Dell A960 User Manual

Dell™ Personal All-In-One Printer A960 User's Guide

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To order ink or supplies from Dell:

Double-click the icon on your desktop.1.

Visit Dell's cartridge ordering Web site, or order Dell printer supplies by phone.2.

For best service, have your Dell printer Service Tag available. For help, locating your Service Tag number, see Express Service Code Number.

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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Finding Information

Look here:

For:

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 for your printer may already be installed on your computer

when purchased together 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 Number

Express Service Code 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.

Getting Started

Understanding the Printer Parts Setting Up Your Printer Installing the Operator Panel Using the Operator Panel Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Loading Paper

Understanding the Printer Parts

Use the:

To:

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Scan, copy, or fax multiple page documents and/or legal sized documents. 2

Paper support

Load paper into the printer.

ADF input tray

Load original documents in the printer. Recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple page documents.

ADF exit tray

Pick up your original document after it has gone through the ADF.

Top cover

Access the scanner glass:

Lift top cover to place or remove items on the scanner glass. Scanner glass recommended for heavy weight, delicate, or unusually sized originals that can not be fed through the ADF.

Paper exit tray

Stack paper as it exits the printer.

Display

Check the printer status or view messages, menus, or settings.

Operator panel

Operate your printer (attached to a computer or unattached). For more information, see Using the Operator Panel.

Use the:

To:

Printer (scanner unit)

Install or change ink cartridges. Lock or unlock the scanner.

Scanner lock

Lock or unlock the scanner.

Push the scanner lock away from you for unlocking. Pull the scanner lock toward you for locking.

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

Scanner support

Keep the printer (scanner unit) open when changing ink cartridges or toggling the scanner lock.

NOTE: To close the printer (scanner unit) for normal operation: lift the (printer) scanner

unit slightly, press the scanner support to the right, then lower the printer (scanner unit) until it rests on the main body of the printer.

Express Service Code

Identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. The Express Service Code is not available in all countries.

Use the:

To:1Power supply connector

Supply power to the printer.

Wall jack connector

Connect your printer to an active telephone line to send and receive faxes. Your printer must be connected to this telephone line to receive incoming fax calls.

NOTE: Do not connect additional devices to the wall jack connector and

do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the printer.

Data/fax modem, answering machine, and telephone connector

Remove the plug to connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to your printer.

NOTE: Do not connect additional devices to the wall jack connector, and

do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the printer.

USB cable connector

Connect your printer to a computer.

Setting Up Your Printer

NOTE: The Dell Personal All-In-One Printer A960 supports the Windows XP and Windows 2000

operating systems.

Follow the instructions on your printer Setup Diagram to install the hardware and software. For setup troubleshooting, see Setup Problems.

You can use the Dell™ AIO Printer A960 to do a variety of things. A few important things to note:

If your printer is attached to a computer, you can use either the printer operator panel or the printer software to create your projects.

You do need to attach your printer to a computer to scan. You do need to attach your printer to a computer to print. You do not need to attach your printer to a computer to make photocopies. You do not need to attach your printer to a computer to send faxes.

NOTE: The printer must be connected to a telephone line for faxing to function (attached to a

computer or unattached).

Installing the Operator Panel

The following instructions apply only if you received an additional language operator panel with your printer.

Remove the operator panel (if one is installed).1.

Choose the correct operator panel for your language.2. Position the clips on the printer, and then press down.3.

Using the Operator Panel

The operator panel buttons help you scan, copy, fax, and customize documents. When Power is lit, the printer is on. You can select a mode from the Mode area, select or change settings using several of the buttons, and initiate a scan, copy, or fax from the Start area on the far right.

Use the:

To:1Mode area

Select a Mode (scan, copy, or fax).

Start area

Start a color or black and white scan, copy, or fax job.

Power

Turn your printer on or off.

