Dell 942 manual Improving Print Quality, PictBridge port error

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PictBridge port error

The attached device is not supported, or the PictBridge-enabled digital camera is not set to the correct USB mode.

Please disconnect the device or check the USB mode setup. Refer to the documentation that came with your digital camera for more information.

Improving Print Quality

If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your documents, there are several different ways to improve the print quality.

Use the appropriate paper. For example, use Dell Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos with a photo ink cartridge.

Use paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. Use Dell Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos.

Select a higher print quality.

To select a higher print quality:

1. With your document open, click File Print.

The Print dialog box appears.

2.Click Preferences, Properties, or Options (depending on your program or operating system).

3.On the Quality/Copies tab, select Quality/Speed and select a higher quality setting.

4.Print your document again.

5.If the print quality does not improve, try aligning or cleaning the ink cartridges. For more information on aligning, see Aligning Ink Cartridges. For more information on cleaning ink cartridges, see Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles.

For additional solutions, check your Dell Printer Solution Center or go to support.dell.com.

To access the Dell Printer Solution Center:

1.Click Start Programs or All ProgramsDell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 Dell Printer Solution Center.

2.Click the Troubleshooting tab.

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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 Memory Cards Operator Panel FunctionalityViewing Ink Levels PreviewPictBridge 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 Photos Using the PrinterPrinting Printing a DocumentPrinting Borderless Photos On the Print Layout tab, click Borderless CopyingPrinting Other Projects Copying Documents Without a ComputerCopying 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 Select Fax Now Using Printing PreferencesThis Section You canFrom this tab To access Printing PreferencesYou can change these settings Printing Preferences TabsUsing 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 Windows XP, click Start My Computer TroubleshootingSetup Problems Computer ProblemsSet 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 errorTemperature/Relative Humidity Printer SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Power Consumption And RequirementsOperating 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

The Dell 942 is a powerful multifunction printer designed to cater to the needs of small to medium-sized businesses. Its versatility, efficiency, and reliable performance make it an invaluable asset for any office environment. With an array of features and advanced technologies, the Dell 942 stands out in the competitive printer market.

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