Dell A940 User Manual

Dell™ AIO Printer A940 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:

Double-click the icon on your desktop.1.

Visit Dell's cartridge ordering Web site:

www.dell.com/supplies
www.dell.euro.com/supplies

2.

You can also order Dell printer supplies by phone.
For best service, have your Dell printer Service Tag available.
For help, locating your Service Tag number, see Express Service Code and Service Tag number.

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

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 death.

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Finding information

Refer to:

When you need help with:

Setup diagram

This document contains complete setup information.

Drivers and Utilities CD

The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers for your AIO printer.
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your printer when shipped

from Dell. You can use the CD to uninstall/reinstall drivers or access your
documentation.

Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about
technical changes to your printer or advanced technical reference material for
experienced users or technicians.

Owner's Manual

This document contains information about:

Basic usage
Scanning, printing, copying, and faxing
Creative projects
Ink cartridge ordering information
Setup troubleshooting
General troubleshooting

Express Service Code
and Service Tag number

Express Service Code and Service Tag number
This label is located on your printer.

Dell Support Website

The Dell Support Website provides several online tools, including:

Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and
online courses
Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as memory
Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair
information
Downloads - Drivers
Reference - Printer documentation and product specifications

You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Select your region on the
WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the requested details to access
help tools and information.

Understanding your printer

Use the:

When you want to:

1

Paper support

Load paper in the All-In-One.

2

Display

Check the status of the All-In-One.

3

Operator panel

Operate your All-In-One (attached to a computer or unattached).
Your operator panel has a FAX button. In order for the FAX button to function

properly:

Your computer must be connected to a data/fax modem.
The data fax modem must be connected to an active analog phone line.
The printer must be connected to the computer with a USB cable.

NOTE: You cannot fax with a DSL (digital subscriber line) or cable modem.

4

Paper exit tray

Stack paper as it exits the All-In-One.

5

Top cover

Place an item on or remove an item from the scanner glass.

6

Paper guide

Make sure paper feeds correctly into the All-In-One.

7

Printer (scanner
unit)

Change cartridges.
Unlock the scanner.
Lock the scanner.

NOTE: Lift the scanner unit to do these things.

8

Scanner lock

Lock or unlock the scanner.

NOTE: Unlock the scanner before use. Lock the scanner if you are moving your

All-In-One.

9

Scanner support

Keep the scanner unit open to change cartridges, unlock the scanner, or lock the
scanner.

10

USB cable

Connect your All-In-One to a computer.

11

Power supply

Supply power to the All-In-One.