Dell™ Photo All-In-One Printer 966 User's Guide To order ink or supplies from Dell: 1. Double-click the icon on your desktop. 2. Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone. www.dell.com/supplies For the best service, make sure you have the Dell printer Service Tag available.
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Finding Information What are you looking for? Drivers for my printer My User's Guide Find it here Drivers and Utilities CD If you purchased your Dell computer and printer at the same time, documentation and drivers for your printer are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to uninstall/reinstall drivers or access your documentation.
Dell Support Website: support.dell.com Latest drivers for my printer The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: Answers to Solutions—Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses.
Faxing Setting Up the Printer With External Devices Sending a Fax Receiving a Fax Changing the Fax Setup Using Speed Dial Blocking Faxes Creating Fax Activity Report 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 driver. You can also use this faxing software to send and receive faxes.
1. Connect one end of the phone cord to the FAX connector ( —upper connector). 2. Connect the other end of the phone cord to an active telephone wall jack. Connecting to a Telephone 1. Connect a phone cord from the FAX connector ( jack. —upper connector) on the printer to an active telephone wall 2. Remove the blue protective plug from the PHONE jack connector ( —bottom connector). 3. Connect a phone cord from the telephone to the PHONE jack connector ( —bottom connector).
1. Connect the DSL filter to an active telephone line. 2. Connect the printer directly to the output on the DSL filter. NOTE: Do not install any splitters between the DSL filter and the printer. Contact your DSL service provider if you need more help. Connecting to an Answering Machine 1. Connect a phone cord from the FAX connector ( jack. —upper connector) on the printer to an active telephone wall 2. Remove the blue protective plug from the PHONE jack connector ( —bottom connector). 3.
2. Remove the blue protective plug from the PHONE jack connector ( —bottom connector). 3. Connect a phone cord from the computer modem to the PHONE jack connector ( —bottom connector). 4. Connect a phone cord from the computer modem to a telephone.
(On Hook) enter 200. Sending a Fax Using the Operator Panel 1. Make sure your printer is on and connected to an active telephone line. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. Load the original document. 4. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Fax. 5. Use the keypad to enter a fax number or a speed dial number. For more information, see Entering a Fax Number. 6. Press the Start button . Sending a Fax Using the Dell All-In-One Center 1.
c. Click Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. In the Dell All-In-One Center, you can either: In the Scan or Fax section, send a single- or multiple-page fax. First, customize your fax job by answering the questions that appear on your screen. To send a single-page fax, click Fax Now. To send a multiple-page fax, click Advanced, select the Scan multiple items before output check box, and then click OK.
NOTE: You can also use the Phone Book or Redial History option to select phone numbers. Each number you select or enter is added to the fax list until you press the Start button . 8. Press the Start button . After you initiate the fax, the printer dials the first number, establishes a connection, sends the fax, breaks the connection, and moves to the next number on the list. This continues until the list has been completed.
more information, see Entering a Fax Number. 4. Press the Select button . 5. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Delay Sending Fax, and then press the Select button 6. Use the keypad to specify the hour, and then press the right Arrow button . . 7. Use the keypad to specify the minutes, and then press the right Arrow button . 8. Use the keypad to specify AM (1), PM (2), or 24Hr (3). 9. Press the Select button 10. Press the Start button . .
c. Browse for an image of your company logo, and click Open. d. Adjust your logo, if necessary. e. Click OK. 9. Click OK. Sending a Color Fax NOTE: The fax machine of the recipient should also support color faxes. 1. Make sure your printer is on and connected to an active telephone line. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. Load the original document. Faxing color documents uses a lot of the printer's memory. We recommend that you limit the outgoing fax to two pages. 4.
3. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Dialing and sending, and then press the Select button 4. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Auto Fax Conversion, and then press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to Off. 5. Press the Back button . Receiving a Fax Receiving a Fax Automatically 1. Make sure your printer is on and connected to an active telephone line. 2. Make sure Auto Answer is turned on or is currently within the scheduled on period. a.
button . b. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Auto Answer. c. Press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to On or Scheduled, and then press the Select button . d. If you selected Scheduled, the Auto Answer Schedule screen appears. Use the keypad to specify the time you want Auto Answer to be turned on and turned off. e. Press the Select button . 3. When the telephone rings, pick up the telephone, and listen for the fax calling tone. 4.
Printing a Long Fax 1. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Fax, and then press the Select button 2. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press the Select button 3. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Fax Printing, and then press the Select button 4. From the If Too Big menu item, press the left or right Arrow button 5. Press the Back button . . . to choose an option. .
