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    User's Guide Dell B1260dn BBAASSIICC 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
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    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
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    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
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    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 or support.dell
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    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
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    -Speed USB 2.0 Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN IPv6 Google Cloud Print™ Eco printing Double-sided printing (●: Included, Blank: Not available) Software PCL6 printer drivera SPL printer drivera XPS printer driver Dell Printer Manager Embedded Web Service B1260dn a. Depending
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    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
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    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. 2 General icons Icon Text Description Gives users information to protect the machine from
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    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 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.
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    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
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    Safety information Do not block or push objects into the ventilation opening. This could result in elevated component temperatures which can cause damage or fire. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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    machine by yourself. It can damage the machine. Call a certified technician when the machine needs repairing. To clean and operate the machine, strictly follow the user's guide provided with the machine. Otherwise, you could damage the machine. 1. Introduction 12
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    The machine should only be repaired by a Dell service technician. 8 Supply usage Caution Do not disassemble the toner cartridge. Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested. Do not burn any of the supplies such as toner cartridge or fuser unit. This could cause an explosion or uncontrollable
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    Accessories Power cord Software CDa Misc. accessoriesb Quick installation guide 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. 1. Introduction
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    Machine overview 10 Front view 11 Rear view • This illustration may differ from your 1 6 5 4 1 Output tray 2 Control panel 3 Front cover 4 Paper level indicator 2 2 7 3 8 5 Tray 1 6 Manual feeder 7 Paper width guides on a manual feeder 8 Output support 1 Network port 2 USB port 3 Power-
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    5 (Cancel) 5 6 (Power) 6 Prints a information page. • Prints configuration reports/ netwwork configuration reports - Press and let go. • Prints supplies info report / error report - Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds and release. • Prints a test page - Press and hold this button for
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    Turning on the machine 1 Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. Press the power key or turn the switch on if the machine has a power switch. 2 1 1. Introduction 17
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    and go on to installing a network connected machine's driver (see "Installing driver over the network" on page 81). • If you are a Macintosh, Linux, or Unix OS user, refer to the "Software installation" on page 71. • The installation window in this User's Guide may differ depending on the machine
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    Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to the computer using USB Cable. Click Next. 5 Follow the instructions in the installation window. 1. Introduction 19
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    Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers > your printer driver name > Maintenance. 3 Select Repair and click Next. 4 Follow the instructions in the installation window. 5 Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive and install the driver again (see "Installing the driver locally" on page 18
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    complete, you may want to set the machine's default settings. Refer to the next section if you would like to set or change values. This chapter provides information about the overall menu structure and the basic setup options. • Printing a test page 22 • Media and tray 23 • Basic printing 33
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    Printing a test page Print a test page to make sure that the machine is operating correctly. To print a test page: In ready mode, press and hold status LED blinks, and release. (Info) button for about 4 seconds until the 2. Learning the Basic Usage 22
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    see "Print media specifications" on page 59). The use of inflammable media or foreign materials left in the printer may lead to overheating of the unit and, in rare cases may cause a fire. 1 Tray overview To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guides. 2 1 3 1 Tray extention guide 2 Paper
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    Media and tray Paper type available for duplex printing Depending on the power voltage your machine uses, available paper types for duplex printing differs. Refer to the below table. Power voltage 110V 220V Available paper Letter, Legal, US Folio, Oficio A4 2. Learning the Basic Usage 24
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    Media and tray 2 Loading paper in the tray When printing using the tray, do not load paper on the manual feeder, it may cause a paper jam. 2. Learning the Basic Usage 25
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    in your software application, you need to press ( Info) button each time you print a page and load only one type, size and weight of print media at a time on the manual tray. • To prevent paper jams, do not add paper while printing when there is still paper in the manual feeder. • Print media should
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    Media and tray 2. Learning the Basic Usage 27
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    the rear cover opened during printing. Recycled ● Archive ● To see for paper weights for each sheet, refer to "Print media specifications" on page 59. (●: Supported) Manual feeder Types Plain Thick Thicker Tray ● ● Manual feeder ● ● ● Envelope Printing successfully on envelopes depends
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    tray To print an envelope, place it as shown in the following figure. • Do not use stamped envelopes. • Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams, and may even damage the fuser. • For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 15
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    laser printers. • Must withstand the machine's fusing temperature. • Place them on a flat surface after removing them from the machine. • Do not leave unused transparencies in the paper tray for long. Dust and dirt may accumulate on them, resulting in spotty printing machine's specifications to view
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    Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to machine paper, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper, reducing print quality. • In the software
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    the Paper tab in the Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 34). Open the output support before printing. The printed pages stack on the output support, and the output support will help the printed pages to align. The printer sends printouts to the output tray by default
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    Basic printing 7 Printing 4 The basic print settings including the number of copies and print range are selected within the Print window. If you are a Macintosh, Linux, or Unix OS user, refer to the "Macintosh printing" on page 115 or "Linux printing" on page 117 or "Unix printing" on page 119.