Stop/Clear (Cancel)

Cancel a scan, print, or copy job in progress. Clear a fax number or end a fax transmission and return the display to the fax default. Exit a menu. Clear current settings and return to default settings.

Copy

Enter copy mode.

NOTE: This button is lit when the printer is in copy mode.

Scan

Enter scan mode (possible when the printer is attached to a computer).

NOTE: This button is lit when the printer is in scan mode.

Fax

Enter fax mode. The printer can receive a fax while in any mode.

NOTE: This button is lit when the printer is in fax mode.

Number of Copies

Specify a number (1-99) of photocopies.

Quality

Select from the following copy qualities: Quick, Normal, Better, or Best. Select a fax resolution: Standard, Fine, Superfine, or Ultrafine. Select a scan resolution when the printer is attached to a computer.

Lighter/Darker

Lighten or darken a photocopy or fax.

Select

Choose the option that appears on the display.

NOTE: If you hold down the Select button, the button acts as a paper feed.

Speed Dial

Use the speed dial feature while the printer is in fax mode.

NOTE: If you press Speed Dial when your printer is in copy or scan mode,

the printer automatically switches to fax mode.

A keypad number or symbol

In fax mode:

Enter fax numbers. Get through an automated answering system. Select letters when creating a Speed dial list. Type numbers to enter or edit the date and time shown on the printer display.

In copy mode:

Select the number of photocopies you want to make.

Redial/Pause

Redial the last number entered when the machine is in fax mode. Insert a three-second pause in the number to be dialed. Enter a pause only when you have already begun entering the number. Press - to insert a pause before number dialed.

NOTE: If you press Redial/Pause when your printer is in copy or scan

mode, the printer automatically switches to fax mode.

Color

Start a color copy, fax, or scan job.

NOTE: In the Mode area, make sure the mode you want is lit.

Black

Start a black and white copy, fax, or scan job.

NOTE: In the Mode area, make sure the mode you want is lit.

Display

View printer status, messages, and menus.

Reduce/Enlarge

Customize the size of your original document by a percentage, Fit to Page, or to poster size.

Options

Scroll through the list of menu headings (see Operator Panel Menus).

Decrease a number on the display. Scroll through a list on the display. Add a space when entering/editing text or numbers on the LCD display, such as speed dial information or fax numbers.

Increase a number on the display. Scroll through a list on the display. Backspace when entering text or numbers on the LCD display, such as speed dial information or fax numbers.

Operator Panel Menus

See the display for:

Printer status Messages Menus

Select Copy Mode Menu Items

Press Copy to enter the Copy mode.1. Press Options repeatedly until the menu heading you want appears on the display.2. Press + or - to scroll through the available menu items.3. Press Select when the menu item you want appears on the display to save the setting.4.

From this sub menu:

You can:

BLANK PAPER SIZE

Specify the size of the paper loaded in the paper support:

Letter Legal B5 A4 A5 A6 3x5 4x6 L 2L

NOTE: For other specialty sizes, see the All-In-One Center.

BLANK PAPER TYPE

Specify the type of paper loaded in the paper support:

Auto Detect (default) Plain Coated Photo Transparency

Auto Detect optimizes the setting according to the type of paper loaded.

NOTE: For other specialty types, see the All-In-One Center.

REPEAT IMAGE

Specify how many photocopies of one image you want on one page:

1 x per page 4 x per page 9 x per page 16 x per page

COLOR

Adjust the color intensity of the copy.

ORIGINAL SIZE

Specify the size of the document on the glass. Auto detect is the default.

NOTE: Specify an original size other than Auto Detect to confine the scan area to the

size of the original selected.

CONTENT TYPE

Specify the type of document on the scanner glass.

COLLATE-BLACK

Collate multiple black and white photocopies.

NOTE: You can collate color photocopies from the All-In-One software.

KEY PRESS TONE

Turn on or off the sound that is made when you press an operator panel button. The options are:

Off Low (default) High

MAINTENANCE

Check ink levels. Change cartridges. Align cartridges. Clean cartridges. Print a test page.

