Dell All-In-One Printer 948 User's Guide Dell™ All-In-One Printer 948 User's Guide To order ink or supplies from Dell: 1. Double-click the icon on your desktop. 2. Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone. www.dell.com/supplies For the best service, make sure you have the Dell printer Service Tag available.
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Finding Information Finding Information What are you looking for? Drivers for my printer My User's Guide Find it here 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.
Finding Information For more information, see Express Service Code. Dell Support Website: support.dell.
Understanding the Software Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center Using the Dell Fax Solutions Software Using Printing Preferences Using Memory Card Manager Dell Ink Management System Removing and Reinstalling Software The printer software includes: Dell All-In-One Center– Allows you to perform various scan, copy, fax, and print operations with newly scanned and previously saved documents and images.
Understanding the Software Access troubleshooting and maintenance information. Preview images you want to print or copy. Manage photos (copy them to folders, print them, perform creative copying). To access the Dell All-In-One Center: 1. In Windows Vista™: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell AIO Printer 948. In Windows ® XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 2. Select Dell All-In-One Center.
Understanding the Software For more information, click Help in the Dell All-In-One Center. Using the Dell Fax Solutions Software The Dell Fax Solutions Software allows you to: Send fax. Click Send a new fax, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen. Adjust other fax settings. Click Adjust speed dial list and other fax settings to customize various fax settings. View and manage your phonebook. Click View phonebook to open the Phone book.
Understanding the Software The Dell Fax Solutions Software dialog box opens. Using Printing Preferences You can change your printer settings in Printing Preferences depending on the type of project you want to create. To access Printing Preferences when a document is open: 1. Click File® Print. The Print dialog box opens. 2. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.
Understanding the Software Print Setup Quality/Speed — Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on your desired output quality. Draft is the fastest option but should not be selected if you have a photo cartridge installed. Media Type — Allows you to set the paper type manually, or have the printer detect the paper type automatically. Paper Size — Select the size of your paper. Print in black and white — Print your color images in black and white to save the ink in your color cartridge.
Understanding the Software Memory Card Manager allows you to display, manage, edit, print, and save photos from your memory card or USB memory key to your computer. To launch Memory Card Manager: 1. Insert a memory card into the memory card slot or a USB key into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer. NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area of the memory card or USB key while actively reading, writing, or printing from these devices.
Understanding the Software Printing, Process Black is used for all black printing until the black cartridge is replaced, or the option is cleared from More Options, located on the Advanced tab of the Printing Preferences. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced. The Complete-A-Print check box is automatically reset when a new or different cartridge is installed.
Understanding the Software b. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then double-click setup.exe. c. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Using a USB cable or Using a wireless network. d. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e8996.
About Your Printer About Your Printer Understanding the Printer Parts Understanding the Operator Panel You can use your printer to do a variety of things. A few important things to note: If the printer is connected to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to produce quality documents. You do need to connect your printer to a computer to print, scan, or use the Save Photos to Computer function or the Office File mode.
About Your Printer printer. 6 Memory card slots Slots into which you insert a memory card containing digital photos. 7 Top cover with integrated ADF exit tray Top of printer that holds your document or photo flat while you scan it. You can also pick up your original document after it has gone through the ADF here. 8 ADF input tray Tray that holds original documents. Use it to scan, copy, or fax multiple-page documents.
About Your Printer Number: Part: Description: 16 USB connector Slot into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately). The other end of the USB cable plugs into your computer. 17 PHONE jack connector ( — middle connector) Slot on your printer into which you plug additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine. Remove the blue plug before use.
About Your Printer power supply. NOTE: If the power is off when you unplug your printer, the power will be off when you plug it back in. Understanding the Operator Panel Number Use the: To: 1 Display View scanning, copying, faxing, and printing options as well as status and error messages. 2 Back button 3 Left arrow button 4 Cancel button 5 Select button 6 Right arrow button 7 Start button Initiate a copy, scan, or fax.
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Wireless Networking Wireless Networking Minimum Requirements for Setup Wireless Network Settings Wireless Encryption Installing and Setting Up the Dell Wireless Adapter 1000 Configuring the Adapter Using the Wireless Setup Utility NOTE: The Dell™ Internal Wireless Adapter 1000 may not be available in all regions. Check with your local Dell Sales Representative to determine availability.
Wireless Networking The following security types are supported: No security WEP with either 64-bit or 128-bit key WPA with either 128-bit TKIP encryption engine, or 128-bit AES-CCMP encryption engine A WPA (WiFi Protected Access) pre-shared key is like a password and must meet the following criteria: If you are using Hex characters, valid keys are 64 characters long. If you are using ASCII, valid keys are at least 8 characters long. The wireless network may use anywhere from one to four WEP keys.
Wireless Networking 3. Remove the Dell Wireless Adapter 1000 from the packaging. Callout Item 1 Dell Wireless Adapter 1000 2 USB cable 3 MAC address label 4 Dell Wireless Adapter 1000 Installation Guide 4. Attach the MAC address label to the back of your printer. 5. Insert the adapter into the back of the printer until it clicks into place. You are now ready to configure your adapter to work on your wireless network. Configuring the Wireless Adapter 1.