On this tab: Dialing and Sending Ringing and Answering Fax Printing/Reports Speed Dial Cover Page You can: Specify a dial method. Enter a dial prefix. Set the dial volume. Enter your fax number and your name. Specify the number of times you want the machine to redial and the time between those attempts if the fax cannot be sent on the first try. Choose whether to scan the entire document before or after dialing the number. Specify a maximum send speed and a print quality for outgoing faxes.
3. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Add Entry, and then press the Select button . 4. Use the keypad to enter a Name and Fax Number. NOTE: The lowest possible speed dial number is automatically assigned to this contact. You cannot change the speed dial number. 5. Press the Back button . Adding an Entry to the Group 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.
. 5. Use the keypad to specify a name. 6. Use the keypad to enter a fax number, and then press the Select button . NOTE: The lowest possible blocked fax number is automatically assigned to this contact. You cannot change the blocked fax number. Turning on Fax Blocking 1. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button . to scroll to Fax, and then press the Select button 2. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press the Select button 3.
Using the Computer Creating a Report for Sent or Outgoing Faxes 1. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell PC Fax® Dell PC Fax. For Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell PC Fax. c. Click Dell PC Fax. 2. From Sending Faxes, click Create Report. 3. Select a date range for your report. 4. Click the print button in the upper-left corner of the dialog to print the fax report. Creating a Report for Received and Incoming Faxes 1. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell PC Fax® Dell PC Fax.
About Your Printer Understanding the Printer Parts Understanding the Operator Panel You can use your printer to do a variety of things. A few important things to note: If the printer is connected to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to produce quality documents. You do need to connect your printer to a computer to print, scan, or use the Save Photos to Computer function or the Print Files mode.
7 PictBridge connector The connector you use to connect your PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a USB key to your printer. 8 Memory card slots Slots into which you insert a memory card containing digital pictures. 9 Top cover with integrated ADF exit tray Top of printer that holds your document or photo flat while you scan it. You can also pick up your original document after it has gone through the ADF here. 10 ADF input tray Tray that holds original documents.
in these countries. 15 USB connector Slot into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately). The other end of the USB cable plugs into your computer. 16 Rear access door (beneath the optional duplex unit) Part that you have to open to clear paper jams. 17 Optional duplex unit Part that you can purchase separately to print on both sides of the paper. 18 Optional Dell 966 A networking device that you can purchase separately to set up your printer on a wireless Internal network.
printer needs power to perform regular maintenance on cartridges. NOTE: To conserve power, press and hold the Power button to put your printer on a 1 Watt–Off State. Your printer consumes minimal power at this state. 7 Cancel button 8 Back button 9 Keypad Cancel a scan, print, or copy job in progress. Cancel a copy job (using only the printer), and eject the page. Exit a menu, and return to the default settings. Return to the previous menu or screen. Save the changes made on a sub-menu temporarily.
Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center Using the Dell Fax Solutions Software Using Printing Preferences Using Memory Card Manager Dell Ink Management System Removing and Reinstalling Software The printer software includes: Dell All-In-One Center– Allows you to perform various scan, copy, fax, and print operations with newly scanned and previously saved documents and images. Dell Fax Solutions Software– Allows you to fax electronic or scanned documents.
Manage photos (copy them to folders, print them, perform creative copying). NOTE: You cannot scan over a network using the Dell All-In-One Center. To access the Dell All-In-One Center: 1. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. For Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. 2. Select Dell All-In-One Center.
The Dell Fax Solutions Software allows you to: Send and receive faxes. Manage your phonebook. Create a cover page. View fax history. Create a fax report. Adjust other fax settings. To access the Dell Fax Solutions Software: 1. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell PC Fax. 2. Select Dell PC Fax. For Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell PC Fax. c. Click Dell PC Fax. The Dell Fax Solutions Software has two main sections.
View a list of received and incoming faxes. Create a report of received and incoming faxes. Set the number of rings before a call is answered. Block junk faxes. You can view more options when you click Sending Settings or Received Settings. Click on each tab, and change the settings as necessary. Using Printing Preferences You can change your printer settings in Printing Preferences depending on the type of project you want to create. To access Printing Preferences when a document is open: 1.
Draft is the fastest option but should not be selected if you have a photo cartridge installed. Media Type — Allows you to set the paper type manually, or have the printer detect the paper type automatically. Paper Size — Select the size of your paper. Print in black and white — Print your color images in black and white to save the ink in your color cartridge. NOTE: You cannot select this setting if you have selected Use Color Cartridge for all Black Printing.
memory key to your computer. To launch Memory Card Manager: 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. NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area of the memory card or USB key while actively reading, writing, or printing from these devices. Data corruption can occur. 2. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. For Windows Vista: a.
