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 switch will cause the printer to wake from
Hibernate mode.
4Stop button
Exit the menus and return to the Ready state.
Stop printer activities, such as printing or downloading fonts.
5Right arrow button
Scroll through menus or to move between screens and menu options.
Scroll through settings or text. For menus with numeric values, press and hold an arrow
button to scroll through the settings. Release the button when the value you want appears.
6Select button
Open a menu.
Display available values or settings for a menu. The current default setting is indicated by
an asterisk (*).
Save the displayed value as the new user default setting.
7Left arrow button
Scroll through menus or to move between screens and menu options.
Scroll through settings or text. For menus with numeric values, press and hold an arrow
button to scroll through the settings. Release the button when the value you want appears.
8Back button Return to the previous screen.
9Indicator light Determine the status of the printer.
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							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 state.
Solid amber The printer is in Sleep mode.
Blinking amber The printer is entering or waking from Hibernate mode.
Blinking amber for 0.1 second, then goes
completely off for 1.9 seconds in a slow,
pulsing patternThe printer is in Hibernate mode.
Using the Embedded Web Server
Note: This feature is available only in network printers or printers connected to print servers.
If the printer is installed on a network, then you can use the Embedded Web Server to do the following:
View the virtual display of the printer control panel.
Check the status of the printer supplies.
Configure supply notifications.
Configure printer settings.
Configure network settings.
View reports.
To access the Embedded Web Server for your printer:
1Obtain the printer IP address:
From the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu
By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section
Notes:
–An IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
–If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.
2Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
3Press Enter.
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							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 controller board
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.
1Open the controller board access door.
2Locate the memory card connector.
Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity.
Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board electronic components or
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							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 electricity.
Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board electronic components or connectors.
1Access the controller board.
For more information, see 
“Accessing the controller board” on page 14.
2Unpack the optional card.
Warning—Potential Damage: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. Additional printer setup15 
						

							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 print driver” on page 20.
Installing hardware options
Installing optional trays
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.
1Turn off the printer using the power switch, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
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2Unpack the tray, and then remove any packing material.
3Remove the tray from the base.
4Remove any packing material from inside the tray.
5Insert the tray into the base. Additional printer setup17 
						

							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.
Attaching cables
Connect the printer to the computer using a USB or parallel cable, or to the network using an Ethernet cable.
Make sure to match the following:
The USB symbol on the cable with the USB symbol on the printer
The appropriate parallel cable with the parallel port
The appropriate Ethernet cable with the Ethernet port
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, or the printer in the area shown
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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 software
Installing the printer
1Obtain a copy of the software installer package.
2Run the installer, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.
3For Macintosh users, add the printer.
Note: Obtain the printer IP address from the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu.
Installing the Local Printer Settings Utility
1Visit www.dell.com/support/printers, and then download the software.
2Double‑click the software installer package. Additional printer setup19 
						

							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 in the print driver
For Windows users
1Open the printers folder, and then select your printer.
2Open the printer properties, and then add or manually install any options.
3Apply the changes.
For Macintosh users
1From System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to your printer, and then select Options & Supplies >
Driver.
2Add any installed hardware options.
3Apply the changes.
Networking
Notes:
Purchase a wireless network adapter first before setting up the printer on a wireless network. To install the
wireless network adapter, see the instruction sheet that came with the adapter.
A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name assigned to a wireless network. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA), WPA2, and 802.1X - RADIUS are types of security used on a network.
Preparing to set up the printer on an Ethernet network
To configure your printer to connect to an Ethernet network, organize the following information before you begin:
Note: If your network automatically assigns IP addresses to computers and printers, continue on to installing the
printer.
A valid, unique IP address for the printer to use on the network
The network gateway Additional printer setup20