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Paper exit tray

Tray that holds the paper as it exits the printer.

 

 

NOTE: Pull the paper exit tray straight out to extend it.

 

 

 

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PictBridge-enabled

Slot into which you plug the USB cable that connects to your

 

digital camera port

PictBridge-enabled digital camera.

 

 

 

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Media card slot

Slot into which you insert a media card containing digital

 

 

pictures.

 

 

NOTE: The LCD will only display JPEG files found on the media

 

 

card. To view other image types found on the media card, open

 

 

the Memory Card Manager. For more information, see "Using

 

 

the Memory Card Manager" on page 59.

 

 

 

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Printer unit

Unit you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges.

 

 

 

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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, press the scanner support to the right, and then lower the

 

 

printer unit until it rests on the main body of the printer.

 

 

 

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Ink cartridge carrier

Carrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the other

 

 

black or photo (sold separately). For more information on your

 

 

cartridges, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 63.

 

 

 

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USB connector

Slot into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately). The

 

 

other end of the USB cable plugs into your computer.

 

 

NOTE: Dell recommends use of 2.0 compliant cables.

 

 

 

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Power connector

Slot into which you plug the power adapter.

 

 

NOTE: Install the power adapter in the printer. If necessary,

 

 

connect the power cable to the power adapter. Then plug the

 

 

cable into the wall outlet.

 

 

 

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Operator panel

Panel on the printer you use to control scanning, copying, faxing,

 

 

and printing. For more information, see "Using the Operator

 

 

Panel" on page 15.

 

 

 

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Scanner glass

Surface on which you place your document or photo face down

 

 

to copy, fax, or scan it.

 

 

 

Setting Up Your Printer

NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP.

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" on page 69.

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Getting Started

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Contents Look Inside For Japan Australia LuxembourgAustria MalaysiaUnited States Government Restricted Rights Page Contents Receiving a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Using Your Printer in Photo ModeUsing the Dell Printer Solution Center Cleaning the Ink Cartridge NozzlesContacting Dell 104Page W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Understanding the Printer Parts Number Part DescriptionSetting Up Your Printer Memory Card Manager onAccessing Your User’s Guide Replacing the Operator PanelGetting Started Using the Operator Panel Button DescriptionOperator Panel Functionality Viewing Ink LevelsPreview Memory Cards Memory Card ManagerPictBridge Menu Sub-menu item Settings Operator Panel MenusMenu Sub-menu item Settings Order online Fax mode Copy mode Menu Sub-menu item Settings Order online Scan mode Print Media Guidelines Load up to Make sureLoad up to Make sure Loading Paper Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Normal Photo 1200 dpiTransparency Glossy/photoPrinting Preferences screen appears Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass Close Printing Printing a DocumentPrinting Photos Printing Borderless Photos Copying Printing Other ProjectsCopying Documents Without a Computer On the Print Layout tab, click BorderlessCopying Documents Using Your Computer Click See More Copy Settings toCopying Photos Using Your Computer Copying Photos Without a ComputerEnlarging Images Using Your Operator Panel Enlarging Images Using Your ComputerEnlarging or Reducing Images or Documents Changing Copy Settings Click this tabScanning Scanning DocumentsScanning Photos Dell All-In-One Center appears Click Preview NowScan section, click See More Scan Settings Scanning Multiple Pages or ImagesEditing Scanned Text Using Optical Character Recognition OCR Saving an Image on Your ComputerFaxing Mailing a Scanned Image or DocumentInstalling Microsoft Fax Console in Windows XP Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click CloseFaxing a Paper Document Receiving a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management Faxing Electronic DocumentsDell All-In-One Center you can either Changing the Fax Configuration Using Your Printer in Photo Mode Using Memory CardsUsing a PictBridge-Enabled Digital Camera Memory card orientationWorking With Digital Photos Viewing or Printing PhotosSaving Photos to Your Computer Viewing a Slide ShowPrinting All Photos on Media Card Using the Printer Using the Dell Printer Solution Center Understanding the Printer SoftwareHow To tab Maintenance tabContact Information tab Using the Dell All-In-One Center Advanced tabPreview This section You canUsing Printing Preferences To access Printing PreferencesUsing Dell Picture Studio From this tab You can change these settingsPrinting Preferences Tabs Single print job Collated, Normal, or Print Last Page FirstUsing the Memory Card Manager Ink Management Understanding the Printer Software Understanding the Printer Software Follow the Caution Safety Instructions on Replacing Ink CartridgesPhoto or black cartridge Photo or black cartridge Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Click Clean to fix horizontal streaksClick Align to fix blurry edges Ink Cartridge Maintenance Setup Problems Computer ProblemsWindows XP, click Start→ My Computer Removing and Reinstalling Software Click Start→ Programs or AllPrinter Problems Windows XP, click Start→ My ComputerGeneral Problems Fax ProblemsPaper Problems Using your printer and your computer Error Messages and Lights Error Message What it indicates SolutionImproving Print Quality Troubleshooting Automated Order-Status Service Technical AssistanceContacting Dell A. 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942 specifications

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