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... information 9 Machine overview 14 Control panel overview 16 Turning on the machine 17 Installing the driver locally 18 Reinstalling the driver 20 2. Troubleshooting Tips for moving & storing your machine 46 4. Appendix Specifications 56 Dell technical support policy 64 Contacting Dell 65 Warranty and return policy 66 Copyright 67 2 Learning the Basic Usage Printing a test...
... information 9 Machine overview 14 Control panel overview 16 Turning on the machine 17 Installing the driver locally 18 Reinstalling the driver 20 2. Troubleshooting Tips for moving & storing your machine 46 4. Appendix Specifications 56 Dell technical support policy 64 Contacting Dell 65 Warranty and return policy 66 Copyright 67 2 Learning the Basic Usage Printing a test...
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1. Introduction This chapter provides information you need to know before using the machine. • Key benefits 4 • Features by models 6 • Useful to know 7 • About this user's guide 8 • Safety information 9 • Machine overview 14 • Control panel overview 16 • Turning on the machine 17 • Installing the driver locally 18 • Reinstalling the driver 20
1. Introduction This chapter provides information you need to know before using the machine. • Key benefits 4 • Features by models 6 • Useful to know 7 • About this user's guide 8 • Safety information 9 • Machine overview 14 • Control panel overview 16 • Turning on the machine 17 • Installing the driver locally 18 • Reinstalling the driver 20
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...) Manual duplex (2-sided) printing (●: Included, Blank: Not available) Software SPL printer driver XPS printer driver Dell Printer Manager Embedded Web Service Dell Supplies Ordering Utility Dell Printer Status Firmware Update Utility (●: Included, Blank: Not available) B1160 ● ● ● ● ● ● B1160w B1160 ● ● B1160w ● ● ● ● ● Features by models...
...) Manual duplex (2-sided) printing (●: Included, Blank: Not available) Software SPL printer driver XPS printer driver Dell Printer Manager Embedded Web Service Dell Supplies Ordering Utility Dell Printer Status Firmware Update Utility (●: Included, Blank: Not available) B1160 ● ● ● ● ● ● B1160w B1160 ● ● B1160w ● ● ● ● ● Features by models...
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...driver? • Visit www.support.dell.com to view product service information. Shake the toner cartridge. • Try a different print resolution setting. • Replace the toner cartridge. Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? • Inquire at a Dell distributor or your retailer. • Visit www.support.dell...meanings of LED indications in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Installing the driver locally" on page 50). Select your country/region to download the latest machine's driver, and install it again (see "Understanding the status LED" on your ...
...driver? • Visit www.support.dell.com to view product service information. Shake the toner cartridge. • Try a different print resolution setting. • Replace the toner cartridge. Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? • Inquire at a Dell distributor or your retailer. • Visit www.support.dell...meanings of LED indications in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Installing the driver locally" on page 50). Select your country/region to download the latest machine's driver, and install it again (see "Understanding the status LED" on your ...
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... original. • Paper is synonymous with media, or print media. • Machine refers to protect the machine from your machine depending on the machine's firmware/driver version. • The procedures in this guide are mainly based on Windows 7. 2 General icons Icon Text Description Gives users information to printer or MFP. 1.
... original. • Paper is synonymous with media, or print media. • Machine refers to protect the machine from your machine depending on the machine's firmware/driver version. • The procedures in this guide are mainly based on Windows 7. 2 General icons Icon Text Description Gives users information to printer or MFP. 1.
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c. Introduction 14 The software CD contains the printer drivers, software applications, and user's guide. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 1. b. Refer to the Quick Install Guide to attach the output stacker to the machine. accessoriesc a. Machine overview 9 Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Output stackera Software CDb USB cable (B1160w only) Misc.
c. Introduction 14 The software CD contains the printer drivers, software applications, and user's guide. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 1. b. Refer to the Quick Install Guide to attach the output stacker to the machine. accessoriesc a. Machine overview 9 Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Output stackera Software CDb USB cable (B1160w only) Misc.
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...Status LED" on page 53). 2 Status LED Shows the status of your machine (see "Status LED" on page 53). 4 WPS (B1160w only) Info (B1160 only) Power/ Cancel Configures the wireless network connection easily without a computer (see "Wireless network setup" on , and release. • Prints manual - Press ...mode with this button each time you load a sheet of paper in the tray if you have selected Manual Feeder for Source in your printer driver. • Prints configuration sheet - Introduction 16 Press this button. • Stops an operation at any time 1. Press this button each ...
