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User's Guide Dell B1160 Dell B1160w BBAASSIICC This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and troubleshooting on models or countries. Some features may not be available depending on windows. ADVANCED This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and troubleshooting on various OS environments.
User's Guide Dell B1160 Dell B1160w BBAASSIICC This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and troubleshooting on models or countries. Some features may not be available depending on windows. ADVANCED This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and troubleshooting on various OS environments.
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... Windows Macintosh Linux (●: Included, Blank: Not available) Software B1160 ● ● ● B1160w ● ● ● Variety feature Features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Network Interface 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN IPv6 Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Manual duplex (2-sided) printing (●: Included, Blank: Not available) Software SPL printer driver XPS printer driver Dell...
... Windows Macintosh Linux (●: Included, Blank: Not available) Software B1160 ● ● ● B1160w ● ● ● Variety feature Features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Network Interface 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN IPv6 Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Manual duplex (2-sided) printing (●: Included, Blank: Not available) Software SPL printer driver XPS printer driver Dell...
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... jams" on your system. Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? • Inquire at a Dell distributor or your retailer. • Visit www.support.dell.com. Select your Windows. Useful to know Where can I download the machine's driver? • Visit www.support.dell.com to view product service information. The status LED flashes or remains constantly...
... jams" on your system. Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? • Inquire at a Dell distributor or your retailer. • Visit www.support.dell.com. Select your Windows. Useful to know Where can I download the machine's driver? • Visit www.support.dell.com to view product service information. The status LED flashes or remains constantly...
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... used in this user's guide are explained in the glossary chapter. • All illustrations in this user's guide may differ from your machine depending on Windows 7. 2 General icons Icon Text Description Gives users information to printer or MFP. 1.
... used in this user's guide are explained in the glossary chapter. • All illustrations in this user's guide may differ from your machine depending on Windows 7. 2 General icons Icon Text Description Gives users information to printer or MFP. 1.
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... cable. • If you are a Macintosh or Linux OS user, refer to the "Software Installation" on page 70. • The installation window in this User's Guide may differ depending on . If the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears during the installation procedure, click Cancel to install.... the machine is connected to your CD-ROM drive. Introduction 18 Your printer driver installation window that appears in this User's Guide may differ depending on the printer in use . 1. If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs > Accessories > Run. X:\Setup.exe replacing...
... cable. • If you are a Macintosh or Linux OS user, refer to the "Software Installation" on page 70. • The installation window in this User's Guide may differ depending on . If the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears during the installation procedure, click Cancel to install.... the machine is connected to your CD-ROM drive. Introduction 18 Your printer driver installation window that appears in this User's Guide may differ depending on the printer in use . 1. If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs > Accessories > Run. X:\Setup.exe replacing...
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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. Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1. Click Next. Introduction 19
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. Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1. Click Next. Introduction 19
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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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To print a test page: 1 Open the document you want to make sure that the machine is operating correctly. Available for Windows OS users only. Learning the Basic Usage 22 Printing a test page Print a test page to print. 2 Select Print from the file menu. 3 Select your machine from the Select Printer. 4 Click Properties or Preferences. 5 Click Dell tab > Test page. 2.
To print a test page: 1 Open the document you want to make sure that the machine is operating correctly. Available for Windows OS users only. Learning the Basic Usage 22 Printing a test page Print a test page to print. 2 Select Print from the file menu. 3 Select your machine from the Select Printer. 4 Click Properties or Preferences. 5 Click Dell tab > Test page. 2.
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... media type from the manual feeder. The media types are shown in a power save mode, the machine does not feed paper from the Printing Preferences window > Paper tab > Paper Type (see "Opening printing preferences" on special media, you select Paper > Source > Manual Feeder for Paper Type. 2. Media and tray 3 Manual feeding...
... media type from the manual feeder. The media types are shown in a power save mode, the machine does not feed paper from the Printing Preferences window > Paper tab > Paper Type (see "Opening printing preferences" on special media, you select Paper > Source > Manual Feeder for Paper Type. 2. Media and tray 3 Manual feeding...
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... exceed 90 g/m2 otherwise; Learning the Basic Usage 27 Media and tray When using special media, we recommend you select Envelope from the Printing Preferences window, but the printed images get easily erased, select Thick Envelope and try printing again. Types Plain Thick Thin Bond Color CardStock Labels Envelope Preprinted Cotton...
... exceed 90 g/m2 otherwise; Learning the Basic Usage 27 Media and tray When using special media, we recommend you select Envelope from the Printing Preferences window, but the printed images get easily erased, select Thick Envelope and try printing again. Types Plain Thick Thin Bond Color CardStock Labels Envelope Preprinted Cotton...
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...; Do not use stamped envelopes. • Do not use envelopes with wrinkles, bubbles, or other synthetic materials. • Do not use labels with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, selfadhesive seals, or other indications of curl in laser printers. 1 Acceptable 2 Unacceptable • Envelopes with the machine's fusing temperature for use in any...
...; Do not use stamped envelopes. • Do not use envelopes with wrinkles, bubbles, or other synthetic materials. • Do not use labels with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, selfadhesive seals, or other indications of curl in laser printers. 1 Acceptable 2 Unacceptable • Envelopes with the machine's fusing temperature for use in any...
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... refer to the "Macintosh printing" on page 116 or "Linux printing" on page 32). 5 To start the print job, click OK or Print in Windows 7. 1 Open the document you want to print. 2 Select Print 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 "Using advanced print features" on page 110). 3 Select your machine from the Select Printer list. 6 Printing If you are selected within the...
