed to configure the adapter that has been installed in the printer. Here are some of the settings that you may
need:
lNetwork Name, also known as SSID (Service Set ID)
lBSS (Basic Service Set) Type (the type of wireless network you use -Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure)
lWireless Channel Number
lNetwork Authentication and encryption type
lSecurity Key(s)
Wireless Encryption
The following security types are supported:
lNo security
lWEP with either 64-bit or 128-bit key
lWPA with either 128-bit TKIP encryption engine, or 128-bit AES-CCMP encryption engine
A WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) pre-shared key is like a password and must meet the following criteria:
lIf you are using Hex characters, valid keys are 64 characters long.
lIf you are using ASCII, valid keys are at least 8 characters long.
The wireless network may use anywhere from one to four WEP keys. A WEP key is like a password and must meet the following criteria:
lIf you are using Hex characters, valid keys are either 10 or 26 characters long.
lIf you are using ASCII, valid keys are either 5 or 13 characters long.
Configuring Wireless Using a Temporary USB Cable
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1. Plug the printer power cable into the wall outlet.
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2. Press the Power button .
NOTE: Install the wireless access point or router in a central location. If you have only one wireless client, installing the base station near the client is
recommended for the best Wi-Fi performance.

At your printer's Operator Panel:
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3. Press the Menu button .
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4. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Network.
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5. Press the Select button .
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6. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to WiFi Radio.
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7. Press the left or right Arrow button to set the parameter value to on.
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8. Press the Select button .
At your computer:
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9. If you are using your printer with an existing computer: Go to step 10.
If you are using your printer with a new Dell computer: Go to step 11.
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10. Ensure that your computer is on, and then insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. The CD launches automatically.
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11. Connect the USB cable between the port on the back of the printer and the computer.
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12. Follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the below screen. By default the USB connection option is selected.
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13. Select the Wireless connection, and click Next.
NOTE: If you do not have your Drivers and Utilities CD, you can download the appropriate software from support.dell.com. The Windows firewall
settings might have to be disabled before you download the software.

Configure Wireless Printer window opens.
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14. Select Create wireless settings of my printer if you have not yet configured the wireless settings of your printer.
or
Select Keep wireless settings of my printer if your printer's wireless settings are already configured and you would like to add the printer to another
computer in the same network.
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15. Click Next, and follow instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
Configuring Wireless Using Wi-Fi Config Utility
For configuring wireless after installing Dell Imaging Toolbox:
Click Start®Programs®Dell Printers®Dell Photo P703w AIO Printer®WiFi Config Utility.
In Windows Vista®:
a. Click ®Programs.
NOTE: Ensure that your computer is connected to the same network.
NOTE: Modify wireless settings of my printer is enabled only if your printer is already connected to a wireless network. Select Modify wireless
settings of my printer if your printer's wireless settings have already been configured but would like to change the wireless settings. For
example, connecting to a different network.

b. Click Dell Printers.
c. Click Dell Photo P703w AIO Printer®WiFi Config Utility.
Configuring Wireless using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) –Advanced Users Only
Follow these instructions carefully to configure your printer's wireless settings using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
WPS is available only if you are using a WPS-enabled router. If you are not sure if your router is WPS enabled, check the router for the WPS logo.
Before configuring your printer using WPS, you must know the router's IP address. If you are not sure of the router's IP address, you can configure wireless
using a temporary USB cable. For more information, see Configuring Wireless Using a Temporary USB Cable.
At your computer:
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1. Using an Internet browser type your router's IP address and press the Enter key. Your router's web page opens.
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2. On your router's web page, navigate to the WPS section.
At your printer's Operator Panel:
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3. Press the Menu button .
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4. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Network, then press the Select button .
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5. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to WiFi Radio and ensure that it is turned On.
NOTE: Wireless configuration using WPS is only recommended for advanced users.
NOTE: Ensure that your computer is connected to the wireless network.
NOTE: You may be prompted to enter your username and password. If you are not sure of the username and password, contact your router
manufacturer's helpline or your Internet service provider.
NOTE: The location of this page may change depending on the manufacturer of the router you are using.
NOTE: The blue Wi-Fi indicator LED starts flashing blue.

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6. In the Network menu, press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to WPS Pin, then press the Select button.
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7. Note down the PIN shown on the LCD display. Do NOT press the Select button .
At your computer:
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8. Enter the PIN into the PIN textbox on your router's WPS page and initiate the WPS search on the router. Complete step 9 within 2 minutes.
At your printer's Operator Panel:
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9. Return to the printer within 2 minutes of initiating WPS search on the web page and press the Select button to initiate the process at the printer.
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10. Wait for the configuration to complete. This may take few minutes.
If setup is successful, the following screen appears on your printer's LCD screen. Proceed with step 11.
If setup is unsuccessful or times out, wait for a few minutes and repeat steps 5-10.
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11. Wait for the Wi-Fi LED on the printer to stop flashing and turn solid blue. This may take few minutes.
NOTE: Your printer's internal wireless antenna is located on the right side of the printer close to the operator panel. Move the printer closer to the
router with the printer's operator panel closer to the router for a better wireless signal.

