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... 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. BASIC 1. 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
... 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. BASIC 1. 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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... ● ● ● B1160w ● ● ● Variety feature Features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Network Interface 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN 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...
... ● ● ● B1160w ● ● ● Variety feature Features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Network Interface 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN 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...
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... Turn the product off and on again. • Check the meanings of LED indications in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Installing the driver locally" on page 18). • Select your machine as your default machine in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Clearing paper jams" ... • The toner level might be low or uneven. Useful to know Where can I download the machine's driver? • Visit www.support.dell.com to download the latest machine's driver, and install it again (see "Understanding the status LED" on removing jammed paper in your Windows. Select your...
... Turn the product off and on again. • Check the meanings of LED indications in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Installing the driver locally" on page 18). • Select your machine as your default machine in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Clearing paper jams" ... • The toner level might be low or uneven. Useful to know Where can I download the machine's driver? • Visit www.support.dell.com to download the latest machine's driver, and install it again (see "Understanding the status LED" on removing jammed paper in your Windows. Select your...
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... you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting chapter. • Terms used in this user's guide are mainly based on the machine's firmware/driver version. • The procedures in this user's guide may differ from Caution possible mechanical damage or malfunction.
... you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting chapter. • Terms used in this user's guide are mainly based on the machine's firmware/driver version. • The procedures in this user's guide may differ from Caution possible mechanical damage or malfunction.
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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. Introduction 14 b. Machine overview 9 Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Output stackera Software CDb USB cable (B1160w only) Misc. accessoriesc a.
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. Introduction 14 b. Machine overview 9 Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Output stackera Software CDb USB cable (B1160w only) Misc. accessoriesc a.
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...for Source 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 "Wireless network setup" on its model...on page 53). 2 Status LED Shows the status of paper in the tray if you have selected Manual Feeder for Source in your printer driver. • Prints configuration sheet - Press and hold this button for about 10 seconds until the green LED blinks slowly, and release. •...
...for Source 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 "Wireless network setup" on its model...on page 53). 2 Status LED Shows the status of paper in the tray if you have selected Manual Feeder for Source in your printer driver. • Prints configuration sheet - Press and hold this button for about 10 seconds until the green LED blinks slowly, and release. •...
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...> Accessories > Run. X:\Setup.exe replacing "X" with the letter, which programs to install. • Only use . 1. Introduction 18 Your printer driver installation window that the machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable. • If you to choose which represents your CDROM ...a USB cable no longer than 3 meters (118 inches). 2 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is connected to your computer and powered on the printer in this User's Guide may differ depending on . ...
...> Accessories > Run. X:\Setup.exe replacing "X" with the letter, which programs to install. • Only use . 1. Introduction 18 Your printer driver installation window that the machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable. • If you to choose which represents your CDROM ...a USB cable no longer than 3 meters (118 inches). 2 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is connected to your computer and powered on the printer in this User's Guide may differ depending on . ...
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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. 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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...-edge curl, it may cause paper jams. 5 When you do not adjust the paper width guide, it to bend. The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on the control panel. Learning the Basic Usage 25 d Select Auto Select (or Manual Feeder) in Printing Preferences, and select an appropriate...
...-edge curl, it may cause paper jams. 5 When you do not adjust the paper width guide, it to bend. The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on the control panel. Learning the Basic Usage 25 d Select Auto Select (or Manual Feeder) in Printing Preferences, and select an appropriate...
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... these steps: 1 Change the settings as needed on your keyboard. 3 Click (Add). 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 each tab. 2 Enter a name for future use a saved setting... delete saved settings, select it from the Favorites dropdown list and click (Delete). 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 drop-down list. 9 Using help Click the option you ...
... these steps: 1 Change the settings as needed on your keyboard. 3 Click (Add). 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 each tab. 2 Enter a name for future use a saved setting... delete saved settings, select it from the Favorites dropdown list and click (Delete). 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 drop-down list. 9 Using help Click the option you ...
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... policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. Support for purchase. 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 is provided by the original manufacturer, including...
... policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. Support for purchase. 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 is provided by the original manufacturer, including...
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... Reinstallation for Linux 74 2. Using a 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. Special Features Altitude adjustment 107 Changing the... 69 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.
... Reinstallation for Linux 74 2. Using a 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. Special Features Altitude adjustment 107 Changing the... 69 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.
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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). 1. 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). 1. Software Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing essential and helpful...
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...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 CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the CD-ROM icon that all applications will be installed. Installation for machine operations ...10.5-10.7, 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 use... Click Continue Installation. 13 After the installation is connected to the license agreement. 8 When the message that warns that appears on the ...
...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 CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the CD-ROM icon that all applications will be installed. Installation for machine operations ...10.5-10.7, 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 use... Click Continue Installation. 13 After the installation is connected to the license agreement. 8 When the message that warns that appears on the ...
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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. 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. Software Installation 72
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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... 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...
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... 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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..., type "root" in the Login field and enter the system password. Software Installation 74 You must log in 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. When the Terminal screen appears, type in as a super... user (root) to your system administrator. 3 Click 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...
..., type "root" in the Login field and enter the system password. Software Installation 74 You must log in 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. When the Terminal screen appears, type in as a super... user (root) to your system administrator. 3 Click 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...
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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.