...Status LED" on page 53). 2 Status LED Shows the status of your machine (see "Status LED" on page 53). 4 WPS (B1160w only) Info (B1160 only) Power/ Cancel Configures the wireless network connection easily without a computer (see "Wireless network setup" on , and release. • Prints manual - Press ...mode with this button each time you load a sheet of paper in the tray if you have selected Manual Feeder for Source in your printer driver. • Prints configuration sheet - Introduction 16 Press this button. • Stops an operation at any time 1. Press this button each ...
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... programs > Accessories > Run. X:\Setup.exe replacing "X" with the letter, which programs to install. • Only use . 1. Your printer driver installation window that the machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable. • If you to choose which represents your CD...-ROM drive. The software CD should automatically run and an installation window will appear. Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is connected to your computer and powered on the printer in use a USB cable no longer than 3 ...
... programs > Accessories > Run. X:\Setup.exe replacing "X" with the letter, which programs to install. • Only use . 1. Your printer driver installation window that the machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable. • If you to choose which represents your CD...-ROM drive. The software CD should automatically run and an installation window will appear. Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is connected to your computer and powered on the printer in use a USB cable no longer than 3 ...
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Click Next. Introduction 19 Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1. Your printer driver installation window that appears in this User's Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. 5 Follow the instructions in the installation window to the computer using USB cable.
Click Next. Introduction 19 Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1. Your printer driver installation window that appears in this User's Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. 5 Follow the instructions in the installation window to the computer using USB cable.
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Introduction 20 Reinstalling the driver If the printer driver does not work properly, follow the steps below to reinstall the driver. 13 Windows 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers > your printer driver name > Maintenance. 3 Select Repair and click Next. 4 Follow the instructions in the repair window. 5 Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive and install the driver again (see "Installing the driver locally" on page 18). 1.
Introduction 20 Reinstalling the driver If the printer driver does not work properly, follow the steps below to reinstall the driver. 13 Windows 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers > your printer driver name > Maintenance. 3 Select Repair and click Next. 4 Follow the instructions in the repair window. 5 Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive and install the driver again (see "Installing the driver locally" on page 18). 1.
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For example, if you do not adjust the paper width guide, it to bend. Learning the Basic Usage 25 The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on the control panel. b Open Printing Preferences (see "Setting the paper size and type" on page 30). 2. c Press the Paper tab in ...
For example, if you do not adjust the paper width guide, it to bend. Learning the Basic Usage 25 The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on the control panel. b Open Printing Preferences (see "Setting the paper size and type" on page 30). 2. c Press the Paper tab in ...
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...saved setting, select it from the Favorites drop-down list. 9 Using help Click the option you made. You can also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Default Favorite from the Favorites dropdown list and click (Delete). When you save the current preferences for the item ...the Presets you want to know on the Printing Preferences window and press F1 on each preferences tab except for the Dell tab, allows you to save Favorites, all current driver settings are saved. 2. To use . Basic printing Using a favorites setting The Favorites option, which is now ...
...saved setting, select it from the Favorites drop-down list. 9 Using help Click the option you made. You can also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Default Favorite from the Favorites dropdown list and click (Delete). When you save the current preferences for the item ...the Presets you want to know on the Printing Preferences window and press F1 on each preferences tab except for the Dell tab, allows you to save Favorites, all current driver settings are saved. 2. To use . Basic printing Using a favorites setting The Favorites option, which is now ...
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... for restoration of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. Support for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Dell provides limited technical support for third-party software and peripherals is available at Dell Support. Additional technical support options may be...Appendix 64 In addition to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the Operating System, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by...
... for restoration of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. Support for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Dell provides limited technical support for third-party software and peripherals is available at Dell Support. Additional technical support options may be...Appendix 64 In addition to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the Operating System, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by...
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... Ordering Utility 122 Using Embedded Web Service (B1160w only) 123 Using Dell Printer Manager 125 Using Dell Printer Status 127 Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator 129 5. Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems 134 Power and cable connecting problems 135 Printing problems 136 Printing quality problems 140 ... Reinstallation for Linux 74 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) Useful network program 76 Printing a network configuration report 77 Installing driver over the network 78 IPv6 configuration 82 Wireless network setup 83 3. ADVANCED 1.
