How to Use Dell Inkjet Printers

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. How to Cancel a Print Job in the Queue
3. Obtaining and Installing Printer Drivers and Software
4. Downloading and Viewing Printer Manuals
5. Buying Ink and Toner
6. 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 about what Operating Systems' are compatible with your printer.

Operating System Compatibility with Dell Printers

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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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 about how to locate your printer Service Tag refer to the 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 the PDF to the right of the manual that 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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5. 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 found none, try an office supply store.
3. The Materials Safety Data Sheet Page provides information about the chemicals used in printer inkjet and laser cartridges (English only).

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6. Watch a Video on Home Office Printing

Home Office Printing 101 Video  (in English)

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