Removing and Reinstalling Software If your printer does not function properly, or communication error messages appear when using your printer, you can remove and reinstall the printer software. 1. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. For Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. 2. Click Uninstall Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Restart your computer. 5.
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 To view or change the Copy Mode menu: 1. From the main menu, use the up or down Arrow button 2. Press the Select button Copy menu item Color Copies Reduce/Enlarge Quality to scroll to Copy. .
2-Sided Original, 2-Sided Copy N-up 1-up* 2-up 4-up Layout 1 Per Page* 4 Per Page 9 Per Page 16 Per Page Content Type Text & Graphics* Photo Text Only Line Drawing Change Default Press the Select button to enter the Copy Default Settings menu. For more information, see Settings Copy Default Settings Menu. * Factory default setting Photo Mode Most digital cameras use a memory card to store photos.
start the slideshow. Browse and Print Photos Press the Select button Print All Photos Press the Select button to enter Photo Preview mode. Press the left or right Arrow button browse photos, or press the Start button to to print photos directly from the preview screen. to enter the Print All Photos screen where you can specify the number of photos printed on a page. NOTE: Only photos stored in the JPG format can be printed directly from the memory card.
* 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 item Photo Size Settings Automatic NOTE: The setting changes to Automatic if the selected photo size cannot fit onto the layout specified. Hagaki L 2L 60x80 mm A6 10x15 cm A5 B5 A4 13x18 cm 3.5x 5" 4x6" 5x7" 8x10" 8.
Print Files Mode Use the Print Files mode to print Microsoft ® Office files stored on your USB key or memory card. The printer recognizes Microsoft Office files that have filename extensions *.DOC, *.XLS, and *.PPT. To view or change the Print Files Mode menu settings: 1. Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer that has Microsoft Office installed. 2. Insert a memory card into the card slots or a USB key into the PictBridge port.
NOTE: If you have already entered a number on the Fax main menu, then you can also use this window to enter another number and send a broadcast fax. Phone Book Press the Select button to enter the Phone Book menu. For more information, see Phone Book Menu. Redial History Press the Select button screen. On Hook Dial Press the Select button Delay Sending Fax Auto Answer to view the redial history. The last five numbers dialed are displayed on the Press the Select button to enter the On Hook Dial mode.
You can access the Phone Book Search menu by selecting Phone Number Search from the Phone Book menu. Menu item Action Search Criteria Use the keypad to enter a number. The list automatically scrolls to the appropriate place in the phone Window book. Speed dial The fax numbers for the speed dial entries are shown. The number of speed dials listed depends on the number of speed dials you specified on your printer.
Phone Book Add Group Menu You can access the Phone Book: Add Group menu by selecting Add Group from the Phone book menu. Menu item Action Name Use the keypad to enter a name for the group. Fax number window Use the keypad to enter the fax numbers for the group. Name Search Press the Select button to enter the Name Search menu. For more information, see Name Search Menu. Phone Number Search Press the Select button Redial History Press the Select button to enter the Phone Book Search menu.
Cover Page Menu You can access the Cover Page menu by pressing the Menu button Settings menu. From the Cover Page menu, press the Menu button Menu item when Cover Page is highlighted in the Edit Fax to edit the contents of your cover page. Action From # Leave Blank* From #1 From #2 From #3 From #4 From #5 NOTE: To assign or change information in the From menu, scroll to the option that you want to edit, and . Use the keypad to enter information about the sender.
View History on Screen Press the Select button to display the fax history on the screen. Print Sent History Press the Select button to print a history of sent faxes. Print Received History Press the Select button to print a history of received faxes. View Pending Faxes Press the Select button to display information about pending faxes on the screen. Report Manual Print* Every 40 Jobs Print Fax Activity History Press the Select button Confirmation to print a history of your fax activity.
Fax Forward Off* Forward Print & Forward Press the Select button Manual Pickup Key Code to display the Pickup Code menu. To change the code, use the keypad to specify a new code, and then press the Select button . NOTE: The default code is DELL# (3355#). Caller ID Pattern Pattern 1 (FSK)* Pattern 2 (DTMF) NOTE: The Caller ID detection pattern is determined by the country or region you selected during initial setup.
Superfine Ultrafine Dial Method Redial Time Redial Tries Dial Prefix Dial Volume Scan Max Send Speed Auto Fax Conversion Error Correction Touch-tone* Pulse Behind PBX (Dial Tone Detect Off) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Minute Minutes* Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes 0 1 2 3 4 5 Times Time Times Times* Times Times None*—Press the Select button to change defaults. Create—Press the Select button to create a prefix if one is necessary to obtain an outside line.