POWER SAVE

Select a time to begin reducing power:

Immediately After 10 min After 30 min (default) After 60 min Never

CLEAR SETTINGS

Select when you want your All-In-One to return to the default settings:

After two min Never

SET DEFAULTS

Set your default settings to:

Use Factory Use Current

LANGUAGE

Select a language for all display text.

Select Scan Mode Menu Items

Press Scan to enter the Scan mode.1. Press Options repeatedly until the menu heading you want appears on the display.2. Press + or - to scroll through the available menu items.3. Press Select when the menu item you want appears on the display to save the setting.4.

From this sub menu:

You can:

ORIGINAL SIZE

Specify the size of the document on the scanner glass.

NOTE: Leave this on Auto Detect (default) unless the size of the document you

printed is not satisfactory.

POWER SAVE

Select a time to begin reducing power:

Immediately After 10 min After 30 min (default) After 60 min Never

CLEAR SETTINGS

Select when you want your All-In-One to return to the default settings:

After two minutes Never

SET DEFAULTS

Set your default settings to:

Use Factory Use Current

LANGUAGE

Select a language for all display text.

NOTE: The option currently selected is noted with an asterisk (*) on the display.

Select Fax Mode Menu Items

Press Fax to enter the Fax mode.1. Press Options repeatedly until the menu heading you wants appears on the display.2. Press + or - to scroll through the available menu items.3. Press Select when the menu item you want appears on the display to save the setting4.

In order for faxing to function properly:

The printer must be connected to an active phone line. If you are using the printer software to fax, the printer must be connected to a computer with a USB

cable.

NOTE: You cannot fax with a DSL (digital subscribe line), ISDN (integrated signature digital network),

or cable modem.

NOTE: You can also use the Fax Utility Software (see Access the Fax Setup Utility) to adjust some of

the printer fax settings.

From this sub menu:

You can:

PENDING FAXES

Cancel any faxes that have not been sent.

PRINT REPORTS

Print:

An activity report (the last 40 sent and received faxes) A send log A receive log A settings list (lists settings such as ringer volume)

ANSWER FAX WHEN

Select how a fax is received.

Automatically:

After 1 ring

After 2 rings After 3 rings (default)

After 5 rings

Manually:

Press # on the external phone connected to the All-In-One.

Fax tone heard:

When an answering machine is connected to the external phone jack on the AllIn-One.

NOTE: For more information, see Receive Faxes Through an Answering Machine.

DELAY UNTIL

Enter a specific time to send a fax. For help, see To Delay Sending a Broadcast Fax.

NOTE: Make sure the date and time are entered correctly before you set a specific

time to send a fax.

ON HOOK DIAL

Press Select to use On Hook Dial and dial the number when you hear a dial tone. For more information, see On Hook Dial.

RINGER TONE

Choose a tone for incoming rings:

Off Low (default) High

KEY PRESS TONE

Turn on or off the sound that is made when you press an operator panel button. The options are:

Off Low (default) High

SPEAKER VOLUME

Turn the All-In-One speaker volume (affects All-In-One fax sounds) to:

Off Low (default) High

EDIT SPEED DIAL

Do these things to your speed dial list:

Add a number Remove a number Modify a number or the list Print the list

NOTE: For more information, see Speed Dial.

EDIT TIME/DATE

Edit the time and date.

NOTE: Make sure you enter a number into each of the available spaces. For example,

01:00 for 1:00.

PERSONALIZE FAX

Enter your name or the name of your business and your number. This information appears as a heading to identify you and your fax machine to the fax recipient.

BLANK PAPER SIZE

Choose:

Letter A4 Legal

NOTE: If no asterisk (*) is present, a paper size that is not supported by fax has been

selected through the copy menu.

