Dell 926 All In One Inkjet Printer User Manual Page 1

DellTM Photo All-In-One Printer 926 User's GuideTo order ink or supplies from Dell:Double-click the icon on your desktop.1.Visit Dell's webs

ScanmenuitemSettingsScan ColorColorBlackScan ToUse the Arrow buttons to select the application in which you want your scanneddocument to open.If y

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Photo menu itemSettingcard with Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) images isinserted into the printer or when a PictBridge-enableddigital camera with D

Photo menu itemSettingQuality*AutomaticDraftNormalPhotoPaper Type*AutomaticPlainCoatedPhotoTransparencyPictBridge ModeNOTE: The PictBridge mode is onl

PictBridge menu itemSettingsA5A6L2LHagaki3 x 5 in.3.5 x 5 in.10 x 15 cm5 x 7 in.13 x 18 cmPaper Type*AutomaticPlainCoatedPhotoTransparencyPhoto Color*

Setupmenu itemSettingsDiscoveryOffOnPrinterNameThe name of your printer appears on the display in this format:Dell926-service tag #.NOTE: The name app

Loading Paper and Originals Loading Paper into the Paper Support Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Loading Original Documents on the Sc

Print Media GuidelinesLoad up to:Make sure:100 sheets of plain paperThe paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.You load letterhead paper wit

Load up to:Make sure:25 greeting cards, index cards,postcards, or photo cardsThe print side of the cards faces up.The paper guides rest against the ed

With your document open, click File Print.The Print dialog box opens.1.Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or

5.Loading Original Documents on the Scanner GlassYou can copy, scan, and print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and otherpublica

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Printing Printing Documents Printing Photos Printing Envelopes Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera Printing Photos From a Memory Car

7.Printing PhotosNOTE: Dell recommends you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for printing photos.Turn on your computer and printer, and make

9.NOTE: Before placing your prints in a nonadhesive photo album or frame, allow sufficient time for theprints to dry thoroughly (12 to 24 hours, depen

Click OK or Print.8.Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled CameraInsert one end of the USB cable into the camera.1.Insert the other end of the USB

Printing Photos From a Memory Card or USB KeyMost digital cameras use a memory card to store photos. The printer supports the following digital media:

DELL-256 MB High Speed USB 2.0 Memory KeyDELL-128 MB High Speed USB 2.0 Memory KeyDELL-64 MB High Speed USB 2.0 Memory KeyWhen you insert a memory car

NOTE: Only images in JPG and TIFF formats can be printed directly from the memory card or USBkey. If you want to print photos stored on the memory car

Use the Arrow buttons to scroll to Scan Proof, and then press the Start button .10.NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or turn off the printer

Follow the instructions on the Memory Card Manager dialog box on how to transfer the photos toyour computer.4.Altering Photos Before PrintingChanging

2.Use the Arrow buttons to scroll through the photo size settings.3.Press the Select button to select a photo size.4.Printing Microsoft Office F

Finding InformationWhat are youlooking for?Find it hereDrivers for myprinterMy User's GuideDrivers and Utilities CDIf you purchased your Dell com

Printing From a Bluetooth-enabled DeviceSetting up a Connection Between Your Printer and aBluetooth-enabled DeviceYou need to set up a connection betw

NOTE: An adapter is not included with the printer.2.Press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to BLUETOOTH, and then press the Select button

Press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to BLUETOOTH, and then press the Select button .3.Press the left or right Arrow button to scro

Make sure the Bluetooth mode is turned on. For more information, see Bluetooth Mode.3.Make sure the printer is set up to receive Bluetooth connections

Copying Copying Documents Copying Photos Changing Copy SettingsCopying DocumentsUsing the Operator PanelTurn on the printer.1.Load the paper. For m

Press the Start button .NOTE: If you press the Start button without changing the copy settings from the copysubmenus, the copy is printed in the cu

Copying PhotosUsing the Operator PanelTurn on the printer.1.Load the paper.2.Load your original document.3.From the Copy Quality submenu, select Photo

3.Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 926.4.Select Dell All-In-One Center.The Dell All-In-One Center opens

3.Click See More Copy Settings to:Choose a copy quality.Select the paper size.Select the original document size.Lighten or darken your document.Reduce

