Dell™ Color Printer 725 User's Guide Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your printer. For information on other documentation included with your printer, see Finding Information. To order ink or supplies from Dell: 1. Double-click the icon on your desktop. 2. Visit Dell's website: www.dell.com/supplies 3. Order Dell printer supplies by phone. See Ordering Supplies for the correct phone number for your country.
Finding Information What are you looking for? Find it here Drivers for my printer My User's Guide Drivers and Utilities CD If you purchased your Dell computer and printer at the same time, documentation and drivers for your printer are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to uninstall/reinstall drivers or access your documentation.
Service Tag number This label is located under the front cover of the printer. NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries.
About Your Printer Understanding the Printer Parts Setting Up Your Printer Understanding the Software Understanding the Printer Parts Part: Description: 1 Paper support Part that supports loaded paper. 2 Paper guide Guide that helps the paper feed into the printer properly. 3 Front cover Cover you lift to gain access to the ink cartridge or to clear a paper jam. 4 Paper exit tray Tray that holds the paper as it exits the printer. NOTE: To extend the paper exit tray, pull the tray straight out.
NOTE: The Dell™ Color Printer 725 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows XP, and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Follow the instructions on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the hardware and software. If you encounter problems during setup, see Setup Problems. Understanding the Software The printer software includes: Printing Preferences - Allows you to adjust printer settings.
1. The Print dialog box opens. 2. In the Print dialog box, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. To access Printing Preferences when a document is not open: 1. In Windows XP, click Start Faxes. Control Panel In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Printers. 2. Right-click the printer icon, and then select Printing Preferences.
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2. 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 appear: a. In Windows XP, click Start My Computer. In Windows 2000, double-click My Computer from your desktop. b. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. c. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Personal Installation or Network Installation. d.
Using the Printer Loading Paper Printing a Document Printing Photos Print Borderless Photos Loading Paper 1. Fan the paper. 2. Place the paper against the guide on the right side of the paper support. 3. Squeeze and slide the left paper guide to the left edge of the paper. NOTE: Do not force paper into the printer. The paper should be flat against the paper support surface, and the left edge should be flush against the left paper guide.
NOTE: The printer only uses a color ink cartridge. However, the printer is still capable of printing in black and white using the color cartridge (Process Black). 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load paper with the print side facing up. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box opens. 4. To customize your print settings: a.
4. 5. Select the paper size, orientation, and the number of copies. NOTE: Photo/glossy paper is recommended for printing photos. 6. When you finish customizing your print settings, click OK. 7. Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system). 8. Remove each photo after it exits the paper exit tray to prevent your photos from sticking together or smudging.
6. 7. Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system).
Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing an Ink Cartridge Aligning an Ink Cartridge Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed in this section, read and follow the safety information in your Product Information Guide. Dell ink cartridges are only available through Dell. You can order more ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. To order by phone, see "Ordering Supplies" in your Owner's Manual. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for your printer.
3. 4. Remove the old ink cartridge. 5. Dispose of the old cartridge properly. 6. If you are installing a new ink cartridge, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the ink cartridge. 7. Insert the new ink cartridge.
7. 8. Snap the lid closed. 9. Close the front cover.
Your printer automatically aligns the ink cartridge when it is installed or replaced. You may also need to align the ink cartridge when characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin, or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy. To verify your ink cartridge is aligned, you can print an alignment page from the Printing Preferences dialog box. To align the ink cartridge: 1. Load plain paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 2. In Windows XP, click Start Faxes.
2. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 3. Right-click the Dell Color Printer 725 icon. 4. Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. Click the Maintenance tab. 6. Click Clean Print Cartridge. 7. If the print quality has not improved, click Clean Again. 8. Print your document again to verify the improved print quality. 9. If you are still not satisfied with the print quality, wipe the ink cartridge nozzles, and then print your document again.
Troubleshooting Setup Problems General Problems Improving Print Quality Setup Problems Computer Problems Verify that your printer is compatible with your computer. The Dell Color Printer 725 supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Make sure you turned on both your printer and your computer. Check the USB cable. Ensure the USB cable is firmly connected to your printer and your computer.
Printer Problems Ensure the printer power cable is firmly connected to the printer and the electrical outlet. Determine if the printer has been held or paused. 1. In Windows XP, click Start Control Panel Hardware Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers and Other Printers. 2. Double-click Dell Color Printer 725, and then click Printer. 3. Make sure a check mark is not next to Pause Printing. If a check mark is next to Pause Printing, click Pause Printing to clear it.
3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off your printer. Lift the access cover. Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it from the printer. Close the access cover. Turn on the printer, and print the document again. Improving Print Quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your documents, there are several different ways to improve the print quality. Use the appropriate paper. For example, use Dell Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos.
Printer Specifications Overview Environmental Specifications Power Consumption and Requirements Print Capabilities Operating System Support System Specifications and Requirements Print Media Guidelines Cables Overview SDRAM 2 MB Connectivity USB 2.
Rated AC Input 100–240 VAC Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz Minimum AC input 90 VAC Maximum AC input 255 VAC Maximum input current 1.0 A Average power consumption Standby mode Operational mode 2W 10 W Print Capabilities Your Dell Color Printer 725 can print with the following resolutions.
Windows 2000 System Specifications and Requirements Your operating system must meet the minimum system requirements.
NOTE: You must select A4 Banner or Letter Banner paper size in Print Properties. Failure to do so will cause a paper jam. See Paper Problems. You load the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer against the right side of the paper support. You squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the banner paper. You use banner paper designed for inkjet printers. 10 envelopes The print side of the envelopes faces up.
