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User’s Guide User’s Guide
Dell B1260dn
BASIC
BASIC
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES
This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and
troubleshooting on windows.
ADVANCED
This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and
troubleshooting on various OS environments.
Some features may not be available depending on models or countries.
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BASIC Available supplies 39 1. Introduction Storing the toner cartridge 40 Redistributing toner 42 Key benefits 4 Replacing the toner cartridge 43 Features by models 6 Cleaning the machine 44 Useful to know 7 Tips for moving & storing your machine 47 About this user’s guide 8 Safety information 9 4. Troubleshooting Machine overview 14 Control panel overview 16 Tips for avoiding paper jams 49 Turning on the machine 17 Clearing paper jams 50 Installing the driver locally 18 Understanding the statu
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1. Introduction This chapter provides information you need to know before using the machine. •Key benefits 4 • Features by models 6 • Useful to know 7 • About this user’s guide 8 • Safety information 9 • Machine overview 14 • Control panel overview 16 • Turning on the machine 17 • Installing the driver locally 18 • Reinstalling the driver 20
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Key benefits Environmentally friendly Convenience • To save toner and paper, this machine supports the Eco feature. • You can print on the go from your smartphone or computer using Google Cloud Print™ enabled apps (see "Google Cloud Print™" on page 90). • To save paper, you can print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (see "Using advanced print features" on page 109). • Dell Printer Manager and Printer Status Monitor are a program that monitors and informs you of the machine’s status a
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Key benefits • Print posters: The text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across the multiple sheets of paper and can then be taped together to form a poster (see "Using advanced print features" on page 109). • You can print in various operating systems (see "System requirements" on page 61). • Your machine is equipped with a USB interface and/or a network interface.
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Features by models Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on Variety feature model or country. Features B1260dn Operating System Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ● Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired ● Operating System B1260dn LAN Windows ● IPv6 ● Macintosh ● Google Cloud Print™ ● Linux ● Unix ● Eco printing ● ( ●: Included, Blank: Not available) Double-sided printing ● ( ●: Included, Blank: Not available) Software Software B1260dn a ● PCL6 printer driver a ● SPL printer
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Useful to know Printouts are blurry. Where can I download the machine’s driver? • The toner level might be low or uneven. Shake the toner • Visit www.support.dell.com to download the latest cartridge. machine’s driver, and install it on your system. • Try a different print resolution setting. • Replace the toner cartridge. Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? • Inquire at a Dell distributor or your retailer. The machine does not print. • Visit www.support.dell.com. Select your country
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About this user’s guide 2 This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage. General icons • Read the safety information before using the machine. • If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting Icon Text Description chapter. Gives users information to protect the machine from Caution • Terms used in this user’s guide are explained in the glossary chapter. possible mechanical damage or
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Safety information 4 These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to you and others, and to prevent any potential damage to your machine. Be sure to read Operating environment and understand all of these instructions before using the machine. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. Warning 3 Important safety symbols Do not use if the power cord is damaged or if the electrical outlet is not grounded. Explanation of all icons and signs used
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Safety information 5 Caution Operating method During an electrical storm or for a period of non-operation, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet. Caution This could result in electric shock or fire. Be careful, the paper output area is hot. Do not forcefully pull the paper out during printing. Burns could occur. It can cause damage to the machine. If the machine has been dropped, or if the cabinet appears damaged, unplug the machine from all interface connections and Be car
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Safety information Do not block or push objects into the ventilation opening. Caution This could result in elevated component temperatures which can cause damage or fire. Before moving the machine, turn the power off and disconnect all Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other cords. The information below are only suggestions based on the than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation units weight. If you have a medical condition that prevents you ex
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Safety information 7 Use the power cord supplied with your machine for safe Maintenance / Checking operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 meters (6 feet) with a 110V machine, then the gauge should be 16 AWG or larger. Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine, and could result Caution in electric shock or fire. Do not put a cover over the machine or place it in an airtight Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the location, such as a closet. insi
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Safety information Keep the power cable and the contact surface of the plug clean When storing supplies such as toner cartridges, keep them away from dust or water. from children. Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire. Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested. • Do not remove any covers or guards that are fastened with Using recycled supplies, such as toner, can cause damage to the screws. machine. • Fuser units should only be repaired by a certified service In cas
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Machine overview 9 Accessories a Power cord Software CD b Quick installation guide Misc. accessories a. The software CD contains the printer drivers, user’s guide, and software applications. b. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 14 1. Introduction
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Machine overview 10 11 Front view Rear view • This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. • This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country. model or country. 1 2 7 2 6 5 3 4 8 1 Network port 4 Power receptacle 2 USB port 5 Rear cover 1 Output tray 5 Tray 1 3 Power-switch 2 Control pa
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Control panel overview 4 Prints a information page. Info This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model. • Prints configuration reports/ netwwork There are various types of control panels. configuration reports -Press and let go. • Prints supplies info report / error report 1 - Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds 2 and release. • Prints a test page 3 - Press and hold this button for about 4 seconds until the status LED blinks slowly, and release. 4
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Turning on the machine Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. 1 Press the power key or turn the switch on if the machine has a power switch. 2 1 17 1. Introduction
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Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2 using the cable. If your machine is attached to a network, skip the following The software CD should automatically run and an installation window steps below and go on to installing a network connected machine’s driver (see will appear. "Installing driver over the network" on page 81). If the installation window does not appear, c
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Installing the driver locally Select Connect to the computer using USB Cable. Click Next. 4 Follow the instructions in the installation window. 5 19 1. Introduction
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Reinstalling the driver If the printer driver does not work properly, follow the steps below to reinstall the driver. 13 Windows Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and 1 powered on. From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell 2 Printers > your printer driver name > Maintenance. Select Repair and click Next. 3 Follow the instructions in the installation window. 4 Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive and install the driver 5 again (see
