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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. Learning the Basic Usage Printing a test page 22 Media and tray 23 Basic printing 31 3. Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories... Out-of-paper error resolution 49 Clearing paper jams 50 Understanding the status LED 53 5. BASIC 1. 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. Learning the Basic Usage Printing a test page 22 Media and tray 23 Basic printing 31 3. Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories... Out-of-paper error resolution 49 Clearing paper jams 50 Understanding the status LED 53 5. BASIC 1. 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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... purchase accessories or supplies? • Inquire at a Dell distributor or your system. The machine does not print. • Open the print queue list 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. Printouts are blurry. • The toner level might be low or uneven. The status LED flashes or remains...
... purchase accessories or supplies? • Inquire at a Dell distributor or your system. The machine does not print. • Open the print queue list 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. Printouts are blurry. • The toner level might be low or uneven. The status LED flashes or remains...
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.... • Machine refers to protect the machine from Caution possible mechanical damage or malfunction. About this user's guide are mainly based 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... purchased. • The screenshots 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. Introduction 8
.... • Machine refers to protect the machine from Caution possible mechanical damage or malfunction. About this user's guide are mainly based 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... purchased. • The screenshots 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. Introduction 8
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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. 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. accessoriesc a. Introduction 14 b.
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. 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. accessoriesc a. Introduction 14 b.
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...button for Source in the tray if you load a sheet of 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. There are various types of control ... 3 1 Toner LED Shows the status of the toner (see "Status LED" on page 53). 2 Status LED Shows the status of paper in your printer driver. • You can turn the power off or wake the machine up from your machine depending on page 83). • Prints configuration sheet - Control ...
...button for Source in the tray if you load a sheet of 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. There are various types of control ... 3 1 Toner LED Shows the status of the toner (see "Status LED" on page 53). 2 Status LED Shows the status of paper in your printer driver. • You can turn the power off or wake the machine up from your machine depending on page 83). • Prints configuration sheet - Control ...
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... > All programs > Accessories > Run. X:\Setup.exe replacing "X" with the letter, which programs to install. • Only use . 1. Your printer driver installation window that the machine is connected to your CD-ROM drive. Introduction 18 If the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears during the installation procedure...click Cancel to the "Software Installation" on page 70. • The installation window 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 computer and powered on ...
... > All programs > Accessories > Run. X:\Setup.exe replacing "X" with the letter, which programs to install. • Only use . 1. Your printer driver installation window that the machine is connected to your CD-ROM drive. Introduction 18 If the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears during the installation procedure...click Cancel to the "Software Installation" on page 70. • The installation window 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 computer and powered on ...
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Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1. 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. Click Next.
Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1. 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. 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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... use a label, set the paper type and size for the tray (see "Opening printing preferences" on the control panel. The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on page 32). For example, if you want to use a paper with a leading-edge curl, it may cause paper jams. 5 When you...
... use a label, set the paper type and size for the tray (see "Opening printing preferences" on the control panel. The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on page 32). For example, if you want to use a paper with a leading-edge curl, it may cause paper jams. 5 When you...
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To use . You can also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Default Favorite from the Favorites dropdown list. To save a Favorites item, follow these steps: 1 Change the settings as needed on each preferences tab except for the Dell tab, allows you to the Presets you made. When you have selected. The machine...
To use . You can also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Default Favorite from the Favorites dropdown list. To save a Favorites item, follow these steps: 1 Change the settings as needed on each preferences tab except for the Dell tab, allows you to the Presets you made. When you have selected. The machine...
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...-party software and peripherals is available at Dell Support. Support for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Dell technical support policy Technician-assisted technical support ...requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for purchase. Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the Operating System, application software, and hardware drivers...
...-party software and peripherals is available at Dell Support. Support for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Dell technical support policy Technician-assisted technical support ...requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for purchase. Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the Operating System, application software, and hardware drivers...
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... Linux 73 Reinstallation for Linux 74 2. 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. ADVANCED 1. Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems 134 Power and cable connecting problems 135...
... Linux 73 Reinstallation for Linux 74 2. 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. ADVANCED 1. Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems 134 Power and cable connecting problems 135...
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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 installing the machine's driver. • Only use a USB cable no longer then 3 meter (118 inches).
... 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 installing the machine's driver. • Only use a USB cable no longer then 3 meter (118 inches).
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Your machine appears on the Printer List. • For Mac OS X 10.5 -10.7, click the "+" folder icon; Software Installation ...For Mac OS X 10.5 -10.7, open the Applications folder > System Preferences and click Print & Fax. 15 Click Add on the Printer List, and is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Double... and find the USB connection. 17 For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Dell in Print Using and your machine name in Model. • For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, if Auto Select does not...
Your machine appears on the Printer List. • For Mac OS X 10.5 -10.7, click the "+" folder icon; Software Installation ...For Mac OS X 10.5 -10.7, open the Applications folder > System Preferences and click Print & Fax. 15 Click Add on the Printer List, and is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Double... and find the USB connection. 17 For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Dell in Print Using and your machine name in Model. • For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, if Auto Select does not...
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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. 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
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... You need to download Linux software 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 your computer and powered on -screen help...
... You need to download Linux software 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 your computer and powered on -screen help...
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...at the bottom of the desktop. 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. If you are not a super user, ask your computer and powered on.... 2 When the Administrator Login window appears, type "root" in the Login field and enter the system password. You must log in the following. [root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Dell/mfp/uninstall/...
...at the bottom of the desktop. 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. If you are not a super user, ask your computer and powered on.... 2 When the Administrator Login window appears, type "root" in the Login field and enter the system password. You must log in the following. [root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Dell/mfp/uninstall/...
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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.