* Factory default settings Fax Blocking Menu You can access the Fax Blocking menu by selecting Fax Blocking from the Fax Setup menu. When fax blocking is on, calls received from fax machines that have a caller ID that matches one specified on the block list or have blocked their caller ID are disconnected. Menu item Action Block List Off* On Block No-ID Off* On Press the Select button Blocked Fax Name Search to enter the Blocked Fax Name Search menu.
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. Blocked Fax Add Entry Menu You can access the Blocked Fax Add Entry menu by selecting Blocked Fax Add Entry from the Fax Blocking menu. You can add up to 50 numbers to the blocked fax list.
A5 B5 A4 Wallet 3x5” 4x6” 5x7” 8x10” 8.5x11” Change Default Settings Press the Select button to enter the Scan Default Settings menu. For more information, see Scan Default Settings Menu. * Factory default settings Setup Mode To access the Setup menu: 1. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button 2. Press the Select button to scroll to Setup. . Setup Mode Menu Menu item Action Paper Handling Press the Select button to enter the Paper Handling menu.
menu, Photo Print Settings menu, Photo Default Settings menu, Print File Default Settings menu, Fax Printing menu, or Bluetooth Default Settings menu. Paper Handling menu for printer with one input tray Menu item Size Settings Hagaki L 2L A6 10x15 cm A5 13x18 cm B5 A4 3x5 4x6 5x7 8.5x11 8.5x14 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.
TypeTray 2 Auto Detect* Plain Matte Photo Transparency Tray Linking Off* Auto For more information, see Understanding Tray Linking. Copy Source Tray1* Tray2 Photo Source Tray1* Tray2 Print Files Source Tray1* Tray2 Fax 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. You also need to specify the correct paper size for both trays.
After 60 min Never Block Host Settings Off* On NOTE: Set Block Host Settings to On if you want to prevent other users from changing the settings of your printer. Speaker Volume Off Low* High * Factory default setting Set Date and Time Menu You can view or change the Set Date and Time menu by selecting Set Date and Time from the Printer Default Settings menu. Menu item Action Current Time Use the keypad to enter the current time. Press the left or right Arrow button entry field.
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. The settings made on this menu apply to all photos that will be printed, unless you restore the settings to factory defaults. Menu item Photo Size Layout Quality Paper Handling Settings Hagaki L 2L 60x80 mm A6 10x15 cm A5 B5 A4 13x18 cm 3.5x 5" 4x6" 5x7" 8x10" 8.
Fax Setup from the Fax Mode menu. For more information, see Fax Setup Menu. Scan Default Settings Menu You can view or change the Scan Default Settings by selecting Change Scan Default Settings from the Setup menu or by selecting Change Default Settings from the Scan Mode menu. Menu item Settings Color Color* Black & White Quality Automatic* 150 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi Original Size Auto Detect* L 2L A6 A5 B5 A4 Wallet 3x5 4x6 5x7 8x10 8.
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 Paper Handling Auto* Draft Normal Photo Press the Select button to enter the Paper Handling menu. For more information, see Paper Handling Menu. * Factory default setting Network Setup Menu You can access Setup menu by selecting Network Setup from the Setup menu. Menu item Settings Print Network Setup Page Press the Select button to print a list of network settings.
You can view or change the settings in the TCP/IP Menu by selecting TCP/IP from the Network Setup menu. Menu item Settings Enable DHCP Yes* No NOTE: You cannot change or set an IP Address, IP Netmask, and IP Gateway if DHCP is enabled. Set IP Address Press the Select button to enter the Set IP Address menu. From the Set IP Address menu, use the keypad to enter an IP address.
Reset Defaults Press the Select button to reset all settings to factory default settings. * Factory default setting PictBridge Mode Your printer automatically switches to PictBridge mode when you connect a PictBridge-enabled camera. You can print pictures using the controls of the camera. For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera. To view or change the PictBridge default print settings, press the Menu button .
Bluetooth icon appears on the display once the USB Bluetooth adapter is active. To view or change Bluetooth Default Settings: 1. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Setup, and then press the Select button 2. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Change Bluetooth Default Settings, and then press the Select button . .
Installing the Dell 966 Internal Wireless/Ethernet Adapter Minimum Requirements for Setup Wireless Network Settings Wireless Encryption Installing and Setting Up the Adapter Configuring the Adapter Using the Wireless Setup Utility NOTE: The Dell 966 Internal Wireless/Ethernet Adapter may not be available in all regions. Check with your local Dell Sales Representative to determine availability.
WEP with either 64-bit or 128-bit key WPA with either 128-bit TKIP encryption engine, or 128-bit AES-CCMP encryption engine A WPA (WiFi Protected Access) pre-shared key is like a password and must meet the following criteria: If you are using Hex characters, valid keys are 64 characters long. If you are using ASCII, valid keys are at least 8 characters long. The wireless network may use anywhere from one to four WEP keys.