Scanning Scanning Single-page Documents or Photos Scanning Multiple Photos or Multiple-Page Documents Scanning a Document or Photo Across a Network

What are youlooking for?Find it hereand Service TagnumberThis label is located on the printer (see below).Latest driversfor my printerAnswers totechni

From the Send scanned image to: drop-down menu, select the program you want to use.NOTE: If the program you want to use is not listed, select Search f

NOTE: If the program you want to use is not listed, select Search for more... in the drop-downmenu. On the next screen, click Add to locate and add yo

3.Press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to SCAN mode, and then press the Select button .4.Press the left or right Arrow button to sc

Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected.1.Load your original document.2.Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Prin

The scanned text opens in the program you selected.10.Editing Scanned ImagesTurn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected.1.Load

Remove red eyeCrop your imageAdd text to your imageAdjust the brightness and contrast of your imageFor more information, refer to the documentation th

5.Follow the instructions on your screen to save an image on your computer.6.E-Mailing a Scanned Image or DocumentTurn on your computer and printer, a

8.Open your e-mail program, write a note to accompany the attached document, and then send it.NOTE: If you have questions about attaching documents to

Faxing Sending a Fax Receiving a Fax Monitoring Fax Activity Blocking Junk FaxesSending a FaxSending a Paper FaxTurn on your printer and computer,

4.Click Send a new fax.5.Enter the contact information of the recipient, or you can choose an existing contact from yourphonebook.6.Click Next.7.Selec

About Your Printer Understanding the Printer Parts Understanding the Operator PanelUnderstanding the Printer PartsNumber:Part:Description:1Papersupp

NOTE: You may have already specified this information when you used the Dell Fax Solutions forthe first time.4.Click OK.5.From the Cover Page area, cl

2.Press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to FAX, and then press the Select button .3.Press the left or right Arrow button to scroll t

modem is connected to an active analog telephone line. If you have DSL broadband service on thesame phone line that you are using to fax, you must hav

Forwarding a Received FaxTurn on your printer and computer, and make sure they are connected. Make sure your computermodem is connected to an active a

1.From the Receiving Faxes area, select Automatically.2.Receiving a Fax ManuallyClick Start Programs or Start All Programs Fax Solutions Fax Solut

3.Click Yes to delete the selected fax.4.Monitoring Fax ActivityViewing the Fax StatusClick Start All Programs Fax Solutions Fax Solutions.1.You ca

1.Click New.2.Specify the fax identifier you want to block.3.Click OK.4.To edit an entry on the Block List:From the Block Junk Faxes area, click Manag

Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center Using Printing Preferences Using Memory Card Manager Using the Dell Fax Solutions Soft

The Dell All-In-One Center allows you to:Scan, copy, fax, and use productivity tools.Select where you want to send the scanned image.Select the quanti

Press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to the SCAN mode, and then press the Select button.1.Press the left or right Arrow button to sc

Number:Part:Description:4 Paper exittrayTray that holds the paper as it exits the printer.5 Printer unit Unit you lift to gain access to the ink cartr

Using Printing PreferencesYou can change your printer settings in Printing Preferences depending on the type of project you want tocreate.To access Pr

TabOptionsPrint SetupQuality/Speed - Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on your desiredoutput quality. Draft is the fastest option bu

Memory Card Manager allows you to display, manage, edit, print, and save photos from your memory cardor USB key to your computer.To launch Memory Card

4.Click the box beside the memory card or USB key that you want to monitor, and then click OK.The Memory Card Manager is launched when the selected me

Adjust other fax settings.To access the Dell Fax Solutions Software:Click Start Programs or All Programs Fax Solutions.1.Select Fax Solutions.2.The

Replacing Ink Cartridges.When one or both of your ink cartridges are empty, the Reserve Tank window appears on your screen whenyou try to print. If yo

3.Restart your computer.4.Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then follow the instructions on the screen.If the installation screen does not appe

Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Changing the Default Operator Panel Settings Rest

Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink cartridge lid.3.Remove the old ink cartridges.4.Store the cartridges in an air-tight container

Insert the new ink cartridges. Make sure the black or photo ink cartridge is secure in the left inkcartridge carrier, and the color ink cartridge is s

