Dell B 2360 Printer Manual

							Using specialty media
Tips on using card stock
Card stock is heavy, single‑ply specialty media. Many of its variable characteristics, such as moisture content, thickness,
and texture, can significantly impact print quality. Print samples on the card stock being considered for use before
buying large quantities.
When printing on card stock:
Make sure the Paper Type is Card Stock.
Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting.
Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or
other paper handling problems.
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure that the card stock can withstand temperatures up to 240°C
(464°F) without releasing hazardous emissions.
Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Preprinting
introduces semi‑liquid and volatile components into the printer.
Use grain short card stock when possible.
Tips on using envelopes
Print samples on the envelopes being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure that the
envelopes can withstand temperatures up to 230°C (446°F) without sealing, wrinkling, curling excessively, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
For best performance, use envelopes made from 90‑g/m2 (24‑lb bond) paper or 25% cotton. All‑cotton envelopes
must not exceed 70‑g/m
2 (20‑lb bond) weight.
Use only new envelopes from undamaged packages.
To optimize performance and minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
–Have excessive curl or twist
–Are stuck together or damaged in any way
–Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
–Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars
–Have an interlocking design
–Have postage stamps attached
–Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position
–Have bent corners
–Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
Adjust the width guides to fit the width of the envelopes.
Note: A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes. Paper and specialty media guide41 
						

							Tips on using labels
Print samples on the labels being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Note: Use only paper label sheets. Vinyl, pharmacy, and two‑sided labels are not supported.
When printing on labels:
Use labels designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to verify that:
–The labels can withstand temperatures up to 240°C (464°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
–Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats can withstand up to 172‑kPa (25‑psi) pressure without
delaminating, oozing around the edges, or releasing hazardous fumes.
Do not use labels with slick backing material.
Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial sheets
also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the printer and toner cartridge
warranties.
Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.
Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 inch) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die‑cuts of the label.
Make sure the adhesive backing does not reach to the edge of the sheet. Zone coating of the adhesive should be
at least 1 mm (0.04 inch) away from edges. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the warranty.
If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, then remove a 2‑mm (0.08‑inch) strip on the leading and driver edge,
and then use a non‑oozing adhesive.
Portrait orientation is recommended, especially when printing bar codes.
Tips on using letterhead
Use letterhead designed specifically for laser printers.
Print samples on the letterhead being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Before loading letterhead, flex, fan, and straighten the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. For information on how to load letterhead, see:
–“Loading trays” on page 27
–“Loading the multipurpose feeder” on page 32
Tips on using transparencies
Print a test page on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Feed transparencies from the standard tray, or the multipurpose feeder.
Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand temperatures
up to 185°C (365°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
Note: If the transparency weight is set to Heavy and the transparency texture is set to Rough in the Paper menu,
then transparencies can be printed at a temperature up to 195°C (383°F).
Avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies to prevent print quality problems.
Before loading transparencies, flex, fan, and straighten the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together. Paper and specialty media guide42 
						

