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... 1. Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories 35 Available supplies 36 Storing the toner cartridge 37 Redistributing toner 39 Replacing the toner cartridge 40 Cleaning the machine 42 Tips for avoiding paper jams 48 Out-of-paper error resolution 49 Clearing paper jams 50 Understanding the status LED 53 5. 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 page 22 Media and tray...
... 1. Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories 35 Available supplies 36 Storing the toner cartridge 37 Redistributing toner 39 Replacing the toner cartridge 40 Cleaning the machine 42 Tips for avoiding paper jams 48 Out-of-paper error resolution 49 Clearing paper jams 50 Understanding the status LED 53 5. 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 page 22 Media and tray...
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... print job, click OK or Print in Windows 7. 1 Open the document you want to print. 2 Select Print from the Select Printer list. 6 Printing If you are selected within the Print window. Basic printing For special printing features, refer to the Advanced Guide (see "Using advanced print features" on page 110). 3 Select your machine from the File menu. 4 The basic print settings including the number of the advanced printing features, click Properties or Preferences from the Print window (see "Opening printing...
... print job, click OK or Print in Windows 7. 1 Open the document you want to print. 2 Select Print from the Select Printer list. 6 Printing If you are selected within the Print window. Basic printing For special printing features, refer to the Advanced Guide (see "Using advanced print features" on page 110). 3 Select your machine from the File menu. 4 The basic print settings including the number of the advanced printing features, click Properties or Preferences from the Print window (see "Opening printing...
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... blinks rapidly, the machine is on-line and can be pressed for manual printing. • The cover is no paper in the tray. Load paper in the tray when receiving or printing data. Troubleshooting 53 Then, open and close the top cover to resume printing (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 50). 4. Understanding the status LED The color of -paper error resolution" on page 49). • The machine has stopped due to a major error. Close the cover. • There is opened. Upgrading firmware...
... blinks rapidly, the machine is on-line and can be pressed for manual printing. • The cover is no paper in the tray. Load paper in the tray when receiving or printing data. Troubleshooting 53 Then, open and close the top cover to resume printing (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 50). 4. Understanding the status LED The color of -paper error resolution" on page 49). • The machine has stopped due to a major error. Close the cover. • There is opened. Upgrading firmware...
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...1. 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. Useful Management Tools Using Firmware Update Utility 121 Using Dell Supplies 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...
...1. 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. Useful Management Tools Using Firmware Update Utility 121 Using Dell Supplies 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...
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... machine status (toner cartridge shortage or machine error) will be sent to a certain person's email automatically. • Configure the network parameters necessary for the machine to connect to various network environments. 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 76 For the network administrator especially, managing several programs available to do the following tasks (see "Using Embedded Web Service" on the network is possible. Useful network program There are several machines on page 82): • Check the supplies information and status...
... machine status (toner cartridge shortage or machine error) will be sent to a certain person's email automatically. • Configure the network parameters necessary for the machine to connect to various network environments. 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 76 For the network administrator especially, managing several programs available to do the following tasks (see "Using Embedded Web Service" on the network is possible. Useful network program There are several machines on page 82): • Check the supplies information and status...
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... work properly, choose Select Printer Software and your network and powered on. Installing driver over the network 14 Open the Applications folder > Utilities > Print Setup Utility. • For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, open the Applications folder > System Preferences and click Print & Fax. 15 Click Add on page 73. Socket in Print Using. 21 Click Add. Your machine appears in the Queue input field. Also, your product > Support or Downloads). 18 Enter the machine's IP address...
... work properly, choose Select Printer Software and your network and powered on. Installing driver over the network 14 Open the Applications folder > Utilities > Print Setup Utility. • For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, open the Applications folder > System Preferences and click Print & Fax. 15 Click Add on page 73. Socket in Print Using. 21 Click Add. Your machine appears in the Queue input field. Also, your product > Support or Downloads). 18 Enter the machine's IP address...
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.... 7 Select network printer and click Search button. 8 The machine's IP address and model name appears on list field. 6 Select your machine and click Next. 10 Input the printer description and Next. 11 After the machine is added, click Finish. 12 When installation is added, click Finish. 2. Click Continue. 6 The add printer wizard window opens. Installing driver over the network 3 Extract the UnifiedLinuxDriver.tar.gz file and open the new directory. 4 Double-click...
.... 7 Select network printer and click Search button. 8 The machine's IP address and model name appears on list field. 6 Select your machine and click Next. 10 Input the printer description and Next. 11 After the machine is added, click Finish. 12 When installation is added, click Finish. 2. Click Continue. 6 The add printer wizard window opens. Installing driver over the network 3 Extract the UnifiedLinuxDriver.tar.gz file and open the new directory. 4 Double-click...
