Page 2 - Order
i i ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om Order ink cartridges Dell™ ink cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order ink cartridges online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. USA 877-465-2968 (877-Ink2You) Canada 877-501-4803 Mex ico 001-800-210-7607 Pue r...
Page 3 - Understanding your printer; The table on page iv describes each part.
U n d e r s t a n d i n g y o u r p r i n t e r i i i Understanding your printer The table on page iv describes each part. Paper support Paper guide Paper exit tray Front cover Power supply USB cable Power button Paper feed button
Page 4 - Accessing your User’s Guide; To access your; Click Start
i v U n d e r s t a n d i n g y o u r p r i n t e r Accessing your User’s Guide To access your User’s Guide : Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → View User’s Guide. U se the : To: Paper guide Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Paper support Load paper i...
Page 5 - Trademarks used in this text:
N o t e s , N o t i c e s , a n d C a u t i o n s v Notes, Notices, and Cautions NO T E: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer. NO T I CE : A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. C...
Page 6 - Caution: SAFETY INFORMATION
v i C a u t i o n : S A F E T Y I N F O R M AT I O N ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om Caution: SAFETY INFORMATION Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your computer and working environment from potential dama...
Page 7 - C o n t e n t s; L e a r n i n g a b o u t y o u r pr i n t e r
C o n t e n t s v i i C o n t e n t s Understanding your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Notes, Notices, and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Caution: SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi 1 L e a r n i n g a b o u t y o u r pr i n t e r Settin...
Page 9 - I n d e x
C o n t e n t s i x Limited Warranty Terms for Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . 48 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Dell...
Page 11 - S E C T I O N 1; Setting up the printer
1 S E C T I O N 1 L e a r n i n g a b o u t y o u r p r i n t e r Setting up the printer Understanding the printer sof tware Understanding the paper type sensor
Page 12 - setup diagram; Understanding the printer software; Print Properties
2 L e a r n i n g a b o u t y o u r p r i n t e r ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om Setting up the printer If you have not already done so, follow the instructions on your setup diagram to install the hardware and software. For setup troubleshooting, see page 20. Unde...
Page 13 - Dell Printer Solution Center; To open the Dell Printer Solution Center, click Start; The Dell Printer Solution Center appears.
L e a r n i n g a b o u t y o u r p r i n t e r 3 Dell Printer Solution Center The Dell Printer Solution Center is a guide you can refer to for printer help and to check the current printer status. To open the Dell Printer Solution Center, click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer...
Page 15 - Understanding the paper type sensor
L e a r n i n g a b o u t y o u r p r i n t e r 5 Understanding the paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects these paper types: • Plain paper • Coated paper • Glossy/photo paper • Transparencies If you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and a...
Page 16 - S E C T I O N 2; U s i n g t h e p r i n t e r; Loading paper
2 S E C T I O N 2 U s i n g t h e p r i n t e r Loading paper Printing
Page 17 - To load most types of paper:
U s i n g t h e p r i n t e r 7 Loading paper To load most types of paper: 1 Place the paper against the right side of the paper support with the print side facing you and the top of the paper feeding into the paper support. 2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. N OT E :...
Page 18 - To load other paper types, follow these guidelines.
8 U s i n g t h e p r i n t e r ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om To load other paper types, follow these guidelines. Load up to: Make sure : 150 sheets of plain paper The paper is designed for use with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are loaded vertically against th...
Page 19 - Printing; Basic printing; Printing photos; Programs
U s i n g t h e p r i n t e r 9 Before you begin printing, see the information below about how much paper the printer exit tray can hold. The printer paper exit tray can hold: N OT E : To avoid smearing ink, remove each transparency or photo from the paper exit tray before the next one exits the pri...
Page 20 - Printing envelopes; User’s Guide; Printing mirror images and iron-on transfers
1 0 U s i n g t h e p r i n t e r ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om N OT E : To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and let it dry before stacking. Printing envelopes 1 Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell P...
Page 21 - Print transparencies; Printing posters; not; Printing on both sides of the paper
U s i n g t h e p r i n t e r 1 1 2 Click the How To tab. 3 From the Projects drop-down dialog box, select Iron-on transfers. 4 Click View and follow the instructions to print your iron-on transfers. Print transparencies 1 Click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Inkjet Printer J740 → Dell Prin...
Page 22 - See more printing projects; Sharing printers
1 2 U s i n g t h e p r i n t e r ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om 4 Make sure Two-Sided Printing is selected. 5 Choose a binding edge. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like ...
Page 24 - Settings
1 4 U s i n g t h e p r i n t e r ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om 5 Click OK. If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install a printer driver. If no system driver is available, then you will need to provide a path to available drivers. 6 Select whether you...
Page 25 - S E C T I O N 3; M a i n t e n a n c e; Ordering supplies
3 S E C T I O N 3 M a i n t e n a n c e Ordering supplies Replacing an ink cartridge Aligning the ink cartridges Cleaning the ink cartridge nozzles
Page 26 - Make sure the printer is on.
1 6 M a i n t e n a n c e ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om Ordering supplies Your Dell Personal Inkjet Printer J740 comes with software installed to detect the ink levels in the printer. During a print job, a window appears on your computer to warn you if the ink lev...
Page 27 - Insert the new cartridge, and then; Aligning the ink cartridges
M a i n t e n a n c e 1 7 3 Press the cartridge carrier tab down, and then lift the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the old cartridge. Store it in an air-tight container or dispose of it by placing it inside the recycling bag that came with your new ink cartridge and mailing the recycling bag to Del...