10 iron-on transfers You The The You follow the loading instructions on the packaging. blank side of the transfer faces up. paper guide rests against the left edge of the transfer. select Normal or Photo print quality. NOTE: For best results, iron-on transfers should be fed one sheet at a time. 50 transparencies The rough side of the transparencies faces up. The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transparencies.
Ordering Supplies Your Dell Color Printer 725 includes software installed to detect the ink levels in the printer. During a print job, a screen appears on your computer to warn you of low ink levels. You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. 877-INK-2-YOU US 080-999-0240 Korea 1300 303 290 Australia 02.713 1590 Luxembourg 08 20 - 24 05 30 35 Austria 1800 88 0553 Malaysia 02.
Supply Item Part number Standard Capacity color ink cartridge JF333
Contacting Dell Technical Assistance Automated Order-Status Service 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 Express Service Code to help expedite the routing of your call to the proper support personnel. The Express Service Code is located under the front cover.
To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. See Contacting Dell for the telephone number to call for your region. Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: www.dell.com support.dell.com (technical support) premiersupport.dell.
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Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, that are integrated into or connected to the system should match the electromagnetic environment classification of the end-user location. NOTE: Product changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc. could void your authority to operate this equipment.
circuits. If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Inc. or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations : Product Name: Dell Color Printer 725 Company Name: Dell Inc.
VCCI, Class B MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only) MIC, Class B As this equipment has obtained EMC registration for household use, it can be used in any area including residential area. The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with MIC regulations: Certificant Recipient: Dell Inc.
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Directive In the European Union, this label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling. For information on how to recycle this product responsibly in your country, please visit: www.euro.dell.com/recycling. ( توجيه الأجهزة الكهربائية والإلكترونية المستهلكةWEE بللابدالتخلصمنهفيالمكانالملائملتمكينالاستردادوإعادةالتصنيع.
Na União Européia, essa etiqueta indica que o produto não deve ser descartado junto com o lixo normal. Ele deve ser depositado em uma instalação apropriada para coleta e reciclagem. Para obter informações sobre como reciclar este produto de forma responsável em seu país, visite: www.euro.dell.com/recycling. Smernice o odpadních elektrických a elektronických zarízeních (WEEE) V Evropské unii tento štítek oznacuje, že tento produkt nesmí být likvidován s bežným komunálním odpadem.
I EU angiver denne etiket, at produktet ikke mе bortskaffes sammen med husholdningsaffald. Det skal afleveres pе en facilitet, som er ansvarlig for gendannelse og genbrug. Oplysninger om ansvarlig genbrug af dette produkt i dit land finder du pе: www.euro.dell.com/recycling. Richtlijn WEEE, afdanken van elektrische en elektronische apparaten In de Europese Unie geeft dit label aan dit product niet via huishoudelijk afval mag worden afgedankt.
Dans l'Union européenne, cette étiquette indique que le produit ne doit pas être mis au rebus avec des déchets ménagers. Vous devez le déposer dans un lieu destiné à la récupération et au recyclage de tels déchets. Pour de plus amples informations sur le recyclage de ce produit dans votre pays, vous pouvez consulter notre site à l'adresse suivante : www.euro.dell.com/recycling.
Στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση, η ετικέτα αυτή δηλώνει ότι το προϊόν δεν πρέπει να απορρίπτεται µε τα οικιακά απορρίµµατα. Πρέπει να τοποθετηθεί στις κατάλληλες εγκαταστάσεις για συλλογή και ανακύκλωση. Για πληροφορίες σχετικά µε την υπεύθυνη ανακύκλωση αυτού του προϊόντος στη χώρα σας, επισκεφτείτε την τοποθεσία: www.euro.dell.com/recycling. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive יש להשליכו לפח בהתקן מתאים כדי לאפשר.
Nell'Unione Europea, questa etichetta indica che il prodotto non deve essere smaltito insieme ai rifiuti solidi urbani. Il prodotto deve essere depositato in un impianto appropriato per consentirne il recupero e il riciclaggio. Per informazioni su come riciclare questo prodotto in modo responsabile nel paese di appartenenza, visitare il sito all'indirizzo: www.euro.dell.com/recycling.
Инструкция по обращению с отходами электрического и электронного оборудования (WEEE) В пределах Европейского союза эта эмблема означает запрет на утилизацию данного устройства совместно с бытовым мусором.Его утилизация должна производиться путем передачи в соответствующую службу для последующего восстановления и повторного использования. Подробности об утилизации для повторного использования в конкретной стране см.www.euro.dell.com/recycling.
Inom EU indikerar den här etiketten att produkten får inte slängas med hushållsavfall. Den ska lämnas in på en återvinningsstation. Information om hur produkten återvinns i ditt land finns på: www.euro.dell.com/recycling. Atik Elektrikli ve Elektronik Donanimlar (WEEE) Direktifi Avrupa Birliginde, bu etiket bu ürünün ev atiklari ile birlikte atilmamasi gerektigini belirtir. Kurtarilabilmesi ve geri dönüstürülebilmesi için uygun bir tesise birakilmalidir.
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 the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware.
sales@dell.com apmarketing@dell.com (for Asian/Pacific countries only) Electronic Information Service info@dell.com Warranty and Return Policy Dell Inc. ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your printer, refer to the Product Information Guide.
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 and the GNU Lesser General Public License version 2.