Wireless Networking 6. Select I Agree with the terms of this license agreement, and then click Next. 7. Read the Firewall Exception information, and then click Next. 8. Connect the USB cable between the port on the back of the printer and the port on the back of the computer. 9. On the Configure Your Wireless Printer Adapter dialog box, select Create or modify the printer's wireless settings, and then click Next. Follow the instructions on your screen.
Wireless Networking 2. Click Dell Printers. 3. Click Dell AIO Printer 948. 4. Click Wireless Setup Utility. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: 1. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 2. Click Wireless Setup Utility. The Wireless Setup Utility steps you through the configuration process. The wizard can automatically detect wireless network settings or allow you to manually enter the network configuration settings.
Wireless Networking d. Select your Wireless Mode. For Infrastructure Mode, select Access an existing network through a wireless router (Infrastructure Mode) - Typical, and then click Next. For additional setup instructions, see Manually Configuring the Adapter in Infrastructure Mode. For Ad-Hoc Mode, select Access other computers directly without using a wireless router (Ad-Hoc Mode), and then click Next. For additional setup instructions, see Manually Configuring the Adapter in Ad-Hoc Mode. 3.
Wireless Networking 2. Enter the appropriate WPA Network Key, and then click Next. 3. On the Apply and Verify Wireless Settings screen, check each network attribute to make sure the settings are correct, and then click Next to apply the settings. 4. Verify that the adapter can communicate over the network. For more information, see Verifying Network Communication. If you only want to connect to access points that support WPA2 security 1.
Wireless Networking Communication. Verifying Network Communication You should verify that your adapter can communicate over the network before completing installation of the printer software. If the adapter was successfully configured and is available on the network, remove the USB cable, and click Next to continue with printer software installation. If the adapter was not able to join the wireless network, try one of the following suggestions: Click View Settings to verify the settings are correct.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Copy Mode PictBridge Mode Scan Mode Bluetooth Mode Fax Mode Setup Mode Photo Mode Maintenance Mode Office File Mode Copy Mode Main Menu Mode Main Menu Copy Color Copy Copies Quality Dark Paper Setup 2-Sided Copies Zoom Original Size Original Type To view or change the Copy Mode menu settings: 1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons 2. Press the Select button . 3.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Copies Specify the number of copies you want to make from 1–99. Quality Select the quality of the copy. Automatic* Draft Normal Photo Dark Press the Select button , and then use the left and right Arrow buttons brightness setting. Paper Setup Select the size and type of the paper in the paper input tray. Paper Size 8.5 x 11 inches* 8.5 x 14 inches A4 B5 A5 A6 L 2L Hagaki 3 x 5 inches 3.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus 4 x 6 inches 4 x 8 inches 5 x 7 inches 8 x 10 inches L 2L Hagaki A6 A5 B5 A4 60x80 mm 9x13 cm 10x15 cm 10x20 cm 13x18 cm 20x25 cm Original Type Select the type of the original document you are copying. Text/Graphics* Text Only Photo *Factory default setting/Current setting selected by user Scan Mode The Scan Mode menu is only available if the printer is connected to a computer or a network adapter.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus item: Scan Color Scan To Computer Select color or black and white for your copy. Color* Black If your printer is connected locally: Use the left and right Arrow buttons or document to be sent.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Main Menu Mode Main Menu Mode Submenu Fax Fax Color Black and White* Color Phone Book Mode Submenu View Add Remove Modify Print On Hook Dial Delay Fax Delay Until View Pending Quality Standard Fine Superfine Ultrafine Dark Fax Setup Reports Activity Report Confirmation Print Reports Ringing and Answering Auto Answer Ringing Volume Answer Fax When Ring Pattern Fax Forward Caller ID Pattern Fax Printing Paper Setup Fit Fax to Pa
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Fax Blocking Turn On/Off Add Remove Modify Print Block No-ID To view or change the Fax Mode menu settings: 1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons 2. Press the Select button to scroll to FAX. . 3. The display asks for a phone number. Press the Select button 4. Press the right Arrow button . until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button . 5.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Quality Specify the quality (resolution) of the fax being sent. Standard* Fine Superfine Ultrafine Dark Use the left and right Arrow buttons to specify the darkness setting. Default darkness setting is when the asterisk (*) is in the middle of the bar. Fax Setup Set various setup features for your printer's fax settings.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Your Fax Number—use the keypad to enter your fax number. This is the number used on the fax footer. Your Fax Name—use the keypad to enter your fax name. This is the name used on the fax footer. Dial Method Redial Time Redial Attempts Dial Prefix Dial Volume Scan Max Send Speed Auto Fax Convert Error Correction For more information on any of the options listed under the Dialing and Sending heading, see Additional Fax Options.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Volume Answer Fax When Off Low* High Specify how many rings you want to occur before the printer answers the fax if the printer is in Auto Answer mode. After After After After 1 2 3 5 Ring Rings Rings* Rings NOTE: In order to use fax blocking, you must have two or more rings selected. Ring Pattern Specify a type of ring for which the printer will only answer incoming calls with that ring. If Any is selected, the printer answers all incoming calls.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Fit to Page* Use Two Pages Fax Footer Specify if you want to insert the Time/Date/Page Number/System Identification footer at the bottom of each fax received. On* Off 2-Sided Fax Print Specify how you want to print your fax. Dial Method Specify the printer dialing method. 