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Dell 968w - All-in-One Wireless Printer Color Inkjet User Manual

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Dell™ 968 All-In-One Printer User's Guide
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2. Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone.
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Finding Information
About Your Printer
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus
Loading Paper and Originals
Printing
Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key
Copying
Scanning
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how
to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Faxing
Understanding the Software
Networking
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Appendix
Licensing Notice

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  • Page 1 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell , the DELL logo, and Dell Ink Management System are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 2 Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 and in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. Model 968...

  • Page 3: Finding Information

    Optional XPS driver 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. Readme files...
  • Page 4 For more information, see Express Service Code. Latest drivers Dell Support Website: support.dell.com for my printer The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: Answers to Solutions—Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online technical courses service and support Upgrades—Upgrade information for components, such as memory...
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Connecting Directly To A Telephone Wall Jack

    (one provided) USB cable (sold separately) 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 ( —left connector). 2. Connect the other end of the phone cord to an active telephone wall jack. Connecting to a Telephone 1.

  • Page 7: Connecting To An Answering Machine

    connector ( —right connector), and insert the supplied yellow terminator for your fax to work correctly. You will not be able to use this port for additional devices in these countries. What if I have a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)? DSL delivers digital data to a computer through a telephone line.

  • Page 8: Sending A Fax

    3. Connect a phone cord from the answering machine to a telephone. 4. Connect a phone cord from the answering machine to the PHONE jack connector ( —right connector). NOTE: If phone communication is serial in your country (such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Italy, France, and Switzerland), you must remove the blue plug from the PHONE jack connector ( —right connector), and insert the supplied yellow terminator for your fax to work correctly.

  • Page 9: Entering A Fax Number

    ® In Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 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.
  • Page 10 2. Make sure your printer is properly set up to send and receive faxes. For more information, see Setting Up the Printer With External Devices. 3. Load the original document. For more information, see Loading Original Documents. 4. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers.
  • Page 11 Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 5. Select Dell Fax Solutions. The Dell Fax Solutions Software dialog box opens. 6. Click Send a new fax.
  • Page 12 For more information, see Mode. Using Your Computer Use the Dell Fax Solutions Software to take advantage of advanced fax features. In addition to basic faxing, the Dell Fax Solutions Software also allows you to: Send a delayed fax Send electronic files and paper documents in a single fax operation...

  • Page 13: Receiving A Fax

    the Select button 4. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to On Hook Dial, and then press the Select button 5. Modify your cover page information if necessary, and then press the Back button 6. Using the keypad, dial the telephone number of the company. 7.

  • Page 14: Receiving A Fax Manually

    3. When the telephone rings, pick up the telephone attached to the printer and listen for the fax calling tone. 4. If you hear the fax calling tone, type DELL# (3355#) on the operator panel keypad or on the telephone keypad.
  • Page 15 Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell Fax Setup Utility. The Dell Fax Setup Wizard Query dialog box opens.

  • Page 16: Using The Operator Panel

    Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell Fax Setup Utility. The Dell Fax Setup Wizard Query dialog box opens.
  • Page 17 3. If you want to use the Fax Setup Utility Wizard to set up your printer for faxing, click Yes. The Fax Setup Utility Wizard Welcome dialog box opens. If you want to manually adjust your fax settings, click No. The Dell Fax Setup Utility dialog box opens.

  • Page 18: Using Speed Dial

    If phones in your country use two detection patterns, call your telecommunications company to know which pattern it subscribes to. Specify a manual answer code. The default code is DELL# (3355#). Choose whether you want to answer incoming faxes automatically or at a scheduled time.
  • Page 19 Creating a Speed or Group Dial List Using the Operator Panel Adding an Entry to the Speed Dial List 1. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Fax, and then press the Select button 2.
  • Page 20 Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell Fax Setup Utility. The Dell Fax Setup Wizard Query dialog box opens.
  • Page 21 Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell Fax Setup Utility. The Dell Fax Setup Wizard Query dialog box opens.
  • Page 22 Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell Fax Setup Utility. The Dell Fax Setup Wizard Query dialog box opens.
  • Page 23 3. In Windows Vista: ® Programs. a. Click b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell Fax Setup Utility.
  • Page 24 1. In Windows Vista : ® Programs. a. Click b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 2. Click Dell Fax Solutions.
  • Page 25 The Dell Fax Solutions Software dialog box opens. 3. Click Print Activity Report. 4. From the Display drop-down menu, select which faxes you would like to print a report. 5. Select a date range for your report. 6. Click the Print icon in the upper-left corner of the dialog box to print the fax report.

