NOTE: If your country is not listed, contact your Dell distributor to order supplies.
Your printer has been designed to print using the following print cartridges.
Supply ItemPart number
Standard Capacity black ink cartridgeJ5566
Standard Capacity color ink cartridgeJ5567
High Capacity black ink cartridgeM4640
High Capacity color ink cartridgeM4646
Photo ink cartridgeJ4844
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 injury, or
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
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Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names
or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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Printing Photos From a Memory Card or USB Key
Viewing or Printing Photos
Saving Photos to Your Computer
Viewing a Slide Show
Printing All Photos on Memory Card or USB Memory Key
Adjusting Photos on a Memory Card or USB Memory Key
Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your
product and working environment from potential damage.
•If your product includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a
minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11 modular plug.
•To help protect your product from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a
surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply cord (UPS).
•Do not use your printer in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool
or in a wet basement.
•Ensure that nothing rests on your product’s cables and that the cables are not located where they can
be stepped on or tripped over.
•Use only the power cable provided with this product or the manufacturer’s authorized replacement
power cable.
CAUTION: If your product is not marked with this symbol , it must be connected
to an electrical outlet that is properly grounded.
•Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
•To completely turn off the product, the power cable must be removed from the power source.
•Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional
service person.
•Do not use the fax feature during an electrical storm. Do not set up this product or make any
electrical or cabling connections, such as the power cable or telephone, during an electrical storm.
•This product is designed to meet safety standards with the use of specific Dell-authorized
components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Dell disclaims liability
associated with the use of non-Dell-authorized components.
•Refer to your Owner’s Manual for instructions on the proper way to clear paper jams.
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About Your Printer
You can use the Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 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 a document or print from
memory cards, USB memory keys, or PictBridge-enabled digital cameras.
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Understanding the Printer Parts
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1Paper supportPart that supports loaded paper.
2Paper guide Guide that helps the paper feed into the printer properly.
3Top coverTop of printer that holds your document or photo flat
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while you scan it.
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4Paper exit trayTray that holds the paper as it exits the printer.
NOTE: To extend the paper exit tray, pull the tray
straight out and flip out the extender.
5Printer unitUnit you lift to gain access to the ink cartridges.
6Ink cartridge carrierCarrier that holds two ink cartridges, one color and the
other black or photo. For more information on your
cartridges, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71.
7Scanner 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, push the scanner support inward toward the
back of the printer, and then lower the printer unit until it
rests on the main body of the printer.
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.
10Memory card slotsSlots into which you insert a media card containing
digital pictures.
11PictBridge USB connectorSlot into which you plug a USB memory key or the USB
cable (sold separately) that connects your printer to a
PictBridge-enabled camera. For more information, see
"Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera" on
page 31.
12Scanner glassSurface on which you place your document or photo face
down to copy, fax, or scan it.
13Operator panelPanel on the printer you use to control copying, faxing,
and printing. For more information, see "Using the
Operator Panel" on page 15.
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Setting Up Your Printer
NOTE: The Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows XP Professional x64.
Follow the instructions on your Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the hardware and
software. If you encounter problems during setup, see "Setup Problems" on page 77.
Setting the Language on Your Printer
To set the language on your printer initially:
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1 When you first power on your printer, press the Arrow buttons to find your
language.
2 Press the Select button to select your language.
Resetting the Language on Your Printer
If you need to change the default language used on the operator panel, complete the following
steps:
1 Press the Power button to turn on your printer.
2 Press the Arrow buttons until you see Setup.
3 Press the Select button .
4 Press the Arrow buttons until you see Language.
5 Press the Arrow buttons to find your language.
6 Press the Select button to select your language.
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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 is illuminated.
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1LCD displayDisplay scanning, copying, faxing, and printing
options as well as status and error messages. For
more information, see "Using the Operator Panel"
on page 15.
2Menu buttonEnter or exit a menu.
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3Back buttonReturn to the previous menu or screen.
