Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator | Dell B1260DN specification

Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator

The Unified Driver Configurator is a tool primarily intended for configuring	6
machine devices. You need to install Unified Linux Driver to use Unified Driver
Configurator (see "Installation for Linux" on page 74).
After the driver is installed on your Linux system, the Unified Driver Configurator
icon will automatically be created on your desktop.

Opening Unified Driver Configurator

1Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator on the desktop.

You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Dell Unified Driver > Unified Driver Configurator.

2Click each button on the left to switch to the corresponding configuration window.

1Printer Configuration

2 Port Configuration

3. Useful management tools 101

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Dell B1260DN manual Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator, Opening Unified Driver Configurator

Contents

User’s Guide Basic Introduction Key benefits Environmentally friendly Key benefits Operating System B1260dn Windows Macintosh Linux Unix Features by modelsFeatures B1260dn Hi-Speed USB IPv6 Google Cloud Print Eco printing Double-sided printing Useful to know Status LED flashes or remains constantly on Conventions About this user’s guideGeneral icons Icon Text Description Safety information Important safety symbolsOperating environment Operating method Installation / Moving Maintenance / Checking Supply usage Accessories Machine overview Front view Rear view Control panel overview Turning on the machine Installing the driver locally Windows Installing the driver locally Select Connect to the computer using USB Cable. Click Next Reinstalling the driver Learning the Basic Usage Printing a test To print a test Media and tray Tray overview Power voltage Available paper Paper type available for duplex printing Loading paper in the tray Tips on using the manual feeder Loading in manual feeder Media and tray Envelope Printing on special mediaPrinting the special media Face up Acceptable Transparency Labels Card stock/ Custom-sized paper Preprinted paper Setting the paper size and type Using the output support Canceling a print job Basic printingPrinting Using a favorite setting Opening printing preferencesClick Properties or Preferences Using help Eco printing Setting eco mode on the control panel Setting eco mode on the driver Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories Available supplies High yield toner cartridge Storing the toner cartridge Handling instructionsToner cartridge usage Estimated cartridge life Redistributing toner Replacing the toner cartridge Cleaning the machine Cleaning the outsideCleaning the inside Cleaning the machine Cleaning the pickup roller Tips for moving & storing your machine Troubleshooting Tips for avoiding paper jams Clearing paper jams Tray Manual feeder Inside the machine Exit area Duplex area Understanding the status LED Status LED Toner LED/ Power LED Eco button Green Printing on Off Eco mode is off Appendix Specifications General specifications Print media specifications Labels c Letter, Legal, US Thin paper Refer to the PlainPaper section Transparency Letter, A4 Folio, A4, JIS B5, ISO Windows XP Operating system Requirement recommendedFree HDD space Windows Windows Server Free HDD space MacintoshOperating system Requirements Recommended Mac OS X Items Requirements LinuxUnix Operating system Network operating system Items Specifications Network interfaceNetwork environment Network protocols Dell technical support policy Contacting Dell Ftp.dell.comMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Warranty and return policy Copyright REV Advanced Advanced Software installation Click Continue InstallationOpen the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup Utility Click Continue on the User Options Pane Reinstallation for Macintosh Print Setup Utility Or Print & Fax Installation for Linux Installing the Unified Linux Driver Reinstallation for Linux Click Uninstall Using a network- connected machine Embedded Web Service SetIP Printing a network configuration report Wired network setupIPv4 configuration using SetIP Windows Setting IP address Wired network setup Report IPv4 configuration using SetIP LinuxPreferences or Administrator Open /opt/Dell/mfp/share/utils Installing driver over the network Select Connect a network printer to the computer. Click Next Macintosh Install the Linux driver and add network printer LinuxSelect HP Jetdirect Socket in Protocol Installing the Unix printer driver package Add a network printer Uninstalling the printer driver package Accept printername enable printernameIt will open the Uninstall Printer Wizard Setting up the printer IPv6 configuration From the Embedded Web ServiceFrom the control panel Using Embedded Web Service Settings Printing via AirPrint Network SettingsAirPrint Click Raw TCP/IP, LPR, IPP or mDNS Google Cloud Print Registering your Google account to the printerClick Register Click Finish printer registration Printing from an application on mobile devicePrinting with Google Cloud Print Click Manage your printers Printing from the Chrome browser Select Print with Google Cloud Print Useful management tools Using Firmware Update Utility Click Update Firmware Using Dell Supplies Ordering Utility Dell Supplies Ordering Utility window opens Accessing Embedded Web Service Using Embedded Web ServiceLogging into Embedded Web Service Embedded Web Service overview Settings tab Maintenance tabSecurity tab Using Dell Printer Manager Understanding Dell Printer Manager Device Settings Alert Settings Windows onlyAdvanced settings user interface overview Icon Mean Description Using Dell Printer StatusDell Printer Status overview Toner Level User’s Guide Changing the Dell Printer Status Program SettingsOption Close Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator Opening Unified Driver Configurator Printers configuration Switches to Printers configurationPrinters tab Classes tab Ports configuration Switches to Ports configuration Special features Altitude adjustment Changing the default print settings For Windows 7, select Control Panel Devices and PrintersPreferences Setting your machine as a default machine Using advanced print features Understanding special printer featuresPrinting to a file PRN Multiple Pages per Side Poster PrintingBooklet Printinga Description Reverse Double-Sided Printing Check this Paper Options Message box WatermarkCreating a watermark Editing a watermark Creating a new Printing Preferences OverlayaOverlay List Using a page overlay Overlay List boxClick Yes Printing a document Changing printer settingsMacintosh printing Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing on both sides of the paper Linux printing Printing from applications Configuring Printer Properties Open the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinting files General tab Changing the machine settingsUnix printing Proceeding the print job Text tab Printer-Specific Settings tabImage tab Margins tab Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems Power and cable connecting problems Printing problems Print Print job is extremely Machine selects printPaper source Slow Half the page is blank Images are not clear Before printing, BlankPhotos is not good Machine emits vapor near Printing quality problems Condition Suggested Solutions Dropouts White Spots Condition Suggested Solutions Black background Toner smearVertical repetitive defects Characters or pictures Misformed characters Condition Suggested Solutions Skew Curl or waveWrinkles or creases Loose toner Appears on a few sheets Horizontal stripesCurl Light print or contamination occurs Operating system problems Common Windows problems Common Macintosh problems Condition Suggested solutionsPrint incorrectly Common Linux problems 802.11b/g/n Access point802.11 AppleTalk Collation DefaultCoverage Control Panel Duplex Dot Matrix PrinterDuty Cycle EtherTalk EmulationEthernet Fuser Unit Intranet HalftoneIeee IP address ITU-T No chart IPX/SPX MAC address ModemNetWare Printer Driver OriginalsPostScript Print Media Resolution PRN fileProtocol Subnet Mask Toner CartridgeUNC Path USB Watermark Index Manual feeder/multi-purpose tray Unix