  • Page 26: 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.
  • Page 27 Code support. Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. 12 Supplies Reorder To order ink cartridges or paper, visit www.dell.com/supplies. Label...
  • Page 28 You will not be able to use this port for additional devices in these countries. 15 Back Cover that you have to remove to install the Dell™ Internal Network Adapter 1150. cover 16 USB Slot into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately).

  • Page 29: Understanding The Operator Panel

    door (beneath optional duplex unit) Understanding the Operator Panel Number Use the: LCD display Display scanning, copying, faxing, and printing options as well as status and error messages. Menu Enter a menu or a submenu. button Arrow Navigate menus and menu items. buttons Decrease/increase the number of copies.
  • Page 30 When the printer is off, press the Power button Power to turn your button printer on. When the printer is on, press the Power button to put your printer in a Power Save state. Your printer consumes minimal power in this state. When the printer is on or in the Power Save state, press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds to turn your printer off.

  • Page 31: Understanding The Software

    Installing the Optional XPS Driver 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. Dell Fax Solutions Software– Allows you to fax electronic or scanned documents.
  • Page 32 NOTE: If your printer is connected to a network using a wireless or Ethernet connection, you must start all scan and copy tasks from the printer operator panel instead of the Dell All-In-One Center. To access the Dell All-In-One Center: 1.
  • Page 33 Edit text found in a scanned document (Optical Character Recognition). Modify an image with a photo editor. 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 a fax.

  • Page 34: Using Printing Preferences

    NOTE: If your printer is connected to a network using a wireless or Ethernet connection, you must start a scanned fax from the printer operator panel instead of the Dell Fax Solutions Software. To access the Dell Fax Solutions Software: 1.
  • Page 35 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 968 AIO Printer icon. 3. Click Printing Preferences. NOTE: Changes made to the printer settings from the Printers folder become the default settings for most programs.

  • Page 36: Using Memory Card Manager

    Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program — Allows you to access information about, and change your status in, the Dell Customer Experience Improvement Program. More Options — Allows you to specify Appearance Mode and Complete-A-Print settings. You can also view the paper type that the printer detects.

  • Page 37: Dell Ink Management System

    Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 3. Select Activate Memory Card Manager. Dell Ink Management System Each time you print a job, a printing progress screen appears, which shows the progress of the print job as well as the amount of ink remaining and the approximate number of pages remaining in the cartridge.

  • Page 38: Installing The Optional Xps Driver

    Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and WIndows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 2. Click Uninstall Dell 968 AIO Printer. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 39 driver files from the Drivers and Utilities CD. To install the patch, you must have administrator privileges on the computer. To install the Microsoft QFE Patch and extract the driver: 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then click Cancel when the Setup Wizard appears. ®...
  • Page 40 d. Double-click xps, and then click Open. e. From the Install From Disk dialog box, click OK. 6. Click Next on the following two dialog boxes. For more information on the XPS driver, see the XPS readme file on the Drivers and Utilities CD. The file is located in the xps folder with the setupxps batch file (D:\Drivers\xps\readme).

  • Page 41: Understanding The Operator Panel Menus

    Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Copy Mode Setup Mode Photo Mode Maintenance Mode Print Files Mode PictBridge Mode Fax Mode Bluetooth Mode Scan Mode Copy Mode Main Menu Mode Main Menu Mode Submenu Copy Color Copies Reduce/Enlarge Quality Lighter/Darker Paper Handling Collate 2-Sided Copies N-up...
  • Page 42 1–99 Reduce/Enlarge Specify the size of the copies compared to the original document. 100%* 200% Custom% Fit to Page 2 x 2 Poster 3 x 3 Poster 4 x 4 Poster Borderless Quality Specify the copy quality. Auto* Draft Normal Photo Press the left or right Arrow button Lighter/Darker...
  • Page 43 4-up Layout Specify how many times to repeat an image on a single page. 1 Per Page* 4 Per Page 9 Per Page 16 Per Page Original Size Specify the size of your original document. Auto Detect* 8.5x11” 2.25x3.25” 3x5” 3.5x5”...

