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Troubleshooting Tips for moving & storing your machine 46 4. BASIC 1. 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 ... 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. Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories 35 Available supplies 36 Storing the toner cartridge 37 Redistributing toner 39 Replacing the...
Troubleshooting Tips for moving & storing your machine 46 4. BASIC 1. 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 ... 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. Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories 35 Available supplies 36 Storing the toner cartridge 37 Redistributing toner 39 Replacing the...
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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 1.
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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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... remove the document from the list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 32). • Remove the driver and install it on page 50). 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 on. • Turn...
... remove the document from the list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 32). • Remove the driver and install it on page 50). 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 on. • Turn...
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... depending on its options or model you purchased. • The screenshots in this user's guide may differ from your machine depending on the machine's firmware/driver version. • The procedures in this user's guide This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the machine function and feature. 1 Conventions Some... to the troubleshooting chapter. • Terms used in this user's guide are mainly based on Windows 7. 2 General icons Icon Text Description Gives users information to printer or MFP. 1.
... depending on its options or model you purchased. • The screenshots in this user's guide may differ from your machine depending on the machine's firmware/driver version. • The procedures in this user's guide This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the machine function and feature. 1 Conventions Some... to the troubleshooting chapter. • Terms used in this user's 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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Machine overview 9 Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Output stackera Software CDb USB cable (B1160w only) Misc. The software CD contains the printer drivers, software applications, and user's guide. Refer to the Quick Install Guide to attach the output stacker to the machine. accessoriesc a. b. c. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 1. Introduction 14
Machine overview 9 Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Output stackera Software CDb USB cable (B1160w only) Misc. The software CD contains the printer drivers, software applications, and user's guide. Refer to the Quick Install Guide to attach the output stacker to the machine. accessoriesc a. b. c. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 1. Introduction 14
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... panels. 3 1 Toner LED Shows the status of the toner (see "Wireless network setup" on page 53). 2 Status LED Shows the status of paper in the tray if you load a sheet of your printer driver. • Prints configuration sheet - Press and hold this button for Source in... 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...
... panels. 3 1 Toner LED Shows the status of the toner (see "Wireless network setup" on page 53). 2 Status LED Shows the status of paper in the tray if you load a sheet of your printer driver. • Prints configuration sheet - Press and hold this button for Source in... 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...
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The software CD should automatically run and an installation window will appear. Your printer driver installation window that the machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable. • If you are a Macintosh or Linux OS user, refer ... Windows 1 Make sure that appears in this User's Guide may differ depending on the printer in use a USB cable no longer than 3 meters (118 inches). 2 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is connected to your computer and powered on. If the...
The software CD should automatically run and an installation window will appear. Your printer driver installation window that the machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable. • If you are a Macintosh or Linux OS user, refer ... Windows 1 Make sure that appears in this User's Guide may differ depending on the printer in use a USB cable no longer than 3 meters (118 inches). 2 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is connected to your computer and powered on. If the...
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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. Introduction 19 Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1. Click Next.
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. Introduction 19 Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1. 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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..., then press OK. d Select Auto Select (or Manual Feeder) in application, open an application and start the print menu. The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on page 32). c Press the Paper tab in application. • Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media...
..., then press OK. d Select Auto Select (or Manual Feeder) in application, open an application and start the print menu. The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on page 32). c Press the Paper tab in application. • Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media...
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... help Click the option you want to save the current preferences for the Dell tab, allows you save a Favorites item, follow these steps: 1 Change the settings as needed on your keyboard. 3 Click (Add). You can also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Default Favorite from the Favorites dropdown list. To save...
... help Click the option you want to save the current preferences for the Dell tab, allows you save a Favorites item, follow these steps: 1 Change the settings as needed on your keyboard. 3 Click (Add). You can also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Default Favorite from the Favorites dropdown list. To save...
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Additional technical support options may be available for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. Appendix 64 Support for restoration of the Operating System, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the original manufacturer, including those...
Additional technical support options may be available for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. Appendix 64 Support for restoration of the Operating System, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the original manufacturer, including those...
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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. Special Features Altitude adjustment 107 ...110 Macintosh printing 116 Linux printing 118 4. ADVANCED 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. Special Features Altitude adjustment 107 ...110 Macintosh printing 116 Linux printing 118 4. ADVANCED 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.
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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 use a USB cable no longer then 3 meter (118 inches). 1. Software Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing essential and helpful...
... 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 chapter provides instructions for installing essential and helpful...
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...8226; For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to the license agreement. 8 When the message that warns that all applications will pop up. 16 ... the USB connection. 17 For Mac OS X 10.4, 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....machine is set as the default machine. 18 Click Add. 1. Software Installation 71 Your machine appears on the Printer List. • For Mac OS X 10.5 -10.7, click the "+" folder icon; All components necessary ...
...8226; For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to the license agreement. 8 When the message that warns that all applications will pop up. 16 ... the USB connection. 17 For Mac OS X 10.4, 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....machine is set as the default machine. 18 Click Add. 1. Software Installation 71 Your machine appears on the Printer List. • For Mac OS X 10.5 -10.7, click the "+" folder icon; All components necessary ...
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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. 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.
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... 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 the system menu for Linux You need...
... 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 the system menu for Linux You need...
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.... [root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Dell/mfp/uninstall/ [root@localhost uninstall]#./uninstall.sh 4 Click Uninstall. 5 Click Next. 6 Click Finish. 1. Software Installation 74 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 uninstall the printer driver. You must log in as a super user (root) to your system...
.... [root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Dell/mfp/uninstall/ [root@localhost uninstall]#./uninstall.sh 4 Click Uninstall. 5 Click Next. 6 Click Finish. 1. Software Installation 74 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 uninstall the printer driver. You must log in as a super user (root) to your system...
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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).