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BASIC 1. Appendix Specifications 56 Dell technical support policy 64 Contacting Dell 65 Warranty and return policy 66 Copyright 67 2 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...
BASIC 1. Appendix Specifications 56 Dell technical support policy 64 Contacting Dell 65 Warranty and return policy 66 Copyright 67 2 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...
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... the product off and on again. • Check the meanings of LED indications in your retailer. • Visit www.support.dell.com. Printouts are blurry. • The toner level might be low or uneven. The machine does not print. • Open the print queue list and remove the document ...and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Understanding the status LED" on page 53). Useful to know Where can I download the machine's driver? • Visit www.support.dell.com to view product service information. A paper jam has occurred. • Open and close the top cover (see "Front view" on page 15). ...
... the product off and on again. • Check the meanings of LED indications in your retailer. • Visit www.support.dell.com. Printouts are blurry. • The toner level might be low or uneven. The machine does not print. • Open the print queue list and remove the document ...and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Understanding the status LED" on page 53). Useful to know Where can I download the machine's driver? • Visit www.support.dell.com to view product service information. A paper jam has occurred. • Open and close the top cover (see "Front view" on page 15). ...
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... screws. • Fuser units should only be repaired by a Dell service technician. Otherwise, this could damage the machine. When storing supplies such as toner cartridges, keep them away from dust or water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. In case of damage due to the use hot water.... Introduction 13 Otherwise, you could result in fire or electric shock. • The machine should only be charged. 1. Toner dust can cause damage to let toner dust touch your clothing, do not use of recycled supplies, a service fee will be repaired by non-certified technicians could ...
... screws. • Fuser units should only be repaired by a Dell service technician. Otherwise, this could damage the machine. When storing supplies such as toner cartridges, keep them away from dust or water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. In case of damage due to the use hot water.... Introduction 13 Otherwise, you could result in fire or electric shock. • The machine should only be charged. 1. Toner dust can cause damage to let toner dust touch your clothing, do not use of recycled supplies, a service fee will be repaired by non-certified technicians could ...
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... not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 6). 4 5 1 Control panel 2 Tray handle 3 Tray 4 Output tray 2 3 5 Output support 6 Top cover 7 Toner cartridge 1 2 1 USB port 2 Power receptacle 1.
... not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 6). 4 5 1 Control panel 2 Tray handle 3 Tray 4 Output tray 2 3 5 Output support 6 Top cover 7 Toner cartridge 1 2 1 USB port 2 Power receptacle 1.
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... 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. There are various types of control panels. 3 1 Toner LED Shows the status of the toner (see "Wireless network setup" on page 83...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 ...
... 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. There are various types of control panels. 3 1 Toner LED Shows the status of the toner (see "Wireless network setup" on page 83...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 ...
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Maintenance This chapter provides information about purchasing supplies, accessories and maintenance parts available for your machine. • 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 moving & storing your machine 46 3.
Maintenance This chapter provides information about purchasing supplies, accessories and maintenance parts available for your machine. • 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 moving & storing your machine 46 3.
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... their life spans, you are using. Dell does not recommend using non-genuine Dell toner cartridges will be covered under the machine's warranty. 3. Declared yield value in the same country as refilled or remanufactured toner. Otherwise, new toner cartridges or other supplies, these must be...type and media size. When purchasing new toner cartridges or other supplies will not be incompatible with ISO/IEC 19752. Dell cannot guarantee non-genuine Dell toner cartridge's quality. The number of image area, and job mode used, the toner cartridge's lifespan may be purchased in ...
... their life spans, you are using. Dell does not recommend using non-genuine Dell toner cartridges will be covered under the machine's warranty. 3. Declared yield value in the same country as refilled or remanufactured toner. Otherwise, new toner cartridges or other supplies, these must be...type and media size. When purchasing new toner cartridges or other supplies will not be incompatible with ISO/IEC 19752. Dell cannot guarantee non-genuine Dell toner cartridge's quality. The number of image area, and job mode used, the toner cartridge's lifespan may be purchased in ...
