Dell B1260dn User manual

BASIC

User’s Guide

Dell B1260dn

BASIC

User’s Guide

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.

BASIC

1. Introduction

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

2. Learning the Basic Usage

Printing a test page 22

Media and tray 23

Basic printing 33

3. Maintenance

Ordering supplies and accessories 38

Available supplies 39

Storing the toner cartridge 40

Redistributing toner 42

Replacing the toner cartridge 43

Cleaning the machine 44

Tips for moving & storing your machine 47

4. Troubleshooting

Tips for avoiding paper jams 49

Clearing paper jams 50

Understanding the status LED 55

5. Appendix

Specifications 58

Dell technical support policy 65

Contacting Dell 66

Warranty and return policy 67

1. Introduction

This chapter provides information you need to know before using the machine.

•Keybenefits 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

Key benefits

Environmentally friendly

• To save toner and paper, this machine supports the Eco feature.

• To save paper, you can print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (see "Using

advanced print features" on page 109).

• To save paper, you can print on both sides of the paper (double-sided printing) (see

"Using advanced print features" on page 109).

• To save electricity, this machine automatically conserves electricity by substantially

reducing power consumption when not in use.

Print with excellent quality and speed

• You can print with a resolution of up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi effective output.

• Fast, on-demand printing.

-Forsingle-sideprinting, 28 ppm (A4) or 29 ppm (Letter).

- For duplex printing, 14 ppm (A4) or 14 ppm (Letter).

Convenience

• You can print on the go from your smartphone or computer using Google

Cloud Print™ enabled apps (see "Google Cloud Print™" on page 90).

• Dell Printer Manager and Printer Status Monitor are a program that

monitors and informs you of the machine’s status and allows you to

customize the machine’s settings (see "Using Dell Printer Manager" on page

97).

• You can access Dell Support at

www.dell.com

support.dell.com

. Select your

region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the requested details to

access help tools and information.

Wide range of functionality and application support

• Supports various paper sizes (see "Print media specifications" on page 59).

• Print watermark: You can customize your documents with words, such as

“Confidential” (see "Using advanced print features" on page 109).

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.

Features by models

Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on

model or country.

Operating System

(●: Included, Blank: Not available)

Software

(●: Included, Blank: Not available)

Variety feature

(●: Included, Blank: Not available)

Operating System B1260dn

Windows ●

Macintosh ●

Linux ●

Unix ●

Software B1260dn

PCL6 printer drivera

a. Depending on the operating system you use, the installed printer driver may differ.

●

SPL printer drivera●

XPS printer driver ●

Dell Printer Manager ●

Embedded Web Service ●

Features B1260dn

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ●

Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired

LAN

●

IPv6 ●

Google Cloud Print™ ●

Eco printing ●

Double-sided printing ●

Useful to know

Where can I download the machine’s driver?

• Visit www.support.dell.com to download the latest

machine’s driver, and install it on your system.

Where can I purchase accessories or supplies?

• Inquire at a Dell distributor or your retailer.

• Visit www.support.dell.com. Select your country/region to

view product service information.

The status LED flashes or remains constantly on.

• Turn the product off and on again.

• Check the meanings of LED indications in this manual and

troubleshoot accordingly (see "Understanding the status LED"

on page 55).

A paper jam has occurred.

• Open and close the front door.

• Check the instructions on removing jammed paper in this

manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Clearing paper

jams" on page 50).

Printouts are blurry.

• The toner level might be low or uneven. Shake the toner

cartridge.

• Try a different print resolution setting.

• Replace the toner cartridge.

The machine does not print.

• Open the print queue list and remove the document from the

list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 33).

• Remove the driver and install it again (see "Installing the driver

locally" on page 18).

• Select your machine as your default machine in your Windows.

1. Introduction

About this user’s guide

This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the

machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage.

• Read the safety information before using the machine.

• If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting

chapter.

• Terms used in this user’s guide are explained in the glossary chapter.

• All illustrations in this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending

on its options or model you purchased.

• The screenshots in this user's guide may differ from your machine

depending on the machine’s firmware/driver version.

• The procedures in this user’s guide are mainly based on Windows 7.

Conventions

Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as below:

• Document is synonymous with original.

• Paper is synonymous with media, or print media.

• Machine refers to printer or MFP.

General icons

Icon Text Description

Caution Gives users information to protect the machine from

possible mechanical damage or malfunction.

Note Provides additional information or detailed

specification of the machine function and feature.

1. Introduction

Safety information

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

and understand all of these instructions before using the machine. After reading

this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Important safety symbols

Explanation of all icons and signs used in this chapter

Operating environment

Warning

Warning Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe

personal injury or death.

Caution Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor

personal injury or property damage.

Do not attempt.

Do not use if the power cord is damaged or if the electrical outlet is

not grounded.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Do not place anything on top of the machine (water, small metal or

heavy objects, candles, lit cigarettes, etc.).

This could result in electric shock or fire.

• If the machine gets overheated, it releases smoke, makes

strange noises, or generates an odd odor, immediately turn off

the power switch and unplug the machine.

• The user should be able to access the power outlet in case of

emergencies that might require the user to pull the plug out.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Do not bend, or place heavy objects on the power cord.

Stepping on or allowing the power cord to be crushed by a heavy

object could result in electric shock or fire.

Do not remove the plug by pulling on the cord; do not handle the

plug with wet hands.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Safety information

1. Introduction

Caution

Operating method

Caution

During an electrical storm or for a period of non-operation,

remove the power plug from the electrical outlet.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Be careful, the paper output area is hot.

Burns could occur.

If the machine has been dropped, or if the cabinet appears

damaged, unplug the machine from all interface connections and

request assistance from qualified service personnel.

Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

If the machine does not operate properly after these instructions

have been followed, unplug the machine from all interface

connections and request assistance from qualified service

personnel.

Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

If the plug does not easily enter the electrical outlet, do not

attempt to force it in.

Call an electrician to change the electrical outlet, or this could

result in electric shock.

Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power, telephone or PC

interface cords.

This could result in electric shock or fire and/or injury to your pet.

Do not forcefully pull the paper out during printing.

It can cause damage to the machine.

Be careful not to put your hand between the machine and paper

tray.

You may get injured.

Be care when replacing paper or removing jammed paper.

New paper has sharp edges and can cause painful cuts.

When printing large quantities, the bottom part of the paper

output area may get hot. Do not allow children to touch.

Burns can occur.

When removing jammed paper, do not use tweezers or sharp metal

objects.

It can damage the machine.

Do not allow too many papers to stack up in the paper output tray.

It can damage the machine.

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