DELL 720 User Manual

Dell™ Photo Printer 720 Users 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 Dells website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone.
2.
www.dell.com/supplies
For the best service, make sure you have the Dell printer Service Tag available. See  Express Service
Code and Service...

Finding Information
 
What are you looking for? Find it here
Drivers for my printer
My Users Guide
Drivers and Utilities CD
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.
Safety information
How to...

Use the Service Tag to identify your printer when you use
support.dell.com  or contact technical support.
NOTE:  The Express Service Code is not available in all countries.
Latest drivers for my
printer
Answers to technical
service and support
questions
Documentation for my
printer
Dell Support website - support.dell.com
The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from
technicians, and online courses
Community - Online discussion...

About Your Printer
 
  Understanding the Printer Parts
  Setting Up Your Printer
  Understanding the Printer Software
Understanding the Printer Parts
Number: Part: Description:
1 Paper support Part that supports loaded paper.
2 Paper guide Guide that helps the paper feed into the printer properly.
3 Front cover Cover to open to change ink cartridges.
4 Paper exit tray Tray that holds the paper as it exits the printer.
NOTE:  Pull the paper exit tray straight out to extend it.
5 Power/Resume
button
Button...

NOTE: The Dell Photo Printer 720 supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP.
Follow the instructions on the  Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the hardware and software. If you
encounter problems during setup, see  Setup Problems
 for more information.
Understanding the Printer Software
The printer software includes: Dell Printer Solution Center  - Provides maintenance and troubleshooting help, basic usage
information, and how-tos for creating projects.
Printing Preferences  - Allows you to...

Maintenance  tab
Install a new print cartridge  icon - Click this icon and follow the instructions on the screen to
install a new ink cartridge.
View shopping options for new cartridges  icon - Click this icon and follow the instructions on the
screen to order new ink cartridges.
Print a test page  icon - Click this icon to print a test page.
Clean to fix horizontal streaks  icon - Click this icon and follow the instructions on the screen to
clean your ink cartridge nozzles.
Troubleshoot other ink...

Printing Preferences  allows you to change the various printer settings. You can change your printer
settings in  Printing Preferences  depending on the type of project you want to create.
To access  Printing Preferences :
With your document open, click  File
  Print .
1.
The  Print  dialog box appears.
In the  Print dialog box, click  Preferences, Properties , Options , or Setup  (depending on the
program or operating system).
2.
The  Printing Preferences  screen appears.
To access  Printing Preferences...

From this
tab:
You can change these settings:
Quality/Copies Quality/Speed - Select Quick Print, Normal , Better , or Best  depending on your
desired output quality.  Quick Print is the fastest option.
Multiple Copies - Customize how the printer prints several photocopies of a single print
job:  Collated , Normal , or Print Last Page First .
Print Color Images in Black and White - Print your color images in black and white to
save the ink in your color ink cartridge.
Paper Setup Type - Select the type...

Using the Printer
 
  Loading Paper
  Printing
Loading PaperPlace the paper against the guide on the right side of the paper support.
1.
Squeeze and slide the left 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 surface
and the right edge should be flush against the right paper guide.
Printing
Printing a Document Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected.
1.
Load the paper with the print...

a.
The Printing Preferences  dialog box appears.
On the  Quality/Copies  tab, select  Quality/Speed , the paper type, the number of copies, and
black and white or color printing.
b.
On the  Paper Setup  tab, select the paper size and orientation.
c.
On the  Print Layout  tab, select the layout and duplexing settings.
d.
To see details about a setting, right-click the setting on the screen, and then select  Whats
This? .
e.
After making the changes in  Printing Preferences, click OK at the bottom of the...