NOTE: To verify that your adapter is aligned properly, make sure the Ethernet port is located on the left side of the adapter. 6. Tighten the thumb screws on the left and right to secure the adapter. 7. Rotate the antenna until it points up. You are now ready to configure your adapter to work on your wireless or Ethernet network. Setting up the Adapter to Work on a Wireless Network 1. Plug the printer power cable into the wall outlet. 2. Press the Power button. 3.
Follow the instructions on your screen to complete installation. For more information about configuring your adapter to work on the network, see Configuring the Adapter Using the Wireless Setup Utility. 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. For more information, see the wireless network administrator or your network documentation.
6. If you selected Peer-to-Peer Client: Enter the remote computer's name and the shared printer's name, and then click Next. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete installation. If you selected Peer-to-Peer Host: Select I want to share my printer, enter the Share Name for the printer, and then click Next. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete installation. If you selected Dell Wireless Adapter 3300: Follow the instructions on your screen to complete installation.
d. Select your Wireless Mode. For Infrastructure Mode, select Access an existing network through a wireless router (Infrastructure Mode) - Typical, and then click Next. For additional setup instructions, see Manually Configuring the Adapter in Infrastructure Mode. For Ad-Hoc Mode, select Access other computers directly without using a wireless router (AdHoc Mode), and then click Next. For additional setup instructions, see Manually Configuring the Adapter in Ad-Hoc Mode. 3.
3. On the Apply and Verify Wireless Settings screen, check each network attribute to make sure the settings are correct, and then click Next to apply the settings. 4. Verify that the adapter can communicate over the network. For more information, see Verifying Network Communication. If you only want to connect to access points that support WPA2 security 1. From the Wireless Security Settings screen, select Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), and then click Advanced WPA Settings.
You should verify that your adapter can communicate over the network before completing installation of the printer software. If the adapter was successfully configured and is available on the network, remove the USB cable, and click Next to continue with printer software installation. If the adapter was not able to join the wireless network, try one of the following suggestions: Click View Settings to verify the settings are correct. Select I want to change the settings I entered, and then click Next.
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. 3. Load paper in the paper tray, and adjust the paper guides. NOTE: You can only load letter size, legal size, or A4 paper in the optional paper tray. 4. Replace the paper tray.
5. Extend the paper support on the paper tray, and then lift the paper stop. NOTE: The paper exit tray can hold up to 50 sheets of paper. Print Media Guidelines Load up to: 150 sheets of plain paper 10 envelopes in the paper tray 1 envelope into the small media feeder Make sure: The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. You load the paper with the print side facing down and the top going into the printer first. You select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo print quality.
50 sheets of glossy/photo or matte paper 10 mm stack of iron-on transfers 50 sheets of transparencies 25 sheets of labels 150 sheets of letterhead paper 150 sheets of custom size paper The print side of the paper faces down. The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. You select Automatic, Normal or Photo print quality. You The The You follow the loading instructions on the iron-on transfer packaging. print side of the transfer faces down.
4. Replace the paper tray. 5. Tear off only the number of banner pages needed for the banner. 6. Set the stack of paper on a flat surface in front of the printer. 7. Slide the first sheet of the banner over the handle and all the way into the back of the paper tray. Understanding Tray Linking If you purchased an optional paper tray, you can set the trays to link to each other.
The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. On the Print Setup tab, select Automatic from the Paper Source drop-down list. 6. On the Print Setup and Advanced tabs, make any necessary changes for your document. 7. When you finish customizing your settings, click OK. The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 8. Click OK or Print. Enabling Tray Linking for Print Jobs Using the Operator Panel 1. From the main menu, use the up or down Arrow button . to scroll to Setup, and then press the Select button 2.
press the Select button . 6. From the Paper Handling menu, specify the size and type of paper loaded in both paper trays. 7. Press the up or down Arrow button to select Auto. to scroll to Tray Linking, and then press the left or right Arrow button 8. Press the up or down Arrow button to select the paper source. to scroll to Fax Source, and then press the left or right Arrow button 9. Press the Back button to save the settings and return to the previous menu.
The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 3. On the Print Setup tab, select the paper type. 4. 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. In Windows Vista™: a. Click ® Control Panel. b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. 2. Right-click the printer icon. 3. Click Printing Preferences. 4.
50 sheets of legal size paper 50 sheets of A4 size paper 50 sheets of two-, three-, or fourhole pre-punched media 50 sheets of edge-reinforced three-hole copier media 50 sheets of preprinted forms and letterhead media 50 sheets of custom size paper The document is loaded text side up. The paper guide rests against the edge of the paper. The document is loaded text side up. The paper guide rests against the edge of the paper. The paper fits within these dimensions: Width: 8.27 – 8.5 inches (210.