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    . 1 Open the document you want to print. 2 Select Print from the file menu. 3 Select your machine from the Select Printer. You can check the machine's current status using the Printer Status button (see "Using Dell Printer Status" on page 99). Using a favorite setting The Favorites option
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    button from the control panel, eco mode is enabled. The default setting of Eco mode is Double-sided printing (Long Edge), Multiple Pages per Side (2), Skip blank pages, and Toner Save. Depending on the printer driver you use, Skip blank pages may not work properly. 2. Learning the Basic Usage 35
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    system used, computing performance, application software, connection method, media type, media size, job complexity, etc. Eco options • Printer Default: Follows the settings set from the machine's control panel. • None: Disables eco mode. • Eco Printing: Enables eco mode. Activate the various
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    and maintenance parts available for your machine. • 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
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    Dell-authorized supplies and accessories visit www.dell.com/supplies, or contact your local Dell dealer or the retailer where you purchased your machine. You can also visit www.dell.com or support.dell.com, select your country/region, and obtain information on calling for service. 3. Maintenance
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    different configurations of toner cartridges and other supplies according to the specific country conditions. Dell does not recommend using non-genuine Dell toner cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured toner. Dell cannot guarantee non-genuine Dell toner cartridge's quality. Service or repair
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    or shock. • Never manually rotate the drum, especially in the reverse direction; this can cause internal damage and toner spillage. 2 Toner cartridge usage Dell Inc. does not recommend or approve the use of non-Dell brand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or
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    Storing the toner cartridge 3 Estimated cartridge life Estimated cartridge life the life of the toner cartridge (or imaging unit) yield depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require. The actual print yield may vary depending on the print density of the pages you print on, operating
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    , you can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the remaining toner in the cartridge. In some cases, white streaks or light printing will still occur even after you have redistributed the toner. • Before opening the front cover, close the output support first. • If toner gets on your
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    • Before opening the front cover, close the output support first. • Do not use sharp objects such as a knife or scissors to open the toner cartridge package. They might scratch the drum of the cartridge. • If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold
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    any water drip onto or into the machine. 5 Cleaning the inside During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the machine. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the machine clears and reduces these
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    of the machine, be careful not to damage the transfer roller or any other inside parts. Do not use solvents such as benzene or thinner. Printing quality problems can occur and cause damage to the machine. 1 2 2 1 2 1 3. Maintenance 45
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    Cleaning the machine 6 Cleaning the pickup roller • Use a dry lint-free cloth to clean the machine. • If your machine has a power switch, turn the power switch off before cleaning the machine. 1 2 2 1 3. Maintenance 46
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    When moving the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the inside of the machine may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the machine or reduce print quality. • When moving the machine, make sure at least two people are holding the machine securely. 3. Maintenance 47
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    display screen first to solve the error. If you cannot find a solution to your problem in this chapter, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter in the Advanced User's Guide (see "Troubleshooting" on page 121). If you cannot find a solution in the User's Guide or the problem persists, call for service.
