Index | Dell B1260DN guide

printing

system requirements

Index

A

AirPrint

89

C

cleaning

inside	44
outside	44
pickup roller	46
cleaning a machine	44
control panel	16
convention	8

D

F

favorites settings, for printing

features

print media feature

Firmware Update Utility front view

G

general icons glossary

google cloud printing

J

			75
	34	printer properties	118
		printing	117
	4
		system requirements	63
	59
		unifled driver configurator	101
	93
		using SetIP	80

15loading

	paper in manual feeder/multi-purpose tray
	26
8	paper in the tray1	25
	paper in the tray1	25
137	special media	28
90	local
	driver installation	18
	driver reinstalling	20

Dell Printer Status	99
Dell Supplies Ordering Utility	94
driver installation
Unix	84

E

eco button	16
eco printing	35
embedded web service
general information	95

jam

clearing paper	50
tips for avoiding paper jams	49

L

Linux

common Linux problems

136

driver installation for network connected 83

driver installation for USB cable connected 74

driver reinstallation for USB cable connected

M

Macintosh

common Macintosh problems

135

driver installation for network connected 82

driver installation for USB cable connected 72

driver reinstallation for USB cable connected 73

115

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Contents

User’s Guide Basic Introduction Environmentally friendly Key benefits Key benefits Features B1260dn Hi-Speed USB Features by modelsOperating System B1260dn Windows Macintosh Linux Unix IPv6 Google Cloud Print Eco printing Double-sided printing Status LED flashes or remains constantly on Useful to know General icons About this user’s guideConventions Icon Text Description Operating environment Safety informationImportant safety symbols Operating method Installation / Moving Maintenance / Checking Supply usage Machine overview Accessories Rear view Front view Control panel overview Turning on the machine Windows Installing the driver locally Select Connect to the computer using USB Cable. Click Next Installing the driver locally Reinstalling the driver Learning the Basic Usage To print a test Printing a test Tray overview Media and tray Paper type available for duplex printing Power voltage Available paper Loading paper in the tray Loading in manual feeder Tips on using the manual feeder Media and tray Printing the special media Face up EnvelopePrinting on special media Acceptable Labels Transparency Preprinted paper Card stock/ Custom-sized paper Using the output support Setting the paper size and type Printing Canceling a print jobBasic printing Click Properties or Preferences Using a favorite settingOpening printing preferences Eco printing Using help Setting eco mode on the driver Setting eco mode on the control panel Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories High yield toner cartridge Available supplies Toner cartridge usage Storing the toner cartridgeHandling instructions Estimated cartridge life Redistributing toner Replacing the toner cartridge Cleaning the inside Cleaning the machineCleaning the outside Cleaning the machine Cleaning the pickup roller Tips for moving & storing your machine Troubleshooting Tips for avoiding paper jams Tray Clearing paper jams Manual feeder Inside the machine Exit area Duplex area Status LED Understanding the status LED Eco button Green Printing on Off Eco mode is off Toner LED/ Power LED Appendix General specifications Specifications Print media specifications Paper section Transparency Letter, A4 Thin paper Refer to the PlainLabels c Letter, Legal, US Folio, A4, JIS B5, ISO Free HDD space Windows Operating system Requirement recommendedWindows XP Windows Server Operating system Requirements Recommended MacintoshFree HDD space Mac OS X Unix LinuxItems Requirements Operating system Network environment Items Specifications Network interfaceNetwork operating system Network protocols Dell technical support policy Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Contacting DellFtp.dell.com Warranty and return policy REV Copyright Advanced Advanced Software installation Open the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup Utility InstallationClick Continue Click Continue on the User Options Pane Print Setup Utility Or Print & Fax Reinstallation for Macintosh Installing the Unified Linux Driver Installation for Linux Click Uninstall Reinstallation for Linux Using a network- connected machine SetIP Embedded Web Service IPv4 configuration using SetIP Windows Wired network setupPrinting a network configuration report Setting IP address Wired network setup Preferences or Administrator IPv4 configuration using SetIP LinuxReport Open /opt/Dell/mfp/share/utils Select Connect a network printer to the computer. Click Next Installing driver over the network Macintosh Select HP Jetdirect Socket in Protocol Install the Linux driver and add network printerLinux Add a network printer Installing the Unix printer driver package It will open the Uninstall Printer Wizard Uninstalling the printer driver packageAccept printername enable printername Setting up the printer From the control panel IPv6 configurationFrom the Embedded Web Service Settings Using Embedded Web Service AirPrint Network SettingsPrinting via AirPrint Click Raw TCP/IP, LPR, IPP or mDNS Click Register Google Cloud PrintRegistering your Google account to the printer Printing with Google Cloud Print Printing from an application on mobile deviceClick Finish printer registration Click Manage your printers Select Print with Google Cloud Print Printing from the Chrome browser Useful management tools Click Update Firmware Using Firmware Update Utility Dell Supplies Ordering Utility window opens Using Dell Supplies Ordering Utility Logging into Embedded Web Service Using Embedded Web ServiceAccessing Embedded Web Service Embedded Web Service overview Security tab Settings tabMaintenance tab Understanding Dell Printer Manager Using Dell Printer Manager Advanced settings user interface overview Device SettingsAlert Settings Windows only Dell Printer Status overview Using Dell Printer StatusIcon Mean Description Toner Level Option Changing the Dell Printer Status Program SettingsUser’s Guide Close Opening Unified Driver Configurator Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator Printers tab Printers configurationSwitches to Printers configuration Classes tab Switches to Ports configuration Ports configuration Special features Altitude adjustment Preferences Changing the default print settingsFor Windows 7, select Control Panel Devices and Printers Setting your machine as a default machine Printing to a file PRN Using advanced print featuresUnderstanding special printer features Booklet Printinga Description Multiple Pages per SidePoster Printing Paper Options Reverse Double-Sided Printing Check this Creating a watermark WatermarkMessage box Editing a watermark Overlay OverlayaCreating a new Printing Preferences List Click Yes Using a page overlayOverlay List box Macintosh printing Changing printer settingsPrinting a document Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing on both sides of the paper Printing from applications Linux printing Printing files Configuring Printer PropertiesOpen the Unified Driver Configurator Unix printing Changing the machine settingsGeneral tab Proceeding the print job Image tab Printer-Specific Settings tabText tab Margins tab Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems Power and cable connecting problems Print Printing problems Paper source Machine selects printPrint job is extremely Slow Half the page is blank Photos is not good BlankImages are not clear Before printing, Machine emits vapor near Printing quality problems White Spots Condition Suggested Solutions Dropouts Vertical repetitive defects Condition Suggested Solutions Black backgroundToner smear Misformed characters Characters or pictures Wrinkles or creases Condition Suggested Solutions SkewCurl or wave Loose toner Curl Horizontal stripesAppears on a few sheets Light print or contamination occurs Common Windows problems Operating system problems Print incorrectly Common Macintosh problemsCondition Suggested solutions Common Linux problems 802.11 Access point802.11b/g/n AppleTalk Coverage DefaultCollation Control Panel Duty Cycle DuplexDot Matrix Printer Ethernet EmulationEtherTalk Fuser Unit Ieee HalftoneIntranet IP address IPX/SPX ITU-T No chart NetWare MAC addressModem PostScript OriginalsPrinter Driver Print Media Protocol ResolutionPRN file UNC Path Subnet MaskToner Cartridge Watermark USB Index Manual feeder/multi-purpose tray Unix