BLANK PAPER TYPE

Specify the type of paper loaded in the paper support:

Auto Detect (default) Plain Coated Photo Transparency

Auto Detect optimizes the setting according to the type of paper loaded.

NOTE: For other specialty types, see Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support.

FAX FORWARD

Turn this feature off (default). Enter a number to forward the fax to. Print the fax and forward it.

ADVANCED FAX

Press Select to see a menu of advanced fax options. For help, See Select Advanced

Fax Mode Menu Items.

MAINTENANCE

Check ink levels. Change cartridges. Align cartridges. Clean cartridges. Print a test page.

NOTE: Some links do not work while a job is in progress.

CLEAR SETTINGS

Select when you want your All-In-One to return to the default settings:

After two minutes Never

SET DEFAULTS

Set your default settings to:

Use Factory Use Current

Fax confirmation

Off (so that no status page is printed) Print for all (which prints a status report after each fax you send including

jobs that have errors). Print for errors (which prints a status report only after jobs that did not send). (default)

Fit fax to page

Try to fit (default) Two pages

Ring pattern

Normal (default) Distinctive ring 1 (Double) Distinctive ring 2 (Triple) Any

NOTE: You can choose distinctive rings, if they are available from your local telephone

service.

Language

Your language.

Select Advanced Fax Mode Menu Items

Press Fax to enter the Fax mode.1. Press Options repeatedly until Advanced Fax appears on the display.2. Press Select.3. Press + or - to scroll through the available items.4. Press Select when the menu item you want appears on the display to save the setting.5.

From this Advanced Fax option:

You can select:

Redial attempts

The number of times you want the machine to try again if your fax does not go through:

0 times 1 time 2 times (default) 3 times 4 times 5 times

Redial interval

The time the machine waits before attempting a fax call again:

1 min 2 min 3 min (default) 4 min 5 min 6 min 7 min 8 min

Activity report

On request (asking for the report to print). (default) After 40 faxes (which automatically generates a report after 40 faxes

print).

Fax footer

On (if you want the machine to insert the time, date, and page number at

the bottom of each incoming fax). (default)

Off

Dialing method

Touch Tone (default) Pulse Behind a PBX (Dial tone detect off) - send a fax without waiting for a dial

tone

Dial prefix

None (default) Create - you can create an up to 8 character prefix to be added to the

beginning of each number dialed.

Scan before dial

No (default) Yes - Only works with standard, fine, black and white, or two-page standard

color faxes.

Max send speed

A bps speed:

2400

4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600

Error correction

On (default) Off

NOTE: Usually, error correction should be on. However, if you are having trouble

sending an overseas fax, for example, turn error correction off.

Country code

Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil

Bulgaria Canada Chile Columbia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia

Ecuador

Finland France Germany Greece Guam Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malaysia

Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peoples Republic of China Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey UAE UK USA Venezuela Virgin Islands

NOTE: The option currently selected is noted with an asterisk (*) on the display.

Understanding the Automatic Paper Type Sensor

Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects these paper types:

Plain paper Coated paper Glossy/photo paper Transparencies

If you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the paper type settings.

NOTE: Your printer cannot detect the paper size.

To choose the paper size on which you want to print:

With your document open, click File Print.1. In the Print dialog box, click Preferences or Properties (depending on your program or operating

system).

The Print Properties screen appears. From the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size you are using.3. Click OK.4.

The automatic paper type sensor is on unless you turn it off. If you want to turn it off:

With your document open, click File Print.1. In the Print dialog box, click Preferences or Properties (depending on your operating system).2.

The Print Properties screen appears. Click Options.3. Click Paper Type Sensor Options.4. Click Allow the Paper Type Sensor to select paper type (default) to clear the setting.5. Click OK.6.

To permanently turn it off:

Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). Click Start Settings Printers and Faxes or Printers (Windows 2000).

Right-click the printer icon.2. Click Printing Preferences or Properties.3. Click Options or the Printer Settings and then click Paper Type Sensor Options.4. Click the box to clear the setting.5. Click OK.6. Click OK.7.