NumberUse the: To:1Display View scanning, copying, faxing, and printing options as well asstatus and error messages.2BackbuttonReturn to the previous

9.Aligning Ink CartridgesYour printer automatically prompts you to align the ink cartridges when they are installed or replaced. Youmay also need to a

The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.4.Click the Maintenance tab.5.Click Align Ink Cartridges.6.Click Print.A blue and black alignment page print

1.In Windows XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes.In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers.2.Right-

Operator panel menuMenu options Paper TypePICTBRIDGE MENU Quality Paper Type Photo OptionsSCAN MENU Scan ColorFAX MENU Fax ColorMAINTENANCE MENU Cl

1.From the control panel, use the Arrow buttons to scroll to MAINTENANCE, and then press theSelect button .2.Use the Arrow buttons to scroll

Troubleshooting Setup Problems General Problems Error Messages Error Codes Improving Print QualitySetup ProblemsComputer ProblemsVerify your prin

1.In Windows XP, click Start My Computer.In Windows 2000, double-click My Computer from your desktop.2.Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then d

Check for multiple instances of the printer installed on your computer.In Windows XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printer

Ensure you installed the ink cartridges correctly and removed the sticker and tape fromeach cartridge.Make sure you loaded the paper correctly.For mor

EnvelopesIron-on transfersFree up memory resources on your computer when print speed is slow.Close all applications not in use.Try minimizing the numb

Operator Panel Menus Copy Mode Scan Mode Fax Mode Photo Mode PictBridge Mode Office File Mode Bluetooth Mode Maintenance ModeWhen you press th

Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 926.1.Select Dell All-In-One Center.The Dell All-In-One Center opens.2

Ensure the USB cable is firmly connected to your printer and your computer.Shut down the computer, reconnect the USB cable as shown on the Setting Up

5.Change the scan resolution to a higher value if the scanned image quality is poor.Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell Phot

Using the Dell All-In-One Center.Scan Mode.Make sure the document or photo is loaded correctly on the scanner glass.For more information, see Loading

For more information, see:Dell Ink Management System.Replacing Ink Cartridges.Disconnect other equipment temporarily.To ensure the printer and modem a

Turn off the printer.1.Lift the printer unit, and position the scanner support between the tabs to keep it open.2.Firmly grasp the paper, and gently p

Check the USB cable for any obvious damage.Firmly plug one end of the USB cable into the printer, and the other end into the computer.Check your netwo

For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera.Error MessagesError Message:What it indicates:Solution:Alignment Problem. R

Error Message:What it indicates:Solution:The attached camera ordevice does not supportPictBridge.Disconnect the device.The attached device is notsuppo

Errorcode:Error name:What it indicates:Solution:Error0000NVRAM R/WError detected in reading fromor writing to the NVRAMPress the Power button to res

Copy menuitemSettings2LHagaki3 x 5 in.3.5 x 5 in.10x15 cm5 x 7 in.13x18 cmPaper TypeAutomaticPlainCoatedPhotoTransparencyZoom100%125%150%175%200%4 x 6

Improving Print QualityIf you are not satisfied with the print quality of your documents, there are several different ways to improvethe print quality

Specifications Overview Environmental Specifications Power Consumption and Requirements Print and Scan Mode Capabilities Operating System Support

Power Consumption and RequirementsRated AC input110 VRated frequency60 HzMinimum AC input90 VACMaximum AC input255 VACMaximum input current0.31 AAvera

NOTE: For Vista compatible drivers, consult www.support.dell.com.Memory Specifications and RequirementsYour operating system must meet the minimum sys

Media type:Sizes supported:Load up to:Kakugata 3 Envelopes:216 x 277 mmKakugata 4 Envelopes:197 x 267 mmKakugata 5 Envelopes:190 x 240 mmKakugata 6 En

Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Warranty and Return PolicyDell Technical Support PolicyTechnician-assisted technical support

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Licensing Notice BSD License and Warranty statements GNU LicenseThe printer resident software contains:Software developed and copyrighted by Dell an

1.Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and thefollowing disclaimer in the documentation a

you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software.Also, for each author's protection and ours, we want to make certain that eve