Page 2 - Ordering Photo Print Packs; for your printer, and other supplies online at
Ordering Photo Print Packs You can order Dell™ Photo Print Packs, which contain the photo cartridge and photo paper for your printer, and other supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Your printer has been designed to print using: USA 877-465-2968 (877-Ink2You) Austria 08 20 - 24 05 30...
Page 5 - Contents; Getting Started; User’s Guide; Using Your Printer
Contents 5 Contents Ordering Photo Print Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes, Notices, and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1 Getting Started Accessing Your User’s Guide . . ....
Page 7 - Appendix
Contents 7 6 Appendix U.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Limited Warranties and Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only) . . . . 60 Total Satisfaction Return Policy (U.S. Only) ....
Page 9 - CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; replacement power supply.
9 CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your Dell™ Photo Printer 540 and working environment from potential damage. CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the po...
Page 11 - Accessing Your; Click; Understanding the Printer Parts; Lights and Buttons
Getting Started 11 1 Getting Started Accessing Your User’s Guide Click Start → All Program ( s ) → Dell Printers → Dell Photo Printer 540 → View Dell User’s Guide . Understanding the Printer Parts Lights and Buttons Description 1 Error indicator light Glows amber when an error condition exists. 2 Po...
Page 12 - Select
12 Getting Started www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m 8 Select Choose the photo or option that appears on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). 9 Cancel Cancel the current print job or back out of the menus. 10 Print Color Print color copy of the selected photo(s). 11 Print Black & White Prin...
Page 13 - Part
Getting Started 13 Part Description 1 Paper stop Maintains orderly stack of finished prints. 2 Top paper tray cover Finished prints are stacked here. 3 Bottom paper tray cover Keeps dust off photo paper. 4 Photo cartridge door Provides access to load photo cartridge. Part Description 1 Slot for phot...
Page 14 - Follow the instructions on your; Setting Up Your Printer; poster; Loading the Photo Cartridge; spool clockwise a maximum of one half turn.; Open the photo cartridge door.
14 Getting Started www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m 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 c...
Page 15 - the photo cartridge until it clicks into place.; Loading the Photo Paper; If the paper tray is in the printer, pull it out.; Arrows
Getting Started 15 3 Slide the photo cartridge in, label side up, with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Push the photo cartridge until it clicks into place. 4 Close the photo cartridge door. 5 To remove the photo cartridge, push up on the green lever and slide the photo cartridge out. NOTE: Th...
Page 16 - Fan the photo paper to keep the sheets from sticking together.; Open the paper tray door.
16 Getting Started www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m 4 Fan the photo paper to keep the sheets from sticking together. 5 Load the photo paper into the paper tray, with the glossy side up and the Dell logo side down. NOTE: Do not load more than 20 sheets of photo paper in the paper tray. Do no...
Page 17 - Changing Settings—Press Menu; Select Menu Items; Menu; Print Options Menu; PRINT; LAYOUT; PRINT INDEX; PRINT ALL; AUTO BRIGHTNESS
Getting Started 17 Changing Settings—Press Menu Press the Menu button to customize your photo and printer settings. Select Menu Items 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press until the menu heading you want appears on the display, then press Select ( ). 3 Continue scrolling until the option you want is high...
Page 18 - Photo Display Menu; PHOTO BRIGHTNESS; ROTATE; or
18 Getting Started www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Photo Display Menu PHOTO BRIGHTNESS Change the brightness level (for the current photo only). Press : • Brightest • Brighter • Normal (default) • Darker • Darkest COLOR MODE Specify natural or vivid colors: • Natural (default) • Vivid From...
Page 19 - Photo Management Menu; Save to PC
Getting Started 19 Photo Management Menu Printer Settings Menu From the Photo Management sub-menu: You can: PHOTO NAVIGATION Specify what is displayed on the LCD when you install a card or camera: the main photo view or your card/camera folder structure. • Photo View (default)—display individual pho...
Page 20 - Maintenance Menu; PRINTS REMAINING; CHANGE CARTRIDGE
20 Getting Started www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Maintenance Menu From the sub-menu: You can: PRINTS REMAINING Check if the photo cartridge is low; if so, directions are displayed. • 6-15 prints remaining • 1-5 prints remaining • 0 prints remaining CHANGE CARTRIDGE Display directions for...
Page 21 - Printing Without a Computer; enabled or other compatible camera.; Printing Tips; • Printing starts when you press; Print; . The photo paper cycles 4 times during the printing; Printing From a Memory Card
Using Your Printer 21 2 Using Your Printer Printing Without a Computer This section describes how to print directly from a memory card, USB storage device, or PictBridge- enabled or other compatible camera. Printing Tips • Before you print, make sure the power is connected, and the photo cartridge a...
Page 22 - Inserting Memory Cards; Selecting Photos to Print; Cancel; Increase or decrease
22 Using Your Printer www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Inserting Memory Cards NOTICE: Insert memory cards with the memory card label facing up. NOTE: When you insert a memory card, a drive will appear on your computer. The photos on the memory card will not appear in this drive until you pr...
