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User’s Guide User’s Guide
Dell B1160
Dell B1160w
BASIC
BASIC
This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and
troubleshooting on windows.
ADVANCED
This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and
troubleshooting on various OS environments.
Some features may not be available depending on models or countries.
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BASIC Available supplies 36 1. Introduction Storing the toner cartridge 37 Redistributing toner 39 Key benefits 4 Replacing the toner cartridge 40 Features by models 6 Cleaning the machine 42 Useful to know 7 Tips for moving & storing your machine 46 About this user’s guide 8 Safety information 9 4. Troubleshooting Machine overview 14 Control panel overview 16 Tips for avoiding paper jams 48 Turning on the machine 17 Out-of-paper error resolution 49 Installing the driver locally 18 Clearing pape
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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
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Key benefits Environmentally friendly Convenience • To save paper, you can print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (see • Dell Printer Manager and Dell Printer Status are a program that monitors "Using advanced print features" on page 110). and informs you of the machine’s status and allows you to customize the machine’s settings (see "Using Dell Printer Manager" on page 125). • To save paper, you can print on both sides of the paper (manual double- sided printing) (see "Using advanced
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Key benefits • You can print in various operating systems (see "System requirements" on page 61). • Your machine is equipped with a USB interface. Supports various wireless network setting method • Using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) button - You can easily connect to a wireless network using the WPS button on the machine and the access point (a wireless router). •Using the USB cable - You can connect and set various wireless network settings using a USB cable. • Using the Wi-Fi Direct -
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Features by models Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on Variety feature model or country. Features B1160 B1160w Operating System Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ● ● Network Interface 802.11b/g/n ● Operating System B1160 B1160w wireless LAN Windows ● ● IPv6 ● Macintosh ● ● Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) ● Linux ● ● Manual duplex (2-sided) printing ● ● ( ●: Included, Blank: Not available) ( ●: Included, Blank: Not available) Software Software B1160 B1160w SPL printer driver ● ●
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Useful to know Printouts are blurry. Where can I download the machine’s driver? • The toner level might be low or uneven. Shake the toner • Visit www.support.dell.com to download the latest cartridge. machine’s driver, and install it on your system. • Try a different print resolution setting. • Replace the toner cartridge. Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? • Inquire at a Dell distributor or your retailer. The machine does not print. • Visit www.support.dell.com. Select your country
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About this user’s guide 2 This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage. General icons • Read the safety information before using the machine. • If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting Icon Text Description chapter. Gives users information to protect the machine from Caution • Terms used in this user’s guide are explained in the glossary chapter. possible mechanical damage or
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Safety information 4 These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to you and others, and to prevent any potial damage to your machine. Be sure to read and Operating environment understand all of these instructions before using the machine. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. Warning 3 Important safety symbols Do not use if the power cord is damaged or if the electrical outlet is not grounded. Explanation of all icons and signs used in
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Safety information 5 Caution Operating method During an electrical storm or for a period of non-operation, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet. Caution This could result in electric shock or fire. Be careful, the paper output area is hot. Do not forcefully pull the paper out during printing. Burns could occur. It can cause damage to the machine. If the machine has been dropped, or if the cabinet appears damaged, unplug the machine from all interface connections and Be car
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Safety information Do not allow too many papers to stack up in the paper output tray. Caution It can damage the machine. Do not block or push objects into the ventilation opening. Before moving the machine, turn the power off and disconnect all cords. The information below are only suggestions based on the This could result in elevated component temperatures which can units weight. cause damage or fire. If you have a medical condition that prevents you from lifting, do Use of controls or a
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Safety information 7 Use the power cord supplied with your machine for safe Maintenance / Checking operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 meters (6 feet) with a 110 V machine, then the gauge should be 16 AWG or larger. Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine, and could result Caution in electric shock or fire. Make sure you plug the power cord into a grounded electrical Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the outlet. inside of the machine. Do
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Safety information • Do not remove any covers or guards that are fastened with Do not burn any of the supplies such as toner cartridge or fuser screws. unit. • Fuser units should only be repaired by a certified service This could cause an explosion or uncontrollable fire. technician. Repair by non-certified technicians could result in When storing supplies such as toner cartridges, keep them away fire or electric shock. from children. • The machine should only be repaired by a Dell service
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Machine overview 9 Accessories a Power cord Quick installation guide Output stacker b c USB cable (B1160w only) Software CD Misc. accessories a. Refer to the Quick Install Guide to attach the output stacker to the machine. b. The software CD contains the printer drivers, software applications, and user’s guide. c. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 14 1. Introduction
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Machine overview 10 11 Front view Rear view • This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. • This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 6). model or country (see "Features by models" on page 6). 4 1 2 5 2 1USB port 3 2Power receptacle 1 Control pane
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Control panel overview 3 WPS Configures the wireless network connection easily This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model. (B1160w without a computer (see "Wireless network setup" There are various types of control panels. only) on page 83). • Prints configuration sheet - Press and hold this button for about 10 seconds until the green LED blinks slowly, and release. • Prints supplies info report / error report - Press and hold this button for about 15 sec
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Turning on the machine Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. 1 2 1 Press (power/cancel) button on the control panel. 2 If you want to turn the power off, press (power/cancel) button on the control panel. 17 1. Introduction
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Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2 using the cable. The software CD should automatically run and an installation window will appear. • If you are a Macintosh or Linux OS user, refer to the "Software If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs > Installation" on page 70. Accessories > Run. • The installation window in this User’s Guide
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Installing the driver locally Select Connect to the computer using USB cable. Click Next. 4 Your printer driver installation window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. Follow the instructions in the installation window to complete the 5 installation process. 19 1. Introduction
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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 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and 1 powered on. From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell 2 Printers > your printer driver name > Maintenance. Select Repair and click Next. 3 Follow the instructions in the repair window. 4 Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive and install the driver 5 again (see "Inst
