Using a network- connected machine | Dell B1260DN instruction

2. Using a network- connected machine

This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up a network connected machine and software.

•	Useful network programs		77
•	Wired network setup		78
• Installing driver over the		network	81
•	IPv6 configuration		87
•	AirPrint		89
•	Google Cloud Print™		90

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Dell B1260DN manual Using a network- connected machine

Contents

User’s Guide Basic Introduction Key benefits Environmentally friendly Key benefits Features by models Features B1260dn Hi-Speed USBOperating System B1260dn Windows Macintosh Linux Unix IPv6 Google Cloud Print Eco printing Double-sided printing Useful to know Status LED flashes or remains constantly on About this user’s guide General iconsConventions Icon Text Description Important safety symbols Safety informationOperating 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 Printing on special media EnvelopePrinting 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 Basic printing Canceling a print jobPrinting Opening printing preferences Using a favorite settingClick 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 Handling instructions Storing the toner cartridgeToner cartridge usage Estimated cartridge life Redistributing toner Replacing the toner cartridge Cleaning the outside Cleaning the machineCleaning 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 Thin paper Refer to the Plain Paper section Transparency Letter, A4Labels c Letter, Legal, US Folio, A4, JIS B5, ISO Operating system Requirement recommended Free HDD space WindowsWindows XP Windows Server Macintosh Operating system Requirements RecommendedFree HDD space Mac OS X Linux UnixItems Requirements Operating system Items Specifications Network interface Network environmentNetwork operating system Network protocols Dell technical support policy Ftp.dell.com Contacting DellMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Warranty and return policy Copyright REV Advanced Advanced Software installation Installation Open the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup UtilityClick Continue 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 Wired network setup IPv4 configuration using SetIP WindowsPrinting a network configuration report Setting IP address Wired network setup IPv4 configuration using SetIP Linux Preferences or AdministratorReport Open /opt/Dell/mfp/share/utils Installing driver over the network Select Connect a network printer to the computer. Click Next Macintosh Linux Install the Linux driver and add network printerSelect HP Jetdirect Socket in Protocol Installing the Unix printer driver package Add a network printer Accept printername enable printername Uninstalling the printer driver packageIt will open the Uninstall Printer Wizard Setting up the printer From the Embedded Web Service IPv6 configurationFrom the control panel Using Embedded Web Service Settings Network Settings AirPrintPrinting via AirPrint Click Raw TCP/IP, LPR, IPP or mDNS Registering your Google account to the printer Google Cloud PrintClick Register Printing from an application on mobile device Printing with Google Cloud PrintClick Finish printer registration 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 Using Embedded Web Service Logging into Embedded Web ServiceAccessing Embedded Web Service Embedded Web Service overview Maintenance tab Settings tabSecurity tab Using Dell Printer Manager Understanding Dell Printer Manager Alert Settings Windows only Device SettingsAdvanced settings user interface overview Using Dell Printer Status Dell Printer Status overviewIcon Mean Description Toner Level Changing the Dell Printer Status Program Settings OptionUser’s Guide Close Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator Opening Unified Driver Configurator Switches to Printers configuration Printers configurationPrinters tab Classes tab Ports configuration Switches to Ports configuration Special features Altitude adjustment For Windows 7, select Control Panel Devices and Printers Changing the default print settingsPreferences Setting your machine as a default machine Understanding special printer features Using advanced print featuresPrinting to a file PRN Poster Printing Multiple Pages per SideBooklet Printinga Description Reverse Double-Sided Printing Check this Paper Options Watermark Creating a watermarkMessage box Editing a watermark Overlaya OverlayCreating a new Printing Preferences List Overlay List box Using a page overlayClick Yes Changing printer settings Macintosh printingPrinting a document Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing on both sides of the paper Linux printing Printing from applications Open the Unified Driver Configurator Configuring Printer PropertiesPrinting files Changing the machine settings Unix printingGeneral tab Proceeding the print job Printer-Specific Settings tab Image tabText tab Margins tab Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems Power and cable connecting problems Printing problems Print Machine selects print Paper sourcePrint job is extremely Slow Half the page is blank Blank Photos is not goodImages are not clear Before printing, Machine emits vapor near Printing quality problems Condition Suggested Solutions Dropouts White Spots Toner smear Condition Suggested Solutions Black backgroundVertical repetitive defects Characters or pictures Misformed characters Curl or wave Condition Suggested Solutions SkewWrinkles or creases Loose toner Horizontal stripes CurlAppears on a few sheets Light print or contamination occurs Operating system problems Common Windows problems Condition Suggested solutions Common Macintosh problemsPrint incorrectly Common Linux problems Access point 802.11802.11b/g/n AppleTalk Default CoverageCollation Control Panel Dot Matrix Printer DuplexDuty Cycle Emulation EthernetEtherTalk Fuser Unit Halftone IeeeIntranet IP address ITU-T No chart IPX/SPX Modem MAC addressNetWare Originals PostScriptPrinter Driver Print Media PRN file ResolutionProtocol Toner Cartridge Subnet MaskUNC Path USB Watermark Index Manual feeder/multi-purpose tray Unix