... Ordering Utility 122 Using Embedded Web Service (B1160w only) 123 Using Dell Printer Manager 125 Using Dell Printer Status 127 Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator 129 5. Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems 134 Power and cable connecting problems 135 Printing problems 136 Printing quality problems 140 ... Reinstallation for Linux 74 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) Useful network program 76 Printing a network configuration report 77 Installing driver over the network 78 IPv6 configuration 82 Wireless network setup 83 3. ADVANCED 1.
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... for Macintosh 72 • Installation for Linux 73 • Reinstallation for Linux 74 • If you are a Windows OS user, refer to the "Installing the driver locally" on page 18 for installing the machine's driver. • Only use a USB cable no longer then 3 meter (118 inches). 1.
... for Macintosh 72 • Installation for Linux 73 • Reinstallation for Linux 74 • If you are a Windows OS user, refer to the "Installing the driver locally" on page 18 for installing the machine's driver. • Only use a USB cable no longer then 3 meter (118 inches). 1.
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... that all applications will close on your machine name in Model. • For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Dell in Print Using and your computer appears, click Continue. 9 Click Continue on the User Options Pane. 10 Click Install. Your machine appears on the Printer... Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, click Default and find the USB connection. 17 For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to use...
... that all applications will close on your machine name in Model. • For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Dell in Print Using and your computer appears, click Continue. 9 Click Continue on the User Options Pane. 10 Click Install. Your machine appears on the Printer... Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, click Default and find the USB connection. 17 For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to use...
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Software Installation 72 If a machine has already been added, delete it . 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop. 4 Double-click the MAC_Installer folder > Uninstaller OS X icon. 5 Enter the password and click OK. 6 When the uninstall is done, click OK. Reinstallation for Macintosh If the printer driver does not work properly, uninstall the driver and reinstall it from the Print Setup Utility or Print & Fax. 1.
Software Installation 72 If a machine has already been added, delete it . 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop. 4 Double-click the MAC_Installer folder > Uninstaller OS X icon. 5 Enter the password and click OK. 6 When the uninstall is done, click OK. Reinstallation for Macintosh If the printer driver does not work properly, uninstall the driver and reinstall it from the Print Setup Utility or Print & Fax. 1.
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... When the installation is complete, click Finish. 1. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator. 3 From the Dell website, download the Unified Linux Driver package to your computer and powered on -screen help that is available through your system menu or from the... Dell website to install the printer software (www.dell.com or support.dell.com > find your product > Support or Downloads). 1 Installing the Unified Linux Driver The installation program added the Unified Driver Configurator desktop icon and the Unified Driver group to install the machine...
... When the installation is complete, click Finish. 1. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator. 3 From the Dell website, download the Unified Linux Driver package to your computer and powered on -screen help that is available through your system menu or from the... Dell website to install the printer software (www.dell.com or support.dell.com > find your product > Support or Downloads). 1 Installing the Unified Linux Driver The installation program added the Unified Driver Configurator desktop icon and the Unified Driver group to install the machine...
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Reinstallation for Linux If the printer driver does not work properly, uninstall the driver and reinstall it. 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your system administrator. 3 Click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. Software Installation ... must log in the Login field and enter the system password. When the Terminal screen appears, type in the following. [root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Dell/mfp/uninstall/ [root@localhost uninstall]#./uninstall.sh 4 Click Uninstall. 5 Click Next. 6 Click Finish. 1. If you are not a super user, ask your computer and powered on...
Reinstallation for Linux If the printer driver does not work properly, uninstall the driver and reinstall it. 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your system administrator. 3 Click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. Software Installation ... must log in the Login field and enter the system password. When the Terminal screen appears, type in the following. [root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Dell/mfp/uninstall/ [root@localhost uninstall]#./uninstall.sh 4 Click Uninstall. 5 Click Next. 6 Click Finish. 1. If you are not a super user, ask your computer and powered on...
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Using a NetworkConnected Machine (B1160w only) This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up a network connected machine and software. • Useful network program 76 • Printing a network configuration report 77 • Installing driver over the network 78 • IPv6 configuration 82 • Wireless network setup 83 Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your model (see "Features by models" on page 6). 2.
Using a NetworkConnected Machine (B1160w only) This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up a network connected machine and software. • Useful network program 76 • Printing a network configuration report 77 • Installing driver over the network 78 • IPv6 configuration 82 • Wireless network setup 83 Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your model (see "Features by models" on page 6). 2.