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    remove paper from the tray while your machine is printing. • Flex, fan, and straighten paper before loading. • Do not use creased, damp, or highly curled paper. • Do not mix paper types in a tray. • Use only recommended print media (see "Print media specifications" on page 59). 4. Troubleshooting 49
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    Clearing paper jams To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out slowly and gently. 1 In tray 1 4. Troubleshooting 50
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    Clearing paper jams 2 In the manual feeder 4. Troubleshooting 51
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    Clearing paper jams 3 Inside the machine • The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine. • Before opening the front cover, close the output support first. 2 1 4. Troubleshooting 52
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    Clearing paper jams 4 In the exit area 4. Troubleshooting 53
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    Clearing paper jams 5 In the duplex area 1 2 1 2 4. Troubleshooting 54
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    at the error message and its instructions from the troubleshooting part. • You can also resolve the error with the guidelines from the Printer Status Monitor program window. • If the problem persists, call a service representative. 6 Status LED Status Off Green (Status LED) Red Orange Blinking
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    of print-outs and is designed pursuant to ISO/IEC 19752. The number of pages may be affected by operating environment, printing interval, graphics, media type and media size. Some amount of toner may remain in the cartridge even when red LED is on and the printer stops printing. 4. Troubleshooting
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    5. Appendix This chapter provides product specifications and information concerning applicable regulations. • Specifications 58 • Dell technical support policy 65 • Contacting Dell 66 • Warranty and return policy 67 • Copyright 68
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    40°C (-4 to 104°F) 20 to 80% RH 10 to 90% RH AC 110 - 127 V AC 220 - 240 V Less than 400 W Less than 45 W Less than 1.2 W Less than 0.2 W (0.1 Wc) a. Sound Pressure Level, ISO 7779. Configuration tested: basic machine installation, A4 paper, simplex printing. b. See the rating label on the machine
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    Specifications 2 Print media specifications Type Plain paper Envelope Thick paper Size Dimensions Letter Legal US Folio A4 Oficio JIS B5 ISO B5 Executive A5 A6 Envelope Monarch Envelope No. 10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope C6 Refer to the Plain paper section 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
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    ) Maximum size (custom) Dimensions Refer to the Plain paper section Refer to the Plain paper section Refer to the Plain paper section Refer to the Plain paper section Refer to the Plain paper section Print media weight/Capacitya Tray Manual feederb Not available in a tray. 164 to 220 g/m2
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    processor or higher • Support for DirectX® 9 10 GB • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for all Windows operating systems. • Users who have administrator rights can install the software. • Windows Terminal Services is compatible with your machine. • For Windows 2000, Services
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    Specifications Macintosh Operating system Mac OS X 10.4 Mac OS X 10.5 Mac OS X 10.6 Mac OS X 10.7 Requirements (Recommended) CPU RAM Free HDD space • Intel® processors • PowerPC G4/ G5 • 128 MB for a powerPC based Mac 1 GB (512 MB) • 512 MB for an Intel-based Mac (1 GB) • Intel® processors
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    Specifications Linux Items Operating system CPU RAM Free HDD space Requirements Fedora 5~13 (32/ 64 bit) OpenSuSE® 10.2, 10.3, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2 (32/64 bit) SuSE 10.0, 10.1 (32 bit) Ubuntu 6.06, 6.10, 7.04, 7.10, 8.04, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04 (32/64 bit) Mandriva 2007, 2008, 2009, 2009.1, 2010 (32
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    shows the network environments supported by the machine. Items Network interface Network operating system Network protocols Specifications • Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX Wired Lan • Windows 2000/Server 2003 /Server 2008/XP/Vista/7/Server 2008 R2 • Various Linux OS • Mac OS X 10.4 ~ 10.7 • Unix • TCP
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    customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware
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    only) • Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) - ftp.dell.com Log in as user: anonymous, and use your email address as your password. • Electronic Support Service - [email protected] - [email protected] - [email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) - apsupport
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    and return policy Dell Inc. ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your printer, refer to the Product Information Guide. 5. Appendix 67
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    Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the Dell logo, and Dell Toner Management System are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Adobe
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    User's Guide Dell B1260dn AADDVVAANNCCEEDD IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and troubleshooting on various OS environments. Some features may not be available depending on model or country. BASIC This guide provides
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    77 Wired network setup 78 Installing driver over the network 81 IPv6 configuration 87 AirPrint 89 Google Cloud Print 90 3. Useful management tools Using Firmware Update Utility 93 Using Dell Supplies Ordering Utility 94 Using Embedded Web Service 95 Using Dell Printer Manager 97