... refer to the "Macintosh printing" on page 116 or "Linux printing" on page 32). 5 To start the print job, click OK or Print in Windows 7. 1 Open the document you want to print. 2 Select Print 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 "Using advanced print features" on page 110). 3 Select your machine from the Select Printer list. 6 Printing If you are selected within the...
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...(power/cancel) button 8 Opening printing preferences 3 Select your machine from the Select Printer. 4 Click Properties or Preferences. • The Printing Preferences window that option due to the machine's setting or environment. 1 Open the document you want to print. 2 Select Print from the file menu. You...Learning the Basic Usage 32 An mark means you can check the machine's current status using the Printer Status button (see "Using Dell Printer Status" on the machine in Printing Preferences, you cannot select that appears in this user's guide may differ depending on page 127)....
...(power/cancel) button 8 Opening printing preferences 3 Select your machine from the Select Printer. 4 Click Properties or Preferences. • The Printing Preferences window that option due to the machine's setting or environment. 1 Open the document you want to print. 2 Select Print from the file menu. You...Learning the Basic Usage 32 An mark means you can check the machine's current status using the Printer Status button (see "Using Dell Printer Status" on the machine in Printing Preferences, you cannot select that appears in this user's guide may differ depending on page 127)....
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... be added to the settings you have selected. To use . The machine is visible on each preferences tab except for the Dell tab, allows you to know on the Printing Preferences window and press F1 on each tab. 2 Enter a name for future use a saved setting, select it from the Favorites dropdown list...
... be added to the settings you have selected. To use . The machine is visible on each preferences tab except for the Dell tab, allows you to know on the Printing Preferences window and press F1 on each tab. 2 Enter a name for future use a saved setting, select it from the Favorites dropdown list...
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Close the cover. • There is on-line and can also resolve the error with the guidelines from the Dell Printer Status program window. • If the problem persists, call a service representative. 3 Status LED (Status LED) Status Off Green Red Blinking On Blinking On Orange Blinking On Description The ...
Close the cover. • There is on-line and can also resolve the error with the guidelines from the Dell Printer Status program window. • If the problem persists, call a service representative. 3 Status LED (Status LED) Status Off Green Red Blinking On Blinking On Orange Blinking On Description The ...
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Appendix 61 Specifications 3 System requirements Microsoft® Windows® Operating system Windows® 2000 Windows® XP Windows Server® 2003 Windows Server® 2008 Windows Vista® Windows® 7 Windows Server® 2008 R2 Requirement (recommended) CPU RAM Intel® Pentium® II 400 MHz (Pentium III 933 MHz) 64 MB (128 MB) Intel... GB 1.25 GB to 2 GB 10 GB 15 GB 16 GB 10 GB • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for all Windows operating systems. • Users who have administrator rights can install the software. •...
Appendix 61 Specifications 3 System requirements Microsoft® Windows® Operating system Windows® 2000 Windows® XP Windows Server® 2003 Windows Server® 2008 Windows Vista® Windows® 7 Windows Server® 2008 R2 Requirement (recommended) CPU RAM Intel® Pentium® II 400 MHz (Pentium III 933 MHz) 64 MB (128 MB) Intel... GB 1.25 GB to 2 GB 10 GB 15 GB 16 GB 10 GB • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for all Windows operating systems. • Users who have administrator rights can install the software. •...
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Appendix 63 Items Network interface Network operating system Network protocols Wireless security Specifications • 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN • Windows 2000/Server 2003 /Server 2008/XP/Vista/7/Server 2008 R2 • Various Linux OS • Mac OS X 10.4 ~ 10.7 • TCP/IPv4 • DHCP,..., WPA2 Personal (PSK) • Encryption: WEP64, WEP128, TKIP, AES 5. The following table shows the network environments supported by the machine. Specifications 4 Network environment (B1160w only) You need to set up the network protocols on the machine to use it as your network machine.
Appendix 63 Items Network interface Network operating system Network protocols Wireless security Specifications • 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN • Windows 2000/Server 2003 /Server 2008/XP/Vista/7/Server 2008 R2 • Various Linux OS • Mac OS X 10.4 ~ 10.7 • TCP/IPv4 • DHCP,..., WPA2 Personal (PSK) • Encryption: WEP64, WEP128, TKIP, AES 5. The following table shows the network environments supported by the machine. Specifications 4 Network environment (B1160w only) You need to set up the network protocols on the machine to use it as your network machine.
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...REV. 1.01 5. Adobe and Acrobat Reader are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Dell Inc. Appendix 67 Copyright Information in this document to refer to the entities claiming the marks and names of their products. ...disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. ©2012 Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other than its...
...REV. 1.01 5. Adobe and Acrobat Reader are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Dell Inc. Appendix 67 Copyright Information in this document to refer to the entities claiming the marks and names of their products. ...disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. ©2012 Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other than its...
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Some features may not be available depending on windows. BASIC This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and troubleshooting on models or countries. User's Guide Dell B1160 Dell B1160w AADDVVAANNCCEEDD This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and troubleshooting on various OS environments.
Some features may not be available depending on windows. BASIC This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and troubleshooting on models or countries. User's Guide Dell B1160 Dell B1160w AADDVVAANNCCEEDD This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and troubleshooting on various OS environments.
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... cable. • Installation for Macintosh 71 • Reinstallation 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 use a USB cable no longer then 3 meter (118 inches). 1. Software Installation This...
... cable. • Installation for Macintosh 71 • Reinstallation 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 use a USB cable no longer then 3 meter (118 inches). 1. Software Installation This...