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Number:

Part:

Description:

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

5

PictBridge-enabled

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

 

digital camera port

PictBridge-enabled digital camera.

 

 

 

6

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.

 

 

 

7

Printer unit

Unit you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges.

 

 

 

8

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.

 

 

 

9

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.

 

 

 

10

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.

 

 

 

11

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.

 

 

 

12

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.

 

 

 

13

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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942 specifications

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