  • Page 44: Photo Mode

    Text & Graphics Photo Text Only Line Drawing For more information, see Smart Copy. Press the Select button to enter the Copy Default Settings menu. For more Change Default Settings information, see Copy Default Settings Menu. * Factory default setting Smart Copy Your printer is equipped with Smart Copy, a technology that enables the printer to automatically adjust the Content Type settings to improve the quality of your copies.
  • Page 45 Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo (with adapter) Microdrive Secure Digital Secure Digital High Capacity Mini SD (with adapter) MultiMedia Card xD-Picture Card To view or change the Photo mode settings: 1. Insert a memory card. The printer automatically switches to Photo mode after the card is read. NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or touch the printer in the area of the memory card while the light is blinking.
  • Page 46 Press the Select button Print twice to display the selections that you made using your Camera camera. For more information, see Camera Selection Preview. Selection NOTE: This item is displayed only if there is a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) selection in your memory card.
  • Page 47 * Factory default setting Photo Print Settings Menu or Photo Default Settings Menu You can access the Photo Print Settings menu by selecting Change Default Settings from the Photo Card Mode main menu or by selecting Change Print Settings from the Photo More Options menu. Menu Settings item...
  • Page 48 One Photo Centered 1 per page 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 6 per page 8 per page 16 per page Quality Specify the quality of your printed photos. Auto* Draft Normal Photo Press the Select button to enter the Paper Handling menu, and then select the size Paper Handling...
  • Page 49 Camera Selection Preview The Camera Selection Preview is accessed by pressing the Select button from the Print Camera Selections menu. To navigate through the camera selections, press the left or right Arrow button . Press the Start button to print the photos using the current print settings. To alter the print settings, press the Menu button .

  • Page 50: Fax Mode

    Handling and type of the blank paper loaded in the input tray. If you have an optional input tray, you can also specify the paper source. For more information, see Paper Handling Menu. * Factory default settings Fax Mode Main Menu Mode Main Menu Mode Submenu Mode Submenu Phone Book...
  • Page 51 If you are using the Fax Dell 968 AIO Printer to send a fax from within an application, the printer must be connected to a computer with a USB cable. Fax Options Menu Menu item Action Use the keypad to enter the number to which you want to send a fax. The number Number displays in the window.
  • Page 52 information, see Phone Book Add Entry Menu. Group Search Press the Select button to enter the Group Search menu. For more information, Group Search Menu. Press the Select button to enter the Phone Book: Add Group menu. For more Add Group information, see Phone Book Add Group Menu.
  • Page 53 You can access the Phone Book: Add Entry menu by selecting Add Entry from the Phone Book menu. Menu item Action Name Use the keypad to enter the name for the contact. Fax Number Use the keypad to enter the fax number for the contact. Speed Dial The lowest available speed dial number is assigned for the contact.
  • Page 54 Press the Select button to enter the Name Search menu. For more information, Name Search Name Search Menu. Press the Select button to enter the Phone Book Search menu. For more Phone Number Search information, see Phone Number Search Menu. Press the Select button Redial History to display the redial history.
  • Page 55 Fine Superfine Ultrafine Lighter/Darker Press the left or right Arrow button to specify a darkness setting (middle setting is default). Original Size Specify the size of your original document. 8.5x11”* * Factory default settings Cover Page Menu You can access the Cover Page menu by pressing the Menu button when Cover Page is highlighted in the Edit Fax Settings menu.
  • Page 56 Urgent Message Use the keypad to enter your message for the recipient. * Factory default settings Fax Setup Menu You can access the Fax Setup menu by selecting Fax Setup from the Fax Mode menu or by selecting Change Fax Default Settings from the Setup menu. The settings made on this menu apply to all fax jobs that you will send or receive, unless you restore the settings to factory defaults.
  • Page 57 Confirmation Specify when to print a confirmation page for a fax. On Error* For All * Factory default settings Fax History More Options Menu You can access the Fax History More Options menu by highlighting one of the numbers shown on the Fax History screen and pressing the Select button Menu item Action...
  • Page 58 Pickup Code menu. To change the code, use Pickup the keypad to specify a new code, and then press the Select button Key Code NOTE: The default code is DELL# (3355#). Caller ID Pattern 1 (FSK)* Pattern...
  • Page 59 2 Sided Print Press the Select button to enter the Paper Handling menu, and then select the size Paper Handling and type of the blank paper loaded in the input tray. If you have an optional input tray, you can also specify the paper source. For more information, see Paper Handling Menu.
  • Page 60 2 Minutes* 3 Minutes 4 Minutes 5 Minutes 6 Minutes 7 Minutes 8 Minutes Redial Tries Specify the number of times the printer redials failed faxes. 0 Times 1 Time 2 Times 3 Times* 4 Times 5 Times None*—Press the Select button Dial Prefix to change defaults.
  • Page 61 24,000 bps 21,600 bps 19,200 bps 16,800 bps 14,400 bps 12,000 bps 9,600 bps 7,200 bps 4,800 bps 2,400 bps Auto Fax On*—the fax is automatically converted to be compatible with the receiving fax Conversion machine regardless of the send settings. Off—an unsupported fax error is given if there is a mismatch between send settings and those on the receiving fax machine.
  • Page 62 Off* Blocked Fax Name Press the Select button to enter the Blocked Fax Name Search menu. For Search more information, see Blocked Fax Name Search Menu. Blocked Fax Entry Press the Select button to enter the Blocked Fax Number Search menu. For Number Search more information, see Blocked Fax Entry Number Search...

