Dell™ 968 All-In-One Printer 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? Find it here Drivers for my Drivers and Utilities CD printer My User's Guide Optional XPS driver If you purchased your Dell computer and printer at the same time, documentation and drivers for your printer are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to uninstall/reinstall drivers or access your documentation.
For more information, see Express Service Code. Latest drivers for my printer Answers to technical service and support questions Documentation for my printer Dell Support Website: support.dell.
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 You can use your printer to send and receive faxes without having to connect to a computer. In addition, the Dell™ Fax Solutions Software is bundled in the Drivers and Utilities CD and should have been installed when you installed your printer software. You can also use this faxing software to send and receive faxes.
(one provided) USB cable (sold separately) Setting Up the Printer With External Devices Connecting Directly to a Telephone Wall Jack 1. Connect one end of the phone cord to the FAX connector ( —left connector). 2. Connect the other end of the phone cord to an active telephone wall jack. Connecting to a Telephone 1. Connect a phone cord from the FAX connector ( —left connector) on the printer to an active telephone wall jack. 2.
connector ( —right connector), and insert the supplied yellow terminator for your fax to work correctly. You will not be able to use this port for additional devices in these countries. What if I have a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)? DSL delivers digital data to a computer through a telephone line. Your printer is designed to work with analog data. 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.
3. Connect a phone cord from the answering machine to a telephone. 4. Connect a phone cord from the answering machine to the PHONE jack connector ( —right connector). NOTE: If phone communication is serial in your country (such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Italy, France, and Switzerland), you must remove the blue plug from the PHONE jack connector ( —right connector), and insert the supplied yellow terminator for your fax to work correctly.
Setting Up the Printer With External Devices. 2. Load the original document. For more information, see Loading Original Documents. 3. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Fax. 4. Use the keypad to enter a fax number or a speed dial number. 5. Press the Start button . Using Your Computer 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Make sure your printer is properly set up to send and receive faxes.
and then press the Select button . b. From Phone Book, press the Select button . c. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Name Search, Phone Number Search, or Group Search, and then press the Select button . d. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to the name or number you want to send the fax to. Sending a fax to an extension number Press the asterisk (*) and pound (#) signs, and then use the keypad to enter the extension number. Sending a fax to an outside line Set a dial prefix: a.
c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 5. Select Dell Fax Solutions. The Dell Fax Solutions Software dialog box opens. 6. Click Send a new fax. The Send fax dialog box opens. 7. Enter the contact information for the recipient into the Name, Company, and Fax Number fields, or click Select a recipient from phonebook to add existing contacts to the recipient list. 8.
Create and print a fax report For more information, see Fax Mode. Using Your Computer Use the Dell Fax Solutions Software to take advantage of advanced fax features.
the Select button . 4. Press the up or down Arrow button button . to scroll to On Hook Dial, and then press the Select 5. Modify your cover page information if necessary, and then press the Back button . 6. Using the keypad, dial the telephone number of the company. 7. Using the keypad, navigate through the automated answering system. 8. When you hear the fax tone, press the Start button To cancel the fax job, press the Cancel button to begin sending your fax. on your printer.
When the number of set rings is detected, the printer automatically receives the fax. Receiving a Fax Manually You can turn the Auto Answer feature off if you wish to control the faxes that you receive. This is useful if you do not want to receive unsolicited faxes, if you rarely receive faxes, or if it is expensive to use faxes in your area. 1. Make sure your printer is on and properly set up to receive faxes. For more information, see Setting Up the Printer With External Devices. 2. Turn Auto Answer off.
Using the Operator Panel 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 down Arrow button to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press the Select button 3. Press the up or down Arrow button button . to scroll to Fax Printing, and then press the Select 4. From If Too Big, press the left or right Arrow button 5. Press the Back button . to choose an option. . Using Your Computer 1.
1. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button the Select button . 2. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Fax, and then press to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press the Select button 3. Press the up or down Arrow button button . to scroll to Fax Printing, and then press the Select 4. From the 2-Sided Print menu item, press the left or right Arrow button Print. 5. Press the Back button . to scroll to 2 Sided . Using the Computer 1.
If you are using your printer as a standalone fax machine, you can change the fax settings from the Fax Setup menu. Changes made on the Fax Setup menu are permanent and are applicable to all fax jobs. For more information, see Fax Setup Menu. Using the Computer You can access the Fax Setup Utility if you want to configure the printer's fax settings from your computer. 1. For Windows Vista : a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer.
Choose whether to use error correction. Choose a Caller ID pattern (1 if telephones in your country have a detection pattern using FSK or 2 if telephones in your country have a detection pattern using DTMF). The Caller ID detection pattern is determined by the country or region you selected during initial setup. If phones in your country use two detection patterns, call your telecommunications company to know which pattern it subscribes to. Specify a manual answer code. The default code is DELL# (3355#).
Creating a Speed or Group Dial List Using the Operator Panel Adding an Entry to the Speed Dial List 1. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button the Select button . to scroll to Fax, and then press 2. Press the up or down Arrow button button . to scroll to Phone Book, and then press the Select 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.
b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell Fax Setup Utility. The Dell Fax Setup Wizard Query dialog box opens. 5. Click No. The Dell Fax Setup Utility dialog box opens. 6. Click the Speed Dial tab. 7. To add a new entry to your Speed Dial list, click on an available number from 1 to 89, and enter the fax number and name of your new contact.
does not correspond to any entry in the Phone Book, the printer assumes you are entering an extension number. Blocking Faxes Creating a Blocked Fax List Using the Operator Panel 1. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button the Select button . to scroll to Fax, and then press 2. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press the Select button 3. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Fax Blocking, and then press the Select button 4.
7. Click Manage Blocked Faxes. The Manage Blocked Faxes dialog box opens. 8. Enter the fax numbers that you want to block on the list. 9. Click OK to return to the Ringing and Answering tab. 10. Click OK. A confirmation dialog box opens. 11. Click OK to overwrite the fax settings on your printer. 12. Click Close. Turning on Fax Blocking Using the Operator Panel 1. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button the Select button . to scroll to Fax, and then press 2.
The Dell Fax Setup Utility dialog box opens. 6. Click the Ringing and Answering tab. 7. Click Manage Blocked Faxes. The Manage Blocked Faxes dialog box opens. 8. Select Enable fax blocking. 9. Click OK to return to the Ringing and Answering tab. 10. Click OK. A confirmation dialog box opens. 11. Click OK to overwrite the fax settings on your printer. 12. Click Close. Blocking Faxes Without Caller ID Using the Operator Panel 1. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button Select button.