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... sunlight or room light. - An environment with paper and store in the reverse direction; this cartridge in the same environment in which the printer will be in your new Dell toner cartridge. Do not store on end) with salty air. 1 Handling instructions • Do not touch the surface of time. - Maintenance 37 Opening...
... sunlight or room light. - An environment with paper and store in the reverse direction; this cartridge in the same environment in which the printer will be in your new Dell toner cartridge. Do not store on end) with salty air. 1 Handling instructions • Do not touch the surface of time. - Maintenance 37 Opening...
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Maintenance 38 For example, if you print a lot of graphics, the consumption of the toner is higher and you may vary depending on the print density of the pages you print on the amount of image area, printing interval, media type and/or media size. The actual print yield may need to change the cartridge more often. 3. Storing the toner cartridge 3 Estimated cartridge life Estimated cartridge life the life of the toner cartridge (or imaging unit) yield depends on , operating environment, percentage of toner that print jobs require.
Maintenance 38 For example, if you print a lot of graphics, the consumption of the toner is higher and you may vary depending on the print density of the pages you print on the amount of image area, printing interval, media type and/or media size. The actual print yield may need to change the cartridge more often. 3. Storing the toner cartridge 3 Estimated cartridge life Estimated cartridge life the life of the toner cartridge (or imaging unit) yield depends on , operating environment, percentage of toner that print jobs require.
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...and/or density variation side to side. • The Toner LED blinks orange. In some cases, white streaks or light printing will still occur even after you can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the remaining toner in cold water. If this happens, you have redistributed the... toner. • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. • If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth...
...and/or density variation side to side. • The Toner LED blinks orange. In some cases, white streaks or light printing will still occur even after you can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the remaining toner in cold water. If this happens, you have redistributed the... toner. • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. • If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth...
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Replacing the toner cartridge • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. • Do not use sharp objects such as a knife or scissors to avoid ... print quality. • Do not touch the green side of life, the machine will stop printing. 3. When a toner cartridge has reached the end of the toner cartridge. Hot water sets toner into fabric. • Shake the toner cartridge thoroughly, it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Maintenance 40 They might...
Replacing the toner cartridge • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. • Do not use sharp objects such as a knife or scissors to avoid ... print quality. • Do not touch the green side of life, the machine will stop printing. 3. When a toner cartridge has reached the end of the toner cartridge. Hot water sets toner into fabric. • Shake the toner cartridge thoroughly, it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Maintenance 40 They might...
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...cloth slightly with water, but be harmful to you need to clean your machine regularly to keep it . If you use a vacuum cleaner, toner blows in the air and might be careful not to clean it in the best printing condition and use your machine longer. • Cleaning ...the machine clears and reduces these problems. 4 Cleaning the outside Clean the machine cabinet with toner, we recommend you use your machine in a dusty environment, you . • During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside of alcohol, solvents, or other strong substances can ...
...cloth slightly with water, but be harmful to you need to clean your machine regularly to keep it . If you use a vacuum cleaner, toner blows in the air and might be careful not to clean it in the best printing condition and use your machine longer. • Cleaning ...the machine clears and reduces these problems. 4 Cleaning the outside Clean the machine cabinet with toner, we recommend you use your machine in a dusty environment, you . • During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside of alcohol, solvents, or other strong substances can ...
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Cleaning the inside of the machine clears and reduces these problems. • Use a dry lint-free cloth to clean the machine. • If your machine has a power switch, turn the power switch off before cleaning the machine. • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. 1 2 3. This buildup can accumulate inside the machine. Cleaning the machine 5 Cleaning the inside During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Maintenance 43
Cleaning the inside of the machine clears and reduces these problems. • Use a dry lint-free cloth to clean the machine. • If your machine has a power switch, turn the power switch off before cleaning the machine. • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. 1 2 3. This buildup can accumulate inside the machine. Cleaning the machine 5 Cleaning the inside During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Maintenance 43
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Tips for moving & storing your machine • When moving the machine, make sure at least two people are holding the machine securely. 3. Maintenance 46 Otherwise, the inside of the machine may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the machine or reduce print quality. • When moving the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside down.