							Storing paper
Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality:
For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40 percent. Most
label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18–24°C (65–75°F) with relative humidity
between 40 and 60 percent.
Store paper in cartons, on a pallet or shelf, rather than on the floor.
Store individual packages on a flat surface.
Do not store anything on top of individual paper packages.
Take paper out of the carton or wrapper only when you are ready to load it in the printer. The carton and wrapper
help keep the paper clean, dry, and flat.
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights
For information on card stock and labels, see the Card Stock & Label Guide.
Supported paper sizes
Paper sizeStandard trayOptional 250‑ or
550‑sheet trayMultipurpose feederDuplex mode
A4
210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.)
A5
148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in.)X
A6
105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 in.)
XX
JIS B5
182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.)
X
Letter
216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
Legal
216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)
Executive
184 x 267 mm (7.3 x 10.5 in.)X
Oficio (Mexico)
216 x 340 mm (8.5 x 13.4 in.)
1 This size setting formats the page for 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the software application.
2 Universal is supported in the standard tray only if the paper size is at least 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 in.). Universal is supported
in the optional 250- or 550-sheet tray only if the paper size is at least 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in.). Universal is supported
in duplex mode only if the width is at least 210 mm (8.3 in.) and the length is at least 279 mm (11 in.). The smallest supported
Universal size is supported only in the multipurpose feeder.
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							Paper sizeStandard trayOptional 250‑ or
550‑sheet trayMultipurpose feederDuplex mode
Folio
216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in.)
Statement
140 x 216 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.)X
Universal
1, 2
76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in.) up to
216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)
7 3/4 Envelope (Monarch)
98 x 191 mm (3.9 x 7.5 in.)XXX
9 Envelope
98 x 225 mm (3.9 x 8.9 in.)XX
X
10 Envelope
105 x 241 mm (4.1 x 9.5 in.)XX
X
DL Envelope
110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.7 in.)XX
X
C5 Envelope
162 x 229 mm (6.4 x 9 in.)XX
X
B5 Envelope
176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.8 in.)XX
X
Other Envelope
229 x 356 mm (9 x 14 in.)XX
X
1 This size setting formats the page for 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the software application.
2 Universal is supported in the standard tray only if the paper size is at least 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 in.). Universal is supported
in the optional 250- or 550-sheet tray only if the paper size is at least 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in.). Universal is supported
in duplex mode only if the width is at least 210 mm (8.3 in.) and the length is at least 279 mm (11 in.). The smallest supported
Universal size is supported only in the multipurpose feeder.
Supported paper types and weights
The standard tray supports 60–90‑g/m2 (16–24‑lb) paper weights. The optional tray supports 60–120‑g/m2 (16–32‑lb)
paper weights. The multipurpose feeder supports 60–163‑g/m
2 (16–43‑lb) paper weights.
Paper type250‑ or 550‑sheet trayMultipurpose feederDuplex mode
Plain paper
Card stock XX
Transparencies
X
Recycled
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							Paper type250‑ or 550‑sheet trayMultipurpose feederDuplex mode
Glossy paper X X X
Paper labels
1X
Vinyl labels X X X
Bond
2
Envelope XX
Rough envelope X
X
Letterhead
Preprinted
Colored Paper
Light Paper
Heavy Paper2
Rough/CottonX
1 One‑sided paper labels designed for laser printers are supported for occasional use. It is recommended to print 20 or fewer
pages of paper labels per month. Vinyl, pharmacy, and two‑sided labels are not supported.
2 Bond and Heavy Paper are supported in duplex mode up to 90‑g/m2 (24‑lb) paper weight.
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							Printing
Printing a document
Printing a document
1From the Paper menu on the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded.
2Send the print job:
For Windows users
a
With a document open, click File > Print.
bClick Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
cAdjust the settings, if necessary.
dClick OK > Print.
For Macintosh users
a
Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog:
1With a document open, choose File > Page Setup.
2Choose a paper size or create a custom size to match the paper loaded.
3Click OK.
bCustomize the settings in the Print dialog:
1With a document open, choose File > Print.
If necessary, click the disclosure triangle to see more options.
2From the Print dialog and pop‑up menus, adjust the settings if necessary.
Note: To print on a specific paper type, adjust the paper type setting to match the paper loaded, or
select the appropriate tray or feeder.
3Click Print.
Adjusting toner darkness
Using the Embedded Web Server
1
Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
Notes:
View the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu. 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 > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Toner Darkness.
3Adjust the toner darkness setting.
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							Using the printer settings on the computer
Depending on your operating system, adjust the toner darkness settings using the Local Printer Settings Utility or
Printer Settings.
Using the printer control panel
1
From the printer control panel, navigate to:
 > Settings >  > Print Settings >  > Quality Menu >  > Toner Darkness > 
2Adjust the toner darkness.
3Press .
Printing from a mobile device
Printing from a mobile device using AirPrint
AirPrintTM is a mobile printing application that allows you to print directly from your iPad® (all models), iPhone® (3GS
or later), or iPod touch® (3rd generation or later) to your AirPrint‑enabled printer. AirPrint‑enabled printers work with
these mobile devices that run the latest version of iOS.
Note: Make sure the printer and the mobile device share the same wireless network. For information on configuring
the wireless settings of your mobile device, see the documentation that came with the device.
1From the home screen of your mobile device, launch the application.
Note: You can print any content from these Apple applications: iBook, Mail, Photos, Safari, and some select App
Store applications.
2Select the item to print, and then tap .
3Tap Print, and then choose your printer.
4Set the print options you want, and then tap Print.
Printing from a mobile device using Dell Mobile Print
You can print directly from an Android mobile device (OS 2.1 or later) to your printer using Dell Mobile Print.
Notes:
Make sure the printer and the mobile device share the same wireless network.
For information on configuring the wireless settings, see the documentation that came with your mobile device.
1From Google Play, download the Dell Mobile Print application.
2From the home screen of your mobile device, tap . Printing47 
						