2-Sided 1-Sided Touch-Tone* Pulse Behind PBX Redial Time Specify the amount of time the printer should wait before attempting to send a non-successful fax again.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Max Send Speed Specify the maximum speed at which a fax is sent. Auto Fax Convert Turn Auto Fax Convert on or off. If you are faxing a high-resolution document to a fax machine that prints at a lower resolution, the printer automatically converts the resolution to match that of the receiving fax machine. 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600* On* Off Error Correction Specify if you want error correction enabled or not.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Photo Size Paper Setup Quality To view or change the Photo Mode menu settings: 1. Insert a memory card into the card slots or a USB key into the PictBridge port. NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area of the memory card or USB key while actively reading, writing, or printing from these devices. Data corruption can occur. 2. If the memory card or USB key contains photo files only, the display automatically changes to PHOTO.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Card Manager on your computer. Print Images Press the Select button to print all images stored on a memory card, USB key, or a PictBridge-enabled digital camera. Photo Size Specify the size of the photo. 4 x 6 inches* 5 x 7 inches 8 x 10 inches L 2L 6x8 cm 10x15 cm 13x18 cm 8.5 x 11 inches A4 A5 B5 A6 Hagaki Wallet 3.5 x 5 inches Paper Setup Specify the size and type of the paper in the paper input tray. Paper Size 8.5 x 11 inches* 8.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Office File Mode Office File mode is only available when a memory card or USB key containing documents is inserted into the printer. The printer recognizes files that have the following file extensions: .doc (Microsoft® Word) .xls (Microsoft Excel) .ppt (Microsoft PowerPoint®) .pdf (Adobe ® Portable Document Format) .rtf (Rich Text Format) .docx (Microsoft Word Open Document Format) .xlsx (Microsoft Excel Open Document Format) .
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus PictBridge Mode Your printer automatically switches to PictBridge mode when you connect a PictBridge-enabled camera. You can print pictures using the controls of the camera. For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera. Main Menu Mode Main Menu PictBridge Paper Size Photo Size Layout Quality Paper Type 1.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus A4 60 x 80 mm 9 x 13 cm 10 x 15 cm 13 x 18 cm 20 x 25 cm Layout Specify the layout of photos on the printed page. Automatic* Borderless 1 Per Page 2 Per Page 3 Per Page 4 Per Page 6 Per Page 8 Per Page 16 Per Page 1 Centered Quality Specify the print quality (resolution) of the photos. Automatic* Draft Normal Photo Paper Type Specify the type of paper in the paper input tray.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus 3. When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting. From this menu item: You can: Enable Enable the printer to accept Bluetooth connections and allow the USB Bluetooth adapter to communicate with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Off On* Discovery Allow other Bluetooth-enabled devices to detect the USB Bluetooth adapter attached to your printer.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Defaults Photo Print Size Set Defaults Network Setup Print Setup Page Wireless Setup Network Name Wireless Signal Quality Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults TCP/IP Menu Enable DHCP Set IP Address/View IP Address Set IP Netmask/View IP Netmask Set IP Gateway/View IP Gateway Network Time To access the Setup mode menu: 1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons . 2.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Country Date/Time Host Fax Settings Button Beep Power Save Clear Settings Timeout For more information, see Device Setup Options. Defaults Change the default settings from the factory to settings you specify. Photo Print Size Set Defaults For more information, see Defaults Options. Network Setup Specify your network settings. Print Setup Page Wireless Setup TCP/IP Menu Network Time For more information, see Network Setup Options.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Defaults Options You can specify your operator panel default settings by selecting Defaults from the Setup menu. Defaults Menu From this menu: You can: Photo Print Size Specify the size of your photo. Set Defaults Specify which settings to use for your printer. Use Current Use Factory Network Setup Options You can configure your network setup options by selecting Network Setup from the Setup menu.
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Enable DHCP Enable DHCP on your printer. Yes* No NOTE: You cannot change or set an IP Address, IP Netmask, and IP Gateway if DHCP is enabled. Set IP Address Use the keypad to enter an IP address. Press the Select button to save your settings. NOTE: The IP address cannot be changed if DHCP is enabled. View IP Address appears on the display instead. Set IP Netmask Use the keypad to enter an IP address. Press the Select button to save the settings.
Peer-to-Peer Networking Peer-to-Peer Networking Sharing the Printer on the Network Adding the Shared Printer on Other Network Computers Even without the Dell™ Internal Wireless Adapter 1000, your printer can still be shared with other users on the network. Connect the printer directly to a computer (the host computer) using the USB cable and enable it to be shared across the network through peer-to-peer sharing. Sharing the printer using your computer may slow down the speed of your computer.
Peer-to-Peer Networking To share the printer with other computers on the network, perform the following steps on the client computers: In Windows Vista: 1. Click ® Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Printers. 4. Click Add a printer. 5. Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. 6. To manually connect to the shared printer, click The printer I want isn’t listed. 7.
Loading Paper and Originals Loading Paper and Originals Loading Paper Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Loading Original Documents Loading Paper 1. Fan the paper. 2. Center the paper on the paper support. 3. Adjust the paper guides so they rest against the edges of the paper. NOTE: Do not pull on both paper guides simultaneously. When one paper guide is moved, the other adjusts accordingly. NOTE: Do not force paper into the printer.