3. Close the top cover.
Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Restoring Factory Default Settings 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. Dell recommends Dell ink cartridges for your printer.
5. Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you received with your photo cartridge, or dispose of them properly. 6. If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge. NOTE: The following illustration 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.
9. Lower the printer unit until it is completely closed. Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer automatically prompts you to align the ink cartridges when they are installed or replaced. You may also need to align ink cartridges when characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin, or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy. To align the ink cartridges from the operator panel: 1. Load plain paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 2. Press the up or down Arrow button 3.
3. Right-click the printer icon. 4. Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. Click the Maintenance tab. 6. Click Align Ink Cartridges. 7. Click Print. The ink cartridges align when the page prints. Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles You may need to clean the nozzles when: White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas. Print appears smudged or too dark. Colors fade, do not print, or do not print correctly. Vertical lines appear jagged, or edges appear rough.
5. Click the Maintenance tab. 6. Click Clean Ink Cartridges. The cleaning page begins printing. 7. If the print quality has not improved, click Clean Again. 8. Print your document again to verify the improved print quality. If you are still not satisfied with the print quality, wipe the nozzles with a clean, dry cloth, and then print your document again. Restoring Factory Default Settings Menu settings marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the active settings.
Printing Printing Documents Printing Collated Copies of Your Document Printing Photos Printing More Than One Page on a Sheet of Paper Printing Envelopes Duplexing a Print Job (Two-Sided Printing) Printing From a Bluetooth-enabled Device Printing an Image as a Multi-page Poster Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera Printing a Banner Printing Documents 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3.
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, select 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. The printout on non-photo paper contains a 2 mm margin on all sides. 6.
This All-In-One (AIO) printer is compliant with Bluetooth Specification 1.2. It supports Object Push Profile. Check with your Bluetooth-enabled device manufacturers (cellular phone or PDA) to determine their hardware compatibility and interoperability. It is recommended that you use the latest firmware on your Bluetooth-enabled device. To print Microsoft documents from your Windows Mobile/Pocket PC PDA, you require additional third-party software and drivers.
7. From Discovery Mode , press the left or right Arrow button 8. From Security , press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to On. to choose a security level. NOTE: If the security level is set to High, you need to specify a pass key for the USB Bluetooth adapter. Any external Bluetooth-enabled device needs to enter this pass key to send a print job to your printer. 9. Press the Back button to save your settings and go back to the previous menu. Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled Device 1.
Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera Your printer supports PictBridge-enabled cameras. 1. Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera. 2. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer. Refer to the instructions included with your camera for selection of the appropriate camera USB settings and PictBridge connection and usage information.
8. When you are finished customizing your settings, click OK. The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 9. Click OK or Print. Printing More Than One Page on a Sheet of 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). The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5.
7. Select how you want to bind your pages. 8. When you are finished customizing your settings, click OK. The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 9. Click OK or Print. Manual Duplex Manual duplex allows you to print your document on both sides of the paper. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages of the document on the front sides of the paper. Reload the document with the blank side of the paper facing down, and print the even-numbered pages of the document on the back sides of the paper. 1.
Printing a Banner 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load paper. For more information, see Loading Banner Paper. 3. With your document open, click File® Print. 4. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. On the Advanced tab, select Banner from the Layout drop-down list, and then select Letter Banner or A4 Banner from the Banner Paper Size drop-down list. 6.
Troubleshooting Setup Problems General Problems Error Messages Improving Print Quality General Guidelines for Selecting or Loading Print Media Avoiding Jams and Misfeeds If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is properly connected to the electrical outlet and computer, if using a computer. Setup Problems Computer Problems Verify your printer is compatible with your computer. The printer supports Windows XP Professional x64, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Vista.
1. Click ® Programs. 2. Click Dell Printers. If the printer does not appear in the list of printers, the printer software is not installed. Install the printer software. For more information, see Removing and Reinstalling Software. Correct communication problems between the printer and the computer. Remove the USB cable from your printer and your computer. Reconnect the USB cable to your printer and your computer. Turn off the printer. Unplug the printer power cable from the electrical outlet.
Printer Problems Ensure the printer power cable is firmly connected to the printer and the electrical outlet. Determine if the printer has been held or paused. 1. In Windows XP, click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Control Panel. b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. 2. Right-click the printer icon. 3. Make sure Pause Printing is not selected.
Glossy paper Transparency Labels Envelopes Iron-on transfers Free up memory resources on your computer when print speed is slow Close all applications not in use. Try minimizing the number and size of graphics and images in your document. Consider purchasing more Random Access Memory (RAM) for your computer. Remove as many unused fonts as possible from your system. Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see Removing and Reinstalling Software.
