Dell 725 Personal Inkjet Printer User Manual

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Model 725
November 2005
SRV XF819
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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 and the DELL logo, Dell Picture Studio, and Dell Ink Management System are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 2: Finding Information

    Drivers and Utilities CD My User's Guide 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.
  • Page 3 The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. Latest drivers for my Dell Support Website printer Answers to technical The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: service and support questions Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, Documentation for my...
  • Page 4: About Your Printer

    About Your Printer Understanding the Printer Parts Setting Up Your Printer Understanding the Software Understanding the Printer Parts Part: Description: 1 Paper support Part that supports loaded paper. 2 Paper guide Guide that helps the paper feed into the printer properly. 3 Front cover Cover you lift to gain access to the ink cartridge or to clear a paper jam.
  • Page 5: Understanding The Software

    The printer software includes: Printing Preferences - Allows you to adjust printer settings. Dell Picture Studio™ - Allows you to manage, edit, display, print, and convert photos and other types of images. Dell Ink Management System™ - Warns you when your printer is running low on ink.
  • Page 6: Printing Preferences Tabs

    Automatic Image Sharpening - Automatically select the best image sharpening level based on image content. More Options - Allows you to specify Appearance Mode options. Maintenance Install Print Cartridge Clean Print Cartridge Align Print Cartridge Print a Test Page Using Dell Picture Studio...
  • Page 7: Removing And Reinstalling The Software

    Network Support Using Dell Picture Studio In Dell Picture Studio, you can explore digital photography and learn how to organize, create, or print photos. There are two components to the Dell Picture Studio: Paint Shop Photo Album 5 Click Start...
  • Page 8 Restart your computer. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then follow the instructions on the screen. If the installation screen does not appear: In Windows XP, click Start My Computer. In Windows 2000, double-click My Computer from your desktop. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
  • Page 9: Using The Printer

    Using the Printer Loading Paper Printing a Document Printing Photos Print Borderless Photos Loading Paper Fan the paper. Place the paper against the guide on the right side of the paper support. Squeeze and slide the left paper guide to the left edge of the paper. NOTE: Do not force paper into the printer.
  • Page 10: Printing Photos

    The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. NOTE: If you are using the Dell Picture Studio,™ select View All Printer Settings to view Print Properties. On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for the photo from the drop-...
  • Page 11 Select the paper size, orientation, and the number of copies. NOTE: Photo/glossy paper is recommended for printing photos. When you finish customizing your print settings, click OK. Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system). Remove each photo after it exits the paper exit tray to prevent your photos from sticking together or smudging.
  • Page 12 Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system).
  • Page 13: Ink Cartridge Maintenance

    To order by phone, see "Ordering Supplies" in your Owner's Manual. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell.
  • Page 14 Remove the old ink cartridge. Dispose of the old cartridge properly. If you are installing a new ink cartridge, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the ink cartridge. Insert the new ink cartridge.
  • Page 15 Snap the lid closed. Close the front cover. Aligning an Ink Cartridge...
  • Page 16: Cleaning The Ink Cartridge Nozzles

    Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. Right-click the Dell Color Printer 725 icon. Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. Click the Maintenance tab. Click Align Print Cartridge. Click Print.
  • Page 17 In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. Right-click the Dell Color Printer 725 icon. Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. Click the Maintenance tab. Click Clean Print Cartridge. If the print quality has not improved, click Clean Again.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Setup Problems Computer Problems Verify that your printer is compatible with your computer. The Dell Color Printer 725 supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Make sure you turned on both your printer and your computer.
  • Page 19: Printer Problems

    In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. Double-click Dell Color Printer 725, and then click Printer. Make sure a check mark is not next to Pause Printing. If a check mark is next to Pause Printing, click Pause Printing to clear it.
  • Page 20: Improving Print Quality

    Use the appropriate paper. For example, use Dell Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos. Use paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. Use Dell Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos.
  • Page 21: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Overview Environmental Specifications Power Consumption and Requirements Print Capabilities Operating System Support System Specifications and Requirements Print Media Guidelines Cables Overview SDRAM 2 MB Connectivity USB 2.0 (full speed) Duty cycle (maximum) 1,000 pages/month Printer life 12,000 pages Environmental Specifications Temperature/Relative Humidity Condition Temperature...
  • Page 22: Operating System Support

    Maximum input current 1.0 A Average power consumption Standby mode Operational mode 10 W Print Capabilities Your Dell Color Printer 725 can print with the following resolutions. Photo/Glossy Media Quality Print resolution Quick 600 x 600 dpi Normal 1200 x 1200 dpi...
  • Page 23: System Specifications And Requirements