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... You can set wireless settings either from the below table. Wireless network setup 7 Introducing wireless set up method From the machine's control panel Connecting method Using the WPS (recommended) () Description & Reference • See "Using the WPS button" on page 85. Ad hoc via USB cable • Windows user, see "Ad hoc via USB cable in Windows" on page 91. () • Macintosh user, see "Ad hoc via USB cable in Macintosh" on the model or country. Some wireless network installation types may not...
... You can set wireless settings either from the below table. Wireless network setup 7 Introducing wireless set up method From the machine's control panel Connecting method Using the WPS (recommended) () Description & Reference • See "Using the WPS button" on page 85. Ad hoc via USB cable • Windows user, see "Ad hoc via USB cable in Windows" on page 91. () • Macintosh user, see "Ad hoc via USB cable in Macintosh" on the model or country. Some wireless network installation types may not...
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The option name may change. The Personal Identification Number (PIN) method helps you connect your machine to a wireless network by pressing the (WPS) button on the control panel without a computer. • If you want to use the wireless network using . Items to prepare • Check if the access point (or wireless router) supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). • Check if your machine to set the wireless network, security settings may differ depending on the...
The option name may change. The Personal Identification Number (PIN) method helps you connect your machine to a wireless network by pressing the (WPS) button on the control panel without a computer. • If you want to use the wireless network using . Items to prepare • Check if the access point (or wireless router) supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). • Check if your machine to set the wireless network, security settings may differ depending on the...
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..., and the size is recommended for machine operations will be installed. USB cable 1 Check whether the USB cable is connected to complete the installation. All components necessary for most users. Wi-Fi Direct Option: • Wi-Fi Direct Option appears on the screen only if your computer by setting up an ad hoc wireless network by using Dell Printer Manager (see "Setting up Wi-Fi Direct" on your machine - Wireless network setup 15 Wireless network setting is finished, click...
..., and the size is recommended for machine operations will be installed. USB cable 1 Check whether the USB cable is connected to complete the installation. All components necessary for most users. Wi-Fi Direct Option: • Wi-Fi Direct Option appears on the screen only if your computer by setting up an ad hoc wireless network by using Dell Printer Manager (see "Setting up Wi-Fi Direct" on your machine - Wireless network setup 15 Wireless network setting is finished, click...
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... method is DHCP, check if DHCP is completed, disconnect the USB cable between the computer and machine. 18 Follow the instructions on the upper right of the Embedded Web Service website. 4 Type in the Wireless Network Setting Confirm window. Likewise, if the computer's network configuration is shown in the ID and Password, then click Login. • ID: admin • Password: dell00000 5 When the Embedded Web Service window opens, click Settings > Network Settings. 2. If it shows...
... method is DHCP, check if DHCP is completed, disconnect the USB cable between the computer and machine. 18 Follow the instructions on the upper right of the Embedded Web Service website. 4 Type in the Wireless Network Setting Confirm window. Likewise, if the computer's network configuration is shown in the ID and Password, then click Login. • ID: admin • Password: dell00000 5 When the Embedded Web Service window opens, click Settings > Network Settings. 2. If it shows...
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... machine. Wireless network setup 13 Troubleshooting for wireless network Problems during setup or driver installation Printers Not Found • Your machine may not be turned on the software CD supplied with a wired network cable. General Connection Error • Your computer is connected with your machine. Connect the machine to find the network name (SSID) you have selected or entered. Connecting Failure - Connecting Failure - Check the network name (SSID) on . Invalid Security • Security is not turned on your machine's power. Check the machine's user's guide...
... machine. Wireless network setup 13 Troubleshooting for wireless network Problems during setup or driver installation Printers Not Found • Your machine may not be turned on the software CD supplied with a wired network cable. General Connection Error • Your computer is connected with your machine. Connect the machine to find the network name (SSID) you have selected or entered. Connecting Failure - Connecting Failure - Check the network name (SSID) on . Invalid Security • Security is not turned on your machine's power. Check the machine's user's guide...
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... connected on page 77). • Check the wireless environment. Wireless network setup Other problems If problems occur while using the ad hoc mode, in operating systems such as Windows Vista, you might need to type in the infrastructure environment where you need to set with the MAC address. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 104 If the computer and the machine are not separated by printing a network configuration report (see "Printing a network configuration report" on the same network and it has a password, refer to the access...
... connected on page 77). • Check the wireless environment. Wireless network setup Other problems If problems occur while using the ad hoc mode, in operating systems such as Windows Vista, you might need to type in the infrastructure environment where you need to set with the MAC address. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 104 If the computer and the machine are not separated by printing a network configuration report (see "Printing a network configuration report" on the same network and it has a password, refer to the access...
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Useful Management Tools This chapter introduces management tools provided to help you make full use of your machine. • Using Firmware Update Utility 121 • Using Dell Supplies 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 4.
Useful Management Tools This chapter introduces management tools provided to help you make full use of your machine. • Using Firmware Update Utility 121 • Using Dell Supplies 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 4.
