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- Page 1 Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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Page 2: About Your Printer
Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor You can use the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 to do a variety of things. A few important things to note: If your printer is connected to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to create your projects. -
Page 3: Setting Up Your Printer
Setting Up Your Printer NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows XP, and Windows XP Professional x64. Follow the instructions on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the hardware and software. If you encounter problems during setup, see Setup Problems. -
Page 4: Operator Panel Menus
Number Use the: LCD display Display scanning, copying, faxing, and printing options as well as status and error messages. For more information, Using the Operator Panel. Menu button Enter or exit a menu. Back button Return to the previous menu or screen. Arrow ... -
Page 5: Photo Mode
4 x 6 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in. 8½ x 11 in. 8½ x 14 in. Hagaki 10 x 15 cm 13 x 18 cm Copy Quality Draft Normal Photo Automatic* Brightness Press the Select button , and then use the Arrow buttons to adjust the brightness setting. -
Page 6: Scan Mode
Press the Menu button to access these other Photo menu items. Photo menu item Settings Color Color* Black and White Photo Size 2¼ x 3¼ in. 3½ x 5 in. 4 x 6 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in. 6 x 8 cm 10 x 15 cm 13 x 18 cm 8½ x 11 in... -
Page 7: Setup Mode
Black and White Application Use the Arrow buttons to select the application in which you want your scanned document to open. * Factory default setting Setup Mode Setup menu item Settings Restore Defaults Press the Select button Language Brazilian Portuguese Czech Danish Dutch... -
Page 8: Understanding The Automatic Paper Type Sensor
5. Click OK. To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for all print jobs: 1. 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 Photo AIO Printer 944 icon. - Page 9 3. Click Printing Preferences. 4. Click the Print Setup tab. 5. Select the paper type from the Media Type drop-down menu. 6. Click OK.
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Page 10: Dell Technical Support Policy
Integration (CFI/DellPlus). Contacting Dell You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Select your region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the requested details to access help tools and information. You can contact Dell electronically using the following addresses: ... - Page 11 BSD License and Warranty Statements Copyright (c) 1991 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
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Page 12: Copying Documents Using The Operator Panel
Copying Copying Documents Using the Operator Panel Copying Documents Using Your Computer Copying Photos Using the Operator Panel Copying Photos Using Your Computer Changing Copy Settings Copying Documents Using the Operator Panel 1. Turn on your printer. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. -
Page 13: Copying Photos Using The Operator Panel
5. Close the top cover. 6. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 944® Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 7. Select the number of copies (1–99) and color setting from the Copy drop-down menus. -
Page 14: Copying Photos Using Your Computer
5. Close the top cover. 6. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 944® Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 7. Click Preview Now. 8. Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the portion of the image you want to print. -
Page 15: Changing Copy Settings
Changing Copy Settings 1. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 944® Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 2. Select a copy quantity and color. 3. Click See More Copy Settings to: Choose a copy quality. ¡... -
Page 16: Installing Microsoft Fax Console In Windows Xp
Faxing Installing Microsoft Fax Console in Windows XP Configuring Microsoft Fax Console (Windows XP) or Fax Service Management (Windows 2000) Faxing a Paper Document Using the Operator Panel Faxing a Paper Document Using Your Computer Faxing Electronic Documents Receiving a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management Viewing Sent and Received Faxes Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management Viewing the Status of a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management Changing the Fax Configuration... -
Page 17: Faxing A Paper Document Using The Operator Panel
13. On the Routing Options screen, click to select the Print it on check box if you want each received fax to be automatically printed. When you select this check box, select the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 to print the received fax. -
Page 18: Faxing Electronic Documents
3. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 944® Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 4. In the Dell All-In-One Center you can either: In the Scan or Fax section, you can send a single or multiple page fax. First, customize your fax job by answering the questions that appear on your screen. -
Page 19: Changing The Fax Configuration
Sent Items — faxes successfully sent 4. Click the folder of your choice. 5. Click the fax in the right pane for which you want to view the status, and then click Preferences or Properties. 6. Click the General tab, and view the Status line. 7. -
Page 20: 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 21: Gnu General Public License
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. Preamble ... - Page 22 2. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty; keep intact all the notices that refer to this License and to the absence of any warranty;...