    Windows 2000 System Specifications and Requirements Your operating system must meet the minimum system requirements. Operating system Processor Hard disk (MB) (MB) Windows XP AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon with Intel EM64T Professional x64 Edition support, or Intel Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support Windows XP Pentium 300 Windows 2000...
  • Page 24 NOTE: You must select A4 Banner or Letter Banner paper size in Print Properties. Failure to do so will cause a paper jam. See Paper Problems. You load the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer against the right side of the paper support.
  • Page 25 The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transparencies. NOTE: You can load a single transparency into the paper support without removing plain paper. You select Normal or Photo print quality. Cables Your Dell Color Printer 725 uses a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable (sold separately).
  • Page 26: Ordering Supplies

    Ordering Supplies Your Dell Color Printer 725 includes software installed to detect the ink levels in the printer. During a print job, a screen appears on your computer to warn you of low ink levels. You can order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone.
  • Page 27 Supply Item Part number Standard Capacity color ink cartridge JF333...
  • Page 28: Contacting Dell

    Call technical support from a telephone near or at the printer so that technical support can assist you with any necessary procedures. When calling Dell, use your Express Service Code to help expedite the routing of your call to the proper support personnel.
  • Page 29 To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. See Contacting Dell for the telephone number to call for your region.
  • Page 30 Code: 00 Technical Support for XPS portable computers only 02 481 92 96 Country Code: 32 Technical Support for all other Dell computers 02 481 92 88 City Code: 2 Technical Support Fax 02 481 92 95 Customer Care...
  • Page 31 Country Code: 56 City Code: 2 China (Xiamen) Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Country Code: 86 Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com City Code: 592 Technical Support Fax 592 818 1350 Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron) toll-free: 800 858 2969...
  • Page 32 22537 2728 Switchboard 22537 2711 Denmark Website: support.euro.dell.com (Copenhagen) E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/dk/da/emaildell/ International Access Technical Support for XPS portable computers only 7010 0074 Code: 00 Technical Support for all other Dell computers 7023 0182 Country Code: 45 Customer Care (Relational) 7023 0184...
  • Page 33 International Access Home and Small Business Code: 00 Technical Support for XPS portable computers only 0825 387 129 Country Code: 33 Technical Support for all other Dell computers 0825 387 270 City Codes: (1) (4) Customer Care 0825 823 833 Switchboard...
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  • Page 35 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com International Access Technical Support for XPS portable computers only 1850 200 722 Code: 16 Technical Support for all other Dell computers 1850 543 543 Country Code: 353 U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only) 0870 908 0800 City Code: 1...
  • Page 36 Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and toll-free: 0120-198-433 Latitude) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, 81-44-556-3894 OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (PDAs, projectors, printers, toll-free: 0120-981-690 routers) Technical Support outside of Japan (PDAs, projectors, 81-44-556-3468 printers, routers) Faxbox Service...
  • Page 37 Netherlands Website: support.euro.dell.com (Amsterdam) Technical Support for XPS portable computers only 020 674 45 94 International Access Technical Support for all other Dell computers 020 674 45 00 Code: 00 Technical Support Fax 020 674 47 66 Country Code: 31...
  • Page 38 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/no/no/emaildell/ International Access Code: 00 Technical Support for XPS portable computers only 815 35 043 Country Code: 47 Technical Support for all other Dell products 671 16882 Relational Customer Care 671 17575 Home/Small Business Customer Care 231 62298 Switchboard...
  • Page 39 (Singapore) Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and toll-free: 1800 394 7430 Electronics and Accessories) International Access Code: 005 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell toll-free: 1800 394 7488 Precision) Country Code: 65 Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, toll-free: 1800 394 7478 PowerConnect, and PowerVault)
  • Page 40 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/se/sv/emaildell/ International Access Technical Support for XPS portable computers only 0771 340 340 Code: 00 Technical Support for all other Dell products 08 590 05 199 Country Code: 46 Relational Customer Care 08 590 05 642 City Code: 8...
  • Page 41 (option 5) Transaction Sales toll-free: 00801 65 1228 Corporate Sales toll-free: 00801 65 1227 Thailand Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell toll-free: 1800 0060 07 International Access Precision) Code: 001 Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, toll-free: 1800 0600 09...
  • Page 42 Automated Order-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 Texas) AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 International Access Technical Support (Dell TV, Printers, and Projectors) toll-free 1-877-459-7298 Code: 011 for Relationship customers Country Code: 1 Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support for all other Dell products...
  • Page 43 Extended Service and Warranty Sales toll-free: 1-800-247-4618 toll-free: 1-800-727-8320 Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY Speech-Impaired (1-877-335-5889) U.S. Virgin Islands General Support 1-877-673-3355 Venezuela General Support 8001-3605...
  • Page 44: Regulatory Notices