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NumberUse the:To:
4Arrow buttons• Navigate menus and menu items.
• Decrease/increase number of copies.
• Change the selected mode.
• Navigate photos on photo card or digital
camera.
5Power buttonTurn your printer on or off.
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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.
7Start buttonInitiate a copy, scan, or fax.
8Select button• Select a menu item.
• Select an image to be printed (in Photo mode).
• Initiate a paper feed by holding the button for
3 seconds.
Operator Panel Menus
When you press the Menu button , the following menus appear. Press the Arrow buttons
to scroll through the options available in each menu. When the setting you want to use is
displayed, press the Menu button again to save the setting and move to the next menu
available.
Copy Mode
Copy menu itemSettings
Color• Color*
•Black and White
Copies
1
–99
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Copy menu itemSettings
Reduce/Enlarge• 50%
•100%*
•200%
• Custom%
•Fit to Page
•2 x 2 Poster
•3 x 3 Poster
•4 x 4 Poster
• 2¼ x 3¼ in.
• 3 x 5 in.
• 3½ x 5 in.
• 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
Copy Quality• Draft
•Normal
•Photo
• Automatic*
Brightness
Press the Select button , and then use
to adjust the brightness setting.
the Arrow buttons
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Copy menu itemSettings
Blank Paper Size• 3 x 5 in.
• 3½ x 5 in.
• 4 x 6 in.
•10 x 15 cm
• 5 x 7 in.
•13 x 18 cm
• 8½ x 11 in.
• 8½ x 14 in.
•A6
•A5
•B5
•A4
•L
•2L
• Hagaki
•6 x 8 cm
Paper Type• Auto-Detect*
•Plain
• Coated
•Glossy
• Transparency
Repeat Image• 1X*
•4X
•9X
•16X
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Copy menu itemSettings
Size of Original• Automatic
• 2¼ x 3¼ in.
• 3 x 5 in.
• 3½ x 5 in.
• 4 x 6 in.
•10 x 15 cm
• 5 x 7 in.
•13 x 18 cm
• 8 x 10 in.
• 8½ x 11 in.
•A6
•A5
•B5
•A4
•L
•2L
• Hagaki
•6 x 8 cm
Preview
* Factory default setting
Press the Select button .
Photo Mode
When a memory card or USB memory key is inserted into the printer, the following options are
available.
Photo menu itemSettings
View Photos or Print
Save to Computer
View Slideshow
Print All X Photos
Press the Select button . For more information, see "Printing
Photos From a Memory Card or USB Key" on page 32.
Press the Select button . For more information, see "Printing
Photos From a Memory Card or USB Key" on page 32.
Press the Select button . For more information, see "Printing
Photos From a Memory Card or USB Key" on page 32.
Press the Select button . For more information, see "Printing
Photos From a Memory Card or USB Key" on page 32.
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Press the Menu button to access these other Photo menu items.
Photo menu itemSettings
Color• Color*
•Black and White
Photo Size• 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
Quality• Draft
•Normal
•Photo
• Automatic*
Brightness
Press the Select button , and then use
to adjust the brightness setting.
the Arrow buttons
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Photo menu itemSettings
Paper Size• 3 x 5 in.
• 3½ x 5 in.
• 4 x 6 in.
•10 x 15 cm
• 5 x 7 in.
•13 x 18 cm
• 8½ x 11 in.
• 8½ x 14 in.
•A6
•A5
•B5
•A4
•L
•2L
• Hagaki
•6 x 8 cm
Paper Type• Auto-Detect*
•Plain
• Coated
•Glossy
• Transparency
Crop
Rotate 90 Degrees
Preview
Red Eye Reduction• On
Automatic Image Enhancement• On
Sepia Tone Print• On
* Factory default setting
Press the Select button , and then use
to adjust the image for cropping.
Press the Select button .
Press the Select button .