Loading Paper and Originals 100 sheets of heavyweight matte paper 20 sheets of banner paper 10 envelopes The print side of the paper faces up. The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality. You You You The You remove all paper from the paper support before inserting banner paper. use banner paper designed for inkjet printers. place a stack of banner paper on or behind the printer, and feed in the first sheet.
Loading Paper and Originals 25 sheets of photo/glossy paper The print side of the paper faces up. The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality. 10 iron-on transfers You The The You 50 transparencies follow the loading instructions on the iron-on transfer packaging. print side of the transfer faces up. paper guides rest against the edges of the transfer. select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality.
Loading Paper and Originals The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 3. On the Print Setup tab, select the paper size. 4. Click OK. The automatic paper type sensor is always on, unless you turn it off. To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for a specific print job: 1. With your document open, click File® Print. The Print dialog box opens. 2. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 3.
Loading Paper and Originals NOTE: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. 2. Adjust the paper guide on the ADF against the edges of the paper.
Loading Paper and Originals 1. Open the top cover. 2. Place the document face down on the scanner glass. NOTE: Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow on the printer. 3. Close the top cover. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e3948.
Maintenance Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Changing the Default Operator Panel Settings Restoring Factory Default Settings Restoring Language to Factory Default CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed in this section, read and follow the safety information in your Owner's Manual. Dell™ ink cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order more ink online at www.dell.
Maintenance 5. Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you received with your photo cartridge, or dispose of them properly. 6. If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge. NOTE: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the ink cartridges. NOTE: The following illustration shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (used for normal printing).
Maintenance 9. Lower the printer unit until it is completely closed. Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer automatically prompts you to align the ink cartridges when they are installed or replaced. You may also need to align ink cartridges when characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin, or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy. To align the ink cartridges from the operator panel: 1. Load plain paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 2.
Maintenance 3. Right-click the Dell 948 icon. 4. Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. Click the Maintenance tab. 6. Click Align Ink Cartridges. 7. Click Print. An alignment page prints. The ink cartridges align when the page prints. You may discard the alignment page when the alignment is complete. Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles You may need to clean the nozzles when: White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas. Print appears smudged or too dark.
Maintenance 5. Click the Maintenance tab. 6. Click Clean Ink Cartridges. The cleaning page prints. 7. If the print quality has not improved, click Clean Again. 8. Print your document again to verify the improved print quality. If you are still not satisfied with the print quality, wipe the nozzles with a clean, dry cloth, and then print your document again. Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
Maintenance Restoring Factory Default Settings Menu settings marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the active settings. You can restore the original printer settings, often referred to as the factory default settings. 1. Make sure the printer is on. 2. From the operator panel, use the left and right Arrow buttons button . to scroll to SETUP, and then press the Select 3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Defaults, and then press the Select button 4.
Printing Printing Printing Documents Printing a Banner Printing Photos Printing a Booklet Printing Envelopes Assembling a Booklet Printing From a Bluetooth®-Enabled Device Duplexing a Print Job (Two-Sided Printing) Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera Canceling a Print Job Printing More Than One Page on a Sheet of Paper Changing Printing Preferences Defaults Printing an Image as a Multi-Page Poster Printing Documents 1.
Printing The Print dialog box opens. 4. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for the photo from the drop-down menu. NOTE: To print borderless photos, click the Borderless check box on the Print Setup tab, and then select the borderless paper size from the drop-down menu on the Advanced tab.
Printing If mailing within Japan, the envelopes can be loaded in two ways: If mailing internationally, load the envelope this way: 6. On the Print Setup and Advanced tabs, make any necessary changes for your document. 7. When you finish customizing your settings, click OK. The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 8. Click OK or Print. Printing From a Bluetooth ® -Enabled Device This printer is compliant with Bluetooth Specification 1.2.
Printing to the instructions included with the device for Bluetooth printing information. You cleared the contents of the Bluetooth device list. For more information, see Bluetooth Mode. The name of the Bluetooth device you are using is automatically deleted from the Bluetooth device list. When the Bluetooth security level is set to High, the printer saves a list of up to 8 Bluetooth devices that have previously set up a connection with the printer.
Printing NOTE: A Bluetooth adapter is not included with the printer. 3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to BLUETOOTH, and then press the Select button 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Security Level, and then press the Select button 5. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to choose a security level, and then press the Select button . . . Choose Low to allow Bluetooth devices to connect and send print jobs to your printer without requiring users to enter a pass key.
Printing 5. Set up the Bluetooth device to print to the printer. Refer to the instructions included with the device for Bluetooth printing setup information. 6. See the instructions included with the Bluetooth device to begin printing. NOTE: If the Bluetooth Security Level on the printer is set to High, you must enter a pass key. For more information, see Setting the Bluetooth Security Level. Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera Your printer supports printing from a PictBridge-enabled camera.
Printing The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. On the Advanced tab, select N-up from the Layout drop-down list. 6. From the Pages per sheet drop-down list, select how many pages you want to be printed on one sheet. 7. Select the Print Page Borders check box if you want borders between pages. 8. On the Print Setup tab and Advanced tab, make any additional changes for your document. 9. Select the number of pages to print on each page. 10. After customizing your settings, click OK.