  • Page 63: Scan Mode

    Fax Number Use the keypad to edit the fax number for the contact. Blocked Fax # A number is assigned to this blocked fax number. NOTE: The number is automatically assigned. You cannot modify the assigned number. Delete Entry Press the Select button to delete this entry from the blocked fax list.
  • Page 64 Preview Email File software installed on your computer Color Specify the color of your scan. Color* Black & White Quality Specify the quality (resolution) of your scan. Automatic* 150 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi Original Size Specify the size of your original document or image. Auto Detect* 2.25x3.25”...

  • Page 65: Setup Mode

    Setup Mode Main Mode Main Menu Mode Submenu Mode Submenu Menu Setup Paper Handling Change Printer Default Settings Set Date and Time Paper Handling Change Copy Default Settings Paper Handling Change Photo Default Settings Paper Handling Change Fax Default Settings Speed Dial Phone Phone Book Book...
  • Page 66 Default Settings more information, see Printer Default Settings Menu. Press the Select button to enter the Copy Default Settings menu. For more Change Copy Default Settings information, see Copy Default Settings Menu. Press the Select button to enter the Photo Default Settings menu. For Change Photo Default Settings more information, see...
  • Page 67 3.5x5” 4x6” 4x8” 5x7” 10x15 cm 10x20 cm 13x18 cm NOTE: Size is determined by the country you selected during initial setup. Changing size from any menu changes the option selected in all other menus. Type Specify the type of paper loaded in the input tray. Auto Detect* Plain Matte...
  • Page 68 Tray1* Tray2 Print Files Specify the paper source for printing files. Source Tray1* Tray2 Specify the paper source for printing faxes. Source Tray1* Tray2 Auto NOTE: Select Auto if you want the printer to pick from the tray containing the paper that matches the size of the incoming fax.
  • Page 69 Power Specify when the printer enters Power Save mode. Save After 10 min After 30 min* After 60 min After 120 min After 240 min Block Off* Host Settings NOTE: Set Block Host Settings to On if you want to prevent other users from changing the settings of your printer.
  • Page 70 Size Auto Detect* 8.5x11” 2.25x3.25” 3x5” 3.5x5” 4x6” 4x8” 5x7” 8x10” Hagaki 60x80 mm 9x13 cm 10x15 cm 10x20 cm 13x18 cm 20x25 cm Content Specify the type of document you are copying. Type Text & Graphics* Photo Text Only Line Drawing 2-sided Specify whether your original document is printed on one or both sides of the page.
  • Page 71 Press the Select button to enter the Paper Handling menu. For more information, Paper Handling Paper Handling Menu. * Factory default setting Photo Default Settings Menu You can view or change the Photo Default Settings by selecting Change Photo Default Settings from the Setup menu or by selecting Change Default Settings from the Photo Card Mode menu.
  • Page 72 3 per page 4 per page 6 per page 8 per page 16 per page Quality Specify the quality of your printed photos. Auto* Draft Normal Photo Paper Press the Select button to enter the Paper Handling menu. For more information, Handling Paper Handling Menu.
  • Page 73 2.25x3.25” 3x5” 4x6” 4x8” 5x7” 8x10” 8.5x11” * Factory default setting Bluetooth Default Settings Menu You can view or change the Bluetooth Default Settings by selecting Change Bluetooth Default Settings from the Setup menu. For more information, see Bluetooth Mode. PictBridge Default Settings Menu You can view or change the PictBridge Default Settings by selecting Change PictBridge Default Settings from the Setup menu.
  • Page 74 From the Network Time Menu, press the left or right Arrow button to enable or disable the Time Server, and then press the Back button to save the settings. NOTE: When Time Server is enabled, the wireless Ethernet card updates the printer's time once a day or every time the printer is powered on.

  • Page 75: Maintenance Mode

    From the Set IP Netmask menu, use the keypad to enter an IP address. Press the right Arrow button to enter a set of numbers in the next field, or press the left Arrow button to erase an entry. Press the Back button to save the settings.
  • Page 76 Audio on Print T30 Signals Report Both Audio and Report Press the Select button Reset Defaults to reset all settings to factory default settings. * Factory default setting PictBridge Mode Main Menu Mode Main Menu PictBridge Default Print Settings Photo Size Layout Quality Paper Handling...
  • Page 77 4x6" 5x7" 8x10" 8.5x11" NOTE: Photo Size is determined by the country or region you selected during initial setup. Layout Specify the size of the printed photos. Automatic* Borderless (1 per page) One Photo Centered 1 per page 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 6 per page...
  • Page 78 Pass Key Trusted Devices–Clear All Device Name Device Address Paper Handling To print from an external Bluetooth-enabled device, you must attach a USB Bluetooth adapter to the PictBridge port. The Bluetooth icon appears on the display once the USB Bluetooth adapter is active. To view or change Bluetooth Default Settings: 1.
  • Page 79 enabled device, the Device Name or Device Address should be selected. Address NOTE: You cannot change the Device Address. Press the Select button to enter the Paper Handling menu, and then select the size Paper Handling and type of the blank paper loaded in the input tray. If you have an optional input tray, you can also specify the paper source.