The Dell Fax Setup Wizard Query dialog box opens. 5. Click No. The Dell Fax Setup Utility dialog box opens. 6. Click the Ringing and Answering tab. 7. Click Manage Blocked Faxes. The Manage Blocked Faxes dialog box opens. 8. Select Always block faxes from senders missing a valid Caller ID. 9. Click OK to return to the Ringing and Answering tab. 10. Click OK. A confirmation dialog box opens. 11. Click OK to overwrite the fax settings on your printer. 12. Click Close.
The Dell Fax Solutions Software dialog box opens. 3. Click Print Activity Report. 4. From the Display drop-down menu, select which faxes you would like to print a report. 5. Select a date range for your report. 6. Click the Print icon in the upper-left corner of the dialog box to print the fax report.
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.
paper tray that your printer can hold. Paper exit tray Tray that holds the paper as it exits the printer. 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. 6 NOTE: Pull the paper exit tray stop straight out to extend it. NOTE: The LCD only displays JPG and a limited set of TIFF files found on the memory card.
Slot into which you plug an active telephone line to send and receive faxes. 13 FAX connector ( — left NOTE: Do not connect additional devices to the FAX connector ( — left connector), connector) and do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line) or ISDN (integrated services digital network) to the printer without using a digital line filter. 14 PHONE jack connector ( — right connector) Slot into which you plug additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine.
door (beneath the optional duplex unit) Understanding the Operator Panel Number Use the: To: 1 LCD display Display scanning, copying, faxing, and printing options as well as status and error messages. 2 Menu button Enter a menu or a submenu. 3 Arrow buttons Navigate menus and menu items. Decrease/increase the number of copies. Change the selected modes. Navigate photos on a memory card or digital camera. Increase or decrease the values when setting the date and time.
9 Power button When the printer is off, press the Power button printer on. to turn your When the printer is on, press the Power button to put your printer in a Power Save state. Your printer consumes minimal power in this state. When the printer is on or in the Power Save state, press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds to turn your printer off. NOTE: Do not unplug your printer from the electrical outlet when not in use.
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 Installing the Optional XPS Driver The printer software includes: Dell All-In-One Center– Allows you to perform various scan, copy, fax, and print operations with newly scanned and previously saved documents and images.
Select where you want to send the scanned image. Select the quantity and color of your copies. Access troubleshooting and maintenance information. Preview images you want to print or copy. Manage photos (copy them to folders, print them, perform creative copying). NOTE: If your printer is connected to a network using a wireless or Ethernet connection, you must start all scan and copy tasks from the printer operator panel instead of the Dell All-In-One Center. To access the Dell All-In-One Center: 1.
Resize your copies. Select Copy Now to create copies. NOTE: Click See More Copy Settings to view all settings. Productivity Tools Fax an image or document. Access the Dell Fax Setup Utility. E-mail an image or document. Repeat an image several times on one page. Resize an image. Print an image as a multi-page poster. Print more than one page on a sheet of paper. Save an image on your computer. Save multiple photos. Scan and save to PDF. Edit text found in a scanned document (Optical Character Recognition).
Click View cover pages to open the Cover Pages dialog. You can customize, add logos to, or choose from a variety of different ready-made cover pages for your fax. View fax history. Click View full activity log to see or print a detailed list of all fax activity. Create a fax report. Click Print activity report to see a detailed report of all fax activity. Click the Print icon to print your activity report.
1. Click File® Print. The Print dialog box opens. 2. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. To access Printing Preferences when a document is not open: 1. In Windows Vista : a. Click ® Control Panel. b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. In Windows XP , click Start® Settings® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 2.
Copies — Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: Collated, Normal, or Print Last Page First. Advanced 2-sided printing — Select this to print on both sides of the paper. Select from Automatic, Manual, or Print Duplex. Extend dry time — Select this option if you notice ink is smeared on the bottom of the pages of your duplex print jobs. This allows the ink on the paper to dry before the duplex unit feeds it back into the printer, and prints on the other side.
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. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 3. Select Activate Memory Card Manager.
selecting Complete-A-Print before clicking the Continue Printing button. If you select Complete-APrint, and click Continue Printing, all color documents will print in black and white until the color cartridge is replaced or the option is cleared from More Options, located on the Advanced tab of the Printing Preferences. The Reserve Tank dialog does not display again until after the low ink cartridge has been replaced.
driver files from the Drivers and Utilities CD. To install the patch, you must have administrator privileges on the computer. To install the Microsoft QFE Patch and extract the driver: 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then click Cancel when the Setup Wizard appears. 2. Click ® Computer. 3. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then double-click Drivers. 4. Double-click xps, and then double-click setupxps.
d. Double-click xps, and then click Open. e. From the Install From Disk dialog box, click OK. 6. Click Next on the following two dialog boxes. For more information on the XPS driver, see the XPS readme file on the Drivers and Utilities CD. The file is located in the xps folder with the setupxps batch file (D:\Drivers\xps\readme).
Understanding the Operator Panel Menus Copy Mode Photo Mode Print Files Mode Fax Mode Scan Mode Setup Mode Maintenance Mode PictBridge Mode Bluetooth Mode Copy Mode Main Menu Mode Main Menu Copy Color Mode Submenu Copies Reduce/Enlarge Quality Lighter/Darker Paper Handling Collate 2-Sided Copies N-up Layout Original Size Content Type Change Default Settings Paper Handling NOTE: The 2-Sided Copies menu only appears if the optional duplex unit is attached to the printer.
1–99 Reduce/Enlarge Specify the size of the copies compared to the original document. 50% 100%* 200% Custom% Fit to Page 2 x 2 Poster 3 x 3 Poster 4 x 4 Poster Borderless Quality Specify the copy quality. Auto* Draft Normal Photo Lighter/Darker Press the left or right Arrow button to adjust the brightness. Paper Handling Press the Select button to enter the Paper Handling menu, and then select the size and type of the blank paper loaded in the input tray.
