Dell B 2360 Printer Manual

Using the printer control panel
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1Menus button Open the menus.
Notes:
The menus are available only when the printer is in the Ready state.
Pressing the button while navigating within the menus returns the printer control panel
to the top‑level menu screen.
2Display View printing options as well as status and error messages.
3Sleep button Enable Sleep mode or Hibernate mode.
Notes:
Pressing any hard button will cause the printer to wake from Sleep mode.
Pressing the Sleep button or the power...

Understanding the colors of the Sleep button and indicator
lights
The colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights on the printer control panel signify a certain printer status or condition.
Indicator lightPrinter status
Off The printer is off or in Hibernate mode.
Blinking green The printer is warming up, processing data, or printing.
Solid green The printer is on, but idle.
Blinking red The printer requires user intervention.
Sleep button lightPrinter status
Off The printer is off, idle or in Ready...

Using the Local Printer Settings Utility
1Access the Local Printer Settings Utility from the list of applications or the Start menu to adjust the printer settings.
2Save the changes using the Actions menu.
Note: To distribute the settings to other printers, save the settings in a command file. Learning about the printer13 

Additional printer setup
Installing internal options
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD:  If you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or
memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord
from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn
them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.
Available internal options
Memory cards

Flash memory
Fonts
Accessing the...

Installing an optional card
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or
memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord
from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have other devices attached to the printer, then turn them
off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.
Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static...

3Holding the card by its sides, align the plastic pins (1) on the card with the holes (2) on the controller board.
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4Push the card firmly into place as shown in the illustration.
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Warning—Potential Damage: Improper installation of the card may cause damage to the card and the
controller board.
Note: The entire length of the connector on the card must touch and be flushed against the controller board.
5Close the controller board access door.
Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add
the options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs. For more information, see 
“Adding
available options in the...

6Place the tray near the printer.
7Align the printer with the tray, and then slowly lower the printer into place.
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8Connect the power cord to the printer, then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.
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Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add
the options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs. For more information, see 
“Adding
available options in the print driver” on page 20....

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USB port
*Attach an optional wireless network adapter.
2USB printer port Connect the printer to a computer.
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Ethernet port
*Connect the printer to a network.
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Parallel port
*Connect the printer to a computer.
5Power switch Turn on or turn off the printer.
6Printer power cord socket Connect the printer to an electrical outlet.
7Security slot Attach a lock that will secure the printer in place.
* These ports are available only in select printer models.
Setting up the printer...

3Select an installation type, and then click Install.
4Click Install to start the installation.
5Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
6Click Continue, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Notes:
Use the Local Printer Settings Utility to change the toner darkness, power saver, and paper size settings for all
print jobs. Use the printer software to change these settings for individual print jobs.
This utility is supported only in select printer models.
Adding available options...