  • Page 80: Wireless Network Settings

    The optional Dell™ Internal Network Adapter 1150 enables you to connect your printer to a network using a wireless or Ethernet connection. NOTE: The Dell Internal Network Adapter 1150 may not be available in all regions. Check with your local Dell Sales Representative to determine availability.
  • Page 81 Installing and Configuring the Dell Internal Network Adapter 1150 Installing the Adapter NOTE: If your printer came with the Dell Internal Network Adapter 1150 pre-installed, go to Configuring the Adapter for a Wireless Connection Configuring the Adapter for an Ethernet Connection.
  • Page 82 NOTICE: Your wireless adapter is easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a grounded metal object before you touch the adapter. 3. Remove the Dell Internal Network Adapter 1150 from the packaging. Callout Item Dell Internal Network Adapter 1150 USB cable...
  • Page 83 9. On the Configure Your Wireless Printer Adapter dialog box, select Create or modify the printer's wireless settings, and then click Next. The Dell Wireless Setup Utility launches. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation process. NOTE: The network name (SSID) and the security settings for the wireless network you want to connect to may be needed to complete this setup wizard.
  • Page 84 The CD launches automatically. NOTE: If you do not have your Drivers and Utilities CD, you can download the appropriate software from support.dell.com. 4. Select Using an Ethernet Cable, and then click Next. 5. Click I Agree to the terms of this License Agreement, and then click Next.
  • Page 85 Connecting the Printer to Another Network Computer Using a Wireless Connection NOTE: To perform the following steps, the printer must already be connected to a computer or router using a wireless connection. 1. Make sure your printer and the additional computer are on and connected to your network. 2.
  • Page 86 NOTICE: Failure to unplug the printer can cause damage to your printer and adapter. 2. Firmly grasp the Dell Internal Network Adapter 1150 by the side tabs, and then pull to remove. NOTICE: Your network adapter is easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a grounded metal object before you touch the adapter.

  • Page 87: Configuration Overview

    4. Click Wireless Setup Utility. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: 1. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 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.
  • Page 88 5. Verify that the adapter can communicate over the network. For more information, see Verifying Network Communication. Entering a Different Wireless Network Configuration 1. From the Wireless Networks Found In Your Area screen, select I want to enter a different configuration, and then click Next.
  • Page 89 3. Verify that the adapter can communicate over the network. For more information, see Verifying Network Communication. If you want to use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security 1. From the Wireless Security Settings screen, select Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and then click Next. The WEP Security Information screen opens.
  • Page 90 1. From the Wireless Security Settings screen, select No Security, and then click Next. 2. 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. 3.

  • Page 91: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper and Originals Loading Paper Into Trays Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Loading Original Documents Loading Paper Into Trays Loading Paper 1. Fan the paper. 2. Remove the paper tray. Push the lever in, and then extend the tray until it is long enough to accommodate the length of the paper.
  • Page 92 5. Extend the paper support on the paper tray, and then lift the paper stop. NOTE: The paper exit tray can hold up to 100 sheets of paper. Print Media Guidelines Load up to: Make sure: 150 sheets of plain paper The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
  • Page 93 NOTE: For more information on how to load banner paper, see Loading Banner Paper. 25 greeting cards, index The print side of the cards faces down. cards, postcards, or photo You can also insert cards into the small media feeder one at a time. cards in the paper tray You select Automatic, Normal or Photo print quality.

  • Page 94: Loading Banner Paper

    Length: 5.0 – 17.0 inches (127 – 432 mm) The print side of the paper faces down. The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. Loading Banner Paper 1. Remove the paper tray. 2. Remove any paper from the tray. 3.
  • Page 95 (optional tray), the printer selects print media from Tray 1 until it becomes empty, and then the printer automatically feeds print paper from Tray 2. In addition, you can load a different size of paper for each tray so that the printer picks the paper that matches the size of the fax you received.