4-up Layout Specify how many times to repeat an image on a single page. 1 Per Page* 4 Per Page 9 Per Page 16 Per Page Original Size Specify the size of your original document. Auto Detect* 8.5x11” 2.25x3.25” 3x5” 3.5x5” 4x6” 4x8” 5x7” 8x10” L 2L Hagaki A6 A5 B5 A4 60x80 mm 9x13 cm 10x15 cm 10x20 cm 13x18 cm 20x25 cm Content Type Specify the type of document you are copying.
Text & Graphics Photo Text Only Line Drawing For more information, see Smart Copy. Change Default Press the Select button to enter the Copy Default Settings menu. For more Settings information, see Copy Default Settings Menu. * Factory default setting Smart Copy Your printer is equipped with Smart Copy, a technology that enables the printer to automatically adjust the Content Type settings to improve the quality of your copies.
Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo (with adapter) Microdrive Secure Digital Secure Digital High Capacity Mini SD (with adapter) MultiMedia Card xD-Picture Card To view or change the Photo mode settings: 1. Insert a memory card. The printer automatically switches to Photo mode after the card is read. NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or touch the printer in the area of the memory card while the light is blinking. 2. Press the Select button .
Print Camera Selection Press the Select button twice to display the selections that you made using your camera. For more information, see Camera Selection Preview. NOTE: This item is displayed only if there is a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) selection in your memory card. Photo More Options Menu The Photo More Options menu is accessed by pressing the Menu button photo in the Photo Preview mode.
No* Yes * 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 Settings Photo Size Specify the size of your original photos. Automatic NOTE: The setting changes to Automatic if the selected photo size cannot fit onto the layout specified.
One Photo Centered 1 per page 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 6 per page 8 per page 16 per page Quality Specify the quality of your printed photos. Auto* Draft Normal Photo to enter the Paper Handling menu, and then select the size Paper Press the Select button Handling and type of the blank paper loaded in the input tray. If you have an optional input tray, you can also specify the paper source. For more information, see Paper Handling Menu.
Camera Selection Preview The Camera Selection Preview is accessed by pressing the Select button Selections menu. from the Print Camera To navigate through the camera selections, press the left or right Arrow button button to print the photos using the current print settings. . Press the Start To alter the print settings, press the Menu button . From the Photo Card Mode menu, scroll to Change Photo Print Settings, and press the Select button .
Handling and type of the blank paper loaded in the input tray. If you have an optional input tray, you can also specify the paper source. For more information, see Paper Handling Menu.
If you are using the Fax Dell 968 AIO Printer to send a fax from within an application, the printer must be connected to a computer with a USB cable. Fax Options Menu Menu item Action Fax Number Window Use the keypad to enter the number to which you want to send a fax. The number displays in the window. 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 Phone Book Menu.
information, see Phone Book Add Entry Menu. Group Search Press the Select button see Group Search Menu. to enter the Group Search menu. For more information, Add Group Press the Select button to enter the Phone Book: Add Group menu. For more information, see Phone Book Add Group Menu. Print List Press the Select button to print the phone book stored on your printer. Name Search Menu You can access the Name Search menu by selecting Name Search from the Phone Book menu.
You can access the Phone Book: Add Entry menu by selecting Add Entry from the Phone Book menu. Menu item Action Name Use the keypad to enter the name for the contact. Fax Number Use the keypad to enter the fax number for the contact. Speed Dial Number The lowest available speed dial number is assigned for the contact. NOTE: The speed dial number is automatically assigned. You cannot modify the speed dial number.
Name Search Press the Select button see Name Search Menu. to enter the Name Search menu. For more information, Phone Number Press the Select button to enter the Phone Book Search menu. For more Search information, see Phone Number Search Menu. Redial History Press the Select button to display the redial history. The last five numbers dialed are displayed on the screen. Speed Dial Number The lowest available speed dial number is assigned to this group.
Fine Superfine Ultrafine Lighter/Darker Press the left or right Arrow button is default). Original Size to specify a darkness setting (middle setting Specify the size of your original document. 8.5x11”* A4 * Factory default settings Cover Page Menu You can access the Cover Page menu by pressing the Menu button when Cover Page is highlighted in the Edit Fax Settings menu. From the Cover Page menu, press the Menu button to edit the contents of your cover page.
Urgent Message Use the keypad to enter your message for the recipient. * Factory default settings Fax Setup Menu You can access the Fax Setup menu by selecting Fax Setup from the Fax Mode menu or by selecting Change Fax Default Settings from the Setup menu. The settings made on this menu apply to all fax jobs that you will send or receive, unless you restore the settings to factory defaults. Menu item Action Speed Dial Phone Book Press the Select button see Phone Book Menu.
Confirmation Specify when to print a confirmation page for a fax. On Error* For All Off * Factory default settings Fax History More Options Menu You can access the Fax History More Options menu by highlighting one of the numbers shown on the Fax History screen and pressing the Select button . Menu item Action Redial This Number Press the Select button to enter the Fax Mode menu with the selected number displayed in the Fax Number Window.
Any Ring* Single Ring Double Ring Triple Ring Auto Answer Schedule Press the Select button to enter the Auto Answer Schedule menu. For more information, see Auto Answer Schedule Menu. Fax Forward Set your printer to forward faxes or forward them and print a copy. Off* Forward Print & Forward Manual Pickup Key Code Press the Select button 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#).
2 Sided Print Paper Press the Select button to enter the Paper Handling menu, and then select the size Handling and type of the blank paper loaded in the input tray. If you have an optional input tray, you can also specify the paper source. For more information, see Paper Handling Menu. * Factory default settings Dialing and Sending Menu You can access the Dialing and Sending menu by selecting Dialing and Sending from the Fax Setup menu.
2 Minutes* 3 Minutes 4 Minutes 5 Minutes 6 Minutes 7 Minutes 8 Minutes Redial Tries Specify the number of times the printer redials failed faxes. 0 Times 1 Time 2 Times 3 Times* 4 Times 5 Times Dial Prefix Dial Volume None*—Press the Select button to change defaults. Create—Press the Select button an outside line. to create a prefix if one is necessary to obtain Modify—Press the Select button to modify your existing prefix. Specify the dial volume of the fax modem.
24,000 bps 21,600 bps 19,200 bps 16,800 bps 14,400 bps 12,000 bps 9,600 bps 7,200 bps 4,800 bps 2,400 bps Auto Fax Conversion On*—the fax is automatically converted to be compatible with the receiving fax machine regardless of the send settings. Off—an unsupported fax error is given if there is a mismatch between send settings and those on the receiving fax machine. Error Correction Specify whether or not the printer should attempt to automatically correct data errors in faxes.