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Useful Management Tools 121 Using Firmware Update Utility Firmware Update Utility allows you to maintain your printer is connected with an USB cable, click USB Connected Printer or Network Connected Printer (B1160w only). 4 Click Browse and select the downloaded firmware file. 5 Click Update Firmware. 4. Click http://www.support.dell.com. 3 If your machine by upgrading firmware. Availabe for Windows OS users only. 1 From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers > your printer driver name > Firmware Update Utility. 2 Download the latest firmware.
Useful Management Tools 121 Using Firmware Update Utility Firmware Update Utility allows you to maintain your printer is connected with an USB cable, click USB Connected Printer or Network Connected Printer (B1160w only). 4 Click Browse and select the downloaded firmware file. 5 Click Update Firmware. 4. Click http://www.support.dell.com. 3 If your machine by upgrading firmware. Availabe for Windows OS users only. 1 From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers > your printer driver name > Firmware Update Utility. 2 Download the latest firmware.
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... administrator's information and also enables or disables machine features. • Network Security: IPv4/IPv6 filtering. 4. Sets options such as system related reports and font reports. You need to log-in as an administrator to view this tab. • Machine Settings tab: Sets options provided by your machine by upgrading firmware and setting contact information for the network environment. Using Embedded Web Service (B1160w only) • Usage Counters: Shows the usage count by print types: simplex and duplex...
... administrator's information and also enables or disables machine features. • Network Security: IPv4/IPv6 filtering. 4. Sets options such as system related reports and font reports. You need to log-in as an administrator to view this tab. • Machine Settings tab: Sets options provided by your machine by upgrading firmware and setting contact information for the network environment. Using Embedded Web Service (B1160w only) • Usage Counters: Shows the usage count by print types: simplex and duplex...
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... the LSU part inside of your machine (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 42). Clean the inside the machine may indicate that the toner cartridge needs cleaning. See the table below to this type of the paper "Opening printing preferences" on . Adjust the print resolution and turn the toner save mode is on page 32). 5. If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative. printed lighter than the rest • Change the printer option...
... the LSU part inside of your machine (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 42). Clean the inside the machine may indicate that the toner cartridge needs cleaning. See the table below to this type of the paper "Opening printing preferences" on . Adjust the print resolution and turn the toner save mode is on page 32). 5. If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative. printed lighter than the rest • Change the printer option...
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... the network. Generally the printer has the lifespan limitation such as the Internet. Glossary 153 Distinctive Ring is a client-server networking protocol. Duplex A mechanism that will automatically turn over a sheet of IP addresses to the DHCP client host requesting, generally, information required by impact, striking an ink-soaked cloth ribbon against the paper, much like printing data, received fax data. A DHCP server provides configuration parameters specific to...
... the network. Generally the printer has the lifespan limitation such as the Internet. Glossary 153 Distinctive Ring is a client-server networking protocol. Duplex A mechanism that will automatically turn over a sheet of IP addresses to the DHCP client host requesting, generally, information required by impact, striking an ink-soaked cloth ribbon against the paper, much like printing data, received fax data. A DHCP server provides configuration parameters specific to...
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... passwords using standard input/output system calls, which , on industrial premises, is a protocol for remote user authentication and accounting. The higher the dpi, the greater the resolution. Glossary 159 Glossary PostScript PostScript (PS) is a method of measurement for determining how fast a printer works, meaning the number of pages a printer can be used in a printer, a scanner, a fax or, a copier. PRN file An interface for a device driver...
... passwords using standard input/output system calls, which , on industrial premises, is a protocol for remote user authentication and accounting. The higher the dpi, the greater the resolution. Glossary 159 Glossary PostScript PostScript (PS) is a method of measurement for determining how fast a printer works, meaning the number of pages a printer can be used in a printer, a scanner, a fax or, a copier. PRN file An interface for a device driver...
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... pickup roller cleaning a machine control panel convention D Dell Printer Status E embedded web service general information F favorites settings, for printing features print media feature firmware update utility front view G special media 26 general icons 43 glossary 42 45 J 42 jam 16 clearing paper 8 tips for avoiding paper jams 8 local driver installation 18 151 driver reinstalling 20 M Macintosh 50 common Macintosh problems 149 48 driver installation for network connected 79 L driver installation for USB cable connected 127 Linux common Linux problems 71 driver...
... pickup roller cleaning a machine control panel convention D Dell Printer Status E embedded web service general information F favorites settings, for printing features print media feature firmware update utility front view G special media 26 general icons 43 glossary 42 45 J 42 jam 16 clearing paper 8 tips for avoiding paper jams 8 local driver installation 18 151 driver reinstalling 20 M Macintosh 50 common Macintosh problems 149 48 driver installation for network connected 79 L driver installation for USB cable connected 127 Linux common Linux problems 71 driver...