Printing from the Banner Paper Size drop-down list. 6. On the Print Setup and Advanced tabs, make any additional changes for your document. 7. After customizing your settings, click OK. The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 8. Click OK or Print. NOTE: Once the printer begins printing, wait until you can see the leading edge of the banner exiting the printer, and then carefully unfold the paper down to the floor in front of the printer.
Printing 3. Take the next bundle from the stack, fold it in half, and then stack it with the front page down on top of the first bundle. 4. Stack the rest of the bundles with the front page down, one on top of the other, until the booklet is complete. 5. Bind the bundles together to complete the booklet. Duplexing a Print Job (Two-Sided Printing) Automatic duplex allows you to print your document on both sides of the paper without having to manually re-orient the sheets.
Printing 1. In Windows Vista™: a. Click ® Control Panel. b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. In Windows ® XP, click Start ® Settings® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start ® Settings® Printers. 2. Right-click the Dell 948 icon. 3. Click Open. 4. Select the job you want to cancel from the list that appears. 5. From the Document menu, click Cancel.
Printing In Windows XP, click Start ® Settings® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start ® Settings® Printers. 2. Right-click the Dell 948 icon. 3. Click Open. 4. Select the job you want to cancel from the list that appears. 5. From the Document menu, click Cancel.
Printing From the Maintenance tab: There are no print settings to set as default from the Maintenance tab. From here, you can Install, clean, and align ink cartridges. Print a test page. Get information on sharing your printer on a network. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e4461.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Setup Problems Faxing Problems Error Messages Networking Problems Clearing Paper Jams Memory Card Problems Avoiding Jams and Misfeeds Paper Problems Printing Problems Improving Print Quality Copying Problems General Guidelines for Selecting or Loading Print Media Scanning Problems If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is properly connected to the electrical outlet and computer, if using a computer.
Troubleshooting 3. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then double-click setup.exe. 4. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Using a USB cable or Using a wireless network. 5. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation. Determine if the printer software is installed. In Windows Vista: 1. Click ® Programs. 2. Click Dell Printers. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948.
Troubleshooting b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. In Windows XP, click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 2. Check for multiple objects for your printer. 3. Print a job to each of these print objects to see which printer is active. 4. Set that print object as the default printer: a. Right-click the Dell 948 icon. b. Click Set as Default Printer. 5.
Troubleshooting Make sure the printer is not connected to a PictBridge-enabled camera. For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera. Error Messages For more help and to check the latest information on troubleshooting your printer, please visit http://support.dell.com/support.
Troubleshooting Photo Ink Low. Order Ink @ WWW.DELL.COM/SUPPLIES. to continue. Press Black and Color Ink Low. Order Ink @ WWW.DELL.COM/SUPPLIES. to continue. Press Photo and Color Ink Low. Order Ink @ WWW.DELL.COM/SUPPLIES. to continue. Press An ink cartridge is invalid. Left cartridge error. Replace Cartridge. An X symbol is shown for every invalid cartridge with the message appearing below it. Right cartridge error. Replace Cartridge. Install both cartridges. Replace the invalid ink cartridge.
Troubleshooting Some photos removed from card by computer. A photo selected by the user on the proof sheet has been deleted or removed from the memory card. Reprint the proof sheet, select your options, and scan it again. Error NNNN. If the display shows Error followed by a four-digit number, an advanced error has occurred. Contact Customer Support. For more information, go to http://support.dell.com/support. Clearing Paper Jams Paper jam in the paper path 1. Pull the paper firmly to remove it.
Troubleshooting 2. Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it from the printer. 3. Reinstall the duplex unit cover. 4. Press the Select button to continue printing. Paper jam near the ADF 1. Lift the ADF cover located to the left of the ADF input tray. 2. Firmly grasp the paper, and then gently pull it from the printer. 3. Close the ADF cover. 4. Press the Select button . 5. Resend your print job to print any missing pages.
Troubleshooting Make sure that the media is properly loaded in the input tray. Do not overload the input tray. Do not remove media from the input tray while printing. Flex, fan, and straighten the paper before loading. Do not use creased, damp, or curled paper. Orient the media according to the instructions for the printer. Printing Problems Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges.
Troubleshooting 3. Select Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 4. Click the Advanced tab. 5. From the 2-Sided Printing area, select Extend dry time. 6. Click OK. To apply this feature to your current duplex print job only: 1. With your document open, click File® Print. The Print dialog box opens. 2. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 3. Click the Advanced tab. 4.
Troubleshooting Remove image patterns from magazines or newspapers. 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell AIO Printer 948. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 2. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3. Click See More Copy Settings, and then click Advanced. The Advanced Copy Settings dialog box opens. 4.
Troubleshooting 2. Click Dell Printers. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. If the printer does not appear in the list of printers, the printer software is not installed. Install the printer software. For more information, see Removing and Reinstalling Software. Correct communication problems between the printer and the computer. Remove and then reconnect the USB cable from your printer and your computer. Turn off the printer.
Troubleshooting The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3. Click See More Scan Settings. 4. Select a higher scan resolution from the Select Scan Quality menu. 5. Click Scan Now. Remove image patterns from magazines or newspapers. 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell AIO Printer 948. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 2. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3.