Off* On to enter the Blocked Fax Name Search menu. For Blocked Fax Name Press the Select button Search more information, see Blocked Fax Name Search Menu. Blocked Fax Entry Number Search Press the Select button to enter the Blocked Fax Number Search menu. For more information, see Blocked Fax Entry Number Search Menu. Blocked Fax Add Entry Press the Select button to enter the Blocked Fax: Add Entry menu. For more information, see Blocked Fax Add Entry 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.
Preview Email File software installed on your computer Color Specify the color of your scan. Color* Black & White Quality Specify the quality (resolution) of your scan. Automatic* 150 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi Original Size Specify the size of your original document or image. Auto Detect* L 2L A6 A5 B5 A4 2.25x3.25” 3x5” 4x6” 5x7” 8x10” 8.5x11” to enter the Scan Default Settings menu. For more Change Default Press the Select button Settings information, see Scan Default Settings Menu.
Setup Mode Main Menu Mode Main Menu Setup Paper Handling Mode Submenu Change Printer Default Settings Mode Submenu Set Date and Time Paper Handling Change Copy Default Settings Paper Handling Change Photo Default Settings Paper Handling Change Fax Default Settings Speed Dial Phone Book Phone Book History and Reports Ringing and Answering Auto Answer Schedule Fax Printing Paper Handling Dialing and Sending Fax Blocking Blocked Fax Name Search Blocked Fax Entry Number Search Blocked Fax Ad
Default Settings more information, see Printer Default Settings Menu. Change Copy Default Settings Press the Select button to enter the Copy Default Settings menu. For more information, see Copy Default Settings Menu. Change Photo Default Settings Press the Select button to enter the Photo Default Settings menu. For more information, see Photo Default Settings Menu. Change Fax Default Press the Select button Settings see Fax Setup Menu. to enter the Fax Setup menu.
3.5x5” 4x6” 4x8” 5x7” 10x15 cm 10x20 cm 13x18 cm NOTE: Size is determined by the country you selected during initial setup. Changing size from any menu changes the option selected in all other menus. Type Specify the type of paper loaded in the input tray. Auto Detect* Plain Matte Photo Transparency * Factory default setting Menu item SizeTray 2 Additional options available when a second paper tray is attached Settings Tray 1 and Tray 2 have the same default paper size during the initial setup.
Tray1* Tray2 Print Files Specify the paper source for printing files. Source Tray1* Tray2 Fax Source Specify the paper source for printing faxes. 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. PictBridge Specify the paper source for printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled camera.
On* Power Save Specify when the printer enters Power Save mode. Now After 10 min After 30 min* After 60 min After 120 min After 240 min 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 Specify the volume level for the printer speaker.
Size Auto Detect* 8.5x11” 2.25x3.25” 3x5” 3.5x5” 4x6” 4x8” 5x7” 8x10” L 2L Hagaki A6 A5 B5 A4 60x80 mm 9x13 cm 10x15 cm 10x20 cm 13x18 cm 20x25 cm Content Type Specify the type of document you are copying. Text & Graphics* Photo Text Only Line Drawing 2-sided Original Specify whether your original document is printed on one or both sides of the page.
Paper Handling Press the Select button to enter the Paper Handling menu. For more information, see Paper Handling Menu. * Factory default setting Photo Default Settings Menu You can view or change the Photo Default Settings by selecting Change Photo Default Settings from the Setup menu or by selecting Change Default Settings from the Photo Card Mode menu. The settings made on this menu apply to all photos that will be printed, unless you restore the settings to factory defaults.
3 per page 4 per page 6 per page 8 per page 16 per page Quality Specify the quality of your printed photos. Auto* Draft Normal Photo Paper Handling to enter the Paper Handling menu. For more information, Press the Select button see Paper Handling Menu. * Factory default setting Fax Setup Menu You can access the Fax Setup menu by selecting Change Fax Default Settings from the Setup menu or by selecting Fax Setup from the Fax Mode menu. For more information, see Fax Setup Menu.
L 2L A6 A5 B5 A4 2.25x3.25” 3x5” 4x6” 4x8” 5x7” 8x10” 8.5x11” * Factory default setting Bluetooth Default Settings Menu You can view or change the Bluetooth Default Settings by selecting Change Bluetooth Default Settings from the Setup menu. For more information, see Bluetooth Mode. PictBridge Default Settings Menu You can view or change the PictBridge Default Settings by selecting Change PictBridge Default Settings from the Setup menu. For more information, see PictBridge Mode.
From the Network Time Menu, press the left or right Arrow button to enable or disable the Time Server, and then press the Back button to save the settings. NOTE: When Time Server is enabled, the wireless Ethernet card updates the printer's time once a day or every time the printer is powered on. Active Network Specify which network connection the adapter should use. Auto* Ethernet 10/100 Wireless 802.
From the Set IP Netmask menu, use the keypad to enter an IP address. Press the right Arrow button to enter a set of numbers in the next field, or press the left Arrow button to erase an entry. Press the Back button to save the settings. NOTE: The IP netmask cannot be changed if DHCP is enabled. Set IP Press the Select button to enter the Set IP Gateway menu. Gateway From the Set IP Gateway menu, use the keypad to enter an IP address.
Audio on Print T30 Signals Report Both Audio and Report Reset Defaults Press the Select button to reset all settings to factory default settings. * Factory default setting PictBridge Mode Main Menu Mode Main Menu PictBridge Default Print Settings Photo Size Layout Quality Paper Handling Your printer automatically switches to PictBridge mode when you connect a PictBridge-enabled camera. You can print pictures using the controls of the camera.
4x6" 5x7" 8x10" 8.5x11" NOTE: Photo Size is determined by the country or region you selected during initial setup. Layout Specify the size of the printed photos. Automatic* Borderless (1 per page) One Photo Centered 1 per page 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 6 per page 8 per page 16 per page Quality Specify the quality of your printed photos.
Pass Key Trusted Devices–Clear All Device Name Device Address Paper Handling To print from an external Bluetooth-enabled device, you must attach a USB Bluetooth adapter to the PictBridge port. The Bluetooth icon appears on the display once the USB Bluetooth adapter is active. To view or change Bluetooth Default Settings: 1. 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 press the Select button .
