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Appendix Specifications 56 Dell technical support policy 64 Contacting Dell 65 Warranty and return policy 66 Copyright 67 2 BASIC 1. Troubleshooting Tips for moving & storing your machine 46 4. Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories 35 Available...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 2. Learning the Basic Usage Printing a test page 22 Media and tray 23 Basic printing 31 3.
Appendix Specifications 56 Dell technical support policy 64 Contacting Dell 65 Warranty and return policy 66 Copyright 67 2 BASIC 1. Troubleshooting Tips for moving & storing your machine 46 4. Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories 35 Available...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 2. Learning the Basic Usage Printing a test page 22 Media and tray 23 Basic printing 31 3.
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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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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 the product off and on again. • ...; Try a different print resolution setting. • Replace the toner cartridge. Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? • Inquire at a Dell distributor or your country/region to download the latest machine's driver, and install it again (see "Understanding the status LED" on page 53). Printouts are blurry. • The toner level might...
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 the product off and on again. • ...; Try a different print resolution setting. • Replace the toner cartridge. Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? • Inquire at a Dell distributor or your country/region to download the latest machine's driver, and install it again (see "Understanding the status LED" on page 53). Printouts are blurry. • The toner level might...
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... in this guide are 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. About this user's guide This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the machine function and feature. 1 Conventions...the glossary chapter. • All illustrations 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 may differ from Caution possible mechanical damage or malfunction. Introduction 8
... in this guide are 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. About this user's guide This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the machine function and feature. 1 Conventions...the glossary chapter. • All illustrations 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 may differ from Caution possible mechanical damage or malfunction. Introduction 8
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b. c. 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. 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.
b. c. 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. 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.
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... each time 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 paper in your printer driver. • Prints configuration sheet - Introduction 16 Press and hold...
... each time 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 paper in your printer driver. • Prints configuration sheet - Introduction 16 Press and hold...
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...on. If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs > Accessories > Run. Introduction 18 Your printer driver installation window that appears in this User's Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. • Selecting Custom Installation allows you to choose which represents your CDROM drive and click OK. 3 Select... may differ depending on the machine and interface in use. 1. The software CD should automatically run and an installation window will appear. Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is connected to your CD-ROM drive.
...on. If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs > Accessories > Run. Introduction 18 Your printer driver installation window that appears in this User's Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. • Selecting Custom Installation allows you to choose which represents your CDROM drive and click OK. 3 Select... may differ depending on the machine and interface in use. 1. The software CD should automatically run and an installation window will appear. Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is connected to your CD-ROM drive.
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Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1. Click Next. 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.
Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1. Click Next. 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.
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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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..." on the control panel. d Select Auto Select (or Manual Feeder) in Printing Preferences, and select an appropriate paper type. 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. Learning the Basic Usage 25 e Start...
..." on the control panel. d Select Auto Select (or Manual Feeder) in Printing Preferences, and select an appropriate paper type. 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. Learning the Basic Usage 25 e Start...
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... and press F1 on each preferences tab except for the Dell tab, allows you to save the current preferences for the item in the Favorites input box. To use . To save Favorites, all current driver settings are saved. 2. You can also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Default Favorite from the Favorites...
... and press F1 on each preferences tab except for the Dell tab, allows you to save the current preferences for the item in the Favorites input box. To use . To save Favorites, all current driver settings are saved. 2. You can also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Default Favorite from the Favorites...
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...assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. Dell provides limited technical support for restoration of the Operating System, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support...to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Additional technical support ...
...assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. Dell provides limited technical support for restoration of the Operating System, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support...to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Additional technical support ...
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... 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. Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems 134 ... 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 ...
... 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. Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems 134 ... 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 ...
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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). 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). Software Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing essential and helpful...
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... that warns that all applications will close on your computer appears, click Continue. 9 Click Continue on the Printer List, and is finished, click Close. 14 Open the Applications folder > Utilities > Print Setup Utility. ...connection. 17 For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to restart your computer. Software Installation 71 and your machine name in Model. • 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. Your machine appears on the User ...
... that warns that all applications will close on your computer appears, click Continue. 9 Click Continue on the Printer List, and is finished, click Close. 14 Open the Applications folder > Utilities > Print Setup Utility. ...connection. 17 For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to restart your computer. Software Installation 71 and your machine name in Model. • 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. Your machine appears on the User ...
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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. 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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... Administrator Login window appears, type "root" in 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 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 ...
... Administrator Login window appears, type "root" in 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 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 ...
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... 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. 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. Software Installation 74 If you are not a super user, ask your computer...
... 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. 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. Software Installation 74 If you are not a super user, ask your computer...
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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).