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... of the machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage. • Read the safety information before using the machine. • If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting chapter. • Terms used interchangeably, as below: • Document is synonymous with original. • Paper is synonymous with...
... of the machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage. • Read the safety information before using the machine. • If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting chapter. • Terms used interchangeably, as below: • Document is synonymous with original. • Paper is synonymous with...
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... media into your machine. 1 Tray overview • Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause problems or require repairs. Learning the Basic Usage 23 Such repairs are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. • Make sure not to use of inflammable media or foreign materials left in...
... media into your machine. 1 Tray overview • Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause problems or require repairs. Learning the Basic Usage 23 Such repairs are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. • Make sure not to use of inflammable media or foreign materials left in...
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... off preprinted paper, reducing print quality. 2. Preprinted paper When loading preprinted paper, the printed side should not adversely affect machine rollers. • Before you experience problems with paper feeding, turn the paper around. If you load preprinted paper, verify that the ink on the paper is designed for 0.1 second (about 170...
... off preprinted paper, reducing print quality. 2. Preprinted paper When loading preprinted paper, the printed side should not adversely affect machine rollers. • Before you experience problems with paper feeding, turn the paper around. If you load preprinted paper, verify that the ink on the paper is designed for 0.1 second (about 170...
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... During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside of alcohol, solvents, or other strong substances can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside the machine. Maintenance 42 This buildup can discolor or distort the cabinet. • If... your machine regularly to keep it . Cleaning the machine If printing quality problems occur or if you use your machine in a dusty environment, you need to clean your machine or the surrounding area is contaminated with...
... During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside of alcohol, solvents, or other strong substances can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside the machine. Maintenance 42 This buildup can discolor or distort the cabinet. • If... your machine regularly to keep it . Cleaning the machine If printing quality problems occur or if you use your machine in a dusty environment, you need to clean your machine or the surrounding area is contaminated with...
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This buildup can accumulate inside the machine. 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. 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.
This buildup can accumulate inside the machine. 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. 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.
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... "Troubleshooting" on page 133). Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you cannot find a solution in the User's Guide or the problem persists, call for what to the Troubleshooting chapter in this chapter, refer to do if you encounter an error. • Tips for avoiding paper jams...
... "Troubleshooting" on page 133). Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you cannot find a solution in the User's Guide or the problem persists, call for what to the Troubleshooting chapter in this chapter, refer to do if you encounter an error. • Tips for avoiding paper jams...
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To resolve this problem, load paper in the tray or the status LED is no paper in the tray and then open and close the top cover. 2 1 4. Out-of-paper error resolution If there is red. Troubleshooting 49
To resolve this problem, load paper in the tray or the status LED is no paper in the tray and then open and close the top cover. 2 1 4. Out-of-paper error resolution If there is red. Troubleshooting 49
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... the error message and its instructions from the troubleshooting part. • You can also resolve the error with the guidelines from the Dell Printer Status program window. • If the problem persists, call a service representative. 3 Status LED (Status LED) Status Off Green Red Blinking On Blinking On Orange Blinking On Description The...
... the error message and its instructions from the troubleshooting part. • You can also resolve the error with the guidelines from the Dell Printer Status program window. • If the problem persists, call a service representative. 3 Status LED (Status LED) Status Off Green Red Blinking On Blinking On Orange Blinking On Description The...
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...problems 135 Printing problems 136 Printing quality problems 140 Operating system problems 148 69 Software Installation Installation for Macintosh 71 Reinstallation for Macintosh 72 Installation for 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...(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 ...
...problems 135 Printing problems 136 Printing quality problems 140 Operating system problems 148 69 Software Installation Installation for Macintosh 71 Reinstallation for Macintosh 72 Installation for 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...(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 ...
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... the computer. Set up or driver installation, refer to the troubleshooting chapter (see "Troubleshooting for wireless network" on page 95. Some wireless network installation types may not be available depending on page 85. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 84 Ad hoc via USB cable • Windows user, see "Ad hoc via USB... "Access point via USB cable in Windows" on page 87. () • Macintosh user, see "Ad hoc via USB cable in Macintosh" on page 97. If problems occur during wireless set wireless settings either from the below table.
... the computer. Set up or driver installation, refer to the troubleshooting chapter (see "Troubleshooting for wireless network" on page 95. Some wireless network installation types may not be available depending on page 85. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 84 Ad hoc via USB cable • Windows user, see "Ad hoc via USB... "Access point via USB cable in Windows" on page 87. () • Macintosh user, see "Ad hoc via USB cable in Macintosh" on page 97. If problems occur during wireless set wireless settings either from the below table.
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... Connected Wired Network • Your machine is unable to your machine and prepare a wireless network machine. SSID Not Found • The machine is connected with your computer using the USB ...cable. • The machine does not support wireless networking. Connect the machine to find the network name (SSID) you have selected ... cable from your machine. Check the USB cable and your machine. Wireless network setup 13 Troubleshooting for wireless network Problems during setup or driver installation Printers Not Found • Your machine ...
... Connected Wired Network • Your machine is unable to your machine and prepare a wireless network machine. SSID Not Found • The machine is connected with your computer using the USB ...cable. • The machine does not support wireless networking. Connect the machine to find the network name (SSID) you have selected ... cable from your machine. Check the USB cable and your machine. Wireless network setup 13 Troubleshooting for wireless network Problems during setup or driver installation Printers Not Found • Your machine ...
