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Dell B3460dn Laser Printer User's Guide June 2012 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Trademarks Information in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Reproduction of this document is strictly forbidden. disclaims any proprietary interest in this material in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2012 Dell, Inc. Trademarks...
Dell B3460dn Laser Printer User's Guide June 2012 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Trademarks Information in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Reproduction of this document is strictly forbidden. disclaims any proprietary interest in this material in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2012 Dell, Inc. Trademarks...
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... 13 Installing internal options...13 Installing hardware options...17 Attaching cables...19 Setting up the printer software...20 Networking...22 Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Embedded Web Server 25 Verifying printer setup...26 Loading paper and specialty media 27 Setting the paper size and type...27 Configuring Universal paper settings...
... 13 Installing internal options...13 Installing hardware options...17 Attaching cables...19 Setting up the printer software...20 Networking...22 Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Embedded Web Server 25 Verifying printer setup...26 Loading paper and specialty media 27 Setting the paper size and type...27 Configuring Universal paper settings...
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... sample list ...50 Printing a directory list...50 Canceling a print job...50 Canceling a print job from the printer control panel 50 Canceling a print job from the computer ...51 Understanding the printer menus 52 Menus list...52 Paper menu...53 Reports menu...61 Network/Ports menu...62 Security menu...70 Settings...72 Help menu...85 Saving money and the environment 87 Saving paper and toner...87 Saving energy...87 Recycling...90 Securing the printer 91 Using the security lock feature...91 Statement of Volatility...91 Erasing volatile memory...92 Erasing non‑volatile memory...92 Finding...
... sample list ...50 Printing a directory list...50 Canceling a print job...50 Canceling a print job from the printer control panel 50 Canceling a print job from the computer ...51 Understanding the printer menus 52 Menus list...52 Paper menu...53 Reports menu...61 Network/Ports menu...62 Security menu...70 Settings...72 Help menu...85 Saving money and the environment 87 Saving paper and toner...87 Saving energy...87 Recycling...90 Securing the printer 91 Using the security lock feature...91 Statement of Volatility...91 Erasing volatile memory...92 Erasing non‑volatile memory...92 Finding...
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... number of remaining pages 94 Ordering supplies...94 Storing supplies...95 Replacing supplies...95 Moving the printer...99 Managing the printer 101 Managing printer messages...101 Accessing Status Monitor Center...101 Checking the virtual display...101 Viewing reports...102 Configuring ...supply notifications from the Embedded Web Server 102 Modifying confidential print settings...103 Copying printer settings to other printers 103 Restoring factory default settings...104 Clearing jams 105 Avoiding jams...105 Understanding jam messages and locations 106...
... number of remaining pages 94 Ordering supplies...94 Storing supplies...95 Replacing supplies...95 Moving the printer...99 Managing the printer 101 Managing printer messages...101 Accessing Status Monitor Center...101 Checking the virtual display...101 Viewing reports...102 Configuring ...supply notifications from the Embedded Web Server 102 Modifying confidential print settings...103 Copying printer settings to other printers 103 Restoring factory default settings...104 Clearing jams 105 Avoiding jams...105 Understanding jam messages and locations 106...
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.... • If an optional tray is not intended to a service representative. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. To reduce the risk of the printer, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from a hot component, allow the surface to lift ...product and easily accessible. If you set it . There is designed, tested, and approved to avoid personal injury or printer damage: • Turn the printer off as furniture and walls. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving it . ...
.... • If an optional tray is not intended to a service representative. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. To reduce the risk of the printer, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from a hot component, allow the surface to lift ...product and easily accessible. If you set it . There is designed, tested, and approved to avoid personal injury or printer damage: • Turn the printer off as furniture and walls. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving it . ...
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... it here Setup documentation-The setup documentation came with the printer software. • The printer software is located in the printer program folder or on the desktop, depending on your printer. Notes: • Help is automatically installed with the printer. Dell Support Web site-http://support.dell.com Support telephone numbers and hours of publications, click the...
... it here Setup documentation-The setup documentation came with the printer software. • The printer software is located in the printer program folder or on the desktop, depending on your printer. Notes: • Help is automatically installed with the printer. Dell Support Web site-http://support.dell.com Support telephone numbers and hours of publications, click the...
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... available in the room meets the latest revision of space around the printer for preparing to operate my printer • Regulatory information • Warranty information Find it here Software and Documentation CD Dell Printer Supplies Web site-http://dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by telephone, or in select retail stores. Learning about...
