Software installation | Dell B1260DN instruction

1. Software installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing essential and helpful software for use in an environment where the machine is connected via a cable. A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable. If your machine is attached to a network, skip the following steps below and go on to installing a network connected machine’s driver (see Installing driver over the network81).

•	Installation for Macintosh	72
•	Reinstallation for Macintosh	73
•	Installation for Linux	74
•	Reinstallation for Linux	75

• If you are a Windows OS user, refer to the Basic Guide for installing the machine’s driver.

• Only use a USB cable no longer then 3 meter (118 inches).

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Dell B1260DN manual Software installation

Contents

User’s Guide Basic Introduction Environmentally friendly Key benefits Key benefits IPv6 Google Cloud Print Eco printing Double-sided printing Features by modelsFeatures B1260dn Hi-Speed USB Operating System B1260dn Windows Macintosh Linux Unix Status LED flashes or remains constantly on Useful to know Icon Text Description About this user’s guideGeneral icons Conventions 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 Folio, A4, JIS B5, ISO Thin paper Refer to the PlainPaper section Transparency Letter, A4 Labels c Letter, Legal, US Windows Server Operating system Requirement recommendedFree HDD space Windows Windows XP Mac OS X MacintoshOperating system Requirements Recommended Free HDD space Operating system LinuxUnix Items Requirements Network protocols Items Specifications Network interfaceNetwork environment Network operating system 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 Click Continue on the User Options Pane InstallationOpen the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup Utility Click Continue 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 Setting IP address Wired network setupIPv4 configuration using SetIP Windows Printing a network configuration report Wired network setup Open /opt/Dell/mfp/share/utils IPv4 configuration using SetIP LinuxPreferences or Administrator Report 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 Click Raw TCP/IP, LPR, IPP or mDNS Network SettingsAirPrint Printing via AirPrint Click Register Google Cloud PrintRegistering your Google account to the printer Click Manage your printers Printing from an application on mobile devicePrinting with Google Cloud Print Click Finish printer registration 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 Embedded Web Service overview Using Embedded Web ServiceLogging into Embedded Web Service Accessing Embedded Web Service Security tab Settings tabMaintenance tab Understanding Dell Printer Manager Using Dell Printer Manager Advanced settings user interface overview Device SettingsAlert Settings Windows only Toner Level Using Dell Printer StatusDell Printer Status overview Icon Mean Description Close Changing the Dell Printer Status Program SettingsOption User’s Guide 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 Editing a watermark WatermarkCreating a watermark Message box List OverlayaOverlay Creating a new Printing Preferences Click Yes Using a page overlayOverlay List box Printing multiple pages on one sheet Changing printer settingsMacintosh printing Printing a document Printing on both sides of the paper Printing from applications Linux printing Printing files Configuring Printer PropertiesOpen the Unified Driver Configurator Proceeding the print job Changing the machine settingsUnix printing General tab Margins tab Printer-Specific Settings tabImage tab Text tab Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems Power and cable connecting problems Print Printing problems Slow Half the page is blank Machine selects printPaper source Print job is extremely Machine emits vapor near BlankPhotos is not good Images are not clear Before printing, 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 Light print or contamination occurs Horizontal stripesCurl Appears on a few sheets Common Windows problems Operating system problems Print incorrectly Common Macintosh problemsCondition Suggested solutions Common Linux problems AppleTalk Access point802.11 802.11b/g/n Control Panel DefaultCoverage Collation Duty Cycle DuplexDot Matrix Printer Fuser Unit EmulationEthernet EtherTalk IP address HalftoneIeee Intranet IPX/SPX ITU-T No chart NetWare MAC addressModem Print Media OriginalsPostScript Printer Driver Protocol ResolutionPRN file UNC Path Subnet MaskToner Cartridge Watermark USB Index Manual feeder/multi-purpose tray Unix