NOTE: To temporarily override the automatic paper type sensor for a particular print job, specify a

paper type in the software screen under Specialty Paper.

The basic functions of your printer are the print, copy, scan, and fax functions. First, learn how to load paper into your printer with the following instructions. Continue with Using the Printer to learn how to print, copy, scan, and fax.

Loading Paper

Place the paper against the guide on the right-hand side of the paper support.1.

Squeeze and slide the left-hand paper guide to the left edge of the paper.2.

NOTE: Do not force paper into the printer. The paper should be flat against the paper support's

surface and it's right edge should be flush against the right-hand paper guide.

Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support

Load up to:

Make sure:

100 sheets of plain paper

The paper is loaded vertically against the right-hand side of the paper support. The paper guide is against the left edge of the paper.

NOTE: Load letterhead paper into the printer upside down with the

letterhead facing you.

10 envelopes

The print side of the envelopes faces you. The envelopes are loaded vertically against the right-hand side of the paper support. The stamp location is in the upper left corner. The paper guide rests against the left edge of the envelopes. You choose to 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.

10 greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards

The print side of the cards faces you. The cards are loaded vertically against the right-hand side of the paper support. The paper guide rests against the left edge of the cards.

25 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper

The glossy or coated side of the paper faces you. The paper guide rests against the left edge of the photo paper.

10 transparencies

The rough side of the transparencies faces you. 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.

100 sheets of custom size paper

The print side of the paper faces you. The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper. Your paper size fits within these dimensions:

Width

76 mm - 216 mm

3.0 in. - 8.5 in.

Length

127 mm - 432 mm

5.0 in. - 17.0 in.

25 iron-on transfers

You follow the loading instructions on the iron-on transfer packaging. The blank side of the transfers faces you. The paper guide is against the left edge of the iron-on transfers.

20 sheets of banner paper

The banner paper is designed for use with inkjet printers. You adjust the printer properties.

Load Your Document on the Scanner Glass

Open the top cover.1.

Place the item you want to copy face down on the scanner glass in the upper left corner.2.

Close the top cover.3.

Using the Printer

Using the ADF Printing Copying Scanning Faxing

Using the ADF

Load Your Document Into the ADF

You can load up to 50 sheets of your original document (text side up) into the ADF for scanning, copying, and faxing. The ADF is recommended for loading multiple page documents.

NOTE: The paper exit tray can hold up to 50 sheets of paper.

Print Media Guidelines for the ADF

Load up to:

Make sure:

50 sheets of letter size paper

The document is loaded text side up. The paper guide is against the edge of the paper.

50 sheets of A4 size paper

The document is loaded text side up. The paper guide is against the edge of the paper.

50 sheets of legal size paper

The document is loaded text side up. The paper guide is against the edge of the paper.

50 sheets of custom size paper

The document is loaded text side up. The paper guide is against the edge of the paper. Your paper size fits within these dimensions:

Width

210.0 mm - 215.9 mm

8.27 in. - 8.5 in.

Length

279.4 mm - 355.6 mm

11.0 in. - 14.0 in.

50 sheets of two, three, or four hole prepunched media

The document is loaded text side up. The paper guide is against the edge of the paper. Your paper size fits within the dimensions allowable.

50 sheets of edge reinforced three hole copier media

The document is loaded text side up. The paper guide is against the edge of the paper. Your paper size fits within the dimensions allowable.

50 sheets of preprinted forms and letterhead media

The document is loaded text side up. The paper guide is against the edge of the paper. Your paper size fits within the dimensions allowable. You choose a media that absorbs ink well. 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.

NOTE: Do not load postcards, photo cards, or photo paper into the ADF.

Printing

Make sure your computer and your printer are on.1. Load paper. For help, see Loading Paper.2. With your document open, click File Print.3. To change the printer settings, click Preferences or Properties (depending on the program or

operating system).

