Page 2 - Finding Information
Finding Information What are you looking for? Find it here Drivers for my printerMy User's Guide Drivers and Utilities CD Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer whenpurchased from Dell at the same time as your printer. You can use the CDto uninstall/reinstall drivers or acc...
Page 4 - About Your Printer; Understanding the Printer Parts
About Your Printer Understanding the Printer Parts Setting Up Your Printer Replacing the Operator Panel Using the Operator Panel Print Media Guidelines Loading Paper Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass Understanding the Printer Parts
Page 6 - Replacing the Operator Panel
You can use the Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 to do a variety of things. A few important things to note: If your printer is connected to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printersoftware to create your projects. You do need to connect your printer to a computer to scan, p...
Page 7 - Using the Operator Panel
Snap the non-English operator panel into place. 3. Close the top cover. 4. Using the Operator Panel
Page 9 - Operator Panel Functionality; Viewing Ink Levels
8 Errormessage LED Flashes when the printer is experiencing an error. For more information, see Error Messages and Lights . 9 Mode Scroll through the available modes: Photo , Copy , Scan , and Fax . 10 Mode lights Displays next to the current printer mode. 11 Black Make a black and white copy. 12 Me...
Page 10 - Memory Card Manager; Operator Panel Menus
MultiMediaCard xD-Picture Card When you insert a media card into the slot on the front of the printer, the I Want To... menu is displayed. For more information, see Using Your Printer in Photo Mode . Memory Card Manager Memory Card Manager (MCM) allows you to display, manage, edit, print, and save p...
Page 12 - Fax mode
Preview before Print Off*On Language English*FrenchGermanSpanishItalianRussianJapaneseSimplifiedChinese Clear Settings When After 2 minutes*Never Power Save (the screen saver shown below appears on screen untilthe printer enters Power Save) 10 minutes*20 minutes30 minutesImmediate * Factory default ...
Page 13 - Copy mode
Clear Settings When After 2minutes*Never Power Save (the screen saver shown below appears on screen untilthe printer enters Power Save) 10 minutes*20 minutes30 minutesImmediate * Factory default setting Copy mode Menu Sub-menu item Settings Copy Copy Quality Automatic*DraftNormalPhoto Brightness (Pr...
Page 14 - Scan mode
A5B5A4L2LHagaki Maintenance Ink Levels (Press Select .) Change Cartridges (Press Select .) Align Cartridges (Press Select .) Clean Cartridges (Press Select .) Print Test Page (Press Select .) Defaults Restore Defaults (Press Select .) Paper Type Auto-detect*PlainCoatedGlossyTransparency Language Eng...
Page 15 - Print Media Guidelines
Menu Sub-menu item Settings Maintenance Ink Levels (Press Select .) Change Cartridges (Press Select .) Align Cartridges (Press Select .) Clean Cartridges (Press Select .) Print Test Page (Press Select .) Defaults Restore Defaults (Press Select .) Language English*FrenchGermanSpanishItalianRussianJap...
Page 17 - Loading Paper
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the envelopes.You print the envelopes with Landscape orientation. You select the correct envelope size. Select the next biggest size if theexact envelope size is not listed, and set the left and right margins sothat your envelope text will be correctly ...
Page 18 - Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor
2. 3. NOTE: Do not force paper into the printer. The paper should be flat against the paper support surface and the right edge should be flush against the right paper guide. Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper...
Page 20 - Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass
7. Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass Open the top cover. 1. Place your document face down on the scanner glass in the lower right corner. 2. NOTE: Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow on the printer. Close the top cover. 3.
Page 22 - Using the Printer; Printing; Printing a Document
Using the Printer Printing Copying Scanning Faxing Using Your Printer in Photo Mode Printing Printing a Document Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 1. Load the paper with the print side facing up. For more information, see Loading Paper . 2. With your document open,...
Page 23 - Printing Borderless Photos
1. 2. With your document open, click File Print . 3. Customize your print settings: Click Preferences , Properties , Options , or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). a. 4. The Printing Preferences dialog box appears. On the Quality/Copies tab, select Photo and the paper type. Photo...
Page 24 - Printing Other Projects; Copying; Copying Documents Without a Computer
1. 2. With your document open, click File Print . 3. To customize your print settings, click Preferences , Properties , Options , or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). 4. The Printing Preferences dialog box appears. On the Print Layout tab, click Borderless . 5. When finished cust...
