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Dell A940 All In One Personal Printer User Manual

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Dell™ AIO Printer A940 User's Guide
Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your printer. For information on
other documentation included with your printer, see
To order ink or supplies from Dell:
1.
Double-click the icon on your desktop.
2.
Visit Dell's cartridge ordering Web site:
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For help, locating your Service Tag number, see
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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  • Page 1 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 2 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names of their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 3: Finding Information

    The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers for your AIO printer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your printer when shipped from Dell. You can use the CD to uninstall/reinstall drivers or access your documentation. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your printer or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians.
  • Page 4 Downloads - Drivers Reference - Printer documentation and product specifications 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.
  • Page 5 Understanding your printer...
  • Page 6 Use the: When you want to: Paper support Load paper in the All-In-One. Display Check the status of the All-In-One. Operator panel Operate your All-In-One (attached to a computer or unattached). Your operator panel has a FAX button. In order for the FAX button to function properly: Your computer must be connected to a data/fax modem.

  • Page 7: Printer Specifications

    Printer specifications Overview Physical specifications Environmental specifications Power consumption and requirements Fax mode capabilities Print and scan mode capabilities Operating system support Memory specifications and requirements Paper Cables Overview Base memory 8 MB Maximum memory 8 MB Emulation Host based data stream printing Connectivity Duty cycle (average) 3000 pages/month...
  • Page 8 You cannot fax with a DSL (digital subscriber line) or cable modem. Printer and scan mode capabilities Your Dell AIO Printer A940 can scan from 50 to 19,200 dpi. Even though your All-In-One has this capability, we recommend using the preset resolutions.

  • Page 9: Operating System Support

    Windows 2000 Pentium 200 Paper Refer to your Owner's Manual for information on what paper sizes and types are supported with your Dell AIO Printer A940. Cables Your Dell Personal AIO Printer A940 uses a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable (sold separately).

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    You removed the stickers and tape from the bottom of the ink cartridges. For help, refer to the Placemat. The paper is loaded correctly. You installed both of the ink cartridges. The Dell AIO Printer A940 will only work if you have both cartridges installed. If you experience other problems, refer to your Owner's Manual.

  • Page 11: Document Prints Poorly

    Select Quick Copy or Normal on the Document/Quality tab of Print Properties, Preferences, or from the All-In-One Center: Open the Dell All-In-One Center. For help, refer to your Owner's Manual. From the Copy... section, click See More Copy Settings. From the Copy quality area, select Quick Copy.

  • Page 12: Print Is Too Dark Or Smudged

    Print is too dark or smudged Make sure: You let the ink dry completely before handling the paper. You select the correct paper type and size in Print Properties, Preferences, or in the All-In-One Center. The paper is straight and unwrinkled. You select the appropriate quality for the paper type.

  • Page 13: To Clean The Scanner Glass

    To check the ink level in the color cartridge, choose Color Ink. Press Cancel to return to Normal quality. To check the ink levels from the Dell Printer Solution Center, refer to your Owner's Manual. Auto-cropping of scanned image is unsatisfactory First, try cleaning the scanner glass.
  • Page 14 Click Select area to be scanned, and then select a size from the drop-down menu. Click OK. To adjust the auto-cropping: Open the Dell All-In-One Center. For help, refer to your Owner's Manual. The All-In-One Main Page appears. From the Scan... section, click See More Scan Settings.

  • Page 15: Fit To Page Function Is Not Working Properly

    Photo) is on for copying, any object found on the scanner glass will be positioned at the top left corner of the page. To fix this: Open the Dell All-In-One Center. For help, refer to your Owner's Manual. From the Copy... section, select Color Document or Black and White Document (these settings have auto crop turned off).

  • Page 16: Fax Function Does Not Work

    Auto detect is set but not working properly Make sure the glass is clean. Turn off Auto Detect and specify the size of the original. Fax function does not work In order for the FAX button to function properly: Your computer must be connected to a data/fax modem. The data fax modem must be connected to an active analog phone line.

  • Page 17: 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 computer unit and all Dell-installed hardware. In addition to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is available at Dell Support.

  • Page 18: Warranty And Return Policy

    Warranty and return policy Dell Computer corporation ("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 your Owner's Manual.

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