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... 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 2. Troubleshooting Tips for moving & storing your machine 46 4. Appendix Specifications 56 Dell technical support policy 64 Contacting Dell 65 Warranty and return policy 66 Copyright 67 2
... 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 2. Troubleshooting Tips for moving & storing your machine 46 4. Appendix Specifications 56 Dell technical support policy 64 Contacting Dell 65 Warranty and return policy 66 Copyright 67 2
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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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... 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 (●: Included, Blank: Not available) B1160 ● ● ● ● ● ● B1160w B1160 ● ● B1160w ● ● ● ● ●
... 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 (●: Included, Blank: Not available) B1160 ● ● ● ● ● ● B1160w B1160 ● ● B1160w ● ● ● ● ●
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...the meanings of LED indications in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Installing the driver locally" 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 machine does not print. • Open ..."Canceling a print job" on page 32). • Remove the driver and install it on page 53). Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? • Inquire at a Dell distributor or your retailer. • Visit www.support.dell.com. Printouts are blurry. • The toner level might be ...
...the meanings of LED indications in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Installing the driver locally" 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 machine does not print. • Open ..."Canceling a print job" on page 32). • Remove the driver and install it on page 53). Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? • Inquire at a Dell distributor or your retailer. • Visit www.support.dell.com. Printouts are blurry. • The toner level might be ...
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... may differ from your basic understanding of the machine function and feature. 1 Conventions Some terms in this guide are mainly based on the machine's firmware/driver version. • The procedures in this user's guide are used interchangeably, as below: • Document is synonymous with original. • Paper is synonymous with media... malfunction. About this user's guide This user's guide provides information for your machine depending on Windows 7. 2 General icons Icon Text Description Gives users information to printer or MFP. 1.
... may differ from your basic understanding of the machine function and feature. 1 Conventions Some terms in this guide are mainly based on the machine's firmware/driver version. • The procedures in this user's guide are used interchangeably, as below: • Document is synonymous with original. • Paper is synonymous with media... malfunction. About this user's guide This user's guide provides information for your machine depending on Windows 7. 2 General icons Icon Text Description Gives users information to printer or MFP. 1.
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Refer to the Quick Install Guide to attach the output stacker to the machine. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 1. The software CD contains the printer drivers, software applications, and user's guide. accessoriesc a. Machine overview 9 Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Output stackera Software CDb USB cable (B1160w only) Misc. b. Introduction 14 c.
Refer to the Quick Install Guide to attach the output stacker to the machine. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 1. The software CD contains the printer drivers, software applications, and user's guide. accessoriesc a. Machine overview 9 Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Output stackera Software CDb USB cable (B1160w only) Misc. b. Introduction 14 c.
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...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 "Wireless network setup" on its model. Press and hold this ...release. • Prints supplies info report / error report - Press and hold this button each time you load a sheet of paper in your printer driver. • Prints configuration sheet - Press and hold this button for about 15 seconds until the green LED blinks slowly, and release. •...
...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 "Wireless network setup" on its model. Press and hold this ...release. • Prints supplies info report / error report - Press and hold this button each time you load a sheet of paper in your printer driver. • Prints configuration sheet - Press and hold this button for about 15 seconds until the green LED blinks slowly, and release. •...
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... Make sure that appears in this User's Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. • Selecting Custom Installation allows you to choose which programs to install. • Only use . 1. Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is connected to your computer and powered on. If... in use a USB cable no longer than 3 meters (118 inches). 2 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 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 ...
... Make sure that appears in this User's Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. • Selecting Custom Installation allows you to choose which programs to install. • Only use . 1. Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is connected to your computer and powered on. If... in use a USB cable no longer than 3 meters (118 inches). 2 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 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 ...
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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. Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1. Introduction 19
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. Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1. Introduction 19
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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. Introduction 20
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... can be wrinkled. • If you print a document, set the paper type to Label. Learning the Basic Usage 25 The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on page 32). b Open Printing Preferences (see "Setting the paper size and type" on page 30). 2. c Press the Paper tab in paper...
... can be wrinkled. • If you print a document, set the paper type to Label. Learning the Basic Usage 25 The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on page 32). b Open Printing Preferences (see "Setting the paper size and type" on page 30). 2. c Press the Paper tab in paper...
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... To delete saved settings, select it from the Favorites dropdown list. You can also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Default Favorite from the Favorites dropdown list and click (Delete). The machine... option you want to the settings you have selected. Learning the Basic Usage 33 To save Favorites, all current driver settings are saved. 2. Basic printing Using a favorites setting The Favorites option, which is now set to print ...click (Update), settings will be added to save the current preferences for the Dell tab, allows you to the Presets you made.
... To delete saved settings, select it from the Favorites dropdown list. You can also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Default Favorite from the Favorites dropdown list and click (Delete). The machine... option you want to the settings you have selected. Learning the Basic Usage 33 To save Favorites, all current driver settings are saved. 2. Basic printing Using a favorites setting The Favorites option, which is now set to print ...click (Update), settings will be added to save the current preferences for the Dell tab, allows you to the Presets you made.
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...drivers to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Software & Peripherals (DellWare), ReadyWare, and Custom Factory Integration (CFI/DellPlus). 5. Additional technical support options may be available for the printer and any Dell... the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. Dell technical support policy Technician-assisted technical support ...
...drivers to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Software & Peripherals (DellWare), ReadyWare, and Custom Factory Integration (CFI/DellPlus). 5. Additional technical support options may be available for the printer and any Dell... the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. Dell technical support policy Technician-assisted technical support ...
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... 116 Linux printing 118 4. ADVANCED 1. 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...
... 116 Linux printing 118 4. ADVANCED 1. 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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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). A locally connected machine is connected via a cable.
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...Installing software requires you to use... Software Installation 71 and your computer. Your machine appears on the Printer List, and is finished, click Close. 14 Open the Applications folder > Utilities > Print Setup ...8226; For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Dell in Print Using. a display window will be installed. Installation for machine operations will pop up... For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to restart your machine name in Print Using and your computer appears, click Continue. 9 Click ...
...Installing software requires you to use... Software Installation 71 and your computer. Your machine appears on the Printer List, and is finished, click Close. 14 Open the Applications folder > Utilities > Print Setup ...8226; For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Dell in Print Using. a display window will be installed. Installation for machine operations will pop up... For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to restart your machine name in Print Using and your computer appears, click Continue. 9 Click ...
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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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... Linux software packages from the driver package Windows applications, such as Unified Driver Configurator or Image Manager. 1 Make sure that 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 computer.... 4 Right-click the Unified Linux Driver package and extract the package. 5 Double click cdroot > autorun. 6 When the...
... Linux software packages from the driver package Windows applications, such as Unified Driver Configurator or Image Manager. 1 Make sure that 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 computer.... 4 Right-click the Unified Linux Driver package and extract the package. 5 Double click cdroot > autorun. 6 When the...
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... the icon at the bottom of the desktop. 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. If you are not a super user, ask your computer and powered on.... 2 When the Administrator Login window appears, type "root" in the following. [root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Dell/mfp/uninstall/ [root@localhost uninstall]#./uninstall.sh 4 ...
... the icon at the bottom of the desktop. 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. If you are not a super user, ask your computer and powered on.... 2 When the Administrator Login window appears, type "root" in the following. [root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Dell/mfp/uninstall/ [root@localhost uninstall]#./uninstall.sh 4 ...
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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). 2.