Page 25 - Copying Documents Using Your Computer; Copying Photos Without a Computer
3. the printer. For more information, see Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass . 4. Close the top cover. 5. If you want to make more than one copy, press the up arrow on the operator panel to select thenumber of copies (1–99). 6. Change any copy settings. For more information, see Operator Pan...
Page 26 - Copying Photos Using Your Computer; Enlarging or Reducing Images or Documents
1. 2. Place your photo on the scanner glass and make sure the upper left corner aligns with the arrow on theprinter. For more information, see Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass . 3. NOTE: For best results, install a photo cartridge before copying photos. Close the top cover. 4. Select the c...
Page 27 - Enlarging Images Using Your Operator Panel; Enlarging Images Using Your Computer; Changing Copy Settings
If you are using your printer with a computer, you can enlarge or reduce your document between 25–400 percent using the Dell All-In-One Center. Enlarging Images Using Your Operator Panel Load the paper with the print side facing up. For more information, see Loading Paper . 1. Place your document or...
Page 28 - Scanning; Scanning Documents
Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 Dell All-In-One Center . 1. The Dell All-In-One Center appears. Select a copy quantity and color. 2. Click See More Copy Settings to: Choose a copy quality. Select the blank paper size. Select the original document size. L...
Page 29 - Scanning Photos; Scanning Multiple Pages or Images
1. 2. Place your document on the scanner glass and make sure the upper left corner aligns with the arrow onthe printer. For more information, see Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass . 3. Close the top cover. 4. Press Scan on the operator panel . 5. The Dell All-In-One Center appears. In the S...
Page 32 - Faxing; Installing Microsoft Fax Console in Windows XP
6. 7. In the What is being scanned? menu, make a selection. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to prepare the photograph for e-mail. 9. Click Next . 10. Open your e-mail program, write a note to accompany the attached photo, and then send it. 11. NOTE: If you have questions about how to do thi...
Page 34 - Faxing a Paper Document; Faxing Electronic Documents
Click to select the Store a copy in a folder check box if you want to create an archive copy of each fax. When you select this check box, you are able to specify the storage location for the fax copy. 14. Click Next . 15. Confirm the configuration settings in the Configuration Summary list, and then...
Page 36 - Changing the Fax Configuration; Using Memory Cards
4. Click the fax in the right pane for which you want to view the status, and then click Preferences o r Properties . 5. Click the General tab and view the Status line. 6. Click Close when you are finished. 7. Changing the Fax Configuration Click Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Communicat...
Page 37 - Memory card orientation; Using a PictBridge-Enabled Digital Camera
SmartMedia Secure Digital MultiMediaCard xD-Picture Card NOTE: Memory Keys and other USB storage devices are not supported. The card reader has two slots to accommodate these media and a small light that blinks indicating the cardis being read or is transmitting data. NOTE: Do not remove the card wh...
Page 38 - Working With Digital Photos; Viewing or Printing Photos
2. Turn on your digital camera. Refer to the instructions included with your camera for selection of theappropriate camera USB settings and PictBridge connection and usage information. 3. NOTE: For many digital cameras, there are two USB mode selections: computer and printer (or PTP). For PictBridge...
Page 40 - Printing All Photos on Media Card
Printing All Photos on Media Card From the I Want To... menu on the display, scroll to Print All x Photos , and then press the Select button on the operator panel. The printer prints all the photos on the media card or digital camera.
Page 41 - Understanding the Printer Software; Using the Dell Printer Solution Center
Understanding the Printer Software Using the Dell Printer Solution Center Using the Dell All-In-One Center Using Printing Preferences Using Dell Picture Studio v2.0 Using the Memory Card Manager Ink Management The printer software includes: Dell Printer Solution Center - Provides maintenance and tro...
Page 44 - Using Printing Preferences
In thissection: You can: Scan or Fax Select the program where you want to send the scanned image.Select the type of image being scanned.Select how you will use the scan.Select Fax Now. NOTE: Click See More Scan Settings to view all settings. Copy Select the quantity and color of your copies.Select a...
Page 45 - Printing Preferences Tabs
settings in Printing Preferences depending on the type of project you want to create. To access Printing Preferences : With your document open, click File Print . 1. The Print dialog box appears. In the Print dialog box, click Preferences , Properties , Options , or Setup (depending on the program o...