Tips for moving & storing your machine • When moving the machine, make sure at least two people are holding the machine securely. 3. Maintenance 46 Otherwise, the inside of the machine may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the machine or reduce print quality. • When moving the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside down.
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...On (WPS LED)b Off The machine is on and the printer stops printing. a. Some amount of toner may remain in power save mode. Wireless model only (see "Using the WPS button" on page 40). Off All toner cartridges are at normal capacity. On Blue (Power LED) ...is in the cartridge. It is off. The estimated cartridge life of toner is connecting to replace the toner cartridge (see "Redistributing toner" on page 6). 4. b. You may be affected by redistributing the toner (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 85). Blinking The machine is close. Understanding the...
...On (WPS LED)b Off The machine is on and the printer stops printing. a. Some amount of toner may remain in power save mode. Wireless model only (see "Using the WPS button" on page 40). Off All toner cartridges are at normal capacity. On Blue (Power LED) ...is in the cartridge. It is off. The estimated cartridge life of toner is connecting to replace the toner cartridge (see "Redistributing toner" on page 6). 4. b. You may be affected by redistributing the toner (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 85). Blinking The machine is close. Understanding the...
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Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 76 Before using the programs below, set this option, the 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 ...
Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 76 Before using the programs below, set this option, the 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 ...
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Using Dell Supplies Ordering Utility To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell: Availabe for Windows or Macintosh OS users only. 2 The Dell Supplies Ordering Utility window opens. 1 Double-click the Dell Supplies Ordering Utility icon on your printer driver name > Dell Supplies Ordering Utility. For Macintosh, Open the Applications folder > Dell folder > Dell Supplies Ordering Utility. 4. OR From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers > your desktop. Useful Management Tools 122
Using Dell Supplies Ordering Utility To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell: Availabe for Windows or Macintosh OS users only. 2 The Dell Supplies Ordering Utility window opens. 1 Double-click the Dell Supplies Ordering Utility icon on your printer driver name > Dell Supplies Ordering Utility. For Macintosh, Open the Applications folder > Dell folder > Dell Supplies Ordering Utility. 4. OR From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers > your desktop. Useful Management Tools 122
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...error report. • Active Alerts: Shows the alerts that have access to log-in as an administrator. Enter the machine IP address of your printer (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address field and press the Enter key or click Go. 2 Your machine's embedded website opens. ...Web Service, you need to Settings tab and Security tab. Some tabs may differ from Windows. You can check things, sucsh as remaining amount of toner. Useful Management Tools 123 Using Embedded Web Service (B1160w only) • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for Embedded Web Service...
...error report. • Active Alerts: Shows the alerts that have access to log-in as an administrator. Enter the machine IP address of your printer (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address field and press the Enter key or click Go. 2 Your machine's embedded website opens. ...Web Service, you need to Settings tab and Security tab. Some tabs may differ from Windows. You can check things, sucsh as remaining amount of toner. Useful Management Tools 123 Using Embedded Web Service (B1160w only) • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for Embedded Web Service...
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... alerts via email. • History Alert: Provides a history of device and toner related alerts. 4. Alert Settings (Windows only) This is menu includes settings related to error alerting. • Printer Alert: Provides settings related to when alerts will vary 5 based on the Order... check information, such as machine setup, paper, layout, emulation, network, and print information. Useful Management Tools 126 Using Dell Printer Manager Printer Information 2 This area gives you general information about your machine to a network, the Embedded Web Service icon is enabled. You...
... alerts via email. • History Alert: Provides a history of device and toner related alerts. 4. Alert Settings (Windows only) This is menu includes settings related to error alerting. • Printer Alert: Provides settings related to when alerts will vary 5 based on the Order... check information, such as machine setup, paper, layout, emulation, network, and print information. Useful Management Tools 126 Using Dell Printer Manager Printer Information 2 This area gives you general information about your machine to a network, the Embedded Web Service icon is enabled. You...