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... products. Reproduction of this material in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. Dell B5460dn Laser Printer User's Guide May 2012 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Trademarks Information in this document to refer to...
... products. Reproduction of this material in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. Dell B5460dn Laser Printer User's Guide May 2012 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Trademarks Information in this document to refer to...
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... panel...12 Understanding the colors of the indicator and Sleep button lights 12 Additional printer setup 14 Installing internal options...14 Installing hardware options...30 Attaching cables...32 Setting up the printer software...34 Networking...36 Verifying printer setup...42 Loading paper and specialty media 44 Setting the paper size and type...44...
... panel...12 Understanding the colors of the indicator and Sleep button lights 12 Additional printer setup 14 Installing internal options...14 Installing hardware options...30 Attaching cables...32 Setting up the printer software...34 Networking...36 Verifying printer setup...42 Loading paper and specialty media 44 Setting the paper size and type...44...
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... flash drives and file types...73 Printing from a flash drive ...74 Printing confidential and other held jobs 75 Storing print jobs in the printer ...75 Printing confidential and other held jobs ...76 Printing information pages...77 Printing a font sample list ...77 Printing a directory list...77 ...127 Saving money and the environment 128 Saving paper and toner...128 Saving energy...128 Recycling...132 Securing the printer 133 Using the security lock feature...133 Statement of Volatility...133 Erasing volatile memory...134 Erasing non‑volatile memory...134 Erasing...
... flash drives and file types...73 Printing from a flash drive ...74 Printing confidential and other held jobs 75 Storing print jobs in the printer ...75 Printing confidential and other held jobs ...76 Printing information pages...77 Printing a font sample list ...77 Printing a directory list...77 ...127 Saving money and the environment 128 Saving paper and toner...128 Saving energy...128 Recycling...132 Securing the printer 133 Using the security lock feature...133 Statement of Volatility...133 Erasing volatile memory...134 Erasing non‑volatile memory...134 Erasing...
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...165 [x]‑page jam, remove paper, open finisher rear door. Contents 4 Maintaining the printer 137 Estimated number of remaining pages 137 Cleaning the printer...137 Checking the status of parts and supplies 138 Ordering supplies...139 Storing supplies...140 Replacing... supplies...141 Moving the printer...146 Managing the printer 149 Managing printer messages...149 Accessing Status Monitor Center...149 Checking the virtual display...149 Modifying confidential print settings...150 Copying printer settings to other printers 150 Restoring factory default settings...
...165 [x]‑page jam, remove paper, open finisher rear door. Contents 4 Maintaining the printer 137 Estimated number of remaining pages 137 Cleaning the printer...137 Checking the status of parts and supplies 138 Ordering supplies...139 Storing supplies...140 Replacing... supplies...141 Moving the printer...146 Managing the printer 149 Managing printer messages...149 Accessing Status Monitor Center...149 Checking the virtual display...149 Modifying confidential print settings...150 Copying printer settings to other printers 150 Restoring factory default settings...
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... a laser. Do not recharge, disassemble, or incinerate a lithium battery. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of injury from the printer before continuing. This product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and the heat may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Use ...on the right side of the optional tray toward the front of the tray until needed. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving the printer, follow these guidelines to the manufacturer's instructions and local regulations. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: The lithium battery in ports. CAUTION-SHOCK ...
... a laser. Do not recharge, disassemble, or incinerate a lithium battery. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of injury from the printer before continuing. This product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and the heat may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Use ...on the right side of the optional tray toward the front of the tray until needed. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving the printer, follow these guidelines to the manufacturer's instructions and local regulations. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: The lithium battery in ports. CAUTION-SHOCK ...
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...two or more trained personnel to a service representative. If any electrical or cabling connections, such as furniture and walls. If you purchased a printer with the use of other than one option. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not set up this product or make any of these things happen... not always be obvious. Do not subject the power cord to meet strict global safety standards with a similar configuration, you purchased the printer. Safety information 7 This product is designed, tested, and approved to abrasion or stress. For more than those described in the user documentation...
...two or more trained personnel to a service representative. If any electrical or cabling connections, such as furniture and walls. If you purchased a printer with the use of other than one option. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not set up this product or make any of these things happen... not always be obvious. Do not subject the power cord to meet strict global safety standards with a similar configuration, you purchased the printer. Safety information 7 This product is designed, tested, and approved to abrasion or stress. For more than those described in the user documentation...