							3Select the item to print.
You can choose from the list of supported applications (such as Calendar, Contacts, Gallery, Google Docs, GMail,
Internet, Messaging, Word Documents, Excel Documents, PowerPoint Documents, and PDF Documents).
4From the print preview dialog, set the print and printer options if necessary.
Note: If your printer does not appear in the list, then check the network settings of both your printer and your
mobile device to make sure that both share the same wireless network.
5Tap Print.
Printing information pages
For more information on printing information pages, see “Printing a menu settings page” on page 24 and “Printing a
network setup page” on page 25.
Printing a font sample list
From the printer control panel, navigate to either of the following:
 > Reports >  > Print Fonts >  > PCL Fonts > 
or
 > Reports >  > Print Fonts >  > PostScript Fonts > 
Canceling a print job
Canceling a print job from the printer control panel
From the printer control panel, press  > .
Canceling a print job from the computer
For Windows users
1Open the printers folder, and then select your printer.
2From the print queue, select the print job you want to cancel, and then delete it.
For Macintosh users
1From System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to your printer.
2From the print queue, select the print job you want to cancel, and then delete it. Printing48 
						

							Understanding the printer menus
Menus list
Paper Menu Reports
Network/Ports3
Default Source
Paper Size/Type
Configure MP
Substitute Size
Paper Texture
Paper Weight
Paper Loading
Custom Types
Universal SetupMenu Settings Page
Device Statistics
Network Setup Page
1
Profiles List
Print Fonts
Print Directory
Asset ReportActive NIC
Standard Network
2
Reports
Network card
TCP/IP
IPv6
Wireless
AppleTalk
Standard USB
SMTP Setup
Security Settings
Security Audit Log
Set Date and TimeGeneral Settings
Print Settings
1 Depending on the printer setup, this menu item appears as Network Setup Page or Network [x] Setup Page.
2 Depending on the printer setup, this menu item appears as Standard Network or Network [x].
3 The menu items in this menu appear only in network printers or printers connected to print servers.
Paper menu
Default Source menu
UseTo
Default Source
Tray [x]
MP Feeder
Manual Paper
Manual EnvelopeSet a default paper source for all print jobs.
Notes:
Tray 1 (standard tray) is the factory default setting.
From the Paper menu, set Configure MP to Cassette for MP Feeder to
appear as a menu setting.
If two trays contain paper of the same size and type, and the trays have
the same settings, then the trays are automatically linked. When one tray
is empty, the print job continues using the linked tray.
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							Paper Size/Type menu
UseTo
Tray [x] Size
A4
A5
A6
JIS‑B5
Letter
Legal
Executive
Oficio (Mexico)
Folio
Statement
UniversalSpecify the paper size loaded in each tray.
Notes:
Letter is the U.S. factory default setting. A4 is the international factory
default setting.
If two trays contain paper of the same size and type, and the trays have
the same settings, then the trays are automatically linked. When one
tray is empty, the print job continues using the linked tray.
The A6 paper size is supported only in Tray 1 and the multipurpose
feeder.
Tray [x] Type
Plain Paper
Transparency
Recycled
Labels
Bond
Letterhead
Preprinted
Colored Paper
Light Paper
Heavy Paper
Rough/Cotton
Custom Type [x]Specify the type of paper loaded in each tray.
Notes:
Plain Paper is the factory default setting for Tray 1. Custom Type [x] is
the factory default setting for all other trays.
If available, a user‑defined name will appear instead of Custom Type [x].
Use this menu to configure automatic tray linking.
Note: Only installed trays and feeders are listed in this menu.
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