Troubleshooting The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3. From the Send scanned images to: drop-down menu, choose another application. NOTE: If the program you want to use is not listed, select Search for more in the drop-down menu. On the next screen, click Add to locate and add your program to the list. Make sure the document or photo is loaded correctly on the scanner glass or into the ADF. For more information, see Loading Original Documents. Make sure the scanner glass is clean.
Troubleshooting If caller ID is not working, make sure that you selected the correct Caller ID pattern. The Caller ID detection pattern is determined by the country or region you selected during initial setup. If phones in your country use two detection patterns, call your telecommunications company to determine which pattern it subscribes to. 1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to FAX, and then press the Select button . 2.
Troubleshooting Check your network connection. Make sure the printer is connected to a working network connection. Reboot the computer Turn off and restart the computer. Check the network adapter documentation for setup and usage information. Memory Card Problems Make sure that the type of memory card you are using can be used in the printer. For more information, see Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key. Insert only one memory card at a time. Insert the memory card until it stops.
Troubleshooting Check for a paper jam. For more information, see Clearing Paper Jams. 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 with a photo ink cartridge. Select a higher print quality. To select a higher print quality: 1. With your document open, click File® Print. The Print dialog box opens. 2.
Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key Printing Photos Printing Office Files Most digital cameras use a memory card to store photos. The printer supports the following memory cards: Compact Flash Type I and II Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo (with adapter) Mini SD (with adapter) Microdrive Secure Digital MultiMedia Card xD-Picture Card Memory cards should be inserted with the label facing up.
Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key 2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons 3. Press the Start button to scroll to Save Photos, and then press the Select button . . The Memory Card Manager is launched on your computer. 4. Follow the instructions on the Memory Card Manager dialog box on how to transfer the photos to your computer. Printing All Photos 1. Insert the memory card or USB key. If the memory card or USB key contains photos only, the printer automatically switches to the PHOTO mode.
Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key If the memory card or USB key contains photos only, the printer automatically switches to PHOTO mode. If the memory card or USB key contains documents and photos, the display asks which files to print. Use the left and to scroll to Photos, and then press the Select button . right Arrow buttons NOTE: Only images in JPEG and TIFF formats can be printed directly from the memory card or USB key.
Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or turn off the printer until the photos you selected in the photo proof sheet have been printed. The proof sheet becomes invalid when the memory card is removed from the printer or anytime the printer is turned off. Printing Office Files 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Insert a memory card into a card slot or a USB key into the PictBridge port.
Specifications Specifications Overview Operating System Support Environmental Specifications Memory Specifications and Requirements Power Consumption and Requirements Media Types and Sizes Fax Mode Capabilities Cables Print and Scan Mode Capabilities Overview Memory 32 MB SDRAM 4 MB FLASH 4 MB Fax Connectivity USB 2.
Specifications Maximum input current 1.0 A Average power consumption Standby mode < 10 W Operational mode <32 W Fax Mode Capabilities When you scan to fax, your document will scan in at 200 dpi (dots per inch). You can fax black and white documents. For faxing to work properly, the printer must be able to access a computer connected to an active analog telephone line.
Specifications Microsoft Windows XP 800 MHz Pentium/Celeron 256 500 MB Microsoft Windows 2000 800 MHz Pentium/Celeron 256 500 MB Media Types and Sizes Media type: Sizes supported: Plain or heavyweight matte paper Letter: 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 mm) A4: 8.27 x 11.69 inches (210 x 297 mm) Legal: 8.5 x 14 inches (216 x 355.
Specifications Cables Your printer uses a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable (sold separately). file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e12058.
Copying Copying Copying Documents Copying Photos Copying a Two-Sided Document Making a Duplex Copy Changing Copy Settings Copying Documents Using the Operator Panel 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. Load your original document. For more information, see Loading Original Documents. 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to the COPY mode, and then press the Select button 5.
Copying Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 5. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 6. Select the number of copies (1–99), and then specify the color setting from the Copy drop-down menu. 7. Click See More Copy Settings to customize your copy. 8. After customizing your settings, click Copy Now. Copying Photos Using the Operator Panel 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Load photo/glossy paper with the print side facing up.
Copying 6. Click Preview Now. 7. Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the portion of the image you want to print. 8. Select the number of copies (1–99), and then specify the color settings from the Copy drop-down menu. 9. Click See More Copy Settings to customize your copy. 10. After customizing your settings, click Copy Now. Copying a Two-Sided Document 1. Load the original document. For more information, see Loading Original Documents. 2.
Copying Using the Operator Panel If you are using your printer as a standalone copier, you can change the copy settings from the Copy Mode menus on the operator panel. For more information about settings, see Copy Mode. Using Your Computer 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell AIO Printer 948. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 2. Select Dell All-In-One Center.
Copying Remove image patterns from magazines or newspapers (descreen). Reduce the background noise on your color document. 7. Click OK. 8. After customizing your settings, click Copy Now. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e5583.
Appendix 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 Dellinstalled hardw
Appendix support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) Electronic Quote Service apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) sales_canada@dell.com (Canada only) 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 Owner's Manual. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/prn948/en/en/d0e12466.
