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...information. Select your document are magnified and printed across the multiple sheets of the machine's status and allows you can access Dell Support at www.dell.com or support.dell.com. Print with words, such as "Confidential" (see "Using advanced print features" on page 125). • You..."Print media specifications" on page 58). • Print watermark: You can customize your documents with excellent quality and speed • Dell Printer Manager and Dell Printer Status are a program that monitors and informs you of paper and can then be taped together to form a poster (see "Using...
...information. Select your document are magnified and printed across the multiple sheets of the machine's status and allows you can access Dell Support at www.dell.com or support.dell.com. Print with words, such as "Confidential" (see "Using advanced print features" on page 125). • You..."Print media specifications" on page 58). • Print watermark: You can customize your documents with excellent quality and speed • Dell Printer Manager and Dell Printer Status are a program that monitors and informs you of paper and can then be taped together to form a poster (see "Using...
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... B1160 ● ● ● 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 Utility...
... B1160 ● ● ● 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 Utility...
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... the machine function and feature. 1 Conventions Some terms in this guide are mainly based on Windows 7. 2 General icons Icon Text Description Gives users information to printer or MFP. 1. Note Provides additional information or detailed specification of the machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage. • Read the safety...
... the machine function and feature. 1 Conventions Some terms in this guide are mainly based on Windows 7. 2 General icons Icon Text Description Gives users information to printer or MFP. 1. Note Provides additional information or detailed specification of the machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage. • Read the safety...
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The software CD contains the printer drivers, software applications, and user's guide. Introduction 14 b. 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. c. 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. Introduction 14 b. 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. c. Machine overview 9 Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Output stackera Software CDb USB cable (B1160w only) Misc. accessoriesc a.
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... Prints manual - Press and hold this button for Source in 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 the...for about 10 seconds until the green LED on page 83). • Prints configuration sheet - Press and hold this button for Source in your printer driver. • You can turn the power off or wake the machine up from your machine depending on , and release. • Prints ...
... Prints manual - Press and hold this button for Source in 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 the...for about 10 seconds until the green LED on page 83). • Prints configuration sheet - Press and hold this button for Source in your printer driver. • You can turn the power off or wake the machine up from your machine depending on , and release. • Prints ...
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...into your CDROM drive and click OK. 3 Select Next. 12 Windows 1 Make sure that appears in this User's Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. • Selecting Custom Installation allows you are a Macintosh or Linux OS user, refer to the "Software Installation" on page 70. ...8226; The installation window in this User's Guide may differ depending on . 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...
...into your CDROM drive and click OK. 3 Select Next. 12 Windows 1 Make sure that appears in this User's Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. • Selecting Custom Installation allows you are a Macintosh or Linux OS user, refer to the "Software Installation" on page 70. ...8226; The installation window in this User's Guide may differ depending on . 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...
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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 Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1. Click Next.
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 Installing the driver locally 4 Select Connect to complete the installation process. 1. Click Next.
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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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Printing a test page Print a test page to print. 2 Select Print from the file menu. 3 Select your machine from the Select Printer. 4 Click Properties or Preferences. 5 Click Dell tab > Test page. 2. Learning the Basic Usage 22 To print a test page: 1 Open the document you want to make sure that the machine is operating correctly. Available for Windows OS users only.
Printing a test page Print a test page to print. 2 Select Print from the file menu. 3 Select your machine from the Select Printer. 4 Click Properties or Preferences. 5 Click Dell tab > Test page. 2. Learning the Basic Usage 22 To print a test page: 1 Open the document you want to make sure that the machine is operating correctly. Available for Windows OS users only.
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... lead to use of the paper. 2. Learning the Basic Usage 23 Such repairs are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. • Make sure not to overheating of the unit and, in the printer may cause a fire. 1 1 Paper width guide 2 Tray If you need to adjust the paper guide. 2 The use...
... lead to use of the paper. 2. Learning the Basic Usage 23 Such repairs are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. • Make sure not to overheating of the unit and, in the printer may cause a fire. 1 1 Paper width guide 2 Tray If you need to adjust the paper guide. 2 The use...
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... materials. • Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes. • Be sure the seam at your machine's specifications to seal must use in laser printers. 1 Acceptable 2 Unacceptable • Envelopes with a peel-off sheets that folds over the area where the envelope's seams meet. • When selecting labels, consider the following...
... materials. • Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes. • Be sure the seam at your machine's specifications to seal must use in laser printers. 1 Acceptable 2 Unacceptable • Envelopes with a peel-off sheets that folds over the area where the envelope's seams meet. • When selecting labels, consider the following...
