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... 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 2. Appendix Specifications 56 Dell technical support policy 64 Contacting Dell 65 Warranty and return policy 66 Copyright 67 2 BASIC 1. Learning the Basic Usage Printing a test page 22 Media...
... 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 2. Appendix Specifications 56 Dell technical support policy 64 Contacting Dell 65 Warranty and return policy 66 Copyright 67 2 BASIC 1. Learning the Basic Usage Printing a test page 22 Media...
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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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...) 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 Printer Manager Embedded Web Service Dell Supplies Ordering Utility Dell Printer Status Firmware Update Utility (●...
...) 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 Printer Manager Embedded Web Service Dell Supplies Ordering Utility Dell Printer Status Firmware Update Utility (●...
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... and remove the document from the list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 32). • Remove the driver and install it on your retailer. • Visit www.support.dell.com. The status LED flashes or remains constantly on. • Turn the product off and on again. •...of LED indications in your country/region to download the latest machine's driver, and install it again (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 50). Useful to know Where can I download the machine's driver? • Visit www.support.dell.com to view product service information. Select your Windows. Printouts are...
... and remove the document from the list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 32). • Remove the driver and install it on your retailer. • Visit www.support.dell.com. The status LED flashes or remains constantly on. • Turn the product off and on again. •...of LED indications in your country/region to download the latest machine's driver, and install it again (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 50). Useful to know Where can I download the machine's driver? • Visit www.support.dell.com to view product service information. Select your Windows. Printouts are...
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... information for your basic understanding of the machine function and feature. 1 Conventions Some terms in this user's guide are mainly based on the machine's firmware/driver version. • The procedures in this guide are explained in the glossary chapter. • All illustrations in this user's guide may differ from your machine... chapter. • Terms used 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.
... information for your basic understanding of the machine function and feature. 1 Conventions Some terms in this user's guide are mainly based on the machine's firmware/driver version. • The procedures in this guide are explained in the glossary chapter. • All illustrations in this user's guide may differ from your machine... chapter. • Terms used 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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Machine overview 9 Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Output stackera Software CDb USB cable (B1160w only) Misc. b. Refer to the Quick Install Guide to attach the output stacker to the machine. c. The software CD contains the printer drivers, software applications, and user's guide. Introduction 14 Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 1. accessoriesc a.
Machine overview 9 Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Output stackera Software CDb USB cable (B1160w only) Misc. b. Refer to the Quick Install Guide to attach the output stacker to the machine. c. The software CD contains the printer drivers, software applications, and user's guide. Introduction 14 Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 1. accessoriesc a.
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...you load a sheet of paper in your printer driver. • You can turn the power off or wake the machine up from 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 ..."Status LED" on page 53). 2 Status LED Shows the status of the toner (see "Wireless network setup" on page 83). • Prints configuration ...
...you load a sheet of paper in your printer driver. • You can turn the power off or wake the machine up from 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 ..."Status LED" on page 53). 2 Status LED Shows the status of the toner (see "Wireless network setup" on page 83). • Prints configuration ...
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...appear. Introduction 18 If the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears during the installation procedure, click Cancel to close the window. Your printer driver installation window that the machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable. • If you to choose which... install. • Only use . 1. If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs > Accessories > Run. Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is connected to your computer and powered on the machine and interface in use a USB cable no longer than 3 meters...
...appear. Introduction 18 If the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears during the installation procedure, click Cancel to close the window. Your printer driver installation window that the machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable. • If you to choose which... install. • Only use . 1. If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs > Accessories > Run. Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is connected to your computer and powered on the machine and interface in use a USB cable no longer than 3 meters...
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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. Click Next.
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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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... in paper source, then press OK. b Open Printing Preferences (see "Setting the paper size and type" on page 30). 2. The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on page 32). Media and tray 4 Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack without...
... in paper source, then press OK. b Open Printing Preferences (see "Setting the paper size and type" on page 30). 2. The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on page 32). Media and tray 4 Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack without...
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... also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Default Favorite from the Favorites drop-down list. 9 Using help Click the option 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...
... also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Default Favorite from the Favorites drop-down list. 9 Using help Click the option 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...
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... the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for purchase. Dell technical support policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. Additional technical support options may be available for ...restoration of the Operating System, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician assisted technical support, online technical...
... the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for purchase. Dell technical support policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. Additional technical support options may be available for ...restoration of the Operating System, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician assisted technical support, online technical...
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... 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. Software Installation Installation for Macintosh 71 ...110 Macintosh printing 116 Linux printing 118 4. 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. Software Installation Installation for Macintosh 71 ...110 Macintosh printing 116 Linux printing 118 4. 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.
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A locally connected machine is connected via a cable. 1. Software Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing essential and helpful software for installing the machine's driver. • Only use in an environment where the machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable. • Installation for Macintosh 71 ... 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).
A locally connected machine is connected via a cable. 1. Software Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing essential and helpful software for installing the machine's driver. • Only use in an environment where the machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable. • Installation for Macintosh 71 ... 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).
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... • For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Dell in Print Using and your machine name in Print Using. Software Installation 71 Your machine appears on the Printer List, and is finished, click Close. 14 Open the Applications folder > Utilities > Print Setup....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... Click Continue Installation. 13 After the installation is set as the default machine. 18 Click Add. 1. Installation for machine operations will...
... • For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Dell in Print Using and your machine name in Print Using. Software Installation 71 Your machine appears on the Printer List, and is finished, click Close. 14 Open the Applications folder > Utilities > Print Setup....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... Click Continue Installation. 13 After the installation is set as the default machine. 18 Click Add. 1. Installation for machine operations will...
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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. Software Installation 72 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.
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. Software Installation 72 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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... 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. 4 Right-click the Unified Linux Driver package and extract the package. 5 Double click cdroot > autorun. 6 When the welcome screen appears... packages 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 the ...
... 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. 4 Right-click the Unified Linux Driver package and extract the package. 5 Double click cdroot > autorun. 6 When the welcome screen appears... packages 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 the ...
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... reinstall it. 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to uninstall the printer driver. Software Installation 74 You must log 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...
... reinstall it. 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to uninstall the printer driver. Software Installation 74 You must log 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...
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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. 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).