Page 47 - Ink Management
Memory Card Manager (MCM) allows you to display, manage, edit, print, and save photos from your memorycard to your computer. To launch Memory Card Manager: Insert a memory card into the memory card slot on the front of the printer. 1. Press Save to PC on the operator panel or select Save to Computer...
Page 49 - Ink Cartridge Maintenance
Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Replacing Ink Cartridges CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed in this section, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" in your Owner's Manual . Dell ink...
Page 52 - Aligning Ink Cartridges; Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles
Lift the printer unit, and hold the scanner support up while lowering the printer unit until it iscompletely closed. 9. Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer can align the ink cartridges when they are installed or replaced. To verify your ink cartridges arealigned, you can print an alignment page. Af...
Page 54 - Troubleshooting; Setup Problems; Computer Problems
Troubleshooting Setup Problems General Problems Error Messages and Lights Improving Print Quality Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your printer: If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is properly connected to the electrical outlet andcomputer, if using a computer. If an error m...
Page 56 - Printer Problems; General Problems; Fax Problems
2. 3. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 4. If the installation screen does not appear: In Windows XP , click Start My Computer . a. In Windows 2000 , double-click My Computer from your desktop. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. If necessary, doub...
Page 58 - Error Messages and Lights
1.2. Gently pull the paper from the printer. 3. Close the printer unit, turn on the printer, and print the document again. 4. Error Messages and Lights The following error messages can be found on your computer screen or operator panel display. ErrorMessage: What it indicates: Solution: Ink LowAlert...
Page 59 - Improving Print Quality
PictBridgeport error The attached device is not supported, orthe PictBridge-enabled digital camera isnot set to the correct USB mode. Please disconnect the device or check the USBmode setup. Refer to the documentation thatcame with your digital camera for moreinformation. Improving Print Quality If ...
Page 60 - Printer Specifications; Overview; Temperature/Relative Humidity; Power Consumption And Requirements
Printer Specifications Overview Environmental Specifications Power Consumption And Requirements Fax Mode Capabilities Print and Scan Mode Capabilities Operating System Support Memory Specifications and Requirements Print Media Guidelines Cables Overview Memory 32MB SDRAM Connectivity USB Duty cycle ...
Page 61 - Operating System Support
Rated AC Input 100–240 VAC Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz Minimum AC input 100 VAC Maximum AC input 240 VAC Maximum input current 1.0 A Average power consumption Standby modeOperational mode 6.5 W13.6 W Fax Mode Capabilities When you scan to fax, your document will scan in at 100 dpi (dots per inch). You ...
Page 63 - Cables
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the envelopes.You print the envelopes with Landscape orientation. You select the correct envelope size. Select the next biggest size if theexact envelope size is not listed, and set the left and right margins sothat your envelope text will be correctly ...
Page 65 - Regulatory Information; Regulatory Notices
Regulatory Information Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted alongpower or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service orseriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrup...
Page 66 - Class B; FCC Identification Information
Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could voidyour authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference....
Page 68 - Class B ITE
A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made andis on file at Dell Inc. Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. CE Mark Notice This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union Directive 1999/5/EC. EN 55022 C...
Page 69 - Class B Device
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) forinformation technology equipment. If this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domesticenvironment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment accordi...
Page 70 - Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a 3-prong socket). Allequipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supplysource. The phasing conductor of the room...
Page 73 - ENERGY STAR® Compliance; ENERGY STAR® Emblem
Exporter: Dell Inc.One Dell WayRound Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V.Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° PisoCol. Lomas Altas11950 México, D.F. Ship to: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V.al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.L.Avenida Soles No. 55Col. Peñon d...
Page 74 - Mercury Statement
Mercury Statement This product contains mercury in the lamp (<5mg Hg). Disposal of mercury may be regulated due toenvironmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities or theElectronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
Page 75 - Appendix; Dell Technical Support Policy
Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Warranty and Return Policy Dell Technical Support Policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in thetroubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, applica...
Page 76 - Warranty and Return Policy
Electronic Information [email protected] Warranty and Return Policy Dell Inc. ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalentto new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for yourprinter, ref...
Page 77 - Licensing Notice
Licensing Notice The printer resident software contains: Software developed and copyrighted by Dell and/or third parties Dell modified software licensed under the provisions of the GNU General Public License version 2 andthe GNU Lesser General Public License version 2.1 Software licensed under the B...