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... advanced printing features, click Properties or Preferences from the Print window (see "Using advanced print features" on page 110). 3 Select your machine from the Select Printer list. 6 Printing If you want to print. 2 Select Print from the File menu. 4 The basic print settings including the number of copies and print range...
... advanced printing features, click Properties or Preferences from the Print window (see "Using advanced print features" on page 110). 3 Select your machine from the Select Printer list. 6 Printing If you want to print. 2 Select Print from the File menu. 4 The basic print settings including the number of copies and print range...
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...(power/cancel) button 8 Opening printing preferences 3 Select your machine from the Select Printer. 4 Click Properties or Preferences. • The Printing Preferences window that appears in this user's guide may see "Using Dell Printer Status" on the machine in Printing Preferences, you want to print. 2 Select ...Print from the file menu. An mark means you can check the machine's current status using the Printer Status button (see a warning mark or ....
...(power/cancel) button 8 Opening printing preferences 3 Select your machine from the Select Printer. 4 Click Properties or Preferences. • The Printing Preferences window that appears in this user's guide may see "Using Dell Printer Status" on the machine in Printing Preferences, you want to print. 2 Select ...Print from the file menu. An mark means you can check the machine's current status using the Printer Status button (see a warning mark or ....
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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 want to the settings you have ... driver settings are saved. 2. To use . 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 save the current preferences for future use a saved setting, select it from the Favorites dropdown list. Basic printing...
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 want to the settings you have ... driver settings are saved. 2. To use . 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 save the current preferences for future use a saved setting, select it from the Favorites dropdown list. Basic printing...
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... toner cartridges. 3. does not recommend or approve the use of non-Dell brand toner cartridges in your new Dell toner cartridge. Store this can cause internal damage and toner spillage. 2 Toner cartridge usage Dell Inc. Dell's printer warranty does not cover damage to use dramatically shortens its original and unopened package until installation - An environment...
... toner cartridges. 3. does not recommend or approve the use of non-Dell brand toner cartridges in your new Dell toner cartridge. Store this can cause internal damage and toner spillage. 2 Toner cartridge usage Dell Inc. Dell's printer warranty does not cover damage to use dramatically shortens its original and unopened package until installation - An environment...
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... for a (Info) or (WPS) button to resume printing (see "Clearing paper jams" on -line and 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...
... for a (Info) or (WPS) button to resume printing (see "Clearing paper jams" on -line and 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...
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... in the cartridge even when red LED is connected to a wireless network (see "Features by models" on and the printer stops printing. Some amount of toner may remain in ready mode or the machine's power is close. Wireless model only (see "Using the WPS button" on page 39...Understanding the status LED 4 Toner LED/ WPS LED Status Description (Toner LED) Orange Blinking On Small amount of toner is connecting to a wireless network. The machine is recommended to replace the toner cartridge (see "Redistributing toner" on page 85). You may be affected by redistributing the...
... in the cartridge even when red LED is connected to a wireless network (see "Features by models" on and the printer stops printing. Some amount of toner may remain in ready mode or the machine's power is close. Wireless model only (see "Using the WPS button" on page 39...Understanding the status LED 4 Toner LED/ WPS LED Status Description (Toner LED) Orange Blinking On Small amount of toner is connecting to a wireless network. The machine is recommended to replace the toner cartridge (see "Redistributing toner" on page 85). You may be affected by redistributing the...
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...from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. Appendix 64 Support for purchase. Additional technical support options may be available for third-party software and peripherals is available at Dell Support. Dell provides... and/or installed through Software & Peripherals (DellWare), ReadyWare, and Custom Factory Integration (CFI/DellPlus). 5. Dell technical support policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides ...
...from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. Appendix 64 Support for purchase. Additional technical support options may be available for third-party software and peripherals is available at Dell Support. Dell provides... and/or installed through Software & Peripherals (DellWare), ReadyWare, and Custom Factory Integration (CFI/DellPlus). 5. Dell technical support policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides ...
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Warranty and return policy Dell Inc. ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to the Product Information Guide. 5. For information about the Dell warranty for your printer, refer to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. Appendix 66
Warranty and return policy Dell Inc. ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to the Product Information Guide. 5. For information about the Dell warranty for your printer, refer to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. Appendix 66
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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. ADVANCED 1. Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems 134 Power and...printing 118 4. 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...
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. ADVANCED 1. Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems 134 Power and...printing 118 4. 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...