  • Page 96: Understanding The Automatic Paper Type Sensor

    Settings, and then press the Select button 4. From the Copy Default Settings menu, press the down Arrow button to scroll to Paper Handling, and then press the Select button 5. From the Paper Handling menu, specify the size and type of paper loaded in both paper trays. 6.
  • Page 97 Paper type Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Plain/heavyweight matte Normal Photo Transparency Normal Photo Photo/glossy Photo Photo NOTE: Your printer cannot detect paper size. To choose paper size: 1. With your document open, click File® Print. The Print dialog box opens.

  • Page 98: Loading Original Documents

    4. On the Print Setup tab, select the paper type. 5. Click OK. Loading Original Documents Into the ADF You can load up to 50 sheets of an original document into the ADF for scanning, copying, and faxing. The ADF is recommended for loading multiple-page documents. 1.

  • Page 99: On The Scanner Glass

    50 sheets of preprinted forms The paper fits within these dimensions: Width: 8.27 – 8.5 inches and letterhead media (210.0 – 215.9 mm) Length: 11.0 – 14.0 inches (279.4 – 355.6 mm) The document is loaded text side up. The paper guide rests against the edge of the paper. You allow the preprinted media to dry thoroughly before use in the ADF.
  • Page 100 3. Close the top cover.

  • Page 101: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    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.com/supplies or by phone.
  • Page 102 4. Remove the old ink cartridges. 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.

  • Page 103: Aligning Ink Cartridges

    8. Snap each lid closed. 9. Lower the scanner base 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.

  • Page 104: Cleaning The Ink Cartridge Nozzles

    XP , click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000 , click Start® Settings® Printers. 3. Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 4. Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. Click the Maintenance tab.

  • Page 105: Cleaning The Exterior Of The Printer

    In Windows XP , click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000 , click Start® Settings® Printers. 3. Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 4. Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.

  • Page 106: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    5. Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before beginning a new print job. 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.

  • Page 107: Printing Documents

    7. Click OK or Print. Printing Photos NOTE: Dell recommends you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for printing photos. 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load paper with the print side facing down.

  • Page 108: Printing Envelopes

    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. Borderless printing is only performed if you are using photo/glossy paper.

  • Page 109: Printing From A Bluetooth ® -Enabled Device

    For more information about the required software and drivers, please check the documentation of your PDA. Before you call Dell customer support, see the section for information on setting up a connection with a Bluetooth-enabled device. You can also visit the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

  • Page 110: Printing From A Bluetooth-Enabled Device

    2. Turn on the printer. 3. Insert a USB Bluetooth adapter (sold separately) into the PictBridge port. 4. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Setup, and then press the Select button 5. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Change Bluetooth Default Settings, and then press the Select button 6.

  • Page 111: Setting The Bluetooth Security Level

    3. Set Bluetooth Enabled and Discovery Mode to On. a. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Setup, and then press the Select button b. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Change Bluetooth Default Settings, and then press the Select button c.
  • Page 112 Your printer supports printing from a PictBridge-enabled camera. 1. Turn on your printer. 2. Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera. 3. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer. See the instructions included with your camera for selection of the appropriate camera USB settings and PictBridge connection and usage information.

  • Page 113: Printing A Banner

    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.

  • Page 114: Printing A Booklet

    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 Collated Copies of Your Document 1.

  • Page 115: Assembling A Booklet

    6. If you are printing a large booklet, select a number of Printed sheets per bundle. a. Click Options® Layout Options. b. From the Printed sheets per bundle drop-down menu, select a number of printed sheets per bundle. NOTE: A bundle is a set number of sheets of paper folded together. The printed bundles are stacked, one on top of the other, keeping the correct page order.

  • Page 116: Manual Duplex

    photo paper. 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. With your document open, click File® Print. 4. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system).
  • Page 117 In Windows Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000 , click Start ® Settings® Printers. 2. Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 3. Click Open. 4. Select the job you want to cancel from the list that appears. 5. From the Document menu, click Cancel.
  • Page 118 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 968 AIO Printer icon. 3. Click Open. 4. Select the job you want to cancel from the list that appears.
  • Page 119 Make black and white printing and borderless printing the default setting. Change the default orientation. Change the default number of copies. From the Advanced tab, you can: Make automatic two-sided printing (duplex) the default. Extend dry time when duplexing print jobs by default. Specify layouts that you want to set as default.

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is properly connected to the electrical outlet and computer, if using a computer. For more help and to check the latest information on troubleshooting your printer, please visit http://support.dell.com/support. Setup Problems Computer Problems Verify your printer is compatible with your computer.
  • Page 121 2. Click Dell Printers. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. If the printer does not appear in the list of printers, the printer software is not installed. Install the printer software.

  • Page 122: Printer Problems

    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 968 AIO Printer icon. b. Click Set as Default Printer. 5. Delete the other copies of the print object by right-clicking the printer name and selecting Delete.

