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... for avoiding paper jams 48 Out-of-paper error resolution 49 Clearing paper jams 50 Understanding the status LED 53 5. Appendix Specifications 56 Dell technical support policy 64 Contacting Dell 65 Warranty and return policy 66 Copyright 67 2 Troubleshooting Tips for moving & storing your machine 46 4. Learning the Basic Usage Printing a test... 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...
... for avoiding paper jams 48 Out-of-paper error resolution 49 Clearing paper jams 50 Understanding the status LED 53 5. Appendix Specifications 56 Dell technical support policy 64 Contacting Dell 65 Warranty and return policy 66 Copyright 67 2 Troubleshooting Tips for moving & storing your machine 46 4. Learning the Basic Usage Printing a test... 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...
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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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...) 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 ● ● ● ● ● Features by models...
...) 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 ● ● ● ● ● Features by models...
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... and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Understanding the status LED" on page 50). 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...in your Windows. 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 "Installing the driver locally" on your system. Printouts are blurry. • The toner level might be low...
... and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Understanding the status LED" on page 50). 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...in your Windows. 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 "Installing the driver locally" on your system. Printouts are blurry. • The toner level might be low...
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About this user's guide This user's guide provides information for your machine depending on the machine's firmware/driver version. • The procedures in this user's guide are mainly based on Windows 7. 2 General icons Icon Text Description Gives users information to protect the machine ...
About this user's guide This user's guide provides information for your machine depending on the machine's firmware/driver version. • The procedures in this user's guide are mainly based on Windows 7. 2 General icons Icon Text Description Gives users information to protect the machine ...
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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. Introduction 14 accessoriesc a. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 1. Refer to the Quick Install Guide to attach the output stacker to the machine.
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. Introduction 14 accessoriesc a. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 1. Refer to the Quick Install Guide to attach the output stacker to the machine.
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...Stops an operation at any time 1. Press this button each time you load a sheet of your printer driver. • You can turn the power off or wake the machine up from your printer driver. • Prints configuration sheet - Press this button each time you load a sheet of paper in the... tray if you have selected Manual Feeder for Source in your machine (see "Status LED" on page 53). 4 WPS (B1160w only) Info (B1160 only) Power/ Cancel ...
...Stops an operation at any time 1. Press this button each time you load a sheet of your printer driver. • You can turn the power off or wake the machine up from your printer driver. • Prints configuration sheet - Press this button each time you load a sheet of paper in the... tray if you have selected Manual Feeder for Source in your machine (see "Status LED" on page 53). 4 WPS (B1160w only) Info (B1160 only) Power/ Cancel ...
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... A locally connected machine is connected to 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 OS user, refer ...
... A locally connected machine is connected to 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 OS user, refer ...
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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 Click Next. Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1.
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 Click Next. Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1.
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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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... tab in paper source, then press OK. e Start printing in application, open an application and start the print menu. The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on page 30). 2. Media and tray 4 Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack without...
... tab in paper source, then press OK. e Start printing in application, open an application and start the print menu. The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on page 30). 2. Media and tray 4 Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack without...
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... on each tab. 2 Enter a name for the item in the Favorites input box. To save Favorites, all current driver settings are saved. 2. The machine is visible on each preferences tab except for the Dell tab, allows you to know on the Printing Preferences window and press F1 on your keyboard. 3 Click (Add... click (Update), settings will be added to the settings you have selected. Learning the Basic Usage 33 To use . You can also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Default Favorite from the Favorites dropdown list and click (Delete).
... on each tab. 2 Enter a name for the item in the Favorites input box. To save Favorites, all current driver settings are saved. 2. The machine is visible on each preferences tab except for the Dell tab, allows you to know on the Printing Preferences window and press F1 on your keyboard. 3 Click (Add... click (Update), settings will be added to the settings you have selected. Learning the Basic Usage 33 To use . You can also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Default Favorite from the Favorites dropdown list and click (Delete).
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.... Additional technical support options may be available for purchase. Dell technical support policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is...
.... Additional technical support options may be available for purchase. Dell technical support policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is...
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... Operating system problems 148 69 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. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) Useful network program 76 Printing...
... Operating system problems 148 69 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. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) Useful network program 76 Printing...
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... 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). 1. A locally connected machine is connected via a cable.
... 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). 1. A locally connected machine is connected via a cable.
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....5-10.7, click Default and find the USB connection. 17 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. All components necessary for Macintosh 1 Make sure that the machine is set as the default machine. ...; 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 computer. Click Continue Installation. 13 After the installation is finished, click Close. 14 Open the Applications folder > Utilities > ...
....5-10.7, click Default and find the USB connection. 17 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. All components necessary for Macintosh 1 Make sure that the machine is set as the default machine. ...; 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 computer. Click Continue Installation. 13 After the installation is finished, click Close. 14 Open the Applications folder > Utilities > ...
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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. 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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... the system password. Software Installation 73 If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator. 3 From the Dell website, download the Unified Linux Driver package to your computer. 4 Right-click the Unified Linux Driver package and extract the package. 5 Double click cdroot > autorun. 6 When the welcome screen appears, click Next. 7 When the...
... the system password. Software Installation 73 If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator. 3 From the Dell website, download the Unified Linux Driver package to your computer. 4 Right-click the Unified Linux Driver package and extract the package. 5 Double click cdroot > autorun. 6 When the welcome screen appears, click Next. 7 When the...
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... Login field and enter the system password. 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 ...administrator. 3 Click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. 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...
... Login field and enter the system password. 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 ...administrator. 3 Click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. 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...
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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).