Address enabled device, the Device Name or Device Address should be selected. NOTE: You cannot change the Device Address. Paper Press the Select button to enter the Paper Handling menu, and then select the size Handling and type of the blank paper loaded in the input tray. If you have an optional input tray, you can also specify the paper source. For more information, see Paper Handling Menu.
Networking Minimum Requirements for Setup Wireless Network Settings Wireless Encryption Installing and Configuring the Dell Internal Network Adapter 1150 Configuring the Adapter Using the Wireless Setup Utility The optional Dell™ Internal Network Adapter 1150 enables you to connect your printer to a network using a wireless or Ethernet connection. NOTE: The Dell Internal Network Adapter 1150 may not be available in all regions.
The following security types are supported: No security WEP with either 64-bit or 128-bit key WPA with 128-bit TKIP encryption engine WPA2 with 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 Hexadecimal 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.
NOTICE: Your wireless adapter is easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a grounded metal object before you touch the adapter. 3. Remove the Dell Internal Network Adapter 1150 from the packaging. Callout Item 1 Dell Internal Network Adapter 1150 2 USB cable 3 MAC address label 4 Dell Internal Network Adapter 1150 Installation Guide 4. Attach the MAC address label to the back of your printer. 5. Insert the adapter into the slot until it is pressed evenly against the back of the printer.
NOTE: Have your USB cable ready for wireless configuration or your Ethernet cable (sold separately) ready for Ethernet configuration. Configuring the Adapter for a Wireless Connection 1. Plug the printer power cable into the wall outlet. 2. Press the Power button The wireless icon . appears in the main menu on the operator panel. 3. If you are using your printer with a new Dell computer: Go to step 8. If you are using your printer with an existing computer: Go to the next step. 4.
2. Connect the power cable to the wall, and then press the Power button The Ethernet wired icon . appears in the main menu on the operator panel. 3. Make sure your computer is on, and then insert the Drivers and Utilities CD that came with your printer. The CD launches automatically. NOTE: If you do not have your Drivers and Utilities CD, you can download the appropriate software from support.dell.com. 4. Select Using an Ethernet Cable, and then click Next. 5.
Connecting the Printer to Another Network Computer Using a Wireless Connection NOTE: To perform the following steps, the printer must already be connected to a computer or router using a wireless connection. 1. Make sure your printer and the additional computer are on and connected to your network. 2. From the additional computer, insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. The CD launches automatically. 3. Select Using a wireless network, and then click Next. 4.
5. Read the Firewall Exceptions information, and then click Next. 6. Choose your printer from the list or manually enter an IP address, and then follow the instructions on your screen. For more information, see Manually Configuring the IP Address. Removing and Reinstalling the Adapter If your adapter is not functioning properly, you might need to remove the adapter and reinstall it. NOTE: The following instructions do not apply if you purchased your printer with the network adapter pre-installed. 1.
modify the printer's wireless settings from the Configure Your Wireless Printer Adapter dialog box. Skip the Configuration Overview and go to the heading that best describes your network. Configuration Overview Configuring the adapter using the Wireless Setup Utility involves connecting the printer in which the adapter has been installed to a computer by USB cable, and launching the Drivers and Utilities CD. If you need to adjust the wireless adapter settings after installation, the CD is not required.
5. Verify that the adapter can communicate over the network. For more information, see Verifying Network Communication. Entering a Different Wireless Network Configuration 1. From the Wireless Networks Found In Your Area screen, select I want to enter a different configuration, and then click Next. 2. If the Network Name (SSID) you want to use is available, select it from the list, and then click Next. If the Network Name (SSID) is not available a.
3. Verify that the adapter can communicate over the network. For more information, see Verifying Network Communication. If you want to use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security 1. From the Wireless Security Settings screen, select Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and then click Next. The WEP Security Information screen opens. 2. Enter the appropriate Network Key, and then click Next. 3.
1. From the Wireless Security Settings screen, select No Security, and then click Next. 2. On the Apply and Verify Wireless Settings screen, check each network attribute to make sure the settings are correct, and then click Next to apply the settings. 3. Verify that the adapter can communicate over the network. For more information, see Verifying Network Communication. If you want to use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security 1.
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 then 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 100 sheets of paper. Print Media Guidelines Load up to: 150 sheets of plain paper 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. Do not select Draft if you have a Photo cartridge installed.
NOTE: For more information on how to load banner paper, see Loading Banner Paper. 25 greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards in the paper tray The print side of the cards faces down. 1 greeting card, index card, postcard, or photo card into the small media feeder You select Automatic, Normal or Photo print quality. You can also insert cards into the small media feeder one at a time.
Length: 5.0 – 17.0 inches (127 – 432 mm) The print side of the paper faces down. The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. Loading Banner Paper 1. Remove the paper tray. 2. Remove any paper from the tray. 3. Push the lever in, and then extend the tray until it is long enough to accommodate legal size paper. 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.
(optional tray), the printer selects print media from Tray 1 until it becomes empty, and then the printer automatically feeds print paper from Tray 2. In addition, you can load a different size of paper for each tray so that the printer picks the paper that matches the size of the fax you received. For example, if letter size is loaded in Tray 1 and legal size is loaded in Tray 2, if you receive a legal size fax, the printer picks from Tray 2.
Settings, and then press the Select button . 4. From the Copy Default Settings menu, press the down Arrow button Handling, and then press the Select button . to scroll to Paper 5. From the Paper Handling menu, specify the size and type of paper loaded in both paper trays. 6. Press the up or down Arrow button Arrow button to select Auto. 7. Press the Back button to scroll to Tray Linking, and then press the left or right to save the settings and return to the previous menu.
Paper type Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Plain/heavyweight matte Normal Photo Transparency Normal Photo Photo/glossy Photo Photo NOTE: Your printer cannot detect paper size. To choose paper size: 1. With your document open, click File® Print. The Print dialog box opens. 2. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 3.
4. On the Print Setup tab, select the paper type. 5. Click OK. Loading Original Documents Into the ADF You can load up to 50 sheets of an original document into the ADF for scanning, copying, and faxing. The ADF is recommended for loading multiple-page documents. 1. Load an original document text side up into the ADF. NOTE: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. 2.
50 sheets of preprinted forms and letterhead media The paper fits within these dimensions: Width: 8.27 – 8.5 inches (210.0 – 215.9 mm) Length: 11.0 – 14.0 inches (279.4 – 355.6 mm) The document is loaded text side up. The paper guide rests against the edge of the paper. You allow the preprinted media to dry thoroughly before use in the ADF. You do not use media printed with metallic ink particles in the ADF. You avoid embossed designs.
