Your Dell™ Photo All-In-One Printer 922 includes software installed to detect the ink levels in the
printer. During a print job, a screen appears on your computer to warn you of low ink levels. You can
order ink online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone.
Your printer has been designed to print using the following ink cartridges.
Norway231622 64
Portugal21 4220710
Item:Part number:
Black ink cartridge M4640
Color ink cartridgeM4646
Photo ink cartridgeJ4844
Standard yield black ink cartridgeJ5566
Standard yield color ink cartridgeJ5567
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal
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Copying Documents Using the Operator Panel
Copying Documents Using Your Computer
Copying Photos Using Your Computer
Copying Photos Without a Computer
Changing Copy Settings
Scanning Multiple Pages or Images
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
Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help
protect your computer and working environment from potential damage.
•Use only the power cable provided with this product or the manufacturer’s
authorized replacement power cable.
•Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
•Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to
a professional service person.
CAUTION: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this
product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power cable
or telephone, during a lightning storm.
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SECTION 1
Getting Started
Understanding the Printer Parts
Accessing Your User’s Guide
Setting Up Your Printer
Using the Operator Panel
Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor
Loading Paper
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Understanding the Printer Parts
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Number:Part:Description:
1Paper supportPart that supports loaded paper.
2Paper guide Guide that helps the paper feed into the printer
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Number:Part:Description:
3Top coverTop of printer that holds your document or photo flat
while you scan it.
4Paper exit trayTray that holds the paper as it exits the printer.
NOTE: Pull the paper exit tray straight out to extend
it.
5Printer unitUnit you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges.
6Scanner supportPart under printer unit that keeps the printer open
while you change ink cartridges.
NOTE: To close the printer for normal operation, lift
the printer unit, press the scanner support to the right,
and then lower the printer unit until it rests on the
main body of the printer.
7Ink cartridge carrierCarrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and
the other black or photo (sold separately). For more
information on your cartridges, see "Replacing Ink
Cartridges" on page 44.
8USB connectorSlot into which you plug the USB cable (sold
separately). The other end of the USB cable plugs into
your computer.
9Power connectorSlot into which you plug the power cable.
NOTE: Insert the power cable into the printer before
connecting the power cable into the wall outlet.
10 Operator panelPanel on the printer you use to control copying, faxing,
and printing. For more information, see "Using the
Operator Panel" on page 15.
11Scanner glassSurface on which you place your document or photo
face down to copy, fax, or scan it.
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Accessing Your
Click Start→Programs or All Programs →Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer
922→View Dell User’s Guide.
NOTE: You cannot access your User’s Guide until you have installed the drivers for your
printer.
User’s Guide
Setting Up Your Printer
NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 922 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows
XP.
Follow the instructions on your printer Setup Diagram to install the hardware and software.
If you encounter problems during setup, see "Troubleshooting" on page 51.
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You can use the Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 922 to do a variety of things. A few important
things to note:
•If your printer is connected to a computer, you can use either the printer operator
panel or the printer software to create your projects.
•You do need to connect your printer to a computer to scan, print, and fax.
•You do not need to connect your printer to a computer to copy.
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Using the Operator Panel
The operator panel buttons allow you to scan, copy, and customize documents. The printer
is on when the Power button illuminates.
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Use the:To:
1Display• View the number of copies selected.
• View settings for Quality, Dark, and Resize. For
more information, see "Operator Panel Menus" on
page 16.
2Menu button• Scroll through the available menus. Each time you
press this button, the next item on the display
appears.
• Select a choice that appears on the display.
• Feed newly loaded paper.
3Color Copy buttonMake a color copy.
4Scan buttonStart the scanning process and open the Dell
All-In-One Center (if your printer is connected to a
computer).
NOTE: If using your printer without a computer, this
button does not function.
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Use the:To:
5Power buttonTurn your printer on or off.
6Cancel button• Cancel a scan, print, or copy job in progress.
• Cancel a copy job (using only the printer) and eject
a page.
• Exit a menu and return to the default settings.
7Black Copy buttonMake a black and white copy.
8Down arrow button • Decrease a number on the display.
• Scroll through a list on the display.
9Up arrow button• Increase a number on the display.
• Scroll through a list on the display.
Operator Panel Menus
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When you press the Menu button, the following menus appear.
From this menu:You can:
Copies• Press the down arrow button to decrease the
number of copies.
• Press the up arrow button to increase the number of
copies.
QualityPress the down arrow button or the up arrow button to
select one of these quality settings.
• Draft (Do not select Draft if a photo cartridge is
installed.)
• Normal
• Photo
Dark (Lighter/Darker)Make a document lighter or darker.
• Press the down arrow button to make a document
lighter (in 25% increments).
• Press the up arrow button to make a document
darker (in 25% increments).
ResizeChange the size of the image or document.
• Press the down arrow button to decrease the size of
the image or document.
• Press the up arrow button to increase the size of the
image or document.
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Understanding the Automatic Paper Type
Sensor
Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types:
•Plain
•Transparency
•Glossy/photo
•Coated
If you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically
adjusts the Quality/Speed settings.
