Dell A940 Printer or scanner is not communicating with computer, Copy quality is unsatisfactory

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Display language is not preferable
If the language on the printer display is not the language you prefer, change the

w w w . d e l l . c o m / s u p p l i e s s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

bClick the Maintenance tab.

cFrom the Maintenance tab, click Print a test page.

NOTE: Photos or documents containing

graphics may take longer

to print than regular text. language:

1On the operator panel, press Options until Language displays.

2Use + to scroll through the list of languages.

3When your preferred language displays, press Select to set that language as the default.

Printer or scanner is not communicating with computer

Disconnect, and then reconnect both ends of the USB cable.

Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. Reconnect the power supply (refer to your setup documentation). Turn the power on.

Restart your computer. If problems persist, see page 54, Uninstalling and reinstalling the software.

Copy quality is unsatisfactory

The following topics can help you improve unsatisfactory print quality on your document.

If your document is too light or too dark:

1On the operator panel, press Options until Lighter/Darker displays.

2Press + to darken your document or - to lighten it.

3Press Select.

If you are copying in black and white and want to improve the quality:

1Open the Dell All-In-One Center. For help, see page 7. The All-In-One Main Page appears.

2In the Copysection, click See More Copy Settings.

3Click Display Advanced Copy Settings.

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Contents Dell AIO Printer A940 Page Refer to When you need help with Finding informationUnderstanding the All-In-One parts USB cableUse When you want to Finding your Express Service Code and Tag number Accessing your User’s GuideUnited States Government Restricted Rights Safety information Contents Maintenance Troubleshooting Xii Contents Learning about your printer Page Understanding the operator panel Copy Quality PowerCancel BlackOperator panel menus Photo Options menus Accessing the Dell All-In-One Center Understanding the printer softwareAccessing Print Properties Using the Dell Photo Editor Using the Dell Printer Solution Center From this tab You canUnderstanding the paper type sensor ProgressClick OK To permanently turn it off Using your printer Loading paper Cards, postcards, or EnvelopesGreeting cards, index Photo cardsUsing your printer Placing your document on the scanner glass Printing photos PrintingSharing printers Click Start → Settings → Printer Print repeating images Print a posterUsing the printer software Print a banner Print mirror images and iron-on transfers Personalize fabric with picturesCopying photos Click See More Copy SettingsCopying Press Number of Copies repeatedlyPress Number of Copies if making Make color copiesColor Document Scanning photos Click See More Scan SettingsScanning Press Select SoftwareReduce/Enlarge Enlarging or reducing imagesScan a photograph and e-mail it to a friend Enlarge or reduce an imageUse Optical Character Recognition Scan multiple pages or imagesUsing special scan features Editing scanned imagesInstalling Bvrp fax software Using Bvrp fax softwareFaxing Configuring Bvrp fax software Sending a one-page fax with Bvrp Sending a multiple-page fax with BvrpReceiving faxes with Bvrp Using Fax ConsoleInstalling Fax Console Viewing your faxes in BvrpSending a one-page fax with Fax Console Configuring Fax ConsoleSending a multiple-page fax with Fax Console Receiving faxes with Fax Console Viewing faxes with Fax ConsoleFax troubleshooting I n t e n a n c e Ordering supplies Replacing the ink cartridges Maintenance After installing cartridges Aligning the ink cartridgesCleaning the ink cartridge nozzles Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Setup troubleshooting General troubleshootingEnvelopes do not feed properly Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feedDocument does not print Copy quality is unsatisfactory Printer or scanner is not communicating with computerIf your document is too light or too dark Click Display Advanced Copy Settings More troubleshooting You receive an error messagePaper Jam message Cover Open message Ink Low messagePaper Out message Cartridge Error messagesUnlock Scanner message Check the table below for specific instructions Other error messages Uninstall and reinstall the printer software Other help sourcesRegulator y Notices Regulator y Notices Japan Vcci Energy Star P e n d i Contacting Dell Brazil Belgium Brussels Website support.euro.dell.comBolivia British Virgin IslandsDenmark Copenhagen Finland Helsinki Website support.euro.dell.comCorporate France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comHome and Small Business Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.comGuyana Greece Website support.euro.dell.comGrenada IndiaLatin America Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comNetherlands Antilles MexicoNetherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com Portugal Website support.euro.dell.com Norway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.comPoland Warsaw Website support.euro.dell.com Puerto RicoSingapore Singapore St. Vincent and the GrenadinesSpain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comBracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Virgin Islands A. Austin, TexasBusiness VenezuelaWhat is not covered by this limited warranty? What is covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties and Return Policy What do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?What will Dell do? How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?What do I do if I am not satisfied? May I transfer the limited warranty? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. OnlyWhat is not covered by this limited warranty? Consumers What do I do if I am not satisfied? Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyDell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Dell-Branded Peripheral ProductsExclusions GuaranteeReturn Policy Making a ClaimDell Computer de Colombia Corporation Appendix Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty Latin America Only Dell Software License Agreement Limited Warranty Government Restricted Rights GeneralD ex Index Index Index
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