  • Page 123: Error Messages

    For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. If the error message returns, contact Customer Support. For more information, go to support.dell.com. Cartridge Missing Insert a black or photo cartridge in the left cartridge carrier. For more Black Cartridge missing.
  • Page 124 Fax Mode Fax mode is unavailable due to a Contact Customer Support. For more critical error. information, go to support.dell.com. Unrecoverable Fax Error The Auto Fax Conversion Turn Auto Fax Conversion on. Fax Mode option is off, and the receiving fax Unsupported Fax Mode 1.
  • Page 125 If the LCD displays Hardware Hardware Error: [XXXX]. Contact Customer Support. For more Error followed by a four-digit Consult User's Guide information, go to support.dell.com. number, an advanced error has occurred. Ink Low The ink cartridge is running low Replace the ink cartridge. For more on ink.
  • Page 126 Invalid Paper Type There is an incoming fax, but the Load plain Letter, Legal, or A4 size paper loaded is not supported. paper into the input tray, and then Fax Received. Load Paper, select the paper size. then select size to print fax.
  • Page 127 Plain Letter or A4 paper is printing. again. required for 2-sided printing. Paper Tray Removed The paper tray was removed Insert the paper tray, and then press the Select button during printing. Insert Paper Tray, then press PictBridge 1. Disconnect the USB cable from the PictBridge port on the printer.

  • Page 128: Paper Problems

    If the error message returns, contact Press to continue. Customer Support. For more information, go to support.dell.com Scan Mode The computer to which you are Contact the administrator of the attempting to scan requires a PIN network computer for assistance.
  • Page 129 For more information, see Loading Paper. Use only paper recommended for your printer. For more information, see Print Media Guidelines. Use a smaller amount of paper when printing multiple pages. For more information, see Print Media Guidelines. Make sure the paper is not wrinkled, torn, or damaged. Check for a paper jam.
  • Page 130 3. Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it from the printer. 4. Close the scanner base unit. 5. Turn on the printer, and print the document again. If the jam is located in the duplex unit or near the rear access door: 1.

  • Page 131: Printing Problems

    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. Printing Problems Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges.

  • Page 132: Copying Problems

    In Windows XP , click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000 , click Start® Settings® Printers. 2. Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 3. Select Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.

  • Page 133: Scanning Problems

    For more information, see Loading Original Documents. Check paper sizes. Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected on the operator panel or the Dell All-In-One Center. Scanning Problems Check for blinking lights and error messages on the printer.
  • Page 134 2. Click Dell Printers. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. If the printer does not appear in the list of printers, the printer software is not installed. Install the printer software.
  • Page 135 Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 2. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3. Click See More Scan Settings.

  • Page 136: Faxing Problems

    Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 2. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3. From the Send scanned images to: drop-down menu, choose another application.
  • Page 137 NOTE: This setting is applicable for all subsequent fax jobs. 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.

  • Page 138: Memory Card Problems

    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...
  • Page 139 Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles. For additional solutions, go to http://support.dell.com/support. General Guidelines for Selecting or Loading Print Media Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality.

  • Page 140: Viewing Or Printing Photos

    Printing From a Memory Card or USB Key Printing Photos Altering Photos Before Printing Printing Microsoft Office Files Most digital cameras use a memory card to store photos. The printer supports the following digital media: Compact Flash Type I and II Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo (with adapter)

  • Page 141: Saving Photos To Your Computer

    2. Press the Select button to access the Photo Card Mode menu. 3. From Browse and Print Photos, press the Select button 4. Press the left or right Arrow button to scroll through the photos on the memory card or USB key.

  • Page 142: Printing All Photos

    2. Press the Select button to access the Photo Card Mode menu. 3. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to View Slideshow, and then press the Select button 4. Press the up or down Arrow button to select the speed of the slide show, and then press the Select button Printing All Photos 1.
  • Page 143 mode. Otherwise, press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Photo, and then press the Select button NOTE: Only images in JPEG and a limited set of TIFF formats can be printed directly from the memory card or USB key. If you want to print photos stored on the memory card or USB key in a different file format, the photos must be transferred to your computer before printing.
  • Page 144 7. Load the photo paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. NOTE: Make sure the size of the paper you loaded in the printer matches the paper size you specified in the proof sheet. NOTE: Photo/glossy paper is recommended for printing photos. 8.
  • Page 145 3. Press the Start button to access the Print Files Selection menu. NOTE: Press the Select button to change the Paper Handling settings before selecting a file to print. After customizing your settings, press the Back button to save your changes. 4.

  • Page 146: 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 2 MB Fax Connectivity USB 2.0 high-speed Duty cycle (average) 5,000 pages per month...