4. From the Image Patterns tab, select Remove image patterns from magazine/newspaper (descreen), and then click OK. 5. Click Copy Now. Make sure the document or photo is loaded correctly on the scanner glass or into the ADF. For more information, see how to load originals: On the Scanner Glass. Into the ADF. 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.
For Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. 2. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3. Click See More Scan Settings. 4. Select a lower scan resolution from the Select Scan Quality menu. 5. Click Scan Now. Change the scan resolution to a higher value if the scanned image quality is poor. 1. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. For Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b.
5. Click Scan Now. Choose another application if scanning to an application fails. Using the operator panel 1. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button . 2. Press the Select button to scroll to Scan, and then press the Select button . 3. From the Scan Mode menu, press the up or down Arrowbutton and right Arrow button to scroll to Scan To, and then press the left to choose another application. Using the computer 1.
Make sure your computer is not connected to the Internet by dial-up modem when trying to fax. When using an external modem, make sure it is turned on and it is correctly connected to your computer. When the printer's memory is full, print a fax activity report and resend pages that were not transmitted. When sending color pages, set the printer to scan the original documents after dialing. 1. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button . to scroll to Fax, and then press the Select button 2.
4. Press the Back button . If the quality of the received fax is still poor, the fax machine at the receiving end may be limiting the fax quality. Any adjustments that you make on your printer do not affect the quality of faxes received at the other end. Networking Problems Check the cable connections. If the printer is attached to a network adapter: Check the Ethernet cable and USB cable for any obvious damage.
Make sure you loaded the paper correctly. 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. If the paper jam is near the paper input tray: 1. Remove the paper tray. 2. Pull firmly on the paper to remove it. 3. Replace the paper tray.
3. Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it from the printer. 4. Close the printer 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. If you have a duplex unit, remove it. 2. Open the rear access door. 3. Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it from the printer. 4. Close the rear access door. 5. Re-install the duplex unit. 6. Press the Select button to continue printing. If the paper jam occurs near the ADF: 1.
3. Close the ADF cover. 4. Press the Select button . 5. Resend your print job to print any missing pages. Error Messages Error Message: What it indicates: Solution: Alignment problem. The tape was not removed from the ink cartridges before the cartridges were installed. Remove the tape from the ink cartridges. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. There is a problem reading the memory card. Ensure that it is not damaged and is inserted correctly.
Black or Photo Cartridge. Right cartridge missing. Insert Color Cartridge. Insert a color cartridge in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. The cartridge is inserted in the wrong cartridge carrier. Insert the black or photo cartridge in the left carrier and the color cartridge in the right. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. A printhead carrier jam exists in the printer. Clear the carrier jam, and then press the Select button .
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. Use paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. Use Dell Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos. NOTE: Dell Premium Photo Paper may not be available in all areas. Select a higher print quality.
Use media that follows the printer's Media Guidelines. Make sure that the media is properly loaded in the input tray. Do not overload the input tray. Do not remove media from the input tray while printing. Flex, fan, and straighten the paper before loading. Do not use creased, damp, or curled paper. Orient the media according to the instructions for the printer.
Printing 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) Mini SD (with adapter) Microdrive Secure Digital MultiMedia Card xD-Picture Card Memory cards should be inserted with the label facing up.
4. Press the left or right Arrow button 5. Press the Select button to select a photo for printing. 6. Press the up or down Arrow button 7. Press the Start button to scroll through the photos on the memory card or USB key. to specify the number of copies. . NOTE: Only photos in JPG format can be directly printed 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.
If your camera supports DPOF, you can specify which photos to print, and how many of each, while the memory card is still in the camera. The printer recognizes these settings when you insert the memory card into the printer. NOTE: If you specified a paper size in the DPOF selection, make sure the size of the paper loaded is not smaller than the size you specified. 1. Insert a memory card. The printer automatically switches to Photo mode. 2. Press the up or down Arrow button button . 3.
3. Press the button to access the Print Files Mode menu. 4. Press the up or down Arrow button 5. Press the Start button . to scroll to the file that you want to print.
Specifications Overview Operating System Support Environmental Specifications Memory Specifications and Requirements Power Consumption and Requirements Media Types and Sizes Fax Mode Capabilities Cables Print and Scan Mode Capabilities Overview Memory 32 MB SDRAM 4 MB FLASH 4 MB Fax Connectivity USB 2.
Operational mode <32 W Fax Mode Capabilities When you scan to fax, your document will scan in at 200 dpi (dots per inch). You can fax black and white documents. For faxing to work properly, the printer must be able to access a computer connected to an active analog telephone line. NOTE: If you are faxing over a telephone line connected to a DSL modem, install a DSL filter to avoid interference with the analog fax modem signal.