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Page 23: Gnu Lesser General Public License
Foundation. If the Program does not specify a version number of this License, you may choose any version ever published by the Free Software Foundation. 11. If you wish to incorporate parts of the Program into other free programs whose distribution conditions are different, write to the author to ask for permission. - Page 24 This license, the Lesser General Public License, applies to some specially designated software packages--typically libraries--of the Free Software Foundation and other authors who decide to use it. You can use it too, but we suggest you first think carefully about whether this license or the ordinary General Public License is the better strategy to use in any particular case, based on the explanations below.
- Page 25 A "library" means a collection of software functions and/or data prepared so as to be conveniently linked with application programs (which use some of those functions and data) to form executables. The "Library", below, refers to any such software library or work which has been distributed under these terms. A "work based on the Library" means either the Library or any derivative work under copyright law: that is to say, a work containing the Library or a portion of it, either verbatim or with modifications and/or translated straightforwardly into another language.
- Page 26 portions of the Library, and distribute that work under terms of your choice, provided that the terms permit modification of the work for the customer's own use and reverse engineering for debugging such modifications. You must give prominent notice with each copy of the work that the Library is used in it and that the Library and its use are covered by this License. You must supply a copy of this License.
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Page 27: How To Apply These Terms To Your New Libraries
YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 16. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE LIBRARY AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE LIBRARY (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE LIBRARY TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER SOFTWARE), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. -
Page 28: Licensing Notice
See the warranty disclaimers in the referenced licenses for additional details. To obtain source code files for the Dell modified GNU licensed software, launch the Drivers and Utilities CD that shipped with your printer and click Contact Dell, or refer to the "Contacting Dell" section of your Owner's Manual. -
Page 29: 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. 1. Turn on your printer. -
Page 30: Aligning Ink Cartridges
NOTE: The illustration below shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (used for normal printing). For photo printing, use a photo cartridge and a color cartridge. 7. Insert the new ink cartridges. Make sure the black or photo ink cartridge is secure in the left ink cartridge carrier, and the color ink cartridge is secure in the right ink cartridge carrier. -
Page 31: Cleaning The Ink Cartridge Nozzles
2. 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 Photo AIO Printer 944 icon. 4. Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. Click the Maintenance tab. - Page 32 2. 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 Photo AIO Printer 944 icon. 4. Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. Click the Maintenance tab.
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Page 33: Printing A Document
Printing Printing a Document Printing Photos Printing Borderless Photos Printing Envelopes Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera Printing Photos From a Memory Card or USB Memory Key Printing a Document 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. -
Page 34: Printing Borderless Photos
NOTE: If you are using Dell Picture Studio, select View All Printer Settings to view Print Properties. 5. On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for the photo from the drop-down menu. 6. Select the paper size, orientation, and the number of copies. -
Page 35: Printing Photos From A Pictbridge-Enabled Camera
For more information, refer to the documentation included with your camera. Printing Photos From a Memory Card or USB Memory Key Most digital cameras use a memory card to store photos. The Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 supports the following memory cards: CompactFlash Type I ... -
Page 36: Viewing Or Printing Photos
The connector that is used for PictBridge may also be used for accessing information that is stored on USB memory keys. The USB memory keys that have been certified for operation with this AIO are as shown below: DELL - 256 MB High Speed USB 2.0 Memory Key, Part Number 311-4341 DELL - 128 MB High Speed USB 2.0 Memory Key, Part Number 311-4340 ... -
Page 37: Saving Photos To Your Computer
Saving Photos to Your Computer From the Photo Mode menu on the display, scroll to Save to Computer, and then press the Select button on the operator panel. All photos on the memory card or USB memory key are transfered to your computer and are opened in the Memory Card Manager. For more information on Memory Card Manager, see Using Memory Card Manager. - Page 38 4. Press the left or right Arrow buttons until you see On for all photos, and then press the Select button Red Eye Reduction will be used for all images you select to print from the memory card or USB key until you turn it off. ...