Page 28 - Cleaning the ink cartridge nozzles
1 8 M a i n t e n a n c e ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. For help, see page 8. 2 Open the Dell Printer Solu...
Page 29 - S E C T I O N 4; T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g; Setup troubleshooting
4 S E C T I O N 4 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Setup troubleshooting General troubleshooting More troubleshooting Other help sources
Page 30 - Both your computer and your printer are on.; Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed; You use a paper recommended for inkjet printers.
2 0 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om Setup troubleshooting If you experience problems while setting up your printer, make sure your operating system is compatible with your printer. The Dell Personal Inkjet Printer J740 supports Windows X...
Page 31 - Envelopes do not feed properly
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 2 1 • You select the correct paper type and size in Print Properties or Preferences. Envelopes do not feed properly If regular paper feeds without problems, make sure: • You load the envelopes correctly. For help, see page 8. • You use an envelope size supported by the p...
Page 32 - More troubleshooting; Error messages
2 2 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om More troubleshooting Refer to the User’s Guide if you experience any problems not covered in this section: Error messages Use this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer...
Page 33 - Close the front cover.; When one of these messages appears, you can:; Click the ? to get information about ordering supplies.; Your printer is out of paper.; Press the Paper Feed button to print your document.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 2 3 2 Close the front cover. 3 Press Power to turn the printer on, and then send your document to print. Printer Cover Open message The printer’s front cover is open. Close the front cover, and then click Continue. Ink Low message Replace the cartridge in your printer wi...
Page 34 - Check the table below for specific instructions:; Press Power to turn the printer off.; Open the front cover.
2 4 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om For help: • Installing a new cartridge, see page 16. • Ordering supplies, see page 16. Check the table below for specific instructions: 1 Press Power to turn the printer off. 2 Open the front cover. 3 ...
Page 35 - Removing and reinstalling the printer software; Drivers and Utilities
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 2 5 5 Close the front cover. If the error message displays again, replace the black cartridge with a new black cartridge. If the error message does not display, repeat steps 1–3 and then go to step 6. 6 Reinstall the color cartridge and remove the black ink cartridge. 7 ...
Page 36 - Other help sources; Refer to your
2 6 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om 5 Click Install. 6 Follow the instructions on your computer screen to install the software. Other help sources If the preceding printer solutions do not solve the problem with your printer: • Refer to ...
Page 37 - S E C T I O N 5; R e g u l a t o r y n o t i c e s
5 S E C T I O N 5 R e g u l a t o r y n o t i c e s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement Industry Canada compliance statement European Community (EC) directives conformity The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 Noise emission levels ENERGY STAR Copyright a...
Page 38 - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; Industry Canada compliance statement; Avis de conformité aux normes d’Industrie Canada
2 8 Re g u l a t o r y n o t i c e s ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Dell Personal Inkjet Printer J740 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, purs...
Page 39 - European Community (EC) directives conformity
Re g u l a t o r y n o t i c e s 2 9 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Community (EC) directives conformity A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Directo...
Page 40 - Copyright advisory
3 0 Re g u l a t o r y n o t i c e s ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om Copyright advisory It may be illegal to copy certain materials without permission or license, including documents, images, and currency. If you are not sure whether you have permission, seek legal ...
Page 41 - S E C T I O N 6; A p p e n d i x; Contacting Dell
6 S E C T I O N 6 A p p e n d i x Contacting Dell Limited Warranties and Return Policy Dell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only) Dell Sof tware License Agreement
Page 52 - Limited Warranties and Return Policy
4 2 A p p e n d i x ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om Limited Warranties and Return Policy Dell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day, one-year, two-year, three-year, or four-year limited warranty. To determine which warra...
Page 55 - Limited Warranty Terms for Canada
A p p e n d i x 4 5 • If you are a Small, Medium, Large, or Global Commercial Customer, go to www.dell.com/us/en/biz/topics/sbtopic_ccare_nav_015_ccare.htm • If you are a Government, Education, or Healthcare Customer, or an Individual Consumer who purchased through an employee purchase program, go t...
Page 59 - Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
A p p e n d i x 4 9 To return products, you must call Dell Customer Service at 1-800-387-5759 to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. To expedite the process of your refund or credit, Dell expects you to return the products to Dell in their original packaging within five days of the date th...
Page 62 - Dell Software License Agreement
5 2 A p p e n d i x ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om Binding Arbitration ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE, OR CONTROVERSY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER PREEXISTING, PRESENT OR FUTURE, AND INCLUDING STATUTORY, COMMON LAW, INTENTIONAL TORT AND EQUITABLE CLAIMS) A...
Page 63 - Limited Warranty
A p p e n d i x 5 3 The Software is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaties. You may make one copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes or transfer it to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes. You may n...
Page 64 - General
5 4 A p p e n d i x ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om IN NO EVENT SHALL DELL OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR OTHER PECUN...
Page 67 - tra n sp a re nc i e s
I n d e x 5 7 greeting cards, 8index cards, 8iron-on transfers, 8photo cards, 8photo paper, 8postcards, 8transparencies, 8 sup plie s, o rde ring, ii, 16 T te s t p a ge , 1 4 , 2 1 to ner, ordering , i i tra n sp a re nc i e s loading, 8 tro ub les ho ot in g, 1 9 Cartridge Error, 2 3general, 2 0ou...
