Dell B 2360 Printer Manual

							The network mask
A nickname for the printer (optional)
Note: A printer nickname can make it easier for you to identify your printer on the network. You can choose to
use the default printer nickname, or assign a name that is easier for you to remember.
You will need an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network and an available port where the printer can
physically connect to the network. Use a new network cable when possible to avoid potential problems caused by a
damaged cable.
Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network
Notes:
Make sure your wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and working properly.
Make sure your access point (wireless router) is turned on and is working properly.
Make sure you have the following information before setting up the printer on a wireless network:
SSID—The SSID is also referred to as the network name.
Wireless Mode (or Network Mode)—The mode is either infrastructure or ad hoc.
Channel (for ad hoc networks)—The channel defaults to automatic for infrastructure networks.
Some ad hoc networks will also require the automatic setting. Check with your system support person if you are
not sure which channel to select.
Security Method—There are three basic options for Security Method:
–WEP key
If your network uses more than one WEP key, then enter up to four in the provided spaces. Select the key
currently in use on the network by selecting the default WEP transmit key.
or
–WPA or WPA2 preshared key or passphrase
WPA includes encryption as an additional layer of security. The choices are AES or TKIP. Encryption must be set
for the same type on the router and on the printer, or the printer will not be able to communicate on the
network.
–802.1X–RADIUS
If you are installing the printer on an 802.1X network, then you may need the following:
Authentication type
Inner authentication type
802.1X user name and password
Certificates
–No security
If your wireless network does not use any type of security, then you will not have any security information.
Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is not recommended.
Notes:
–If you do not know the SSID of the network that your computer is connected to, then launch the wireless utility
of the computer network adapter, and then look for the network name. If you cannot find the SSID or the Additional printer setup21 
						

							security information for your network, then see the documentation that came with the access point, or contact
your system support person.
–To find the WPA/WPA2 preshared key/passphrase for the wireless network, see the documentation that came
with the access point, see the Web page associated with the access point, or consult your system support
person.
Connecting the printer to a wireless network using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup
Before connecting the printer to a wireless network, make sure that:
The access point (wireless router) is Wi‑Fi Protected Setup (WPS) certified or WPS‑compatible. For more
information, see the documentation that came with your access point.
A wireless network adapter installed in your printer is attached and working properly. For more information, see
the instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.
Using the Push Button Configuration method
1
From the printer control panel, navigate to:
 > Network/Ports >  > Network [x] >  > Network [x] Setup >  > Wireless >  > Wi‑Fi Protected
Setup > 
 > Start Push Button Method > 
2Follow the instructions on the printer display.
Using the Personal Identification Number (PIN) method
1
From the printer control panel, navigate to:
 > Network/Ports >  > Network [x] >  > Network [x] Setup >  > Wireless >  > Wi‑Fi Protected
Setup > 
 > Start PIN Method > 
2Copy the eight‑digit WPS PIN.
3Open a Web browser, and then type the IP address of your access point in the address field.
Notes:
The 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.
4Access the WPS settings. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access point.
5Enter the eight‑digit PIN, and then save the setting. Additional printer setup22 
						

							Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the printer software
Notes:
Make sure your printer is turned on.
Make sure the wireless network adapter installed in your printer is working properly. For information on
installing the wireless network adapter, see the instruction sheet that came with the adapter.
Using the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows only)
1Check if the printer software is already installed.
2Use the search command on the Start menu to locate Printer Home.
3Open Printer Home, and then click Settings > Wireless Setup Utility.
4Follow the steps on the computer screen.
Using the Wireless Setup Assistant (Macintosh only)
The Wireless Setup Assistant lets you:
Configure the printer to join an existing wireless network.
Add a printer to an existing ad hoc network.
Change the wireless settings after installation.
Install the printer on additional network computers.
Installing the Wireless Setup Assistant
1Go to the Dell support Web site at www.dell.com/support/printers.
2Download the latest Wireless Setup Assistant application.
3Double‑click the downloaded software installer package.
4Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Launching the Wireless Setup Assistant
Notes:
Make sure the printer is turned on.
Make sure a wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and is working properly.
1From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > select your printer folder
2Double‑click Wireless Setup Assistant, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Note: If you encounter problems while running the application, then click 
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							Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Embedded Web Server
Before you begin, make sure that:
Your printer is connected temporarily to an Ethernet network.
A wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and working properly. For more information, see the
instruction sheet that came with your wireless network adapter.
1Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
Notes:
View the printer IP address on the printer control panel. The 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.
2Click Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless.
3Modify the settings to match the settings of your access point (wireless router).
Note: Make sure to enter the correct SSID.
4Click Submit.
5Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. Then wait for at least five seconds, and then turn the
printer back on.
6To verify if your printer is connected to the network, print a network setup page. Then in the Network Card [x]
section, see if the status is Connected.
Verifying printer setup
Printing a menu settings page
Print a menu settings page to review the current menu settings and to verify if the printer options are installed correctly.
Note: If you have not changed any menu settings, then the menu settings page lists all the factory default settings.
When you select and save other settings from the menus, they replace the factory default settings as user default
settings. A user default setting remains in effect until you access the menu again, choose another value, and save it.
From the printer control panel, navigate to:
 > Reports >  > Menu Settings Page > 
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							Printing a network setup page
If the printer is connected to a network, then print a network setup page to verify the network connection. This page
also provides important information that aids network printing configuration.
1From the printer control panel, navigate to:
 > Reports >  > Network Setup Page > 
Note: If an optional print server is installed, then Print Network [x] Setup Page appears.
2Check the first section of the network setup page and confirm that the status is Connected.
If the status is Not Connected, then the LAN drop may not be active, or the network cable may be malfunctioning.
Consult your system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page. Additional printer setup25 
						

							Loading paper and specialty media
The selection and handling of paper and specialty media can affect how reliably documents print. For more information,
see 
“Avoiding jams” on page 97 and “Storing paper” on page 43.
Setting the paper size and type
1From the printer control panel, navigate to:
 > Paper Menu >  > Paper Size/Type > 
2Select Tray [x] Size or Tray [x] Type, and then press .
3Change the paper size or type setting, and then press .
Notes:
The paper size setting for the standard 250‑sheet tray (Tray 1), optional 550‑sheet tray (Tray 2), and the
multipurpose feeder must be set manually in the Paper Size menu.
The factory default paper type for Tray 1 is Plain Paper.
The factory default paper type for the multipurpose feeder is Custom Type 6.
The paper type setting must be manually set for all trays.
Configuring Universal paper settings
The Universal paper size is a user‑defined setting that lets you print on paper sizes that are not preset in the printer
menus.
Notes:
The largest supported Universal size is 216 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 inches).
The smallest Universal size supported in the multipurpose feeder is 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches). The smallest
Universal size supported in the optional tray is 183 x 210 mm (7.2 x 8.3 inches).
From the printer control panel, navigate to:
 > Paper Menu >  > Universal Setup >  > Units of Measure >  > select the unit of measure > 
Specify the paper height and width
1From the printer control panel, navigate to:
 > Paper Menu >  > Universal Setup >  > Units of Measure >  > select the unit of measure >
2Press the arrow buttons until Portrait Height or Portrait Width appears, and then press . Loading paper and specialty media26 
						

							3Change the settings, and then press .
Using the standard bin and paper stop
The standard bin holds up to 150 sheets of 75‑g/m2 (20‑lb) paper. It collects prints facedown. The standard bin includes
a paper stop that keeps paper from sliding out the front of the bin as it stacks.
To open the paper stop, pull it so that it flips forward.
Note: Close the paper stop when moving the printer to another location.
Loading trays
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately. Keep all
other trays closed until needed.
1Pull out the tray completely.
Note: Do not remove trays while a job prints or while Busy appears on the printer display. Doing so may cause
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2Squeeze and then slide the width guide tab to the correct position for the size of the paper you are loading.
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							3Squeeze and then slide the length guide tab to the correct position for the size of the paper you are loading.
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Notes:
For some paper sizes like letter, legal, and A4, squeeze and slide the length guide tab backward to
accommodate their length.
If you are loading A6-size paper in the standard tray, then squeeze and then slide the length guide tab
toward the center of the tray to the A6‑size position.
Make sure the width and length guides are aligned with the paper size indicators on the bottom of the tray. Loading paper and specialty media29 
						

							4Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the
edges on a level surface.
5Load the paper stack.
Notes:
Load with the printable side facedown when using recycled or preprinted paper.
Load prepunched paper with the holes on the top edge toward the front of the tray.
Load letterhead facedown, with the top edge of the sheet toward the front of the tray. For two‑sided
printing, load letterhead faceup with the bottom edge of the sheet toward the front of the tray.
Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper fill indicator located on the side of the width guide. Loading paper and specialty media30