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User’s Guide User’s Guide Dell B1265dnf BASIC BASIC This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and troubleshooting on windows. ADVANCED This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and troubleshooting on various OS environments. Some features may not be available depending on models or countries.
BASIC 1. Introduction 3. Maintenance Key benefits Ordering supplies and accessories Features Available supplies Useful to know Storing the toner cartridge About this user’s guide Redistributing toner Safety information Replacing the toner cartridge Machine overview Monitoring the supplies life Control panel overview Setting the toner low alert Turning on the machine Cleaning the machine...
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BASIC 5. Appendix Specifications Dell technical support policy Contacting Dell Warranty and return policy Copyright...
1. Introduction This chapter provides information you need to know before using the machine. • Key benefits • Features • Useful to know • About this user’s guide • Safety information • Machine overview • Control panel overview • Turning on the machine •...
You can access Dell Support at www.dell.com or support.dell.com. Select your region on the • To save electricity, this machine automatically conserves electricity by WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the requested details to access help tools and substantially reducing power consumption when not in use.
B1265dnf ● Firmware Download Utility Operating System ● Dell Printer Status ● Embedded Web Service Operating System B1265dnf ● ● Dell Network PC Fax Windows ● ● Scan Twain scan driver Macintosh ● ● WIA scan driver Linux ● ●...
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Features Variety feature Features B1265dnf ● Copy ID card copying Features B1265dnf ● Collation ● Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ● Poster ● Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired ● Clone ● Copy (Continue) 2-up/ 4-up ● Eco printing ● Adjust background ●...
Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? • The toner level might be low or uneven. Shake the toner cartridge. • Inquire at a Dell distributor or your retailer. • Try a different print resolution setting. • Visit www.support.dell.com. Select your country/region to •...
About this user’s guide This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the General icons machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage. • Read the safety information before using the machine. • If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting Icon Text Description...
Safety information These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to you and Operating environment others, and to prevent any potential damage to your machine. Be sure to read and understand all of these instructions before using the machine. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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Safety information Caution Operating method During an electrical storm or for a period of non-operation, Caution remove the power plug from the electrical outlet. This could result in electric shock or fire. Be careful, the paper output area is hot. Do not forcefully pull the paper out during printing.
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Safety information Do not allow too many papers to stack up in the paper output tray. Caution It can damage the machine. Do not block or push objects into the ventilation opening. Before moving the machine, turn the power off and disconnect all This could result in elevated component temperatures which can cords.
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Safety information Use the power cord supplied with your machine for safe Maintenance / Checking operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 meters (6 feet) with a 110V machine, then the gauge should be 16 AWG or larger.
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Repair by non-certified technicians could result in When toner gets on your clothing, do not use hot water to wash fire or electric shock. • The machine should only be repaired by a Dell service technician. Hot water sets toner into fabric. Use cold water.
Machine overview Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Software CD Misc. accessories a. The software CD contains the print drivers and software applications. b. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 1. Introduction...
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Machine overview Document feeder cover Output tray Front view Document feeder guide cover 10 Output support 11 Paper width guide on a manual Document feeder output tray feeder Control Panel 12 Scanner lid Paper level indicator 13 Scanner glass Tray 14 Document feeder input tray 15 Paper width guide on a Manual feeder tray...
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Machine overview Rear view Network port USB port Extension telephone socket (EXT) Power receptacle Telephone line socket (Line) Rear cover 1. Introduction...
Control panel overview Darkness Adjust the brightness level to make a copy Control panel for easier reading, when the original contains faint markings and dark images. ID Copy Allows you to copy both sides of an ID card like a driver’s license on a single side of paper (see "ID card copying"...
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Control panel overview Stop/Clear Stops an operations at any time. Adjusting the control panel 14 Status LED Indicates the status of your machine (see "Understanding the status LED" on page 85). 15 Numeric keypad Dials a number or enters alphanumeric characters.
Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. using the cable. If your machine is attached to a network, skip the following The software CD should automatically run and an installation window steps below and go on to installing a network connected machine’s driver (see will appear.
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Installing the driver locally Select Connect to the computer using USB cable. Click Next. Follow the instructions in the installation window. 1. Introduction...
Windows Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers > your printer driver name > Maintenance. Select Repair and click Next.
2. Menu overview and basic setup This chapter provides information about the overall menu structure and the basic setup options. • Menu overview • Changing the display language • Media and tray • Basic printing • Basic copying • Basic scanning •...
Menu overview The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use Press (Stop/Clear) to return to the ready mode. the machine’s functions. Items Options Fax Feature Darkness Light+5- Light+1 • An asterisk (*) appears next to the currently selected menu. Normal •...
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Menu overview Items Options Items Options Fax Setup Sending Redial Times Copy Feature Scan Size Reduce/Enlarge Redial Term Darkness Light+5- Light+1 Prefix Dial Normal ECM Mode Dark+1- Dark+5 Send Report Image TCR Dial Mode Fax Setup Receiving Receive Mode Ring To Answer Stamp RCV Name RCV Start Code Auto Reduction...
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Menu overview Items Options Items Options Copy Feature Contrast Light+5- Light+1 Copy Setup Change Default Scan Size Normal Copies Dark+1- Dark+5 Copy Collation Original Type Text Reduce/Enlarge Text/Photo Duplex Photo Darkness Layout Normal Contrast 2-Up Original Type 4-Up Adjust Bkgd. ID copy Print Setup Orientation...
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Menu overview Items Options Items Options Print Setup Clear Text System Setup Machine Setup Machine ID Minimum Fax Number Medium Date & Time Maximum Clock Mode Auto CR Language LF+CR Power Save Emulation Emulation Type Wakeup Event Setup System Timeout Job Timeout Altitude Adj.
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Menu overview Items Options Items Options System Setup Sound/Volume Key Sound System Setup Clear Setting All Settings Alarm Sound Print Setup Speaker Fax Setup Ringer Copy Setup Report All Report System Setup Configuration Network Setup Supplies Info. Address Book Address Book Fax Sent Fax Send Fax Received...
Changing the display language To change the language that is displayed on the control panel, follow these steps: Select (Menu) > System Setup > Machine Setup > Language on the control panel. It may be necessary to press OK to navigate to lower-level menus. Select the language you want to display on the control panel.
To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guides. • Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause problems or require repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Dell’s warranty or service agreements. • Make sure not to use the inkjet photo paper with this machine. It could cause damage to the machine.
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Media and tray The paper quantity indicator shows the amount of paper in the tray. 1 Full 2 Empty Paper type available for duplex printing Depending on the power voltage your machine uses, available paper types for duplex printing differs. Refer to the below table. Power voltage Available paper 110V...