Paper typeQuality/Speed settings
Black and Color Cartridges
Installed
PlainNormalPhoto
Trans parenc yNormalPhoto
Glossy/photoPhotoPhoto
CoatedNormalPhoto
NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size.
Photo and Color Cartridges
Installed
To ch oo se paper si ze :
1 With your document open, click File→Print.
2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences or Properties (depending on your program or
operating system).
The Print Properties screen appears.
3 On the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size.
4 Click OK.
Unless you turn off the automatic paper type sensor, it always remains on. To turn off the
automatic paper type sensor for a specific print job:
1 With your document open, click File→Print.
2 In the Print dialog box, click Preferences or Properties (depending on your program or
operating system).
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The Printing Preferences screen appears.
3 Click the Quality/Copies tab.
4 Click the Use my choice button.
5 Select the paper type in the drop-down menu.
6 Click OK.
To turn off the automatic paper type sensor for all print jobs:
1 In Windows XP, click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Printers
and Faxes.
In Windows 2000, click Start→ Settings→ Printers.
2 Right-click the Printer icon.
3 Click Printing Preferences.
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4 Click the Quality/Copies tab, and then click Paper Type Sensor Options.
5 Click the Use my choice button.
6 Select the paper type in the drop-down menu.
7 Click OK.
Loading Paper
1 Place the paper against the guide on the right side of the paper support.
2 Squeeze and slide the left paper guide to the left edge of the paper.
NOTE: Do not force paper into the printer. The paper should be flat against the paper support
surface and the right edge should be flush against the right paper guide.
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Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support
Load up to:Make sure:
100 sheets of
plain paper
20 sheets of
banner paper
• The paper is loaded vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper.
NOTE: Load letterhead paper with the top of the letterhead entering the
printer first and facing up.
•You select Draft (select Photo if a photo cartridge is installed), Normal, or
Photo print quality.
• You remove any paper from the paper support before inserting banner
paper.
• You place a stack of banner paper on or behind the printer, with only the
number of sheets required.
NOTE: You must select A4 Banner or Letter Banner paper size in Print
Properties. Failure to do so will cause a paper jam. See "Paper Problems" on
page 55.
• You load the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer against the
right side of the paper support.
• You squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the banner paper.
• You use banner paper designed for inkjet printers.
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Load up to:Make sure:
10 envelopes• The print side of the envelopes faces up.
• The envelopes are loaded vertically against the right side of the paper
support.
• The stamp location is in the upper left corner.
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• The paper guide rests against the left edge of the envelopes.
• You print the envelopes with Landscape orientation.
• You select the correct envelope size. Select the next biggest size if the
exact envelope size is not listed, and set the left and right margins so that
your envelope text will be correctly positioned.
NOTE: You can load a single envelope into the paper support without
removing plain paper.
25 greeting
cards, index
cards,
postcards, or
photo cards
25 sheets of
photo or
glossy paper
• The print side of the cards faces up.
• The cards are loaded vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• The paper guide rests against the left edge of the cards.
•You select Normal or Photo print quality.
• The glossy or coated side of the paper faces up.
• The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper.
•You select Normal or Photo print quality.
• The paper is loaded vertically against the right side of the paper support.
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transfer
• You follow the loading instructions on the packaging.
• The blank side of the transfer faces up.
• The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transfer.
•You select Normal or Photo print quality.
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Load up to:Make sure:
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transparencies
• The rough side of the transparencies faces up.
• The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transparencies.
NOTE: You can load a single transparency into the paper support without
removing plain paper.
•You select Normal or Photo print quality.
• The transparencies are loaded vertically against the right side of the paper
support.
Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass
1 Open the top cover.
2 Place the item you want to copy face down on the scanner glass in the lower right
corner.
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NOTE: Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow on the
printer.
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Close the top cover.
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SECTION 2
Using Your Printer
Printing
Copying
Scanning
Faxing
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Printing
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"
on page 18.
3 With your document open, click File→Print.
4 Customize your print settings:
aClick Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or
operating system).
The Print Properties dialog box appears.
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bOn the Quality/Copies tab, select Quality/Speed, the paper type, the number of
copies, and black and white or color printing.
cOn the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size and orientation.
dOn the Print Layout tab, select the layout and duplexing settings.
eTo see details about a setting, right-click the setting on the screen, and then select
What’s This?.
fAfter making the changes in Print Properties, click OK at the bottom of the
screen to return to the Print dialog box.
5 Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system).
Printing Photos
1 Load the photo paper with the print (glossy) side facing up. For more information, see
"Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support" on page 19.
2 Make sure you have a color cartridge and a photo cartridge (sold separately) installed.
For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 44.
3 With your document open, click File→Print.
4 To customize your print settings, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup
(depending on the program or operating system).
The Print Properties dialog box appears.
5 On the Quality/Copies tab, select Photo and the paper type.
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6 On the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size and orientation.
NOTE: Photo/glossy or coated paper is recommended for printing photos.
On the Print Layout tab, select the photo layout.
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8 When finished customizing your photo, click OK.