3. Close the top cover.
Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Restoring Factory Default Settings Restoring Language to Factory Default 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.
4. Remove the old ink cartridges. 5. Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the storage unit you received with your photo cartridge, or dispose of them properly. 6. If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge. NOTICE: Do not touch the gold contact area on the side or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the ink cartridges. 7. Insert the new ink cartridges.
8. Snap each lid closed. 9. Lower the scanner base unit until it is completely closed. Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer automatically prompts you to align the ink cartridges when they are installed or replaced. You may also need to align ink cartridges when characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin, or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy. To align the ink cartridges from the operator panel: 1. Load plain paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 2.
5. Press the Select button . The alignment page begins printing. The ink cartridges align when the page prints. To align the ink cartridges from the printer software: 1. Load plain paper. 2. In Windows Vista™: a. Click ® Control Panel. b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. In Windows® XP , click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 3. Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 4. Click Printing Preferences.
The cleaning page begins printing. To clean the nozzles from the printer software: 1. Load plain paper. 2. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Control Panel. b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. In Windows XP , click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 3. Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 4. Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. Click the Maintenance tab. 6.
5. Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before beginning a new print job. Restoring Factory Default Settings Menu settings marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the active settings. You can restore the original printer settings, often referred to as the factory default settings. 1. Make sure the printer is on. 2. Press the down Arrow button to scroll to Maintenance, and then press the Select button 3.
Printing Printing Documents Printing Photos Printing Envelopes Printing Printing Printing Printing From a Bluetooth ® -Enabled Device Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera More Than One Page on a Sheet of Paper an Image as a Multi-Page Poster Printing a Banner Printing Collated Copies of Your Document Printing a Booklet Assembling a Booklet Duplexing a Print Job (Two-Sided Printing) Canceling a Print Job Changing Printing Preferences Defaults Printing Documents 1.
5. On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for the photo from the drop-down menu. NOTE: To print borderless photos, click the Borderless check box on the Print Setup tab, and then select the borderless paper size from the drop-down menu on the Advanced tab. Borderless printing is only performed if you are using photo/glossy paper. 6. On the Print Setup and Advanced tabs, make any necessary changes for your document. 7. After customizing your settings, click OK.
Printing From a Bluetooth®-Enabled Device This printer is compliant with Bluetooth Specification 1.2. It supports both Object Push Profile (OPP) and PCL3 printing. 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.
2. Turn on the printer. 3. Insert a USB Bluetooth adapter (sold separately) into the PictBridge port. 4. Press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to Setup, and then press the Select button 5. Press the up or down Arrow button press the Select button . to scroll to Change Bluetooth Default Settings, and then 6. From Bluetooth Enabled, press the left or right Arrow button 7. From Discovery Mode, press the left or right Arrow button 8. From Security, press the left or right Arrow button .
3. Set Bluetooth Enabled and Discovery Mode to On. a. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button press the Select button . b. Press the up or down Arrow button then press the Select button . to scroll to Setup, and then to scroll to Change Bluetooth Default Settings, and c. From Bluetooth Enabled, press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to On. to scroll to Discovery Mode, and then press the left d. Press the up or down Arrow button or right Arrow button to scroll to On. e.
Your printer supports printing from a PictBridge-enabled camera. 1. Turn on your printer. 2. Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera. 3. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer. See the instructions included with your camera for selection of the appropriate camera USB settings and PictBridge connection and usage information.
7. Select the Print Page Borders check box if you want borders between pages. 8. On the Print Setup tab and Advanced tab, make any additional changes for your document. 9. Select the number of pages to print on each page. 10. After customizing your settings, click OK. The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 11. Click OK or Print. Printing an Image as a Multi-Page Poster 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3.
The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 8. Click OK or Print. NOTE: Once the printer begins printing, wait until you can see the leading edge of the banner exiting the printer, and then carefully unfold the paper down to the floor in front of the printer. Printing Collated Copies of Your Document 1. 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. The Print dialog box opens. 4.
6. If you are printing a large booklet, select a number of Printed sheets per bundle. a. Click Options® Layout Options. b. From the Printed sheets per bundle drop-down menu, select a number of printed sheets per bundle. NOTE: A bundle is a set number of sheets of paper folded together. The printed bundles are stacked, one on top of the other, keeping the correct page order. The stacked bundles can be bound to make a booklet.
photo paper. 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. With your document open, click File® Print. 4. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). 5. Click the Advanced tab, and then select the 2-sided printing check box. 6. From the drop-down list, select Automatic. 7. Select how you want to bind your pages. 8. After customizing your settings, click OK.
Sent From a Local Computer There are two ways to cancel a print job sent from a computer that is connected to the printer by a USB cable. From the Printers folder: 1. In Windows Vista™: a. Click ® Control Panel. b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. In Windows® XP , click Start ® Settings® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start ® Settings® Printers. 2. Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 3. Click Open. 4.
Sent From a Computer Over a Wireless Network 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Control Panel. b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. In Windows XP , click Start ® Settings® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start ® Settings® Printers. 2. Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 3. Click Open. 4. Select the job you want to cancel from the list that appears. 5. From the Document menu, click Cancel.
Make black and white printing and borderless printing the default setting. Change the default orientation. Change the default number of copies. From the Advanced tab, you can: Make automatic two-sided printing (duplex) the default. Extend dry time when duplexing print jobs by default. Specify layouts that you want to set as default. From the Maintenance tab: There are no print settings to set as default from the Maintenance tab. From here, you can Install, clean, and align ink cartridges.
Troubleshooting Setup Problems Error Messages Avoiding Jams and Misfeeds Paper Problems Printing Problems Copying Problems Scanning Problems Faxing Problems Networking Problems Memory Card Problems Improving Print Quality General Guidelines for Selecting or Loading Print Media If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is properly connected to the electrical outlet and computer, if using a computer.
Determine if the printer software is installed. In Windows Vista: 1. Click ® Programs. 2. Click Dell Printers. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. If the printer does not appear in the list of printers, the printer software is not installed. Install the printer software. For more information, see Removing and Reinstalling Software. Correct communication problems between the printer and the computer.
In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 2. Check for multiple objects for your printer. 3. Print a job to each of these print objects to see which printer is active. 4. Set that print object as the default printer: a. Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. b. Click Set as Default Printer. 5. Delete the other copies of the print object by right-clicking the printer name and selecting Delete.
