14 Getting Started
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Setting Up Your Printer
NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP.
Follow the instructions on your

Setting Up Your Printer

poster

to install the hardware (and
software, if using your printer with a computer). For setup troubleshooting, see

page 31.
Loading the Photo Cartridge
NOTE: Use only the photo cartridge from a Dell Photo Print Pack. Do not use any other type of photo
cartridge in your printer. Do not expose your photo cartridge to extreme temperatures. (See information
on photo print pack packaging.)
1
If there is slack in the print ribbon, remove it by pushing in on the spool, then rotating the
spool clockwise a maximum of one half turn.
NOTE: Be careful not to rotate the spool more than necessary. Doing so could reduce the number of
prints you are able to make.
2
Open the photo cartridge door.