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... • E‑mail support • Voice support Find it here Setup documentation-The setup documentation came with the printer software. • The printer software is automatically installed with the printer. Dell Support Web site-http://support.dell.com Support telephone numbers and hours of publications, click the Networking Guide link. Networking Guide-Open the Software...
... • E‑mail support • Voice support Find it here Setup documentation-The setup documentation came with the printer software. • The printer software is automatically installed with the printer. Dell Support Web site-http://support.dell.com Support telephone numbers and hours of publications, click the Networking Guide link. Networking Guide-Open the Software...
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... requires two or more trained personnel to lift it here • Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for my printer and installers for Dell printer software • Readme files-Last‑minute technical changes, or advanced technical reference materials for experienced users or... technicians Software and Documentation CD • Supplies and accessories for my printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-http://dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by telephone, or in select retail stores. • Safety information...
... requires two or more trained personnel to lift it here • Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for my printer and installers for Dell printer software • Readme files-Last‑minute technical changes, or advanced technical reference materials for experienced users or... technicians Software and Documentation CD • Supplies and accessories for my printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-http://dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by telephone, or in select retail stores. • Safety information...
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Learning about the printer 10 5 4 1 3 2 1 Right side 305 mm (12 in.) 2 Front 508 mm (20 in.) 3 Left side 305 mm (12 in.) 4 Rear 305 mm (12 in.) 5 Top 115 mm (4.5 in.) Printer configurations Basic model 1 2 4 3 1 Standard bin 2 Printer control panel 3 Multipurpose feeder 4 Standard 550‑sheet tray (Tray 1)
Learning about the printer 10 5 4 1 3 2 1 Right side 305 mm (12 in.) 2 Front 508 mm (20 in.) 3 Left side 305 mm (12 in.) 4 Rear 305 mm (12 in.) 5 Top 115 mm (4.5 in.) Printer configurations Basic model 1 2 4 3 1 Standard bin 2 Printer control panel 3 Multipurpose feeder 4 Standard 550‑sheet tray (Tray 1)
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.... For more information on top of the high‑capacity output expander. • Always use either a printer stand or printer base if you purchased the printer. If you purchased a printer with a similar configuration, you may be configured with a 2100‑sheet tray. • The 2100&#... mailbox 6 Stapler finisher Notes: • When using a high-capacity tray or more information, contact the place where you are supported by the printer. You must always be at the bottom of a configuration. • A maximum of optional finishers and trays that are using a staple finisher ...
.... For more information on top of the high‑capacity output expander. • Always use either a printer stand or printer base if you purchased the printer. If you purchased a printer with a similar configuration, you may be configured with a 2100‑sheet tray. • The 2100&#... mailbox 6 Stapler finisher Notes: • When using a high-capacity tray or more information, contact the place where you are supported by the printer. You must always be at the bottom of a configuration. • A maximum of optional finishers and trays that are using a staple finisher ...
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...• Perform a power‑on reset with the main power switch. • Attach a device to the USB port on the printer. 6 Stop or Cancel button Stop all printer activity. 7 Back button Return to the previous screen. 8 Home button Go to the home screen. 9 Indicator light Check the status... or cover. • Send a print job from Sleep mode: • Press any hard button. • Pull out Tray 1 or load paper in the printer settings. 3 Arrow buttons Scroll up and down or left and right. 4 Keypad Enter numbers, letters, or symbols. 5 Sleep button Enable Sleep mode or Hibernate ...
...• Perform a power‑on reset with the main power switch. • Attach a device to the USB port on the printer. 6 Stop or Cancel button Stop all printer activity. 7 Back button Return to the previous screen. 8 Home button Go to the home screen. 9 Indicator light Check the status... or cover. • Send a print job from Sleep mode: • Press any hard button. • Pull out Tray 1 or load paper in the printer settings. 3 Arrow buttons Scroll up and down or left and right. 4 Keypad Enter numbers, letters, or symbols. 5 Sleep button Enable Sleep mode or Hibernate ...
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... completely off or in Hibernate mode. Blinking red The printer requires user intervention. The printer is on, but idle. The printer is in Sleep mode. The printer is waking from or entering Hibernate mode. Learning about the printer 13 Indicator light color and its corresponding printer status Sleep button light Off Solid amber Blinking amber Blinking...
