Using Firmware Update Utility, Click Update Firmware | Dell B1260DN

Using Firmware Update Utility

Firmware Update Utility allows you to maintain your machine by upgrading	5 Click Update Firmware.
firmware.

Availabe for Windows OS users only.

1From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers > your printer driver name > Firmware Update Utility.

2Download the latest firmware. Click http://www.support.dell.com.

3If your printer is connected with an USB cable, click USB Connected Printer or Network Connected Printer.

4Click Browse and select the downloaded firmware file.

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Dell B1260DN manual Using Firmware Update Utility, Click Update Firmware

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 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 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 Ftp.dell.com Contacting DellMobilesupport@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 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 Printing via AirPrint Network SettingsAirPrint Click Raw TCP/IP, LPR, IPP or mDNS Registering your Google account to the printer Google Cloud PrintClick 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 Maintenance tab Settings tabSecurity tab Using Dell Printer Manager Understanding Dell Printer Manager Alert Settings Windows only Device SettingsAdvanced 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 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 Message box WatermarkCreating a watermark Editing a watermark Creating a new Printing Preferences OverlayaOverlay List Overlay List box Using a page overlayClick 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 Open the Unified Driver Configurator Configuring Printer PropertiesPrinting 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 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 Appears on a few sheets Horizontal stripesCurl Light print or contamination occurs Operating system problems Common Windows problems Condition Suggested solutions Common Macintosh problemsPrint incorrectly Common Linux problems 802.11b/g/n Access point802.11 AppleTalk Collation DefaultCoverage Control Panel Dot Matrix Printer DuplexDuty Cycle EtherTalk EmulationEthernet Fuser Unit Intranet HalftoneIeee IP address ITU-T No chart IPX/SPX Modem MAC addressNetWare Printer Driver OriginalsPostScript Print Media PRN file ResolutionProtocol Toner Cartridge Subnet MaskUNC Path USB Watermark Index Manual feeder/multi-purpose tray Unix