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    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
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    , select Dell in Print Using and your machine name in Model. • For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to use... and your machine name in Print Using. Your machine appears on the Printer List, and is set as the default machine. 18 Click Add. 1. Software
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    that appears on your Macintosh desktop. 4 Double-click the MAC_Installer folder > Uninstaller OS X icon. 5 Enter the password and click OK. 6 When the uninstall is done, click OK. If a machine has already been added, delete it from the Print Setup Utility or Print & Fax. 1. Software installation 73
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    Administrator Login window appears, type "root" in the Login field and enter the system password. You must log in as a super user (root) to install the machine software. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator. 3 From the Dell website, download the Unified Linux Driver package
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    to your computer and powered on. 2 When the Administrator Login window appears, type "root" in the Login field and enter the system password. You must log in as a super user (root) to uninstall the printer driver. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator. 3 Click the icon at the
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    networkconnected 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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    you set this option, the machine status (toner cartridge shortage or machine error) will be sent to a certain person's email automatically. • Configure the network parameters necessary for the machine to connect to various network environments. TCP/IPv6 is not supported by this program. 2. Using
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    Application > SetIP > Setup.exe. 2 Follow the instructions in the installation window. 3 Connect your machine to the network with a network cable. 4 Turn on the machine. 5 From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers > SetIP > SetIP. 2. Using a network-connected machine
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    the computer firewall from System Preferences > Security > Firewall. The following instructions may vary from your model. Find the machine's MAC address from the Network Configuration Report (see "Printing a network configuration report" on page 78) and enter it without the colons. For example, 00
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    Wired network setup Find the machine's MAC address from the Network Configuration Report (see "Printing a network configuration report" on page 78) and enter it without the colons. For example, 00:15:99:29:51:A8 becomes 0015992951A8. Find the machine's MAC address from the Network Configuration
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    The software CD should automatically run and an installation window will appear. If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs > Accessories > Run. X:\Setup.exe replacing "X" with the letter, which represents your CDROM drive and click OK. 4 Select Connect a network printer
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    , click Set IP address and refer to "IPv4 configuration using SetIP (Macintosh)" on page 79. 6 Follow the instructions in the installation window. 6 Macintosh 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your network and powered on. 2 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Double
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    • For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, if Auto Select does not work properly, choose Select Printer Software and your machine name in Print Using. 21 Click Add. Your machine appears in the Printer List, and is set as the default machine. 7 Linux You need to download Linux software packages from the Dell website
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    . 10 Input the printer description and Next. 11 After the machine is added, click Finish. 12 When installation is done, click Finish. Add a network printer 1 Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator. 2 Click Add Printer. 3 The Add printer wizard window opens. Click Next. 4 Select Network printer
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    driver over the network 1 From the Dell website, download and unpack the UNIX Printer Driver package to your computer. 2 Acquire root privileges. "su -" 3 Copy the appropriate driver archive to the target UNIX computer. See administration guide of your UNIX OS for details. 4 Unpack the UNIX printer
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    Installing driver over the network Setting up the printer To add the printer to your UNIX system, run 'installprinter' from the command line. This will bring up the Add Printer Wizard window. Setup the printer in this window according to the following steps: 1 Type the name of the printer. 2 Select
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    IPv6 configuration IPv6 is supported properly only in Windows Vista or higher. 7 The Add Printer Wizard window appears. Follow the instructions in the window. If the IPv6 network seems to not be working, set all the network setting to the factory defaults and try again using Clear Setting. If
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    Web Service 1 Start a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, that supports IPv6 addressing as a URL. 2 Select one of the IPv6 addresses (Link-local Address, Stateless Address, Stateful Address, Manual Address) from Network Configuration Report (see "Printing a network configuration report" on page
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    methods. 5 When the Embedded Web Service window opens, click Settings > Network Settings. 6 Click Raw TCP/IP, LPR, IPP or mDNS . You can enable the IPP protocol or mDNS protocol. 12 Printing via AirPrint For example, the iPad manual provides these instructions: 1 Check whether the machine is