Scanning Scanning Scanning Single-Page Documents and Single Photos Saving an Image on Your Computer Scanning Multi-Page Documents Using the ADF E-Mailing a Scanned Image or Document Scanning Multiple Photos Into a Single File Resizing Images or Documents Scanning a Document or Photo Across a Network Cleaning up Scanned Copies of Newspaper Items Editing Scanned Text Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Converting Your Photo Collection to Electronic Format Editing Scanned Images Changing Scan
Scanning NOTE: The PIN is not required by default; it is only required if the computer you want to send your scan to has a PIN set. You can view or change the PIN or the name of the computer to which you want to send your scan. For more information, see Setting the Computer Name and PIN. d. Press the Select button 6. Press the Start button . . The printer scans the page. When the scan is complete, a file is created in the selected application. Using Your Computer 1.
Scanning sure your computer is connected to the network. 2. Load your original document into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). For more information, see Loading Original Documents. 3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to SCAN, and then press the Select button 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Scan To Computer, and then press the Select button . . 5. If your printer is connected locally: a. The printer downloads the application list from the computer. b.
Scanning 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. NOTE: You can also open the Dell All-In-One Center from the operator panel on your printer. When your printer . The Dell All-In-One Center opens. is in Scan mode, press the Start button 5. 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 for more in the drop-down menu.
Scanning 8. On the Scan tab, select the Scan multiple items before output check box. 9. Click OK. 10. After customizing your settings, click Scan Now. 11. From the Save As dialog box, enter your filename, and then click Save. After you scan the first page, a Do you want to scan another page? dialog appears. 12. Place the next sheet on the scanner glass, and click Yes. Repeat until you finish scanning all pages. 13. When the scanning is complete, click No.
Scanning Setting the Computer Name and PIN You need to specify a name for your computer which you have to select when scanning across a network. If you want to restrict users from sending a scanned document to your computer, set a scan-to-network Personal Identification Number (PIN). 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Control Panel. b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. In Windows XP, click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes.
Scanning The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. From the Send scanned images to: drop-down menu, select the text-editing program you want to use. NOTE: If the program you want to use is not listed, select Search for more in the drop-down menu. On the next screen, click Add to locate and add your program to the list. 6. Click See More Scan Settings to customize your scan. 7. Click the Advanced button. The Advanced Scan Settings dialog box opens. 8.
Scanning Crop your image Add text to your image Adjust the brightness and contrast of your image For more information, see the documentation that came with your graphics program. Saving an Image on Your Computer 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load your original document. For more information, see Loading Original Documents. 3. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell AIO Printer 948.
Scanning 5. From the Productivity Tools section, click E-mail an image or document. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to prepare the document for e-mail. 7. Click Next. 8. Open your e-mail program, write a note to accompany the attached document, and then send it. NOTE: See Help in your e-mail program for more information on attaching documents to your e-mail. Resizing Images or Documents 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load your original document.
Scanning 3. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell AIO Printer 948. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 4. Click Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. Click See More Scan Settings or See More Copy Settings. 6. Click Advanced. The Advanced Scan Settings dialog box opens. 7. On the Image Patterns tab, click Remove image patterns from magazine/newspaper (descreen). 8.
Scanning c. Click Dell AIO Printer 948. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 3. Click Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 4. From the Productivity Tools section, click MagiChop - Save multiple photos. 5. Place the photos on the scanner glass, spacing them from each other and from the edge of the glass. 6. Click Preview the image (required). 7. Choose the file location of the images. 8.
Scanning Select what kind of document is being scanned. Select a scan quality. 5. Click the Advanced button to change options such as paper size and quality. 6. To make any changes, click the following tabs: Click this tab: To: Scan Choose a color depth. Select a scan resolution. Adjust the sensitivity of the auto-crop tool. Set the area to be scanned. Use the OCR program to convert scanned items to text. Indicate that you are scanning multiple items. Update the list of applications to send scans to.
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Faxing Faxing Setting Up the Printer With External Devices Sending a Fax Receiving a Fax Changing the Fax Setup Using Speed Dial Blocking Faxes Creating Fax Activity Report You can use your printer to send and receive faxes without having to connect to a computer. In addition, the Dell™ Fax Solutions Software is bundled in the Drivers and Utilities CD and should have been installed when you installed your printer software. You can also use this faxing software to send and receive faxes.
Faxing Setting Up the Printer With External Devices Connecting Directly to a Telephone Wall Jack 1. Connect one end of the phone cord to the FAX connector ( —lower connector). 2. Connect the other end of the phone cord to an active telephone wall jack. Connecting to a Telephone 1. Connect a phone cord from the FAX connector ( —lower connector) on the printer to an active telephone wall jack. 2. Remove the blue protective plug from the PHONE jack connector ( —middle connector). 3.
Faxing What if I have a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)? DSL delivers digital data to a computer through a telephone line. Your printer is designed to work with analog data. If you are faxing over a telephone line connected to a DSL modem, install a DSL filter to avoid interference with the analog fax modem signal. NOTE: Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and cable modems are not fax modems and are not supported for faxing. 1. Connect the DSL filter to an active telephone line. 2.
Faxing d. Use the left or right Arrow buttons to scroll to Answer Fax When, and then press the Select button e. Use the left or right Arrow buttons to scroll to After 5 Rings, and then press the Select button save the setting. From the Dell Fax Setup Utility: a. In Windows Vista™: 1. Click ® Programs. 2. Click Dell Printers. 3. Click Dell AIO Printer 948. In Windows ® XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. b. Select Dell Fax Setup Utility.