On the three tabs along the left side (Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout) of the Print Properties screen, confirm the selections, and then click OK.

Click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system).6.

Print Photos

Load paper. For help loading photo paper, see Print Media Guidelines for the Paper Support.1. With your document open, click File Print.2. Click Preferences or Properties.3. Select the paper size.4. If using photo paper, make sure the glossy side is facing you when you insert the paper into the paper

support.

Click Print.6. Remove your photos from the paper exit tray as they are printed to prevent them from sticking

together or smearing.

NOTE: Before putting your prints in a nonadhesive photo album or framing them, allow sufficient time

for the prints to dry thoroughly (12 to 24-hours, depending on the ambient conditions). This will maximize the life of your prints.

Print Collated Copies

When your printer is attached to your computer, you can print black and white or color collated photocopies. To print collated photocopies:

Make sure you have paper loaded in the paper support.1. Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer A960 Dell All-

In-One Center. The All-In-One Main Page appears on your computer screen.

Click See More Copy Settings.3. Select the Collate Copies check box.4. Click Copy Now.5.

When you are using your printer without a computer, you can print black and white collated photocopies:

Make sure you have paper loaded in the paper support.1. Press Copy.2.

2. Press Options repeatedly until Collate - Black appears.3. Press + to scroll to the amount of pages you want to collate.4. Press Select.5.

Print Last Page First

Make sure you have paper loaded in the paper support.1. Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer A960 Dell All-

In-One Center. The All-In-One Main Page appears on your computer screen.

Click See More Copy Settings.3. Select the Print Last Page First check box.4. Click Copy Now.5.

Print Two Images On One Page

You can print two images on one page to save paper or create interesting documents:

Make sure you have paper loaded.1. Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer A960 Dell All-

In-One Center. The All-In-One Main Page appears on your computer screen.

Click View Saved Images.3. From the Productivity Tools menu, click Print two different pictures on one page (2 on 1).4. Follow the instructions on your screen.5.

Print Repeating Images

You can print the same image multiple times, as few as two per page and as many as eight per page, on one sheet of paper:

Load A4 or letter size paper in the paper support. For help, see Loading Paper.1. Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer A960 Dell All-

In-One Center. The All-In-One Main Page appears on your computer screen.

From the Productivity Tools menu, click Repeat an image several times on one page.3. Click Preview Now to view your scanned image.4.

NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in the lower right of the preview window) appears in red, you do

not have the system resources available to perform the scan at the resolution or size you have selected. To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your scan area.

Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the portion of the image you want to print.5. Click Printer Settings to select your paper size.6. Click OK.7. When you are finished customizing your image, click Print Now.8.

NOTE: When you print multiple images on one sheet of paper in this way, you cannot use

Reduce/Enlarge. Depending on how many images you want to print per page, the printer reduces them to fit on the page.

Print More Than One Page On a Sheet of Paper

Make sure you have paper loaded in the paper support.1. Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer A960 Dell All-

In-One Center. The All-In-One Main Page appears on your computer screen.

From the Productivity Tools area, click More than one page on a sheet of paper.3. Follow the instructions on your screen.4.

Print an Image as a Multi-Page Poster

You can print a poster of an image that you want to enlarge and extend over multiple pages.

Load A4 or letter size paper. For help, see Loading Paper.1. Load your document on the scanner glass or into the ADF. For help, see Load Your Document on the

Scanner Glass or Load Your Document Into the ADF.

Click Start All Programs (or Programs) Dell Printers Dell AIO Printer A960 Dell All- In-One Center. The All-In-One Main Page appears on your computer screen.

Under Productivity Tools, click Print an image as a multi-page poster.4. Click Preview Now to view your scanned image.5.

NOTE: If the size of the scan (found in the lower right of the preview window) appears in red, you do

not have the system resources available to perform the scan at the resolution or size you have selected. To correct this problem, either reduce your resolution or the size of your scan area.

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