... completely off or in Hibernate mode. Blinking red The printer requires user intervention. The printer is on, but idle. The printer is in Sleep mode. The printer is waking from or entering Hibernate mode. Learning about the printer 13 Indicator light color and its corresponding printer status Sleep button light Off Solid amber Blinking amber Blinking...
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...1 2 DDR3 DIMM - If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer. Additional printer setup 14 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 then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. Flash memory • Fonts • ...
...1 2 DDR3 DIMM - If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer. Additional printer setup 14 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 then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. Flash memory • Fonts • ...
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Touch something metal on the controller board shield. 3 Remove the controller board shield. 1 2 4 Use the following illustration to locate the appropriate connector: Warning-Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Additional printer setup 15 2 Using a screwdriver, loosen the screws on the printer first before touching any controller board electronic component or connector.
Touch something metal on the controller board shield. 3 Remove the controller board shield. 1 2 4 Use the following illustration to locate the appropriate connector: Warning-Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Additional printer setup 15 2 Using a screwdriver, loosen the screws on the printer first before touching any controller board electronic component or connector.
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Additional printer setup 16 1 2 3 1 Internal Solutions Port or printer hard disk connector 2 Option card connector 3 Memory card connector 5 Align the screws with the holes on the controller board shield, and then reattach the controller board shield. 2 1
Additional printer setup 16 1 2 3 1 Internal Solutions Port or printer hard disk connector 2 Option card connector 3 Memory card connector 5 Align the screws with the holes on the controller board shield, and then reattach the controller board shield. 2 1
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... Controller board electronic components 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 power cord from the electrical outlet before touching any cables going into the... printer. Touch something metal on the controller board shield. 7 Reattach the controller board access cover. 1 2 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 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 power cord from the electrical outlet before touching any cables going into the... printer. Touch something metal on the controller board shield. 7 Reattach the controller board access cover. 1 2 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...
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Doing so may cause damage. 3 Align the notch (1) on the memory card with the ridge (2) on page 14. 2 Unpack the memory card. Additional printer setup 18 An optional memory card can be purchased separately and attached to the controller board. 1 Access the controller board. For more information, see "Accessing ...
Doing so may cause damage. 3 Align the notch (1) on the memory card with the ridge (2) on page 14. 2 Unpack the memory card. Additional printer setup 18 An optional memory card can be purchased separately and attached to the controller board. 1 Access the controller board. For more information, see "Accessing ...
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...: Controller board electronic components 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 power cord from the electrical outlet before touching any other devices attached to the... Screw for attaching the plastic bracket to the ISP 3 Screws for attaching the ISP mounting bracket to the printer, then turn the printer off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer. If you are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on page 14. 2 If an optional...
...: Controller board electronic components 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 power cord from the electrical outlet before touching any other devices attached to the... Screw for attaching the plastic bracket to the ISP 3 Screws for attaching the ISP mounting bracket to the printer, then turn the printer off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer. If you are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on page 14. 2 If an optional...
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a Loosen the screw. Note: Make sure that the plastic bracket has latched completely, and that the plastic bracket is seated firmly on the controller board cage until it out completely. 1 2 3 5 Align the posts of the plastic bracket to the holes on the controller board cage, and then press the plastic bracket on the controller board cage. b Lift the metal cover, and then pull it clicks into place. Additional printer setup 20 4 Remove the metal cover from the ISP opening.
a Loosen the screw. Note: Make sure that the plastic bracket has latched completely, and that the plastic bracket is seated firmly on the controller board cage until it out completely. 1 2 3 5 Align the posts of the plastic bracket to the holes on the controller board cage, and then press the plastic bracket on the controller board cage. b Lift the metal cover, and then pull it clicks into place. Additional printer setup 20 4 Remove the metal cover from the ISP opening.
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Additional printer setup 21 6 Install the ISP on the plastic bracket. Note: Hold the ISP at an angle over the plastic bracket so that any overhanging connectors will pass through the ISP opening in the controller board cage. 7 Lower the ISP toward the plastic bracket until the ISP is seated between the guides of the plastic bracket.
Additional printer setup 21 6 Install the ISP on the plastic bracket. Note: Hold the ISP at an angle over the plastic bracket so that any overhanging connectors will pass through the ISP opening in the controller board cage. 7 Lower the ISP toward the plastic bracket until the ISP is seated between the guides of the plastic bracket.