Page 23 - Choosing a Layout Option; View previous layout
Using Your Printer 23 Choosing a Layout Option 1 Press the Menu button, then select Print Options → Layout . 2 Press to scroll through photo layouts. Press to select a layout. 3 Press Print Color or Print Black and White to begin printing all selected photos. The selected layout applies to this prin...
Page 24 - Canceling Printing; Removing Perforated Tabs From Prints
24 Using Your Printer www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Printing From Your Pictbridge-enabled or Other Compatible Camera You can print photos from any PictBridge-enabled camera or other compatible device. Make sure the card slots are empty before you plug in the camera cable. 1 Plug the USB ...
Page 25 - Printing With a Computer; See page 21 for helpful printing tips.; Windows-Based Operating System Requirements; Minimum
Using Your Printer 25 Printing With a Computer Printing Tips See page 21 for helpful printing tips. Windows-Based Operating System Requirements Minimum Recommended Windows 2000 Professional, Service Pack 2 and 3 Windows XP Home Edition and Home Edition, Service Pack 1.Windows XP Professional and Pro...
Page 26 - Installing Printer Drivers and Software; Printing From a Computer; To Print
26 Using Your Printer www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Installing Printer Drivers and Software 1 Make sure the power cable is connected to the printer and the printer is on. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer. 3 Plug the USB cable (sold separately) into the USB connect...
Page 27 - Choosing a Color Mode; Natural—; Change the color mode:; Canceling printing; Canceling Printing From the Printer
Using Your Printer 27 Choosing a Color Mode Color mode is an automatic color correction feature that helps you easily create high-quality prints in no time. The Dell Photo Printer 540 features three color mode options: Natural— high-quality, natural color for everyday photo-making (default). Vivid— ...
Page 28 - Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer
28 Using Your Printer www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Saving and Copying Photos to Your Computer 1 With the printer turned on, insert a memory card in the appropriate slot or connect a camera (not PictBridge enabled) via the camera port connector . 2 Press the Save to PC button on the prin...
Page 29 - Care and Maintenance; Instructions on page 9.; General Care of the Printer; temperature environments such as a vehicle parked in the sun.
Care and Maintenance 29 3 Care and Maintenance CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed in this section, read and follow the Safety Instructions on page 9. General Care of the Printer NOTICE: Always disconnect the power before cleaning. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic...
Page 30 - Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller; Handling and Storing the Photo Paper and Photo Cartridge
30 Care and Maintenance www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller To prevent misfeeds and to make sure your photos are the best quality, keep the feed roller clean. Inspect the roller weekly for debris particles, and clean if necessary. 1 Unplug the AC power adapter. 2...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting; Setup Problems; • You select your language and default country, and then press; on the operator panel. If
Troubleshooting 31 4 Troubleshooting Setup Problems If you experience problems while setting up your printer, make sure: • You select your language and default country, and then press Select on the operator panel. If you skipped selecting your language or default country during the setup process, se...
Page 32 - General Problems; LCD. Follow the directions on the LCD to resolve the problem.
32 Troubleshooting www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m General Problems Error Messages If an error occurs, the Error light glows amber and an error message is displayed on the printer LCD. Follow the directions on the LCD to resolve the problem. D EFAULT C OUNTRY W AS N OT S ET — If you did no...
Page 33 - Printing Problems; using no more than 20 sheets; no more than 20 sheets
Troubleshooting 33 Printing Problems P HOTO PAPER DOES NOT FEED NOTE: Use only Dell photo paper from a Dell Photo Print Pack for your printer. Do not use inkjet paper or any other paper. The paper tray may be empty. Load photo paper (page 15) and re-install the paper tray. Check the photo paper: 1 R...
Page 37 - Transfer/communication problems; Go to
Troubleshooting 37 Transfer/communication problems More Troubleshooting Options Go to support.dell.com for help. N OTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO TRANSFER PHOTOS TO THE COMPUTER • Press the Save to PC button on the printer. • Check the power and USB connections from the printer to computer (page 26)...
Page 39 - Contacting Dell; Technical Assistance; support representative.; Automated Order-Status Service; number to call for your region.; Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell 39 5 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance If you need help with a technical problem, Dell is ready to assist you. 1 Call technical support from a telephone near or at the printer so that technical support can assist you with any necessary procedures. When calling Dell, use your Expre...
Page 40 - local or an international operator.
40 Contacting Dell www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator. Country (Cit...
Page 41 - Department Name or Service Area,
Contacting Dell 41 Austria (Vienna) International Access Code: 900 Country Code: 43 City Code: 1 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected]/Small Business Sales 0820 240 530 00 Home/Small Business Fax 0820 240 530 49 Home/Small Business Customer Care 0820 240 530...
Page 42 - Cayman Islands
42 Contacting Dell www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Canada (North York, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus AutoTech (automated technical support) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 Custo...
Page 43 - Colombia
Contacting Dell 43 China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Support Fax 818 1350 Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) toll-free: 800 858 2969 Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, a...
Page 44 - Dominica
44 Contacting Dell www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Czech Republic (Prague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 City Code: 2 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Support 02 2186 27 27 Technical Support Fax 02 2186 27 28 Customer Care 02 2186 27 11 ...