    Plug the device into a different outlet so that the device and the receiver are on different branch circuits. If necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Dell printers are designed, tested, and classified for their intended electromagnetic environment. These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions: Class A is typically for business or industrial environments.
  • Page 45: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)

    EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell . If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com. Most Dell computer systems are classified for Class B environments. However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A.
  • Page 46: Industry Canada (Canada Only)

    If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Inc. or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations Product Name: Dell Color Printer 725...
  • Page 47: Mic Notice (Republic Of Korea Only)

    The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with MIC regulations: Certificant Recipient: Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Equipment or Model Name: Dell Color Printer 725 Certification Number: See product label.
  • Page 48: Energy Star Compliance

    0.5 A ENERGY STAR® Compliance Any Dell product bearing the ENERGY STAR® emblem on the product or on a start-up screen is certified to comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® requirements as configured when shipped by Dell. You can also help reduce electricity usage and its side effects by turning off your product when it is not in use for extended periods of time, particularly at night and on weekends.
  • Page 49 In the European Union, this label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling. For information on how to recycle this product responsibly in your country, please visit: www.euro.dell.com/recycling. ‫( توجيه الأجهزة الكهربائية والإلكترونية المستهلكة‬WEE ‫.
  • Page 50 Na União Européia, essa etiqueta indica que o produto não deve ser descartado junto com o lixo normal. Ele deve ser depositado em uma instalação apropriada para coleta e reciclagem. Para obter informações sobre como reciclar este produto de forma responsável em seu país, visite: www.euro.dell.com/recycling. Smernice o odpadních elektrických a elektronických zarízeních (WEEE)
  • Page 51 I EU angiver denne etiket, at produktet ikke mе bortskaffes sammen med husholdningsaffald. Det skal afleveres pе en facilitet, som er ansvarlig for gendannelse og genbrug. Oplysninger om ansvarlig genbrug af dette produkt i dit land finder du pе: www.euro.dell.com/recycling. Richtlijn WEEE, afdanken van elektrische en elektronische apparaten In de Europese Unie geeft dit label aan dit product niet via huishoudelijk afval mag worden afgedankt.
  • Page 52 Vous devez le déposer dans un lieu destiné à la récupération et au recyclage de tels déchets. Pour de plus amples informations sur le recyclage de ce produit dans votre pays, vous pouvez consulter notre site à l'adresse suivante : www.euro.dell.com/recycling. Richtlinie für Abfall von elektrischen und elektronischen Geräten (WEEE)
  • Page 53: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive

    Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive ‫באיחוד האירופי, תווית זו מציינת שאין להשליך את המוצר לפח האשפה הביתי. יש להשליכו לפח בהתקן מתאים כדי לאפשר‬ ‫ מיחזור. למידע על מיחזור המוצר במדינה שלך, בקר באתר‬www.euro.dell.com/recycling. Direttiva WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
  • Page 54 Il prodotto deve essere depositato in un impianto appropriato per consentirne il recupero e il riciclaggio. Per informazioni su come riciclare questo prodotto in modo responsabile nel paese di appartenenza, visitare il sito all'indirizzo: www.euro.dell.com/recycling. EE-direktivet (direktivet om elektrisk og elektronisk avfall) I EU indikerer dette merket at dette produktet ikke skal kastes sammen med vanlig restavfall.
  • Page 55 повторного использов ния. одробности об утилиз ции для повторного использов ния в конкретной стр не см.www.euro.dell.com/recycling. Directiva sobre el desecho de material eléctrico y electrónico (WEEE) En la Unión Europea, esta etiqueta indica que la eliminación de este producto no se puede hacer junto con el desecho doméstico.
  • Page 56 Avrupa Birliginde, bu etiket bu ürünün ev atiklari ile birlikte atilmamasi gerektigini belirtir. Kurtarilabilmesi ve geri dönüstürülebilmesi için uygun bir tesise birakilmalidir. Bu ürünün ülkenizde sorumlu bir sekilde nasil geri dönüstürülecegi ile ilgili bilgiler için, lütfen bu web adresini ziyaret edin: www.euro.dell.com/recycling.
  • Page 57: 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 58: Warranty And Return Policy

    Warranty and Return Policy Dell Inc. ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your printer, refer to the Product Information Guide.
  • Page 59: 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.

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