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    default password for security reasons. • ID: admin • Password: dell00000 If the network environment is using a proxy server, you need to configure the proxy's IP and port number from Settings > Network Settings > Google Cloud Print > Proxy Setting. Contact your network service provider or network
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    application list that supports Google Cloud Print™ service. To share your printer with your freinds, please refer to the following web site. http://support.google.com/chromeos/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=124106 Make sure the printer is turned on and connected to a wired or wireless network that has
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    the Chrome browser. 1 Run Chrome. 2 Open the document or email that you want to print. 3 Click the wrench icon in the browser's top right corner. 4 Click Print. A new tab for printing appears. 5 Select Print with Google Cloud Print. 6 Click the Print button. 2. Using a network-connected machine 92
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    tools provided to help you make full use of your machine. • Using Firmware Update Utility 93 • Using Dell Supplies Ordering Utility 94 • Using Embedded Web Service 95 • Using Dell Printer Manager 97 • Using Dell Printer Status 99 • Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator 101
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    . Availabe for Windows OS users only. 5 Click Update Firmware. 1 From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers > your printer driver name > Firmware Update Utility. 2 Download the latest firmware. Click http://www.support.dell.com. 3 If your printer is connected with
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    toner cartridges or supplies from Dell: Availabe for Windows or Macintosh OS users only. 2 The Dell Supplies Ordering Utility window opens. 1 Double-click the Dell Supplies Ordering Utility icon on your desktop. OR From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers
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    Web Service. • Embedded Web Service explanation in this user's guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. • Network model only. 1 Click Login on the upper right of the Embedded Web Service website. 2 Type in the ID and Password then click Login. • ID: admin • Password
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    such as TCP/IP and network protocols. Maintenance tab This tab allows you to maintain your machine by upgrading firmware and setting contact information for sending emails. You can also connect to Dell website or download drivers by selecting the Link menu. • Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade your machine
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    interface. Switching between the two interfaces is easy: just click button. • Availabe for Windows or Macintosh OS users only. • For Windows, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for Dell Printer Manager. The screenshot may differ depending on operating system you are using
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    window. You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) from online. The advanced user interface is intended to be used by the person responsible for managing the network and machines. Device Settings You can configure various machine settings such as machine setup, paper, layout, emulation, network
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    that is connected to the local network. Printer Ready, Printer Offline, Error-Check Printer, and the toner level or Toner Low alerts will for your printer. • Available for Windows users. • The Dell Printer Status window and its contents shown in this user's guide may differ depending on the machine
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    You can set printing job alert related settings. Order Supplies You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) from 3 online. 4 User's Guide You can view the online User's Guide. 5 Close Close the window. Changing the Dell Printer Status Program Settings Right-click the Dell Printer Status icon
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    Driver Configurator 1 Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator on the desktop. You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Dell Unified Driver > Unified Driver Configurator. 2 Click each button on the left to switch to the corresponding configuration window. 1 Printer Configuration
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    clicking on the machine icon button on the left side of the Unified Driver Configurator window. 7 Printers configuration Printers configuration has the two tabs: Printers and Classes. 1 Switches to Printers configuration. 2 Shows all of the installed machines. 3 Shows the status, model name, and
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    Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator • Remove Printer: Removes the selected machine. • Set as Default: Sets the current selected machine as a default machine. • Stop/Start: Stops/starts the machine. • Test: Allows you to print a test page to ensure the machine is working properly. •
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    Linux Unified Driver Configurator 8 Ports configuration In this window, you can view the list of available ports, check the status of each port and release a port that is stalled in a busy state when its owner has terminated the job for any reason. 2 1 Switches to Ports configuration. 2 Shows all
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    . • Altitude adjustment 106 • Changing the default print settings 107 • Setting your machine as a default machine 108 • Using advanced print features 109 • Macintosh printing 115 • Linux printing 117 • Unix printing 119 The procedures in this chapter are mainly based on Windows 7.
