Dell™ Photo All-In-One Printer 944 User's Guide Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your printer. For information on other documentation included with your printer, see Finding Information. To order ink or supplies from Dell: 1. Double-click the icon on your desktop. 2. Visit Dell's website: www.dell.com/supplies 3. Order Dell printer supplies by phone. Refer to the Owner's Manual for the correct phone number for your country.
About Your Printer Understanding the Printer Parts Setting Up Your Printer Using the Operator Panel Loading Paper Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor You can use the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 to do a variety of things. A few important things to note: l If your printer is connected to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to create your projects. l You do need to connect your printer to a computer to scan, print, and fax.
9 Power connector Slot into which you plug the power cable. 10 Memory card slots Slots into which you insert a memory card containing digital pictures. 11 PictBridge USB connector Slot into which you plug a USB memory key or the USB cable (sold separately) that connects your printer to a PictBridgeenabled camera. For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera. 12 Scanner glass Surface on which you place your document or photo face down to copy, fax, or scan it.
Number Use the: To: 1 LCD display Display scanning, copying, faxing, and printing options as well as status and error messages. For more information, see Using the Operator Panel. 2 Menu button Enter or exit a menu. 3 Back button Return to the previous menu or screen. 4 Arrow buttons l l l l 5 Power button 6 Cancel button Turn your printer on or off. l l l 7 Start button 8 Select button Navigate menus and menu items. Decrease/increase number of copies.
l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Copy Quality l l l l Brightness Draft Normal Photo Automatic* Press the Select button Blank Paper Size l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Paper Type l l l l l Repeat Image l l l l Size of Original l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Preview 4 x 6 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in. 8½ x 11 in. 8½ x 14 in. A6 A5 B5 A4 L 2L Hagaki 10 x 15 cm 13 x 18 cm , and then use the Arrow buttons to adjust the brightness setting. 3 x 5 in. 3½ x 5 in. 4 x 6 in. 10 x 15 cm 5 x 7 in.
Press the Menu button to access these other Photo menu items. Photo menu item Settings Color l l Photo Size l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Quality l l l l Brightness Color* Black and White 2¼ x 3¼ in. 3½ x 5 in. 4 x 6 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in. L 2L 6 x 8 cm 10 x 15 cm 13 x 18 cm 8½ x 11 in A4 A5 B5 A6 Hagaki Draft Normal Photo Automatic* Press the Select button Paper Size , and then use the Arrow buttons to adjust the brightness setting.
l Application Black and White Use the Arrow buttons to select the application in which you want your scanned document to open. * Factory default setting Setup Mode Setup menu item Restore Defaults Language Settings Press the Select button l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Clear Settings When l l .
Photo paper should be loaded short-edge first with the glossy/photo side facing up. Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types: l Plain l Transparency l Glossy/photo If you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the Quality/Speed settings.
3. Click Printing Preferences. 4. Click the Print Setup tab. 5. Select the paper type from the Media Type drop-down menu. 6. Click OK.
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.
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Copying Copying Documents Using the Operator Panel Copying Documents Using Your Computer Copying Photos Using the Operator Panel Copying Photos Using Your Computer Changing Copy Settings Copying Documents Using the Operator Panel 1. Turn on your printer. 2. Load the paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. Open the top cover. 4. Place the document you want to copy face down on the scanner glass.
3. Open the top cover. 4. Place the document you want to copy face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the document aligns with the arrow on the printer. 5. Close the top cover. 6. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 944® Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 7. Select the number of copies (1–99) and color setting from the Copy drop-down menus. 8. Click See More Copy Settings to: 9.
5. Close the top cover. 6. From the Copy Quality submenu, select Photo. For more information, see Operator Panel Menus. 7. Press the Start button . Copying Photos Using Your Computer 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load photo paper with the print (glossy) side facing up. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. Open the top cover. 4. Place the photo you want to copy face down on the scanner glass.
Changing Copy Settings 1. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 944® Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 2. Select a copy quantity and color. 3. Click See More Copy Settings to: ¡ Choose a copy quality. ¡ Select the blank paper size. ¡ Select the original document size. ¡ Lighten or darken your document. ¡ Reduce or enlarge your document. 4. Click the Advanced button to change options such as paper size and quality. 5.
Faxing Installing Microsoft Fax Console in Windows XP Configuring Microsoft Fax Console (Windows XP) or Fax Service Management (Windows 2000) Faxing a Paper Document Using the Operator Panel Faxing a Paper Document Using Your Computer Faxing Electronic Documents Receiving a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management Viewing Sent and Received Faxes Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management Viewing the Status of a Fax Using Fax Console or Fax Service Management Changing the Fax Conf
NOTE: Selecting the Enable Receive check box allows you to receive faxes but may cause the computer modem to answer all phone calls, in which case you may not receive voice mail. 8. Click Next. 9. On the Transmitting Subscriber Identification (TSID) screen, type the identification information (usually your fax number and your name or business name) in the TSID box. This information will appear in the header area of the faxes you send and identifies your fax machine to the person who receives your faxes.
3. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 944® Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 4. In the Dell All-In-One Center you can either: l In the Scan or Fax section, you can send a single or multiple page fax. First, customize your fax job by answering the questions that appear on your screen. To send a single-page fax, click Fax Now. To send a multiple-page fax, click Advanced® Scan multiple items before output® OK.
l Sent Items — faxes successfully sent 4. Click the folder of your choice. 5. Click the fax in the right pane for which you want to view the status, and then click Preferences or Properties. 6. Click the General tab, and view the Status line. 7. Click Close when you are finished. Changing the Fax Configuration 1. Click Start® Programs or All Programs®Accessories®Communications®Fax, and then click Fax Console. 2.
Finding Information What are you looking for? l l 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.
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Licensing Notice The printer resident software contains: l Software developed and copyrighted by Dell and/or third parties l Dell modified software licensed under the provisions of the GNU General Public License version 2 and the GNU Lesser General Public License version 2.
Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Aligning Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles Replacing Ink Cartridges 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 only available through Dell. You can order more ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. To order by phone, see "Ordering Supplies" in your Owner's Manual.
NOTE: The illustration below shows a black cartridge and a color cartridge (used for normal printing). For photo printing, use a photo cartridge and a color cartridge. 7. Insert the new ink cartridges. Make sure the black or photo ink cartridge is secure in the left ink cartridge carrier, and the color ink cartridge is secure in the right ink cartridge carrier. 8. Snap each lid closed. 9.
4. Press the Select button . The alignment page begins printing. During printing, the operator panel display reads Alignment page printing. The ink cartridges align when the page prints. 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: 1. Load plain paper. For more information, see Loading Paper. 2.
2. In Windows XP, click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers. 3. Right-click the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 icon. 4. Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. Click the Maintenance tab. 6. Click Clean Print Cartridges. 7. If the print quality has not improved, click Print Again. 8. Print your document again to verify the improved print quality. 9.
Printing Printing a Document Printing Photos Printing Borderless Photos Printing Envelopes Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera Printing Photos From a Memory Card or USB Memory Key Printing a Document 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load paper with the print side facing up. For more information, see Loading Paper. 3. With your document open, click File® Print. 4. To customize your print settings: a.
NOTE: If you are using Dell Picture Studio, select View All Printer Settings to view Print Properties. 5. On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for the photo from the drop-down menu. 6. Select the paper size, orientation, and the number of copies. NOTE: Photo/glossy paper is recommended for printing photos. 7. When you are finished customizing your print settings, click OK. 8. Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system). 9.
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 Print Setup tab, select the print quality/speed, paper size, black and white or color printing, orientation, and number of copies.
l Secure Digital l MultiMediaCard l xD-Picture Card Memory cards should be inserted with the label facing up. The card reader has two slots to accommodate these memory cards and a small light that blinks indicating the card is being read or is transmitting data. NOTE: Do not remove the card while it is being read. Data corruption can occur. The connector that is used for PictBridge may also be used for accessing information that is stored on USB memory keys.
Saving Photos to Your Computer From the Photo Mode menu on the display, scroll to Save to Computer, and then press the Select button on the operator panel. All photos on the memory card or USB memory key are transfered to your computer and are opened in the Memory Card Manager. For more information on Memory Card Manager, see Using Memory Card Manager.
4. Press the left or right Arrow buttons until you see On for all photos, and then press the Select button . Red Eye Reduction will be used for all images you select to print from the memory card or USB key until you turn it off. To turn Red Eye Reduction off: 1. Insert a memory card or USB memory key into the printer. 2. Press the Menu button 3. Press the up or down Arrow buttons until you see Red Eye Reduction. 4.
Regulatory Notices FCC Notices (U.S.
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Most Dell devices are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification applies to your device, examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom, side, or back panel of your device, on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves. If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating, your entire device is considered to be a Class A digital device.
CE Notice (European Union) Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Dell device to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC of the European Union. Such marking is indicative that this Dell device meets the following technical standards: l EN 55022 — "Information Technology Equipment — Radio Disturbance Characteristics — Limits and Methods of Measurement.
Most Dell devices are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. ITE, including devices, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, integrated into or connected to the device should match the electromagnetic environment classification (Class A or B) of the device.
If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your device is a Class A product: Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas.
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) If you find a or mark on the regulatory label on the bottom, side, or back panel of your device, the following section is applicable: NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM): Exporter: Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col.
Current consumption: 1.5 A Output voltage: 30 VDC Output current: 0.83 A ENERGY STAR® Compliance Any Dell product bearing the ENERGY STAR® emblem on the product or on a start-up screen is certified to comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® requirements as configured when shipped by Dell. You can also help reduce electricity usage and its side effects by turning off your product when it is not in use for extended periods of time, particularly at night and on weekends.
Scanning Scanning Documents Scanning Photos Scanning Multiple Pages or Images Scanning a Photo or Document Across a Network Editing Scanned Text Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Saving an Image on Your Computer E-mailing a Scanned Image or Document Enlarging or Reducing Images or Documents Scanning Documents You can scan with your printer using the printer operator panel or your computer. 1. Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2.