Faxing 1. Connect a phone cord from the FAX connector ( —lower connector) on the printer to an active telephone wall jack. 2. Remove the blue protective plug from the PHONE jack connector ( —middle connector). 3. Connect a phone cord from the computer modem to the PHONE jack connector ( —middle connector). 4. Connect a phone cord from the computer modem to a telephone.
Faxing 3. Load the original document. For more information, see Loading Original Documents. 4. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell AIO Printer 948. In Windows ® XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 5. Select Dell Fax Solutions. The Dell Fax Solutions Software dialog box opens. 6. Click Send a new fax. 7. Follow the instructions on your computer screen to send a fax.
Faxing b. From the Enter Fax Number display, press the Select button . c. Use the left and right Arrow buttons press the Select button . to scroll to Fax Setup, and then d. Use the left and right Arrow buttons then press the Select button . to scroll to Dialing and Sending, and e. Use the left and right Arrow buttons press the Select button . to scroll to Dial Prefix, and then f. Use the left and right Arrow buttons the Select button .
Faxing a. Enter the contact information for the next recipient into the Name, Company, and Fax Number fields, or click Select a recipient from phonebook to add existing contacts to the recipient list. b. If you want to add the new contact to the phonebook, click Add this recipient to phonebook. c. If you manually enter the contact information, click Add to add the contact to the Recipients list. d. To make changes to the Recipients information, select the recipient, and then click Edit. e.
Faxing a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell AIO Printer 948. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell AIO Printer 948. 2. Click Dell Fax Solutions. The Dell Fax Solutions Software dialog box opens. 3. Click the appropriate links on the Dell Fax Solutions Software dialog box to accomplish your task. 4. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Faxing Your printer is on, and is properly set up to send and receive faxes. For more information, see Setting Up the Printer With External Devices. Auto Answer is turned On (which is the factory default setting) or is set to Scheduled. To check your Auto Answer settings: 1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons button twice. to scroll to FAX, and then press the Select 2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press the Select button 3.
Faxing Using the Operator Panel 1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to FAX, and then press the Select button . 2. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press the Select button 3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Printing, and then press the Select button 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Fit Fax to Page, and then press the Select button 5.
Faxing Using the Operator Panel 1. From the main menu, use the left or right Arrow buttons 2. From the Enter Fax Number display, press the Select button to scroll to FAX, and then press the Select button . . 3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press the Select button 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Printing, and then press the Select button 5.
Faxing Using the Operator Panel If you are using your printer as a standalone fax machine, you can change the fax settings from the Fax Setup menu. Changes made on the Fax Setup menu are permanent and are applicable to all fax jobs. For more information, see Fax Setup Menu. Using the Computer You can access the Fax Setup Utility if you want to configure the printer's fax settings from your computer. 1. For Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell AIO Printer 948.
Faxing Select whether you want to forward a fax, or print it and then forward it. Specify a fax number to which faxes are forwarded. Manage blocked faxes. Fax Printing/Reports Speed Dial Choose to automatically resize oversize faxes so they print on one page, or keep the oversized fax to scale and print on two pages. Choose whether you want to print a footer (date, time, and page number) on each page. If an optional second paper tray is installed, choose from which tray the printer picks paper.
Faxing 3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Phone Book, and then press the Select button 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Add, and then press the Select button 5. Press the left Arrow button to scroll to Group Fax, and then press the Select button 6. Use the keypad to add a fax number to the group, and then press the Select button 7. From the Enter another #? display, use the left and right Arrow buttons Select button . . . .
Faxing b. If you want to add the contact to your list, click on an available number on the Speed or Group Dial Settings section. If you want to overwrite an existing entry on your list, click on the entry you want to change. c. Click Add to or change list. d. After adding phonebook entries to your Speed or Group Dial list, click OK to return to the Speed Dial tab. 9. Click OK. A confirmation dialog box appears. 10. Click OK to overwrite the settings on your printer. 11. Click Close.
Faxing 7. Use the keypad to specify a name, and then press the Select button . NOTE: The lowest possible blocked fax number is automatically assigned to this contact. You cannot change the blocked fax number. 8. When prompted to enter another number, press the left or right Arrow button press the Select button . to scroll to the options, and then Using Your Computer 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2.
Faxing 1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to FAX, and then press the Select button . 2. From the Enter Fax Number display, press the Select button 3. From the Fax menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons button . to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press the Select . 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Blocking, and then press the Select button 5. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to choose Turn On/Off, and then press the Select button 6.
Faxing 12. Click Close. Blocking Faxes Without Caller ID Using the Operator Panel 1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons 2. From the Enter Fax Number display, press the Select to scroll to FAX, and press the Select button. button. 3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Setup, and press the Select 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Blocking, and press the Select 5.
Faxing 10. Click OK. A confirmation dialog box opens. 11. Click OK to overwrite the fax settings on your printer. 12. Click Close. Creating Fax Activity Report Using the Operator Panel 1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to FAX, and then press the Select button . 2. From the Enter Fax Number display, press the Select button 3. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons button to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press the Select . 4.