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Page 39: Regulatory Notices
Most Dell devices are classified for Class B environments. However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your device, see the following sections specific for each regulatory agency. Each section provides country-... -
Page 40: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)
Most Dell devices are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification applies to your device, examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom, side, or back panel of your device, on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves. -
Page 41: Ce Notice (European Union)
This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Inc. Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. -
Page 42: Class A Ite
Most Dell devices are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. ITE, including devices, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, integrated into or connected to the device should match the electromagnetic environment classification (Class A or B) of the device. -
Page 43: Class B Device
If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your device is a Class A product: Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas. MIC Class B Regulatory Label ... -
Page 44: Bsmi Notice (Taiwan Only)
The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM): Exporter: Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso ... -
Page 45: 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 46: Scanning Documents
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 is in Scan mode, press the Start button. The Dell All-In-One Center opens on your computer. -
Page 47: Scanning Multiple Pages Or Images
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 is in Scan mode, press the Start button. The Dell All-In-One Center opens on your computer. -
Page 48: Scanning A Photo Or Document Across A Network
Select what type of document is being scanned. ¡ Select the scan quality. ¡ 8. Click the Advanced button. 9. On the Scan tab, click the Scan multiple items before output box. 10. Click OK. 11. When you finish customizing your settings, click Scan Now. After you scan the first page, a prompt appears requesting the next page. -
Page 49: Saving An Image On Your Computer
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 is in Scan mode, press the Start button . The Dell All-In-One Center opens on your computer. -
Page 50: Enlarging Or Reducing Images Or Documents
If you have questions about attaching documents to e-mail, consult the Help for your e-mail program. Enlarging or Reducing Images or Documents You can enlarge or reduce your document between 25–400 percent using the Dell All-In-One Center. 1. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. -
Page 51: Understanding The 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. Printing Preferences — Allows you to adjust printer settings. -
Page 52: Using Printing Preferences
The Dell All-In-One Center includes four main sections: Preview Now, Scan and Fax, Copy, and Productivity Tools. In this section: You can: Preview Now Select a portion of the preview image to scan. View an image of what will be printed or copied. -
Page 53: Printing Preferences Tabs
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 three components to the Dell Picture Studio: Paint Shop Photo Album 5 Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Picture Studio 3® Paint Shop Photo Album 5® Paint Shop Photo Album. -
Page 54: Dell Ink Management System
1. Insert a memory card into the memory card slot or a USB memory key into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer. 2. Select Save to Computer from the Photo Mode menu. You can also launch Memory Card Manager from your computer by clicking Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 944® Memory Card Manager. - Page 55 c. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Personal Installation or Network Installation. d. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.
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Page 56: Environmental Specifications
25 W Print and Scan Mode Capabilities Your Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 can scan from 50 to 19,200 dpi. Although your printer has this capability, Dell recommends using the preset resolutions. Print and scan resolution Scan resolution Print resolution Black &... -
Page 57: Operating System Support
Operating System Support The Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 supports: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows XP Windows 2000 Memory Specifications and Requirements Your operating system must meet the minimum system requirements. Operating system... - Page 58 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 Photo AIO Printer 944 uses a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable (sold separately). ...
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Page 59: Troubleshooting
In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 2. Check for multiple printer objects for your Dell printer -- usually shown as Dell 944, Dell 944(Copy 1), Dell 944 (Copy 2), etc. 3. Print a job to each of these print objects to see which printer is active. -
Page 60: General Problems
To prevent multiple instances of your Dell printer in your Printers folder, make sure when disconnecting and reconnecting the printer from your computer that you always plug the USB cable back into the same USB port that was originally used for the Dell printer. Also, do not install the Dell printer drivers multiple times from your printer CD. -
Page 61: Error Messages And Lights
If the LCD displays Error followed by a 4-digit number, an Contact Customer Support. For more information, go to advanced error has occurred. support.dell.com or refer to the printer Owner's Manual. No Computer The Start button was pressed when the printer was in Make sure your printer is connected to your computer. -
Page 62: 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. ...