Media Types and Sizes Media type: Plain paper Banner paper Envelopes Greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards Photo/glossy or matte paper Iron-on transfers Transparencies Custom size paper Sizes supported: Letter: 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 mm) A4: 8.27 x 11.69 inches (210 x 297 mm) Legal: 8.5 x 14 inches (216 x 355.
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. Press the Menu button 5. Press the Start button to change copy settings. . The copy is made in the currently specified copy selection (Color or Black). NOTE: If you press the Start button default.
4. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. For Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. 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. NOTE: You must make more than one copy before you can collate documents. 7. Click See More Copy Settings to customize your copy. 8.
4. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button button. 5. Press the up or down Arrow button to specify the number of copies (1–99). to scroll to Copy, and then press the Select to scroll to Copies, and then press the left or right Arrow button NOTE: You must make more than one copy before you can collate documents. 6. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to On. 7. Press the Select button 8. Press the Start button to scroll to Collate, and then press the left or right Arrow button . .
10. Click OK. 11. When you are finished customizing your settings, click Copy Now. Copying Photos Using the Operator Panel 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Load photo/glossy paper with the print side facing down. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. Load your original photo. 4. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Copy, and then press the Select button 5. From the Copy Mode menu, press the up or down Arrow button 6. Press the left or right Arrow button 7. Press the Start button .
4. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. For Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. 5. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 6. Click Preview Now. 7. Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the portion of the image you want to print. 8. Select the number of copies (1–99), and then specify the color settings from the Copy drop-down menu. 9.
optional duplex unit) or 2-Sided Original, 2-Sided Copy (if you have the optional duplex unit), and then press the Select button . 5. Press the Start button . When the original document exits from the ADF, follow the instructions on your LCD. Making a Duplex Copy Purchase and install an optional duplex unit to automatically perform duplex copies on your document. With an optional duplex unit, there is no need to manually re-orient the sheets.
c. Click Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. 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. 4. Click See More Copy Settings to: Choose a copy quality. Select the paper size. Select the original document size. Lighten or darken your document. Reduce or enlarge your document. 5. Click the Advanced button to change options such as paper size and quality. 6.
Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Warranty and Return Policy Dell Technical Support Policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dellinstalled hardware.
apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) sales_canada@dell.com (Canada only) Warranty and Return Policy Dell Inc. (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your printer, refer to the Owner's Manual.
Scanning Scanning Single-page Documents or Photos Editing Scanned Images Scanning Multiple Photos Saving an Image on Your Computer Scanning Multiple-page Documents E-Mailing a Scanned Image or Document Scanning Across a Network Enlarging or Reducing Images or Documents Setting the Computer Name and PIN Changing Scan Settings Editing Scanned Text Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Scanning Single-page Documents or Photos 1.
7. When you finish customizing your settings, click Scan Now. Scanning Multiple Photos NOTE: Some programs do not support multiple-page scanning. 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load your original photo. 3. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. For Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5.
11. Place the next photo on the scanner glass, and click Yes. Repeat until you finish scanning all photos. 12. Click No when asked for another page. The program opens with the multiple photos scanned. Scanning Multiple-page Documents NOTE: Some programs do not support multiple-page scanning. 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load your original document. 3. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. For Windows Vista: a.
4. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button button . to scroll to Scan, and then press the Select The printer automatically detects if it is connected to a network. If it is connected to a network, the Host Selection screen appears. If it is not connected to a network, the Scan Mode menu appears. 5. From the Host Selection screen, choose the computer to which you want to send the document, and then press . the Select button NOTE: The computer must have the printer software installed.
6. From the Dell Networking Options dialog, click Change your PC name and PIN for network scanning. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen. 8. When you have specified a computer name or a PIN, click OK. Editing Scanned Text Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) OCR software converts a scanned image to editable text within a word-processing program. A copy of OCR software was provided with your printer and should have installed at the same time as your printer software.
The scanned text opens in the program you selected. Editing Scanned Images 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load your original document. 3. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. For Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5.
Saving an Image on Your Computer 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load your original document. 3. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. For Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. 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. 6.
3. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. For Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. From the Productivity Tools section, click E-mail an image or document. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to prepare the document for e-mail. 7. Click Next. 8.
3. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. For Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. Click Preview Now. NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in the upper right corner of the preview window) appears in red, you do not have the system resources available to perform the scan at the resolution or size you have selected.
b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell Photo AIO Printer 966. 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. NOTE: If the program you want to use is not listed, select Search for more... in the drop-down menu. On the next screen, click Add to locate and add the program to the list. 4. Click See More Scan Settings to: Select what kind of document is being scanned. Select a scan quality. 5.
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