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    1 4 Normal • For Windows and Macintosh users, you set from Dell Printer Manager > interface overview" on page 98). (Switch to advanced mode) > Device Settings (see "Advanced settings user • If your machine is connected to the network, you can set the altitude via Embedded Web Service (see "Using
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    XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista, select Printing Preferences. For Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, from context menus, select Printing preferences. If Printing preferences has a ?, you can select other printer drivers connected to the selected printer. 5 Change the settings on each tab. 6 Click
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    Panel > Hardware > Devices and Printers. 3 Select your machine. 4 Right-click your machine and select Set as Default Printer. For Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, if Set as default printer has a ?, you can select other printer drivers connected to the selected printer. 4. Special features 108
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    print features XPS printer driver: used to print XPS file format. • The XPS printer driver can be installed only on Windows Vista OS or higher. • You can install the XPS printer driver when you insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive. When you install the Dell software, the XPS printer driver
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    Description Selects the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages will be reduced in size and arranged in the order you specify. You can print up to 16 pages on one sheet. Poster Printing Prints a single-page document onto 4 (Poster 2x2
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    other page of the document first. After that, a message appears on your computer. • We recommend not to print on both sides of the special media, such as labels, envelopes, or thick paper. It may cause a paper jam or damage the machine. Item Double-sided Printing Description • Printer Default: If
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    " or "CONFIDENTIAL" printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document. a To change the print settings from your software application, access Printing Preferences. b Click the Advanced tab, select Edit from the Watermark drop-down list. The Edit Watermarks window appears. c Enter
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    only when you use the SPL printer driver (see "Software" on page 6). An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed on any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of letterhead paper. Rather than using preprinted
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    prints with your document. e Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window. Item Description Overlay (Deleting a page overlay) a In the Printing Preferences window confirming message window appears, click Yes. f Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window. You can delete page overlays
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    , you need to check the printer driver settings in each application you use. Follow the steps below to print from a Macintosh: 1 Open the document to print. 2 Open the File menu and click Page Setup (Document Setup in some applications). 3 Choose your paper size, orientation, scaling, other options
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    printing on both sides of paper when you are printing more than 1 copy. 7 Using help Click the question mark on the bottom-left corner of the window and click on the topic you want to know about. A pop-up window appears with information about that option's feature, which is provided from the driver
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    tabs displayed at the top of the window. • General: Changes the paper size, the paper type, and the orientation of the documents. It enables the duplex feature, adds start and end banners, and changes the number of pages per sheet. Automatic/manual duplex printing may not be available depending on
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    to start printing. 10 Configuring Printer Properties Using the Printer Properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the various properties for your machine as a printer. 1 Open the Unified Driver Configurator. If necessary, switch to Printers configuration. 2 Select your
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    are Printer Default, Plain, and Thick. • Paper Source: Select from which tray the paper is used. By default, it is Auto Selection. • Orientation: Select the direction in which information is printed on a page. • Duplex: Print on both sides of paper to save paper. Automatic/manual duplex printing may
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    , margins are not enabled. The user can change the margin settings by changing the values in the respective fields. Set by default, these values depend on the page size selected. • Unit: Change the units to points, inches, or centimeters. Printer-Specific Settings tab Select various options in
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    5. Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. • Paper feeding problems 122 • Power and cable connecting problems 123 • Printing problems 124 • Printing quality problems 127 • Operating system problems 134
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    paper from the tray. • The paper is too thick. Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the machine. The paper keeps jamming. • There is too much paper in the tray. Remove excess paper from the tray. If you are printing on special materials, use the multi-purpose tray (or manual
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    Power and cable connecting problems Condition The machine is not receiving power, or the connection cable between the computer and the machine is not supply first and press the • Disconnect the machine's cable and reconnect it. (Power) button on the control panel. 5. Troubleshooting 123
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    machine as your default machine in Windows. Check the machine for the following: • The front cover is not closed. Close the front cover. • Paper is jammed. Clear the paper jam. • No paper is loaded. Load paper. • The toner cartridge is not installed. Install the toner cartridge. • Make sure the
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    settings do not match. Ensure that the paper size in the printer driver settings matches the paper in the tray. Or, ensure that the paper size in the printer driver settings matches the paper selection in the software application settings you use. The machine prints, but the text is wrong, garbled
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    application, the resolution will be reduced. This is not a problem. Just keep printing. Set the correct paper size in the Custom in Paper tab in Printing Preferences. Change the printer option and try again. Go to Printing Preferences , click Paper tab, and set type to Thick. 5. Troubleshooting 126
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    toner cartridge. • The paper may not meet paper specifications; for example, the paper may be too moist or rough. • If the entire page is light, the ting is too low or the toner save mode is on. Adjust the print resolution and turn the toner save mode off. See the help screen of the printer driver
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    inside of your machine. • The paper path may need cleaning. Clean the inside of your machine. If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative. If black vertical streaks appear on the page: • The surface (drum part) of the toner cartridge inside the machine has probably