Error Messages For more help and to check the latest information on troubleshooting your printer, please visit http://support.dell.com/support. Error Message: What it indicates: Solution: Cartridge Alignment 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. One or more of the ink cartridges is inserted in the wrong carrier.
Press black to print process Cartridge Missing Insert a color cartridge in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Color Cartridge missing. Press to print grayscale Critically Low Ink Document in Memory. Replace Cartridge to Print. Fax Mode Digital Line Detected. Please connect to a standard phone line. Fax Mode Failed to Connect There is not enough ink to complete the print job. Replace the ink cartridge, and align the new cartridges.
scroll to On. 5. Press the Back button . Hardware Error: [XXXX]. Consult User's Guide If the LCD displays Hardware Error followed by a four-digit number, an advanced error has occurred. Ink Low Replace the ink cartridge. For more The ink cartridge is running low on ink. The Ink Low error occurs information, see Replacing Ink when your ink cartridges reach Cartridges. levels of 25 percent, 15 percent, and 10 percent remaining. Black Ink Low. Order supplies at www.dell.
. Invalid Paper Type There is an incoming fax, but the paper loaded is not supported. Load plain Letter, Legal, or A4 size paper into the input tray, and then select the paper size. Media Mismatch You have enabled Tray Linking and set the paper type to Automatic or Auto-Detect, but the paper loaded is not plain paper. Press the Select button to continue printing. Otherwise, press the Cancel button , and then load plain paper.
Plain Letter or A4 paper is required for 2-sided printing. printing. again. Paper Tray Removed The paper tray was removed during printing. Insert the paper tray, and then press the Select button . Insert Paper Tray, then press PictBridge 1. Disconnect the USB cable from the PictBridge port on the printer. Communication Error 2. Turn the camera off, and then turn it back on. Disconnect and reconnect Camera. Print File Error Failed to find an application to print.
Only one photo enhancement may be chosen at a time. made in a category. again. One or more of the photos selected on the proof sheet were removed from the memory card by the computer before you scanned the proof sheet. Using the computer, move the photos back to the memory card, and then scan the proof sheet again. For more information, see the documentation that came with your camera. The scanner could not calibrate properly. Press the Select button your printer.
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. 4. Press the Select button . 5.
3. Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it from the printer. 4. Close the scanner base unit. 5. Turn on the printer, and print the document again. If the jam is located in the duplex unit or near the rear access door: 1. 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. Reinstall the duplex unit. 6. Press the Select button to continue printing. If the paper jam occurs near the ADF: 1.
2. Firmly grasp the paper, and then gently pull it from the printer. 3. Close the ADF cover. 4. Press the Select button . 5. Resend your print job to print any missing pages. Printing Problems Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges. Make sure you remove individual sheets from the paper exit tray.
b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. In Windows XP , click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 2. Right-click the Dell 968 AIO Printer icon. 3. Select Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 4. Click the Advanced tab. 5. From the 2-Sided Printing area, select Extend dry time. 6. Click OK. To apply this feature to your current duplex print job only: 1.
Check for blinking lights or error messages on the printer. For more information, see Error Messages. Make sure the scanner glass is clean. Gently wipe the scanner glass as well as the thin strip of glass beside it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. Remove image patterns from magazines or newspapers. 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer.
Shut down the computer, reconnect the USB cable as shown on the Setting Up Your Printer poster, and then restart the computer. Determine if the printer software is installed. In Windows Vista: 1. Click ® Programs. 2. Click Dell Printers. In Windows XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. If the printer does not appear in the list of printers, the printer software is not installed. Install the printer software.
c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 2. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3. Click See More Scan Settings. 4. Select a higher scan resolution from the Select Scan Quality menu. 5. Click Scan Now. Remove image patterns from magazines or newspapers. 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer.
c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 2. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3. From the Send scanned images to: drop-down menu, choose another application. 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 your program to the list.
NOTE: This setting is applicable for all subsequent fax jobs. If caller ID is not working, make sure that you selected the correct Caller ID pattern. The Caller ID detection pattern is determined by the country or region you selected during initial setup. If phones in your country use two detection patterns, call your telecommunications company to determine which pattern it subscribes to. 1. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button the Select button . 2.
Make sure the USB cable is not connected. Check your network connection. Make sure the printer is connected to a working network connection. Reboot the computer Turn off and restart the computer. Remove and reinstall the network adapter 1. Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. 2. Grasp the adapter by the side tabs—not the antenna—and pull to remove it. For more information, see Removing and Reinstalling the Adapter. 3.
with a photo ink cartridge. Select a higher print quality. To select a higher print quality: 1. With your document open, click File® Print. The Print dialog box opens. 2. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system). The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 3. On the Print Setup tab, select a higher quality setting. 4. Print your document again. 5. If the print quality does not improve, try aligning or cleaning the ink cartridges.
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 Secure Digital High Capacity MultiMedia Card xD-Picture Card Memory cards should be inserted with the label facing up.
2. Press the Select button to access the Photo Card Mode menu. 3. From Browse and Print Photos, press the Select button 4. Press the left or right Arrow button key. 5. Press the Select button . to scroll through the photos on the memory card or USB to select a photo for printing. 6. Press the up or down Arrow button to specify the number of copies. Repeat steps 5–6 for each photo you want to print. 7. Press the Start button to preview your selections. The Photo Print Preview menu opens. 8.
2. Press the Select button to access the Photo Card Mode menu. 3. Press the up or down Arrow button button . to scroll to View Slideshow, and then press the Select 4. Press the up or down Arrow button Select button . to select the speed of the slide show, and then press the Printing All Photos 1. Insert the memory card or USB key. The printer automatically switches to Photo mode. 2. Press the Select button to access the Photo Card Mode menu. 3. Press the up or down Arrow button button .
mode. Otherwise, press the up or down Arrow button Select button . to scroll to Photo, and then press the NOTE: Only images in JPEG and a limited set of TIFF formats can be printed directly from the memory card or USB key. If you want to print photos stored on the memory card or USB key in a different file format, the photos must be transferred to your computer before printing. For more information, see Saving Photos to Your Computer. 2. Press the up or down Arrow button Select button .
