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Dell B5460dn Laser Printer
User's Guide
May 2012 www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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Contents 2 Contents Safety information.......................................................................................6 Learning about the printer...........................................................................8 Finding information about the printer......................................................................................................8 Selecting a location for the printer.............................................................................................
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Contents 3 Printing a document .........................................................................................................................................72 Adjusting toner darkness ..................................................................................................................................72 Printing from a flash drive.......................................................................................................................73 Supported flash drives
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Contents 4 Maintaining the printer............................................................................137 Estimated number of remaining pages.................................................................................................137 Cleaning the printer..............................................................................................................................137 Checking the status of parts and supplies...........................................................
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Contents 5 Embedded Web Server does not open.................................................................................................222 Contacting technical support................................................................................................................223 Appendix..................................................................................................224 Index................................................................................................
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Safety information 6 Safety information Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. Do not place or use this product near water or wet locations. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and the heat may cause the med
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Safety information 7 This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific manufacturer's components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. The manufacturer is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such a
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Learning about the printer 8 Learning about the printer Finding information about the printer What are you looking for? Find it here Initial setup instructions: Setup documentation—The setup documentation came with the printer. � Connecting the printer � Installing the printer software Additional setup and instructions for using the printer: User's Guide and Quick Reference Guide—The guides are available on the Software and Documentation CD. � Selecting and storing paper and specialty media For
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Learning about the printer 9 What are you looking for? Find it here Software and Documentation CD � 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 Dell Printer Supplies Web site–http://dell.com/supplies � Supplies and accessories for my printer You can purchase printer supplies online, by telephone, � Replacement cartridges
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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 3 4 1 Standard bin 2 Printer control panel 3 Multipurpose feeder 4 Standard 550 ‑sheet tray (Tray 1)
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Learning about the printer 11 Fully configured model CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture for stability. You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using a high-capacity tray or more than one option. If you purchased a printer with a similar configuration, you may need additional furniture. For more information, contact the place where you purchased the printer. The following illustration shows the maximum number of optional finish
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Learning about the printer 12 Using the printer control panel 3 2 4 5 1 6 8 7 10 9 Use the To 1 Display � View the printer status. � Set up and operate the printer. 2 Select button Submit changes made 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 mode. Do the following to wake the printer from Sleep mode: � Press any hard button. � Pull out Tray 1 or load paper in the multi
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Learning about the printer 13 Indicator light color and its corresponding printer status Indicator light Printer 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 light color and its corresponding printer status Sleep button light Printer status Off The printer is idle or in Ready state. Solid amber The printer is in
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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. 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 Note:
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Additional printer setup 15 2 Using a screwdriver, loosen the screws 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. Touch something metal 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
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Additional printer setup 17 6 Tighten the screws on the controller board shield. 7 Reattach the controller board access cover. 1 2 Installing a memory 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 any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplu
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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 the controller board” on page 14. 2 Unpack the memory card. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the connection points along the edge of the card. Doing so may cause damage. 3 Align the notch (1) on the memory card with the ridge (2) on the connector. 1 2 4 Push the memory card straight into the connector, and
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Additional printer setup 19 Installing an Internal Solutions Port The controller board supports one optional Internal Solutions Port (ISP). Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver. 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
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Additional printer setup 20 4 Remove the metal cover from the ISP opening. a Loosen the screw. b Lift the metal cover, and then pull 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 until it clicks into place. Note: Make sure that the plastic bracket has latched completely, and that the plastic bracket is seated firmly on the controller board cage.
