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How to Use Dell Inkjet Printers

Summary: Refer to the subjects for general information and links on how to use your Dell Inkjet printer such as recycling, inkjet cartridges, canceling a print job, downloading drivers and software, file and printer sharing, downloading printer manuals and buying Ink and Toner. ...

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Refer to the subjects below for general information and links on how to use your Dell Inkjet printer.

Table of Contents:

  1. Operating System Compatibility with Dell™ Printers
  2. File and Printer Sharing
  3. How to Cancel a Print Job in the Queue
  4. Obtaining and Installing Printer Drivers and Software
  5. Downloading and Viewing Printer Manuals
  6. Buying Ink and Toner
  7. Watch a Video on Home Office Printing

1. Operating System Compatibility with Dell Printers

This link takes you to the Dell Knowledge Base article that provides information on what Operating Systems' are compatible with your printer.

Operating System Compatibility with Dell Printers

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2. File and Printer Sharing

This link takes you to the Dell file and printer sharing Knowledge Base article.

Setting up File and Printer Sharing

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3. How to Cancel a Print Job in the Queue

This link takes you to the Dell How to Cancel a Print Job in the Queue Knowledge Base article.

How to Cancel a Print Job in the Queue

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4. Obtaining and Installing Printer Drivers and Software

This article provides instructions on how to download and install drivers for your printer.

Dell Printer Uninstalling, Downloading and Installing Printer Drivers, Software, Manuals and Firmware

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5. Downloading and Viewing Printer Manuals

  1. Browse to the Dell Product Selector page.
  2. Under Enter your Service Tag, enter your printer's Service Tag to get a concise list of drivers and manuals for your specific product model. Click Submit to continue.
    • NOTE: For information on how to locate your printer Service Tag refer to Dell Knowledge base article How to Find the Service tag on a Dell Printer.
    • NOTE: If the Service Tag is not available:
      1. Click Browse all products.
      2. Click Electronics & Accessories.
      3. Click Printers & Accessories.
  3. Select your printer model (the model number of your printer is shown on the front of the printer).
  4. Click Documentation.
  5. Click View PDF to the right of the manual you want.
    • NOTE:
      • Use the drop-down menu to select another languages when available.
      • A PDF reader (called Acrobat) is available for free from Adobe.

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6. Buying Ink and Toner

    NOTE: Due to the age of your Dell inkjet printer, the availability of inkjet cartridges will diminish over time.

    To search for cartridges for your Dell inkjet printer, perform the following steps.
    1. Browse to Dell.com.
    2. Use the search box at the top of the page, by typing in the model number of your printer, and then touch or click Search.
      • NOTE: When after searching our site and none found, please try an office supply store.
    3. The Materials Safety Data Sheet Page provides information on the chemicals used in printer inkjet and laser cartridges (English only).

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    7. Watch a Video on Home Office Printing

    Home Office Printing 101 Video  (in English)

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    Cause

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    Resolution

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    Affected Products

    Dell 720 Color Printer, Dell 725 Personal Inkjet Printer, Dell 810 All In One Inkjet Printer, Dell A920 All In One Personal Printer, Dell 922 All In One Photo Printer, Dell 926 All In One Inkjet Printer, Dell 928 All In One Inkjet Printer , Dell A940 All In One Personal Printer, Dell 942 All In One Inkjet Printer, Dell 944 All In One Inkjet Printer, Dell 946 All In One Printer, Dell 948 All In One Printer, Dell A960 All In One Personal Printer, Dell 962 All In One Photo Printer, Dell 964 All In One Photo Printer, Dell 966 All In One Inkjet Printer, Dell 968 All In One Photo Printer, Dell 968w All In One Wireless Photo Printer, Dell J740 Personal Inkjet Printer, Dell P513w All In One Photo Printer, Dell P703w All In One Photo Printer, Dell P713w All In One Photo Printer, Dell Ink-Free Printer PZ310, Dell V105 All In One Inkjet Printer, Dell V305 All In One Inkjet Printer, Dell V305w All In One Wireless Inkjet Printer, Dell V313 All In One Inkjet Printer, Dell V313w All In One Wireless Inkjet Printer, Dell V505 All In One Inkjet Printer, Dell V505w All In One Wireless Inkjet Printer, Dell V515w All In One Wireless Inkjet Printer, Dell V525w All In One Wireless Inkjet Printer, Dell V715w All In One Wireless Inkjet Printer, Dell V725w All In One Wireless Inkjet Printer ...
    Article Properties
    Article Number: 000123698
    Article Type: Solution
    Last Modified: 01 Sep 2021
    Version:  8
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