9 Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system).
10 To prevent your photos from sticking together or smudging, remove each photo after
it exits the printer.
NOTE: Before placing your prints in a nonadhesive photo album or frame, allow sufficient time
for the prints to dry thoroughly (12 to 24 hours, depending on the ambient conditions). This
maximizes the life of your prints.
Printing Borderless Photos
1 For best results, load photo/glossy paper and make sure the print side is facing up. For
more information, see "Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support" on page 19.
2 Make sure you have a color cartridge and a photo cartridge installed.
3 With your document open, click File→Print.
4 To customize your print settings, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup
(depending on the program or operating system).
The Print Properties dialog box appears.
5 On the Print Layout tab, click Borderless.
6 When finished customizing your photo, click OK.
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7 Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system).
Printing Other Projects
The I Want To menu provides wizards for creating projects. You may want to print a photo,
print on an envelope, print a banner, make a poster, create a booklet, or print a greeting
card.
1 With your document open, click File→Print.
2 To customize print settings, click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup
(depending on the program or operating system).
The Print Properties dialog box appears along with the I Want To menu.
3 Select one of the available projects or click See more printing ideas.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete your project.
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Copying
To make copies, you can use the printer operator panel or your computer. For easy
one-touch color or black and white copies, press Color Copy or Black Copy on the operator
panel.
Copying Documents Using the Operator Panel
1 Tur n o n yo ur p rin te r.
2 Load the paper. For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 18.
3 Open the top cover.
4 Place the item you want to copy face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper
left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow on the printer. For more
information, see "Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass" on page 21.
5 Close the top cover.
6 If you want to make more than one copy, press the up arrow on the operator panel to
select the number of copies (1-99).
7 Change any copy settings. For more information, see "Operator Panel Menus" on
page 16.
NOTE: If you are using the Dell software on a computer instead of the operator panel buttons,
see "Changing Copy Settings" on page 28.
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8 On the operator panel, press the Color Copy button to create a color copy or press the
Black Copy button to create a black and white copy.
Copying appears on the display.
Copying Documents Using Your Computer
1 Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected.
2 Load the paper. For more information, see "Loading Paper" on page 18.
3 Open the top cover.
4 Place your document on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front
of the item aligns with the arrow on the printer. For more information, see "Placing
Your Document on the Scanner Glass" on page 21.
5 Close the top cover.
6 Click Start→Programs or All Programs → Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer
922→Dell All-In-One Center.
The Dell All-In-One Center appears.
7 Select a copy quantity (1-99) and color.
8 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.
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 side facing up. For more information, see "Print
Media Guidelines for the Paper Support" on page 19.
3 Place your document face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner
of the front of the item aligns with the arrow on the printer. For more information, see
"Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass" on page 21.
4 Click Start→Programs or All Programs → Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer
922→Dell All-In-One Center.
The Dell All-In-One Center appears.
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5 Click Preview Now.
6 Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the portion of the image you want to print.
7 In the Copy section, select Photo.
8 Select a copy quantity and color.
9 To customize your photo, click See More Copy Settings.
10 When you finish customizing your settings, click Copy Now.
Copying Photos Without a Computer
1 Load photo paper. For more information, see "Print Media Guidelines for the Paper
Support" on page 19.
2 Open the top cover.
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3 Place the photo on the glass.
4 Close the top cover.
5 Select the copy quality. For more information, see "Operator Panel Menus" on page 16.
6 Press the Color Copy button.
Changing Copy Settings
1 Click Start→Programs or All Programs→Dell Printers→ Dell Photo AIO Printer
922→Dell All-In-One Center.
The Dell All-In-One Center appears.
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.
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5 To make any changes, click the following tabs.
Click this tab:To:
Print• Select the paper size and type.
• Select borderless printing options.
• Select the print quality.
Scan• Select the color depth and scan resolution.
• Auto-crop the scanned image.
Image Enhancements• 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 (dither).
• Remove image patterns from magazines or
newspapers (descreen).
– Select whether to process with Best quality or
Best speed.
• Reduce the background noise on your color
document.
6 When you finish customizing your copy settings, click OK, and then click Copy Now.
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Scanning
1 Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected.
2 Place the document face down on the scanner glass and make sure the upper left
corner of the front of the document aligns with the arrow on the printer. For more
information, see "Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass" on page 21.
3 Press Scan on the operator panel.
The Dell All-In-One Center appears.
4 In the Send scanned image to: drop-down menu, select a program as your scan
destination.
5 Customize your scan settings.
6 Click Scan Now to complete your scan.
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Scanning Photos
1 Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected.
2 Place the photo face down on the scanner glass and make sure the upper left corner of
the front of the photo aligns with the arrow on the printer. For more information, see
"Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass" on page 21.
3 Press Scan on the operator panel.
The Dell All-In-One Center appears.
4 Click Preview Now.
5 Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the portion of the photo you want to scan.
6 In the Send scanned image to: drop-down menu, select the photo 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.
Change any settings.
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8 When you finish customizing your image, click Scan Now.
When your document has finished processing, the selected program opens.
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