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    the toner cartridge and, install a new one. • Parts of the machine may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages. • The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service representative. 5. Troubleshooting 129
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    print resolution through your software application or in Printing Preferences. Ensure the correct paper type is selected. For example: If Thicker Paper is selected, but Plain Paper actually used, an overcharging can occur causing this copy quality problem. • If you are using a new toner cartridge
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    Printing quality problems Condition Page skew Suggested Solutions • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the paper type and quality. • Ensure that the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. Curl or wave • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the
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    . Contact a service representative. Loose toner • Clean the inside of the machine. • Check the paper type and quality. • Remove the toner cartridge and then, install a new one. If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. Contact a service representative. 5. Troubleshooting 132
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    toner cartridge may be defective. Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. If the problem persists, the machine may require repairing. Contact a service representative. Curl If the printed paper is curled or paper does not feed into the machine: • Turn the stack of paper over in the tray
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    . If the message appears in ready mode or after printing has completed, check the connection and/or whether an error has occurred. Refer to the Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista User's Guide that came with your computer for further information on Windows error messages. 5. Troubleshooting 134
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    Make sure that the resolution setting in your machine driver matches the one in Acrobat Reader. with Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher, colors print incorrectly. Refer to the Macintosh User's Guide that came with your computer for further information on Macintosh error messages. 5. Troubleshooting 135
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    port locked and unavailable for subsequent print jobs. If this situation occurs, try to release the port by selecting Release port in the Port configuration window. Refer to the Linux User's Guide that came with your computer for further information on Linux error messages. 5. Troubleshooting 136
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    printing as well as mentioned in this user's guide. ADF An Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is a scanning unit that will automatically feed an original sheet of paper so that the machine can scan some amount of the paper at once. 802.11 802.11 is a set of standards for wireless local area network
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    Document Feeder (DADF) is a scanning unit that will automatically feed and turn over an original sheet of paper so that the machine can scan on both sides of the paper. Default The value or setting that is in effect when taking a printer out of its box state, reset, or initialized. Glossary 138
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    in a distributed database on networks, such as the Internet. Dot Matrix Printer A dot matrix printer refers to a type of computer printer with a print head that runs back and forth on the page and prints by impact, striking an ink-soaked cloth ribbon against the paper, much like a typewriter. Duty
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    errors -for-print service on network that supports the TCP/IP protocol (such as the Internet or an intranet). Fuser Unit The part of a laser printer that fuses the toner onto the print media. It consists of a heat roller and a pressure roller. After toner is transferred onto the paper, the fuser
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    Engineers (IEEE). The term "1284-B" refers to a specific connector type on the end of the parallel cable that attaches to the peripheral (for example, a printer). Intranet A private network that uses Internet Protocols, network connectivity, and possibly the public telecommunication system to
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    Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is a networking protocol for querying and modifying directory services running over TCP/IP. The International . LED A Light-Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that indicates the status of a machine. ITU-T No. 1 chart Standardized test chart published by
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    to run various services on a PC, and the network protocols were based on the archetypal Xerox XNS stack. Today NetWare supports TCP/IP as well as IPX/ SPX. OPC Organic Photo Conductor (OPC) is a mechanism that makes a virtual image for print using a laser beam emitted from a laser printer, and it is
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    , modular approach to network design that divides the Printer Driver A program used to send commands and transfer data from the computer to the printer. Print Media The media like paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies which can be used in a printer, a scanner, a fax or, a copier. PPM Pages
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    Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is a protocol for remote user authentication and accounting. RADIUS enables centralized management of authentication data such as usernames and passwords using an AAA (authentication, authorization, and accounting) concept to manage network access. Simple
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    printer which contains toner. Toner is a powder used in laser printers and photocopiers, which forms the text and images on the printed paper. Toner can be fused by by a combination of heat/ pressure from the fuser standard for scanners and software. By using a access network shares in Window NT and
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    The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for establishing a wireless home network. If your wireless access point supports WPS, you can configure the wireless network connection easily without a computer. XPS XML Paper Specification (XPS) is a specification for a Page Description Language (PDL
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    printing printer properties 118 34 printing 117 4 system requirements 63 59 unifled driver configurator 101 93 using SetIP 80 15 loading paper in manual feeder/multi-purpose tray 26 8 paper in the tray1 25 137 special media 28 90 local J 99 jam 94 clearing paper driver
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    set Linux 117 printer preferences Linux 118 Printing 33 printing changing the default print settings 107 Linux 117 Macintosh 115 multiple pages on one sheet of paper Macintosh 115 printing a document Windows 33 printing on both sides of paper Macintosh 116 printing to a file
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    instructions non-Dell and refilled redistributing toner replacing the cartridge storing tray adjusting the width and length changing the tray size loading paper in manual feeder/multi-purpose tray U understanding the status LED 59 UNIX 16 driver installation for network connected 84 printing
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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.
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This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and
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