Page 45 - Home and Small Business
Contacting Dell 45 Finland (Helsinki) International Access Code: 990 Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Support (servers): [email protected] Support 09 253 313 60 Technical Support Fax 09 253 313 81 Relational Customer Care...
Page 46 - Greece
46 Contacting Dell www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Germany (Langen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 49 City Code: 6103 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Support 06103 766-7200 Home/Small Business Customer Care 0180-5-224400 Glo...
Page 47 - India
Contacting Dell 47 Home and Small Business Division 2969 3155 India Technical Support 1600 33 8045 Sales 1600 33 8044 Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Support 1850 543 543 U....
Page 49 - Latin America
Contacting Dell 49 Latin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4093 Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619 Fax (Technical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3883 Sales (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4397 SalesFax (Austin, Texas,...
Page 50 - Mexico
50 Contacting Dell www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Mexico International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 52 Customer Technical Support 001-877-384-8979 or 001-877-269-3383 Sales 50-81-8800 or 01-800-888-3355 Customer Service 001-877-384-8979 or 001-877-269-3383 Main 50-81-8800 or 01-800-888-3...
Page 51 - Panama
Contacting Dell 51 Norway (Lysaker) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 47 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers):[email protected] Support (desktop computers):[email protected] Support (servers):[email protected] Suppor...
Page 52 - St. Vincent and the Grenadines
52 Contacting Dell www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m St. Lucia General Support 1-800-882-1521 St. Vincent and the Grenadines General Support toll-free: 1-877-270-4609 Singapore (Singapore) International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) toll-free: 1...
Page 53 - Taiwan
Contacting Dell 53 Sweden (Upplands Vasby) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 46 City Code: 8 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Support for Latitude and Inspiron: [email protected] Support for OptiPlex: [email protected] Support for Servers: N...
Page 54 - Turks and Caicos Islands
54 Contacting Dell www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Trinidad/Tobago General Support 1-800-805-8035 Turks and Caicos Islands General Support toll-free: 1-866-540-3355 U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 Website: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care ...
Page 55 - Consumer
Contacting Dell 55 U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Automated Order-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support toll-free: 1-800-624-9896 Customer S...
Page 60 - Limited Warranties and Return Policy; What is covered by this limited warranty?
60 Appendix www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Limited Warranties and Return Policy Dell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, or 4-year limited warranty depending on the product purchased. To determine which warranty came...
Page 61 - How long does this limited warranty last?
Appendix 61 How long does this limited warranty last? This limited warranty lasts for the time period indicated on your packing slip or invoice, except for the following Dell-branded hardware: • Portable computer batteries carry a 1-year limited warranty. • Projector lamps carry a 90-day limited war...
Page 62 - What if I purchased a service contract?
62 Appendix www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m What will Dell do? During the 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties: During the 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties, we will repair any Dell...
Page 65 - What do I do if I need warranty service?
Appendix 65 we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the terms and availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive (that is, the warranty terms in place at the time of purchase will apply to your purchase). What do I do if ...
Page 66 - How will you fix my product?
66 Appendix www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m During the remaining years following the first year of all limited warranties: We will replace any defective part with new or refurbished parts, if we agree that it needs to be replaced. When you contact us, we will require a valid credit card nu...
Page 67 - Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Appendix 67 Total Satisfaction Return Policy (Canada Only) If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from Dell, you may return them to Dell up to 30 days after you receive them for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. If you are an end-user customer who bought rec...
Page 68 - Guarantee
68 Appendix www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) Guarantee Dell Inc. (“Dell”) warrants to the end user in accordance with the following provisions that its branded hardware products, purchased by the end user from a D...
Page 69 - DellTM Photo Print Pack Limited Warranties; DellTM Photo Print Pack Limited Warranty (Latin America Only)
Appendix 69 Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° PisoCol. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F. Dell™ Photo Print Pack Limited Warranties Dell™ Photo Print Pack Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only) Dell Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of genuine Dell Photo Print Pack(s...
Page 70 - Regulatory Notices
70 Appendix www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m In order to obtain the necessary information to enable the replacement, call the appropriate toll-free number. In Mexico, call 001-877-533-6230; in Puerto Rico, call 1-877-839-5123. In cases in which either the product has been discontinued or is...
Page 71 - DellTM Software License Agreement
Appendix 71 NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM): Dell™ Software License Agreement This is a legal agreement between you, the user, and Dell Products...
Page 72 - Limited Warranty
72 Appendix www .del l. com | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m and the recipient agrees to the terms hereof. Any transfer must include the most recent update and all prior versions. You may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the Software. If the package accompanying your computer contains compact...
Page 73 - Printer Specifications
Appendix 73 you. 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 the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and Dell regarding the Software. Printer Specifications Printing process Thermal dye...
Page 75 - Index
Index 75 Index B buttons, operator panel Arrows, 11Cancel, 11Menu, 11Power, 11Print B&W, 12 C Cancel button, 11canceling printing, 27changing settings, 17color, automatic correction, 27 computer printing from, 26 cooling vents, 35-36Copy (Select mode) button, 11 D Dell contacting, 39 L loading p...