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... Properties. f Click Configure Port.. If the printing job is not working in DHCP mode, the problem may be as shown below: ▪ IP address: 169.254.133.42 ▪ Subnet Mask...the computer's subnet mask.) ▪ Gateway: 169.254.133.1 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 103 If Printer properties item has ► mark, you want to use the software installation CD... Change the printer port's IP address if it is different from the Select Installation Method. Wireless network setup PC Connection Error • The configured network address is unable to connect between the...
... Properties. f Click Configure Port.. If the printing job is not working in DHCP mode, the problem may be as shown below: ▪ IP address: 169.254.133.42 ▪ Subnet Mask...the computer's subnet mask.) ▪ Gateway: 169.254.133.1 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 103 If Printer properties item has ► mark, you want to use the software installation CD... Change the printer port's IP address if it is different from the Select Installation Method. Wireless network setup PC Connection Error • The configured network address is unable to connect between the...
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... when searching, firewall software might have difficulty receiving the signal. • Cycle the power for Dell wireless network machines. • The machine is within the range of your machine by printing a network...Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 104 You can always use infrastructure mode and ad hoc mode at the same time for the access point (or wireless router), machine, and computer....the DHCP server on page 77). • Check the wireless environment. Wireless network setup Other problems If problems occur while using the ad hoc mode, in a user's information before ...
... when searching, firewall software might have difficulty receiving the signal. • Cycle the power for Dell wireless network machines. • The machine is within the range of your machine by printing a network...Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 104 You can always use infrastructure mode and ad hoc mode at the same time for the access point (or wireless router), machine, and computer....the DHCP server on page 77). • Check the wireless environment. Wireless network setup Other problems If problems occur while using the ad hoc mode, in a user's information before ...
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5. Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. • Paper feeding problems 134 • Power and cable connecting problems 135 • Printing problems 136 • Printing quality problems 140 • Operating system problems 148 For errors that occur during the wireless software installation and settings, refer to the troubleshotting section in the wireless setting chapter (see "Troubleshooting for wireless network" on page 102).
5. Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. • Paper feeding problems 134 • Power and cable connecting problems 135 • Printing problems 136 • Printing quality problems 140 • Operating system problems 148 For errors that occur during the wireless software installation and settings, refer to the troubleshotting section in the wireless setting chapter (see "Troubleshooting for wireless network" on page 102).
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... the tray. The paper keeps jamming. Suggested solutions Clear the paper jam. • Check the maximum paper capacity of paper do not feed. Paper feeding problems Condition Paper jams during printing. Remove paper from the tray. • The paper is being used. Troubleshooting 134
... the tray. The paper keeps jamming. Suggested solutions Clear the paper jam. • Check the maximum paper capacity of paper do not feed. Paper feeding problems Condition Paper jams during printing. Remove paper from the tray. • The paper is being used. Troubleshooting 134
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Power and cable connecting problems Condition The machine is not receiving power, or the connection cable between the computer and the machine is not connected properly. Suggested solutions • Connect the machine to the electricity supply first and press the • Disconnect the machine's cable and reconnect it. (power/cancel) button on the control panel. 5. Troubleshooting 135
Power and cable connecting problems Condition The machine is not receiving power, or the connection cable between the computer and the machine is not connected properly. Suggested solutions • Connect the machine to the electricity supply first and press the • Disconnect the machine's cable and reconnect it. (power/cancel) button on the control panel. 5. Troubleshooting 135
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... is sent to ensure that the print job is not installed. Select your machine as the default machine. the machine is not receiving power. Printing problems Condition The machine does not print. Check the Windows printer settings to the electricity supply first and press the button on page 50). • No...
... is sent to ensure that the print job is not installed. Select your machine as the default machine. the machine is not receiving power. Printing problems Condition The machine does not print. Check the Windows printer settings to the electricity supply first and press the button on page 50). • No...
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Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine does not print. Check the display message on page 32). Contact a service representative. paper source. For many software ...
Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine does not print. Check the display message on page 32). Contact a service representative. paper source. For many software ...
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..., such as an image may have already printed successfully. Try a print job that it does not contain blank pages. blank. The resolution of toner. Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine prints, but they are The toner cartridge is malfunctioning. The machine cable is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. Printing...
..., such as an image may have already printed successfully. Try a print job that it does not contain blank pages. blank. The resolution of toner. Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine prints, but they are The toner cartridge is malfunctioning. The machine cable is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. Printing...
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... tab, and set type to Thick (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 32). 5. print special-sized paper, such as billing paper. is not a problem. Change the printer option and try again. The printed billing paper The paper type setting does not match. the output tray. Printing... problems Condition Possible cause Before printing, the Using damp paper can cause vapor during machine emits vapor near printing. Just keep printing. Set ...
... tab, and set type to Thick (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 32). 5. print special-sized paper, such as billing paper. is not a problem. Change the printer option and try again. The printed billing paper The paper type setting does not match. the output tray. Printing... problems Condition Possible cause Before printing, the Using damp paper can cause vapor during machine emits vapor near printing. Just keep printing. Set ...