7. Load the photo paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. NOTE: Make sure the size of the paper you loaded in the printer matches the paper size you specified in the proof sheet. NOTE: Photo/glossy paper is recommended for printing photos. 8. Press the Start button . The printer scans the proof sheet and prints your selected photos. NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or turn off the printer until the photos you selected in the photo proof sheet have been printed.
3. Press the Start button to access the Print Files Selection menu. NOTE: Press the Select button to change the Paper Handling settings before selecting a file to print. After customizing your settings, press the Back button to save your changes. 4. Press the up or down Arrow button 5. Press the Start button . to scroll to the file that you want to print.
Specifications Overview Environmental Specifications Power Consumption and Requirements Fax Mode Capabilities Print and Scan Mode Capabilities Operating System Support Memory Specifications and Requirements Media Types and Sizes Cables Overview Memory 32 MB SDRAM 4 MB FLASH 2 MB Fax Connectivity USB 2.
Standby mode < 10 W 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.
Windows Vista 800 MHz Pentium® /Celeron® 512 20 GB (15 GB free space) Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon with Intel EM64T 256 support, Intel Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support 1.5 GB Microsoft Windows XP Pentium II 300 128 500 MB Microsoft Windows 2000 Pentium II 233 128 500 MB Media Types and Sizes Media type: Plain paper Sizes supported: Load up to: Letter: 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 mm) 150 sheets A4: 8.27 x 11.69 inches (210 x 297 mm) Legal: 8.
Kakugata 3 Envelopes: 216 x 277 mm Kakugata 4 Envelopes: 197 x 267 mm Kakugata 5 Envelopes: 190 x 240 mm Kakugata 6 Envelopes: 162 x 229 mm Greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards Photo/Post card: 4 x 6 inches 25 cards Hagaki card (100 x 148 mm) Index card: 3 x 5 inches 3.5 x 5 inches Photo/glossy or matte paper 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 mm) 50 sheets 4 x 6 inches (101.6 x 152.4 mm) Iron-on transfers 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 mm) 10 mm stack Transparencies 8.
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).
a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows® XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 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. 7. Click See More Copy Settings to customize your copy. 8. After customizing your settings, click Copy Now. Collating Copies Using the Operator Panel 1.
Using the Computer 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. Load your original document. 4. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows® XP or Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 5. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 6.
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 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 . to scroll to Content Type. to scroll to Photo. . Using Your Computer 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2.
9. Click See More Copy Settings to customize your copy. 10. After customizing your settings, click Copy Now. Copying a Two-Sided Document 1. Load the original document into the ADF. 2. From the main menu, press the up Arrow button button . to scroll to Copy, and then press the Select 3. From the Copy Mode menu, press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to 2-Sided Copies. to scroll to 2-Sided Original, 1 Sided Copy (if you do not 4.
3. From the Copy Mode menu, press the up or down Arrow button to scroll to 2-Sided Copies. 4. Press the left or right Arrow button to scroll to 1-->2(1-Sided Original, 2-Sided Copy) (if you are copying a one-sided document) or 2-->2(2-Sided Original, 2-Sided Copy) (if you are copying a two-sided document), and then press the Select button . 5. Press the Start button .
Select borderless printing options. Select the print quality. Collate copies. Print the last page first. Scan Select the color depth and scan resolution. Auto-crop the scanned image. Adjust the sensitivity of the auto-crop tool. Set the size of the area to be scanned. Image Enhancements Straighten images after scan (deskew). Sharpen your blurry images. Adjust the brightness of your image. Adjust the color correction curve (gamma) of your image.
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 Dell-installed hardware.
la-techsupport@dell.com (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) Electronic Quote Service 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.
Scanning Scanning Scanning Scanning Scanning Single-Page Documents or Photos Multiple Photos Into a Single File Multiple-Page Documents Across a Network Setting the Computer Name and PIN Editing Scanned Text Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Editing Scanned Images Saving an Image on Your Computer E-Mailing a Scanned Image or Document Resizing Images or Documents Cleaning up Scanned Copies of Newspaper Items Converting Your Photo Collection to Electronic Format Changing Scan Settings Scanning Sin
1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load your original document on the scanner glass. For more information, see Loading Original Documents. 3. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5.
3. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. From the Send scanned image to: drop-down menu, select the program you want to use. NOTE: If the program you want to use is not listed, select Search for more in the drop-down menu.
4. From the main menu, press the up or down Arrow button the Select button . to scroll to Scan, and then press 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.
c. Click Printers. In Windows XP , click Start ® Settings® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 2. Right-click your printer icon, and then click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 3. From the Maintenance tab, click Network Support. The Dell Networking Options dialog box opens. 4. From the Dell Networking Options dialog box, click Change your PC name and PIN for network scanning. 5.
4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. From the Send scanned images to: drop-down menu, select the text-editing 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 your program to the list. 6. Click See More Scan Settings to customize your scan. 7. Click the Advanced button. The Advanced Scan Settings dialog box opens. 8.
Remove red eye Crop your image Add text to your image Adjust the brightness and contrast of your image For more information, see the documentation that came with your graphics program. Saving an Image on Your Computer 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load your original document. For more information, see Loading Original Documents. 3. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer.
Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. From the Productivity Tools section, click E-mail an image or document. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to prepare the document for e-mail. 7. Click Next. 8. Open your e-mail program, write a note to accompany the attached document, and then send it. NOTE: See Help in your e-mail program for more information on attaching documents to your e-mail.
2. Load your original document. For more information, see Loading Original Documents. 3. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. Click Preview Now.
c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 4. Click Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. Click See More Scan Settings or See More Copy Settings. 6. Click Advanced. The Advanced Scan Settings dialog box opens. 7. On the Image Patterns tab, click Remove image patterns from magazine/newspaper (descreen). 8. Select the Best Quality or the Best Speed option. 9.
9. Click Scan Now. Changing Scan Settings Using the Operator Panel You can change the copy settings from the Scan Mode menu on the operator panel. For more information about settings, see Scan Mode. Using Your Computer 1. In Windows Vista: a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell 968 AIO Printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 968 AIO Printer. 2. Select Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 3.
Update the list of applications to send scans to. Update the default fax driver. Image Enhancements Straighten images after scan (deskew). Sharpen your blurry images. Adjust the brightness of your image. Adjust the color correction curve (gamma) of your image. Image Patterns Smooth the conversion of a gray image to a black-and-white dot pattern. Remove image patterns from magazines or newspapers (descreen). Reduce the background noise on your color document. 7. Click OK. 8.
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