  • Page 147: Operating System Support

    NOTE: ISDN (integrated service digital network) and cable modems are not fax modems and are not supported for faxing. Print and Scan Mode Capabilities Your printer can scan from 72 to 19,200 dpi. Although your printer has this capability, Dell™ recommends using the preset resolutions. Print and scan resolution...

  • Page 148: Media Types And Sizes

    Windows Vista 20 GB (15 ® ® 800 MHz Pentium /Celeron GB free space) Microsoft Windows AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon with Intel EM64T 1.5 GB XP Professional x64 support, Intel Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support Microsoft Windows Pentium II 300 500 MB Microsoft Windows...
  • Page 149 Kakugata 3 Envelopes: 216 x 277 mm Kakugata 4 Envelopes: 197 x 267 mm Kakugata 5 Envelopes: 190 x 240 mm Kakugata 6 Envelopes: 162 x 229 mm Greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or Photo/Post card: 4 x 6 inches 25 cards photo cards Hagaki card (100 x 148 mm)

  • Page 150: Copying Documents

    Copying Copying Documents Collating Copies 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. 4.

  • Page 151: Collating Copies

    ® In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 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.

  • Page 152: Copying Photos

    ® In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 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.

  • Page 153: Using Your Computer

    Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 5. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 6. Click Preview Now.

  • Page 154: Making A Duplex Copy

    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 into the ADF. 2. From the main menu, press the up Arrow button to scroll to Copy, and then press the Select button 3.

  • Page 155: Changing Copy Settings

    Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 2. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3. Select the number of copies (1–99) and color setting from the Copy drop-down menu.
  • Page 156 Select borderless printing options. Select the print quality. Collate copies. Print the last page first. Scan Select the color depth and scan resolution. Auto-crop the scanned image. Adjust the sensitivity of the auto-crop tool. Set the size of the area to be scanned. Image Straighten images after scan (deskew).

  • Page 157: Dell Technical Support Policy

    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. In addition to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is available at Dell Support.

  • Page 158: Warranty And Return Policy

    (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.
  • Page 159 ® In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. From the Send scanned image to: drop-down menu, select the program you want to use.
  • Page 160 Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. From the Send scanned image to: drop-down menu, select the program you want to use.
  • Page 161 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Make sure your computer and printer are both attached to the network. NOTE: Dell™ printers can only be attached to a network using a Dell Network Adapter (sold separately).
  • Page 162 4. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Scan, and then press the Select button The printer automatically detects if it is connected to a network. If it is connected to a network, the Host Selection screen appears.
  • Page 163 3. From the Maintenance tab, click Network Support. The Dell Networking Options dialog box opens. 4. From the Dell Networking Options dialog box, click Change your PC name and PIN for network scanning. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 164: Editing Scanned Images

    Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. From the Send scanned image to: drop-down menu, select the program you want to use.

  • Page 165: Saving An Image On Your Computer

    Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. From the Productivity Tools section, click Save an image on my computer.
  • Page 166 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Make sure your computer and printer are both attached to the network. NOTE: Dell printers can only be attached to a network using a Dell Network Adapter (sold separately).
  • Page 167 Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. Click Preview Now.
  • Page 168 Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 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.

  • Page 169: Changing Scan Settings

    Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 2. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3. From the Send scanned images to: drop down menu, select the program you want to use.
  • Page 170 Update the list of applications to send scans to. Update the default fax driver. Image Straighten images after scan (deskew). Enhancements Sharpen your blurry images. Adjust the brightness of your image. Adjust the color correction curve (gamma) of your image. Image Patterns Smooth the conversion of a gray image to a black-and-white dot pattern.

  • Page 171: Licensing Notice

    The Dell modified GNU licensed software is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the licenses referenced above. These licenses do not provide you any rights to the Dell- or third-party-copyrighted software in this printer.
  • Page 172 GNU License GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
  • Page 173 outside its scope. The act of running the Program is not restricted, and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program (independent of having been made by running the Program). Whether that is true depends on what the Program does. 1.
  • Page 174 code. (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code or executable form with such an offer, in accord with Subsection b above.) The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it. For an executable work, complete source code means all the source code for all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable.
  • Page 175 written in the body of this License. 9. The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the General Public License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns.
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  • Page 177 freedom than the ordinary General Public License. It also provides other free software developers Less of an advantage over competing non-free programs. These disadvantages are the reason we use the ordinary General Public License for many libraries. However, the Lesser license provides advantages in certain special circumstances.
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  • Page 179 isolation, is not a derivative work of the Library, and therefore falls outside the scope of this License. However, linking a "work that uses the Library" with the Library creates an executable that is a derivative of the Library (because it contains portions of the Library), rather than a "work that uses the library".
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