Dell 942 manual Setting Up Your Printer, Number Part Description

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Number:

Part:

Description:

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

 

 

 

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6

PictBridge-enabled digital camera port

Media card slot

Slot into which you plug the USB cable that connects to your PictBridge- enabled digital camera.

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.

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9

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11

Printer unit

Scanner support

Ink cartridge carrier

USB connector

Power connector

Unit you lift to gain access to the 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 the right, and then lower the printer unit until it rests on the main body of the printer.

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.

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.

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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13

Operator panel

Scanner glass

Panel on the printer you use to control scanning, copying, faxing, and printing. For more information, see Using the Operator Panel.

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.

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Contents Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 942 Users Guide Find it here Finding InformationWhat are you looking for? Click Start Help and Support Understanding the Printer Parts About Your PrinterNumber Part Description Setting Up Your PrinterReplacing the Operator Panel Using the Operator Panel Button Viewing Ink Levels Operator Panel FunctionalityPreview Memory CardsPictBridge Operator Panel MenusMemory Card Manager Page Factory default setting Fax modeCopy mode Scan mode Load up to Make sure Print Media GuidelinesPage Greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards Loading PaperUnderstanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Printing Preferences screen appears Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass Page Printing Using the PrinterPrinting a Document Printing PhotosPrinting Borderless Photos Printing Other Projects CopyingCopying Documents Without a Computer On the Print Layout tab, click BorderlessCopying Photos Without a Computer Copying Documents Using Your ComputerClick See More Copy Settings to Enlarging or Reducing Images or Documents Copying Photos Using Your ComputerEnlarging Images Using Your Computer Changing Copy SettingsEnlarging Images Using Your Operator Panel Click this tab ScanningScanning Documents Dell All-In-One Center appears Click Preview Now Scanning PhotosScanning Multiple Pages or Images Scan section, click See More Scan Settings Editing Scanned Text Using Optical Character RecognitionMailing a Scanned Image or Document Saving an Image on Your ComputerAdd or Remove Programs dialog box, click Close Installing Microsoft Fax Console in Windows XPFaxing To configure for fax Faxing Electronic Documents Faxing a Paper DocumentReceiving a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management Using Memory Cards Using Your Printer in Photo ModeChanging the Fax Configuration Memory card orientation Using a PictBridge-Enabled Digital CameraViewing or Printing Photos Working With Digital PhotosViewing a Slide Show Saving Photos to Your ComputerPrinting All Photos on Media Card Understanding the Printer Software Using the Dell Printer Solution CenterHow To tab Advanced tab Maintenance tabContact Information tab Using the Dell All-In-One Center This Section Using Printing PreferencesYou can Select Fax NowYou can change these settings To access Printing PreferencesPrinting Preferences Tabs From this tabUsing the Memory Card Manager Using Dell Picture StudioInk Management Page Replacing Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridge MaintenancePage Page Click Align to fix blurry edges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge NozzlesAligning Ink Cartridges Click Clean to fix horizontal streaks Setup Problems TroubleshootingComputer Problems Windows XP, click Start My ComputerSet your printer as the default printer Removing and Reinstalling SoftwareFax Problems General ProblemsPrinter Problems Using your printer only Paper ProblemsWhat it indicates Solution Error Messages and LightsError Message Improving Print Quality PictBridge port errorEnvironmental Specifications Printer SpecificationsPower Consumption And Requirements Temperature/Relative HumidityOperating System Support Fax Mode CapabilitiesPrint and Scan Mode Capabilities Hard disk MB Virtual memory MB Memory Specifications and RequirementsOperating system Processor speed Mhz Cables Page FCC Notices U.S. Only Regulatory InformationRegulatory Notices Fax Branding Class BFCC Identification Information IC Notice Canada Only CE Notice European Union Class B ITE CE Mark NoticeClass B Device MIC Notice Republic of Korea OnlyPolish Center for Testing and Certification Notice Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only NOM Information Mexico Only Energy Star Emblem Energy Star ComplianceMercury Statement Contacting Dell AppendixDell Technical Support Policy Warranty and Return Policy Licensing Notice BSD License and Warranty Statements GNU License
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942 specifications

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