Dell 540 Photo Printer User Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Photo Printer 540Owner’s ManualLook Inside For:• Ordering Photo Print Packs• Getting Started• Using Your Printer•

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Getting Started 111Getting StartedAccessing Your User’s GuideClick Start → All Program(s) → Dell Printers → Dell Photo Printer 540 → View Dell User’s

12 Getting Startedwww.dell.com | support.dell.com8 Select Choose the photo or option that appears on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).9Cancel Cancel

Getting Started 13 Part Description1 Paper stop Maintains orderly stack of finished prints.2 Top paper tray cover Finished prints are stacked here.3 B

14 Getting Startedwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSetting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 540 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windo

Getting Started 153Slide the photo cartridge in, label side up, with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Push the photo cartridge until it clicks i

16 Getting Startedwww.dell.com | support.dell.com4Fan the photo paper to keep the sheets from sticking together.5Load the photo paper into the paper t

Getting Started 17Changing Settings—Press MenuPress the Menu button to customize your photo and printer settings.Select Menu Items1Press the Menu butt

18 Getting Startedwww.dell.com | support.dell.comPhoto Display MenuPHOTO BRIGHTNESSChange the brightness level (for the current photo only). Press :•

Getting Started 19Photo Management MenuPrinter Settings MenuFrom the Photo Management sub-menu: You can:PHOTO NAVIGATIONSpecify what is displayed on t

Ordering Photo Print PacksYou can order Dell™ Photo Print Packs, which contain the photo cartridge and photo paper for your printer, and other supplie

20 Getting Startedwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMaintenance MenuFrom the sub-menu: You can:PRINTS REMAININGCheck if the photo cartridge is low; if so

Using Your Printer 212Using Your PrinterPrinting Without a ComputerThis section describes how to print directly from a memory card, USB storage device

22 Using Your Printerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comInserting Memory Cards NOTICE: Insert memory cards with the memory card label facing up. NOTE: Wh

Using Your Printer 23Choosing a Layout Option1 Press the Menu button, then select Print Options → Layout. 2Press to scroll through photo layouts. Pr

24 Using Your Printerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comPrinting From Your Pictbridge-enabled or Other Compatible CameraYou can print photos from any Pict

Using Your Printer 25Printing With a ComputerPrinting TipsSee page 21 for helpful printing tips.Windows-Based Operating System RequirementsMinimum Re

26 Using Your Printerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comInstalling Printer Drivers and Software1Make sure the power cable is connected to the printer and

Using Your Printer 27Choosing a Color ModeColor mode is an automatic color correction feature that helps you easily create high-quality prints in no t

28 Using Your Printerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSaving and Copying Photos to Your Computer1With the printer turned on, insert a memory card in the

Care and Maintenance 293Care and Maintenance CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed in this section, read and follow the Safety Inst

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

30 Care and Maintenancewww.dell.com | support.dell.comCleaning the Paper Feed RollerTo prevent misfeeds and to make sure your photos are the best qual

Troubleshooting 314TroubleshootingSetup ProblemsIf you experience problems while setting up your printer, make sure:• You select your language and def

32 Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comGeneral ProblemsError Messages If an error occurs, the Error light glows amber and an error message i

Troubleshooting 33Printing ProblemsPHOTO PAPER DOES NOT FEED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. Do not us

34 Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comPRINTING STOPS DURING MID-PRINT (PAPER STOPS FEEDING, AND ERROR INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON) NOTE: Use only

Troubleshooting 35PRINT IS TOO DARK OR IS DISCOLORED• Photo brightness can be changed by selecting Photo Quality--> Photo Brightness (page 17) or -

36 Troubleshootingwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO PRINT (FROM COMPUTER)• Check the USB connections from the printer to

Troubleshooting 37Transfer/communication problemsMore Troubleshooting OptionsGo to support.dell.com for help.NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO TRANSFER

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Contacting Dell 395Contacting DellTechnical AssistanceIf you need help with a technical problem, Dell is ready to assist you.1Call technical support f

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Contacting Dell 41Austria (Vienna)International Access Code: 900Country Code: 43City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: tech_support_central

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Contacting Dell 43China (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cnTechnical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.

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Contacting Dell 49Latin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-3619Fax

Contents 5ContentsOrdering Photo Print Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Notes, Notices, and Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Contacting Dell 51Norway (Lysaker)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 47Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail Support (portable computers):nor_n

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Appendix 576AppendixU.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale These terms and conditions (“Agreement”) apply to your purchase of computer systems and/or relat

58 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE STATED IN DELL'S APPLICABLE WARRANTY STATEMENT IN EFFECT ON TH

Appendix 59ANY LIABILITY RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCT, DELL IS NOT LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AMOUNT OF DAMAGES ABOVE THE AMOUNT INVOICED FOR

6 ContentsWindows-Based Operating System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 25Printing From a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comLimited Warranties and Return PolicyDell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with

Appendix 61How long does this limited warranty last?This limited warranty lasts for the time period indicated on your packing slip or invoice, except

62 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comWhat will Dell do?During the 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited

Appendix 63• If you are a Home Office, Small, Medium, Large, or Global Commercial Customer, go to www.dell.com/us/en/biz/topics/sbtopic_ccare_nav_015_

64 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comLimited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)What is covered by this limited warra

Appendix 65we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the terms and availability of limited warranties, at its discretion,

66 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDuring the remaining years following the first year of all limited warranties: We will replace any defective

Appendix 67Total Satisfaction Return Policy (Canada Only)If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from Dell, you may return th

68 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.com1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)GuaranteeDell Inc. (“Dell”) war

Appendix 69Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CVPaseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° PisoCol. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F.Dell™ Photo Print Pack Limited Warran

Contents 76 AppendixU.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Limited Warranties and Return Policy . . . . . . .

70 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comIn order to obtain the necessary information to enable the replacement, call the appropriate toll-free numbe

Appendix 71NOM Information (Mexico Only)The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requi

72 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comand the recipient agrees to the terms hereof. Any transfer must include the most recent update and all prior

Appendix 73you. You acknowledge that you have read this agreement, that you understand it, that you agree to be bound by its terms, and that this is t

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Index 75IndexBbuttons, operator panelArrows, 11Cancel, 11Menu, 11Power, 11Print B&W, 12CCancel button, 11canceling printing, 27changing settings,

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9 CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSUse the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your Dell™ Photo Printer