... available in the room meets the latest revision of space around the printer for preparing to operate my printer • Regulatory information • Warranty information Find it here Software and Documentation CD Dell Printer Supplies Web site-http://dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by telephone, or in select retail stores. Learning about...
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For instructions on installing the optional trays, see "Installing optional trays" on page 17. 1 Printer control panel 2 Paper stop You can configure your printer by adding up to two optional 550‑sheet trays. Keep all other trays closed until needed. Learning about the printer 10 1 Right side 30 cm (12 in.) 2 Front 51 cm (20 in.) 3 Left side 20 cm (8 in.) 4 Rear 20 cm (8 in.) 5 Top 30 cm (12 in.) Printer configurations CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately.
For instructions on installing the optional trays, see "Installing optional trays" on page 17. 1 Printer control panel 2 Paper stop You can configure your printer by adding up to two optional 550‑sheet trays. Keep all other trays closed until needed. Learning about the printer 10 1 Right side 30 cm (12 in.) 2 Front 51 cm (20 in.) 3 Left side 20 cm (8 in.) 4 Rear 20 cm (8 in.) 5 Top 30 cm (12 in.) Printer configurations CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately.
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...arrow button Scroll to the right. 6 Keypad Enter numbers, letters, or symbols. 7 Sleep button Enable Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Learning about the printer 11 3 Standard bin 4 Front door release button 5 Controller board access door 6 100‑sheet multipurpose feeder 7 Standard 550‑sheet tray 8 Optional...only in the USB port 8 USB port Connect a flash drive to the left. 3 Select button Select menu options. The following actions wake the printer from Sleep mode: • Pressing any hard button • Opening a tray or the front door • Sending a print job from the ...
...arrow button Scroll to the right. 6 Keypad Enter numbers, letters, or symbols. 7 Sleep button Enable Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Learning about the printer 11 3 Standard bin 4 Front door release button 5 Controller board access door 6 100‑sheet multipurpose feeder 7 Standard 550‑sheet tray 8 Optional...only in the USB port 8 USB port Connect a flash drive to the left. 3 Select button Select menu options. The following actions wake the printer from Sleep mode: • Pressing any hard button • Opening a tray or the front door • Sending a print job from the ...
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...seconds in pulsing pattern The printer is off or in Ready state. The printer is warming up, processing data, or printing. Indicator light color and its corresponding printer status Sleep button light Off Printer status The printer is in Sleep mode. The printer is idle or in Hibernate... mode. Learning about the printer 12 Use the To 9 Stop or cancel button Stop all printer activities. 10 Back button Return...
...seconds in pulsing pattern The printer is off or in Ready state. The printer is warming up, processing data, or printing. Indicator light color and its corresponding printer status Sleep button light Off Printer status The printer is in Sleep mode. The printer is idle or in Hibernate... mode. Learning about the printer 12 Use the To 9 Stop or cancel button Stop all printer activities. 10 Back button Return...
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...Installing internal options Notes: • A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name assigned to the printer, then turn the printer off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer. 1 Open the controller board access door. RADIUS are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or... memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn them off , and unplug the...
...Installing internal options Notes: • A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name assigned to the printer, then turn the printer off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer. 1 Open the controller board access door. RADIUS are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or... memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn them off , and unplug the...
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... Warning-Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before continuing. Warning-Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or ...card connector 2 Option card connector Installing a memory card CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn the printer off as well, and unplug any controller board electronic components or connectors. Touch a metal surface on page 13. 2 Unpack...
... Warning-Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before continuing. Warning-Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or ...card connector 2 Option card connector Installing a memory card CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn the printer off as well, and unplug any controller board electronic components or connectors. Touch a metal surface on page 13. 2 Unpack...
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For more information, see "Updating available options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs. Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are installed, it clicks into the connector, and then push the card toward the controller board wall until it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver" on the connector. 1 2 4 Push the memory card straight into place. 1 2 5 Close the controller board access door. Additional printer setup 15 3 Align the notch (1) on the memory card with the ridge (2) on page 21.
For more information, see "Updating available options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs. Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are installed, it clicks into the connector, and then push the card toward the controller board wall until it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver" on the connector. 1 2 4 Push the memory card straight into place. 1 2 5 Close the controller board access door. Additional printer setup 15 3 Align the notch (1) on the memory card with the ridge (2) on page 21.
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... a metal surface on page 13. 2 Unpack the optional card. For more information, see "Accessing the controller board" on the printer before continuing. Warning-Potential Damage: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. 3 Holding the card by static ...pins (1) on the card with the holes (2) on the controller board. 2 1 Additional printer setup 16 Installing an optional card CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you have other devices attached to the printer, then turn the printer off as well, and unplug any controller board electronic components or connectors. 1 Access the ...