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12. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Status, then press the Select button .
At your computer:
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13. Return to your computer and close the router's web page. Proceed from step 14 to install the printer drivers on your computer.
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14. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD if you have not already done so.
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15. Follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the below screen. By default the USB connection option is selected.
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16. Select the Wireless connection, and click Next.
NOTE: Ensure that the printer shows the correct SSID and that it has been assigned an IP address (i.e. NOT 0.0.0.0). If the printer IP address has
not been assigned restart the printer and re-check. If the IP address still is not assigned, repeat from step 5.
NOTE: If you have already installed your printer on your computer, launch the installed Wi-Fi Config Utility program. Skip to step 16.
NOTE: If you do not have your Drivers and Utilities CD, you can download the appropriate software from support.dell.com.

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17. Configure Wireless Printer window opens. Select Keep wireless settings of my printer, and click Next.
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18. Select your printer, and click Next.
NOTE: Ensure that your computer is connected to the same network.

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19. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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Copying
Dell™PhotoP703wAll-In-One Printer User's Guide
Copying Using the Operator Panel
Copying Using the Computer
Copying From a Thick Book
Changing Copy Settings
Copying Using the Operator Panel
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Same Size
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1. Turn on your printer.
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2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper.

3. Load the original photo.
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4. Press the Copy button .
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5. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Output.
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6. Press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to Same Size.
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7. From the Copy Mode menu change the copy settings, as desired.
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8. Press the Start button .
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Fit to Page
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1. Turn on your printer.
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2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper.

3. Load the original photo.
NOTE: The printer starts making copies unless the Preview Mode is turned on. If so, press the Start button to begin making copies.

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4. Press the Copy button .
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5. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Output.

6. Press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to Fit to Page.

7. From the Copy Mode menu change the copy settings, as desired.

8. Press the Start button .
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Scale Percent
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1. Turn on your printer.
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2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper.

3. Load the original photo.
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4. Press the Copy button .
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5. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Output.
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6. Press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to Scale Percent.
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7. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Size.
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8. Press the left or right Arrow button to change the size (10-500).

9. From the Copy Mode menu change the copy settings, as desired.

10. Press the Start button .
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NOTE: The printer starts making copies unless the Preview Mode is turned on. If so, press the Start button to begin making copies.
NOTE: The printer starts making copies unless the Preview Mode is turned on. If so, press the Start button to begin making copies.

Photo Layout
You can set the layout for making copies of photos on your printer. The following layouts are supported:
lBorderless (default)
lBordered
l2 per Page
l3 per Page
l4 per Page
l9 per Page
l2x2 Poster
l3x3 Poster
l4x4 Poster
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1. Turn on your printer.

2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper.

3. Load the original photo.

4. Press the Copy button .

5. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Output.

6. Press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to Photo Layouts.

7. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Size.

8. Press the left or right Arrow button to change the layout.

9. From the Copy Mode menu change the copy settings, as desired.

10. Press the Start button .
Copying Using the Computer

1. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected.

2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper.

3. Load the original photo.
NOTE: The printer starts making copies unless the Preview Mode is turned on. If so, press the Start button to begin making copies.

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4. Click Start®Programs or All Programs®Dell Printers®Dell Photo P703w AIO Printer.
In Windows Vista®:
a. Click ®Programs.
b. Click Dell Printers.
c. Click Dell Photo P703w AIO Printer.

5. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox.
The Dell Imaging Toolbox opens.
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6. From Dell Imaging Toolbox, click Copy to open the Copy Pictures window.
The Basic Copy window opens.

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7. Click Go to Advanced from the Copy Pictures window.
The Advanced Copy window opens.
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8. From the Select photo output drop-down list, select an output type.
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9. Select Color or Black and White.
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10. From the Resolution,Paper size,and Print size drop-down list, select the resolution, paper size, and print size respectively.
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11. Select the checkbox Copy as individual pictures, Color restoration, Borderless, Kodak Perfect Touch technology, and Paper saver, as desired.

12. Select the number of Copies per picture (1-99) you want.
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13. Click to save the options you selected as a Shortcut, if desired.
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14. Click Copy or click Preview > button to preview the scanned photos, if desired.

15. Adjust the dotted box to fit around the portion of the image you want to copy and click Next>.
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16. Click Edit... to enhance the selected photo.
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17. When you finish customizing your settings, click either Save to File... to save the enhanced picture at new file or Save to save it to the scanned file.
NOTE: Click Next > to go directly to the Finish window.

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18. Click Next > to go to the Finish window.
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19. When you finish customizing your settings, click Copy or Finish.
The picture(s) are scanned and copy progress information appears that shows the progress of the copy.
Copying From a Thick Book

1. Turn on your printer.

2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper.

3. Load the original thick book.
Your printer functions normally even with the top cover open. You can lift the top cover from the hinges.

4. Press the Copy button .

5. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Output.

6. Press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to Same Size/Fit to Page/Scale Percent/Photo Layout.

7. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Size.

8. Press the left or right Arrow button to change the size (10-500).

9. From the Copy Mode menu change the copy settings, as desired.

10. Press the Start button .
Changing Copy Settings

NOTE: Click Cancel to undo the changes made.
NOTE: To get a better Copy quality, cover the extra space on the scanner glass with a white blank paper, if the size of the book is lesser than the
scanner glass.
NOTE: The printer starts making copies unless the Preview Mode is turned on. If so, press Start to begin making copies.