4. Close the top cover. 5. Open the Dell All-In-One Center by clicking Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 944® Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. NOTE: You can also open the Dell All-In-One Center from the operator panel on your printer. When your printer is in Scan mode, press the Start button. The Dell All-In-One Center opens on your computer. 6. Click Preview Now to see your scanned image. 7.
¡ Select what type of document is being scanned. ¡ Select the scan quality. 8. Click the Advanced button. 9. On the Scan tab, click the Scan multiple items before output box. 10. Click OK. 11. When you finish customizing your settings, click Scan Now. After you scan the first page, a prompt appears requesting the next page. 12. Place the next sheet on the scanner glass, and click Yes. Repeat until you finish scanning all pages. 13. When finished, click No.
3. Close the top cover. 4. Open the Dell All-In-One Center by clicking Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 944® Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. NOTE: You can also open the Dell All-In-One Center from the operator panel on your printer. When your printer is in Scan mode, press the Start button . The Dell All-In-One Center opens on your computer. 5.
4. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 944® Dell All-In-One Center. The Dell All-In-One Center opens. 5. Click Preview Now. 6. In the Productivity Tools section, click E-mail an image to a friend. 7. In the What is being scanned? menu, make a selection. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to prepare the photograph for e-mail. 9. Click Next. 10. Open your e-mail program, write a note to accompany the attached photo, and then send it.
Understanding the Software Using the Dell All-In-One Center Using Printing Preferences Using Dell Picture Studio Using Memory Card Manager Dell Ink Management System Removing and Reinstalling the Software The printer software includes: l 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. l Printing Preferences — Allows you to adjust printer settings.
The Dell All-In-One Center includes four main sections: Preview Now, Scan and Fax, Copy, and Productivity Tools. In this section: Preview Now You can: l l Scan and Fax l l l l Select a portion of the preview image to scan. View an image of what will be printed or copied. Select Select Select Select the program where you want to send the scanned image. the type of image being scanned. how you will use the scan. Fax Now. NOTE: Click See More Scan Settings to view all settings.
NOTE: Changes made to the printer settings from the Printers folder become the default settings for most programs. Printing Preferences Tabs Tab Options Print Setup Quality/Speed — Select Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo depending on your desired output quality. 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 sensor detect the paper type automatically.
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. 2. Select Save to Computer from the Photo Mode menu. You can also launch Memory Card Manager from your computer by clicking Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 944® Memory Card Manager.
c. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Personal Installation or Network Installation. d. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.
Specifications Overview Environmental Specifications Power Consumption and Requirements Print and Scan Mode Capabilities Operating System Support Memory Specifications and Requirements Print Media Guidelines Cables Overview Memory 32 MB SDRAM* Connectivity USB 2.0 high-speed Duty cycle (average) 80 pages/month Duty cycle (maximum) 3,000 pages/month Printer life 18,000 pages *The printer memory is not upgradeable.
Operating System Support The Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 supports: l Windows XP Professional x64 Edition l Windows XP l Windows 2000 Memory Specifications and Requirements Your operating system must meet the minimum system requirements.
cards, postcards, or photo cards l l l 25 sheets of photo or glossy paper l l l l 1 iron-on transfer l l l l 20 transparencies l l The cards are centered on the paper support, in between the left and right edge guides. The paper guide rests against the left edge of the cards. You select Normal or Photo print quality. The The You The glossy side of the paper faces up. paper is centered on the paper support, in between the left and right edge guides. select Normal or Photo print quality.
Troubleshooting Setup Problems General Problems Error Messages and Lights Improving Print Quality Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your printer: l If the printer does not work, ensure that the printer is properly connected to the electrical outlet and computer, if using a computer. l If an error message appears on the operator panel display, write down the exact message. Setup Problems Computer Problems Verify that your printer is compatible with your computer.
4. 5. Set that print object as the default printer by right-clicking the printer name and selecting Set as Default Printer. Delete the other copies of the print object by left-clicking the printer name and clicking File® Delete. To prevent multiple instances of your Dell printer in your Printers folder, make sure when disconnecting and reconnecting the printer from your computer that you always plug the USB cable back into the same USB port that was originally used for the Dell printer.
If the paper jam is located in the paper support: 1. 2. 3. Turn off your printer. Firmly grasp the paper and gently pull it from the printer. Turn on your printer and print the document again. If the paper jam is not visible: 1. 2. Turn off your printer. Lift the printer unit and position the scanner support between the tabs to keep it open. 3. 4. Gently pull the paper from the printer. Close the printer unit, turn on the printer, and print the document again.
1. 2. button to continue printing. For more information, see Loading Paper. Add paper. Press Select to continue. Photo Mode The card that is inserted in the printer does not contain any supported image formats. Remove the memory card. The attached device is not supported, or the PictBridgeenabled digital camera is not set to the correct USB mode. Please disconnect the device or check the USB mode setup. Refer to the documentation that came with your digital camera for more information.