... a metal surface on page 13. 2 Unpack the optional card. For more information, see "Accessing the controller board" on the printer before continuing. Warning-Potential Damage: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. 3 Holding the card by static ...pins (1) on the card with the holes (2) on the controller board. 2 1 Additional printer setup 16 Installing an optional card CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you have other devices attached to the printer, then turn the printer off as well, and unplug any controller board electronic components or connectors. 1 Access the ...
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... electrical outlet before continuing. If you are installed, it may cause damage to the card and the controller board. Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the...Improper installation of the connector on the card must touch and be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver to the printer, then turn the printer off as shown in the printer driver" on page 21. Note: The entire length of the card may be flushed against the controller board....
... electrical outlet before continuing. If you are installed, it may cause damage to the card and the controller board. Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the...Improper installation of the connector on the card must touch and be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver to the printer, then turn the printer off as shown in the printer driver" on page 21. Note: The entire length of the card may be flushed against the controller board....
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Additional printer setup 18 1 Turn off the printer using the power switch, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 2 Unpack the tray, and then remove all packing materials. 3 Pull the tray completely out of the base. 2 1 2 4 Remove any packing material from inside the tray. 5 Insert the tray into the base. 6 Place the tray near the printer. 7 Align the printer with the tray, and then lower the printer into place. Note: Optional trays lock together when stacked.
Additional printer setup 18 1 Turn off the printer using the power switch, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 2 Unpack the tray, and then remove all packing materials. 3 Pull the tray completely out of the base. 2 1 2 4 Remove any packing material from inside the tray. 5 Insert the tray into the base. 6 Place the tray near the printer. 7 Align the printer with the tray, and then lower the printer into place. Note: Optional trays lock together when stacked.
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...outlet, and then turn on page 21. Attaching cables Connect the printer to the computer using an Ethernet cable. For more information, see "Updating available options in the printer driver" on the printer. 1 2 Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are installed, you may need to ...manually add the options in the printer driver to the bottom. To uninstall the optional trays, slide ...
...outlet, and then turn on page 21. Attaching cables Connect the printer to the computer using an Ethernet cable. For more information, see "Updating available options in the printer driver" on the printer. 1 2 Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are installed, you may need to ...manually add the options in the printer driver to the bottom. To uninstall the optional trays, slide ...
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... port Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, or the printer in place. Setting up the printer software Installing the printer software Note: If you installed the printer software on or turn off the printer. Loss of data or a malfunction can occur. 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 Use the To 1 USB port Attach an optional...
... port Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, or the printer in place. Setting up the printer software Installing the printer software Note: If you installed the printer software on or turn off the printer. Loss of data or a malfunction can occur. 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 Use the To 1 USB port Attach an optional...
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...printer > Options & Supplies > Driver • System Preferences > Print & Fax > select your printer > Options & Supplies > Driver Using the Internet Updated printer software may need to manually add the options in the printer driver When the printer...For Macintosh users 1 Close all packages listed. Additional printer setup 21 If the installation dialog screen does not ... printers. For Windows users 1 Open the printers folder. c Press Enter, or click OK. 2 Select the printer. 3 Right‑click the printer,...8209; Ask Printer. • Under Configuration Options, manually add any hardware options...
...printer > Options & Supplies > Driver • System Preferences > Print & Fax > select your printer > Options & Supplies > Driver Using the Internet Updated printer software may need to manually add the options in the printer driver When the printer...For Macintosh users 1 Close all packages listed. Additional printer setup 21 If the installation dialog screen does not ... printers. For Windows users 1 Open the printers folder. c Press Enter, or click OK. 2 Select the printer. 3 Right‑click the printer,...8209; Ask Printer. • Under Configuration Options, manually add any hardware options...
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... to use on the network • The network gateway • The network mask • A nickname for the printer (optional) Note: A printer nickname can physically connect to identify your printer on a wireless network. If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually: a... Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe, where D is a name assigned to an Ethernet network, organize the following information before setting up the printer on the network. c Press Enter, or click OK. 2 Click Install, and then follow the instructions on an Ethernet network For Windows ...
... to use on the network • The network gateway • The network mask • A nickname for the printer (optional) Note: A printer nickname can physically connect to identify your printer on a wireless network. If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually: a... Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe, where D is a name assigned to an Ethernet network, organize the following information before setting up the printer on the network. c Press Enter, or click OK. 2 Click Install, and then follow the instructions on an Ethernet network For Windows ...