• Off*
• Off*
• Off*
the Arrow buttons
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Scan Mode
The Scan submenu is only available if the printer is connected to a computer or a network
adapter. If you choose Scan as the mode, you are prompted to choose the destination computer
for the scanned document. You can scroll through the available computers by pressing the Arrow
buttons . Pressing the Menu button selects the currently displayed computer name.
NOTE: If your printer is connected locally, the Scan submenu does not appear; the host computer is
automatically selected.
Scan menu itemSettings
Color• Color*
•Black and White
Application
* Factory default setting
Use the Arrow buttons to select the application in
which you want your scanned document to open.
Setup Mode
Setup menu itemSettings
Restore Defaults
Language• Brazilian Portuguese
Press the Select button .
•Czech
•Danish
•Dutch
•English
• Finnish
•French
•German
•Greek
•Italian
• Japanese
•Norwegian
•Polish
• Russian
•Spanish
•Swedish
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Setup menu itemSettings
Clear Settings When• Never
• After 2 minutes*
* Factory default setting
Maintenance Mode
Maintenance menu itemSettings
Ink Levels
Change Cartridge
Align Cartridges
Clean Cartridges
Print Test Page
Press the Select button .
Press the Select button .
Press the Select button .
Press the Select button .
Press the Select button .
Loading Paper
1 Fan the paper.
2 Center the paper on the paper support.
3 Adjust the paper guides so both are resting against the edges of the paper.
NOTE: Do not pull on both paper guides simultaneously. When one paper guide is moved, the other
adjusts accordingly.
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NOTE: Do not force paper into the printer. The paper should be flat against the paper support
surface, and the edges should be flush against both paper guides.
Photo paper should be loaded short-edge first with the glossy/photo side facing up.
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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
If you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts
the Quality/Speed settings.
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).
Photo and Color Cartridges
Installed
The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.
3 On the Print 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).
The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.
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3 Click the Print Setup tab.
4 Select the paper type from the Media Type drop-down menu.
5 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 Dell Photo AIO Printer 944 icon.
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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.
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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 23.
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3 With your document open, click File→Print.
4 To customize your print settings:
aClick Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or
operating system).
The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.
bOn the Print Setup tab, select the print quality/speed, paper size, black and white or
color printing, borderless printing, orientation, and number of copies.
cOn the Advanced tab, select 2-sided printing, layout, and the use of Automatic Image
Sharpening.
dAfter making the changes in Printing Preferences, 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).
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Printing Photos
1 Load the photo paper with the print (glossy) side facing up. For more information, see
"Loading Paper" on page 23.
2 It is recommended that you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for printing photos.
For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71.
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 Printing Preferences dialog box opens.
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6 Select the paper size, orientation, and the number of copies.
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8 Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system).
9 To prevent your photos from sticking together or smudging, remove each photo after it
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NOTE: If you are using Dell Picture Studio, select View All Printer Settings to view Print
Properties.
On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for the photo from
the drop-down menu.
NOTE: Photo/glossy paper is recommended for printing photos.
When you are finished customizing your print settings, click OK.
exits the paper exit tray.
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 "Loading Paper" on page 23.
2 It is recommended that you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for printing photos.
For more information, see "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71.
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 Printing Preferences dialog box opens.
5 On the Print Setup tab, select Photo, and then select the dpi settings for the photo from
the drop-down menu.
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6 Select the Borderless check box, orientation of the photo, and the number of copies you
want.
7 On the Advanced tab, select the borderless paper size from the drop-down menu, and click
OK.
8 Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system).
Printing Envelopes
1 Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected.
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2 Load up to 10 envelopes with the stamp in the upper left corner.
NOTE: You can load a single envelope into the paper support without removing plain paper.
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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.
NOTE: For Japanese customers: If you are mailing within Japan, the envelope can be printed with
portrait orientation with the stamp in the lower right corner or with landscape orientation with the
stamp in the lower left corner. If you are mailing internationally, print landscape orientation with the
stamp in the upper left corner.
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7 Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system).
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After making the changes in Printing Preferences, click OK at the bottom of the screen to
return to the Print dialog box.
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