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Dell B1160W manual Setting your machine as a default machine

Models: B1160 B1160W

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Setting your machine as a default machine

1Click the Windows Start menu.

2For Windows Server 2000, select Settings > Printers.

•For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printer and Faxes.

•For Windows Server 2008/Vista, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.

•For Windows 7, select Control Panel > Devices and Printers.

•For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Panel > Hardware > Devices and Printers.

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Select your machine.

Right-click your machine and select Set as Default Printer.

For Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, if Set as default printer has a ▶, you can select other printer drivers connected to the selected printer.

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Dell B1160W manual Setting your machine as a default machine

Contents

User’s Guide Basic Introduction Environmentally friendly Convenience Key benefitsSupports various wireless network setting method Included, Blank Not available Features by modelsOperating System B1160 B1160w Windows Macintosh Linux Status LED flashes or remains constantly on Useful to knowGeneral icons About this user’s guideConventions ChapterImportant safety symbols Safety informationOperating environment Operating method Installation / Moving Maintenance / Checking Supply usage Machine overview AccessoriesRear view Front viewControl panel overview Turning on the machine Select Next WindowsSelect Connect to the computer using USB cable. Click Next Installing the driver locallyReinstalling the driver Learning the Basic Usage To print a test Printing a testClick Properties or Preferences Click Dell tab Test Media and tray To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guideTray overview Open the output tray Loading paper in the traySee Tray overview on Start printing in application Manual feeding in the tray Tips on using the manual feederPrinting on special media Supported EnvelopeUnacceptable LabelsCard stock/ Custom-sized paper Preprinted paper Setting the paper size and type Printing Basic printingOpening printing preferences Canceling a print jobClick Properties or Preferences Using help Using a favorites settingMaintenance Ordering supplies and accessories Available supplies Handling instructions Storing the toner cartridgeToner cartridge usage Estimated cartridge life Redistributing toner Replacing the toner cartridge Replacing the toner cartridge Cleaning the outside Cleaning the machineCleaning the inside Cleaning the machine Cleaning the pickup roller Tips for moving & storing your machine Troubleshooting Tips for avoiding paper jams Out-of-paper error resolution Tray Clearing paper jamsInside the machine Clearing paper jams Status LED Understanding the status LEDColor of the LED indicates the machines current status Status Description Toner LED/ WPS LEDToner cartridge see Replacing the toner cartridge on Appendix General specifications SpecificationsSpecifications Print media specifications Paper section Thick paper Refer to the PlainThin paper ColoredISO B5, Executive Labels c US Folio, A4, JIS B5Card stock ISO B5, Executive Postcard Bond paper Refer to the PlainSystem requirements Microsoft WindowsLinux MacintoshOperating system Requirements Recommended Free HDD space Mac OS XWireless security Items Specifications Network interfaceNetwork environment B1160w only Network operating systemDell technical support policy Ftp.dell.com Contacting DellMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Warranty and return policy REV CopyrightAdvanced Advanced Software Installation Open the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup Utility InstallationClick Continue Click Continue on the User Options PanePrint Setup Utility Or Print & Fax Reinstallation for MacintoshInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installation for LinuxClick Uninstall Reinstallation for LinuxClick Next Click Finish B1160w only Useful network program Embedded Web ServicePrinting a network configuration report Select Connect a network printer to the computer. Click Next Installing driver over the networkMacintosh Linux Install the Linux driver and add network printerSelect HP Jetdirect Socket in Protocol Enter the machine’s IP address in the Address input fieldAdd a network printer Using Embedded Web Service IPv6 configurationFrom the Embedded Web Service ID admin Password dell00000Wireless network name and network key Wireless network setupUnderstanding your network type Getting startedSet up method Connecting method Introducing wireless set up methodsFrom the machine’s control panel From the computerChoosing your type Using the WPS buttonItems to prepare Connecting in PIN mode Connecting in PBC modeRe-connecting to a network Disconnecting from a network Canceling the connection processAccess point via USB cable in Windows Setup using WindowsSoftware searches the wireless network Accessories RunSelect Connect to the computer wirelessly. Click Next WEP Wireless Network Setting Complete window appears Ad hoc via USB cable in Windows Operation Mode Select ad hoc Select Connect to the computer wirelessly. Click NextFor the Dhcp method Setup using Macintosh Access point via USB cable in Macintosh For the Static method For the Dhcp methodClick Wireless Setting and Installation Be installedWi-Fi Direct Option Ad hoc via USB cable in MacintoshSettings and click Next Signal is Printer Self NetworkMachine has searched appears Network on the list, which Network NameSSID is DelldeviceInstallation is finished, click Quit or Restart Turning the Wi-Fi network on/offCable between the computer and machine Setting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing Setting up Wi-Fi DirectClick Wireless Custom You can also turn the Wi-Fi network on/offEnable or disable Wi-Fi Direct and set other options Setting up the mobile deviceTroubleshooting for wireless network Problems during setup or driver installationTo static address For a Static network environmentThen the machine’s network information should be as below Other problems Wireless network setup Special Features Switch to advanced mode Device Settings see Advanced Altitude adjustmentSettings user interface overview on Change the settings on each tab Click OK Changing the default print settingsFor Windows 7, select Control Panel Devices and Printers PreferencesSetting your machine as a default machine Understanding special printer features Using advanced print featuresPrinting to a file PRN Side Multiple Pages perPoster Printing Booklet Printinga DescriptionWatermark Paper OptionsCreating a watermark Watermark drop-down list. The Edit WatermarksDeleting a watermark Editing a watermarkCurrent Watermarks list and click Delete OverlayaOverlay Using a page overlayCreating a new Preferences If necessary, check Confirm Page Overlay WhenThis option is not available when you use XPS driver Macintosh printing Changing printer settingsPrinting a document Printing multiple pages on one sheetUsing help Printing from applications Linux printingOpen the Unified Driver Configurator Configuring Printer PropertiesPrinting files Useful Management Tools Click Update Firmware Using Firmware Update UtilityClick Browse and select the downloaded firmware file To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell Using Dell Supplies Ordering UtilityDell Supplies Ordering Utility window opens Logging into Embedded Web Service Using Embedded Web Service B1160w onlyAccessing Embedded Web Service Embedded Web Service overviewMaintenance tab Settings tabSecurity tab Understanding Dell Printer Manager Using Dell Printer ManagerJust click button To open the programAlert Settings Windows only Device SettingsAdvanced settings user interface overview Dell Printer Status overview Using Dell Printer StatusThese icons appear on the Windows task bar Icon Mean DescriptionOption Changing the Dell Printer Status Program SettingsUser’s Guide CloseOpening Unified Driver Configurator Using the Linux Unified Driver ConfiguratorIcon will automatically be created on your desktop Switches to Printers configuration Printers configurationPrinters tab Classes tab shows a list of available machine classes Classes tabSwitches to Ports configuration Ports configurationTroubleshooting Paper feeding problems Power/cancel button on the control panel Power and cable connecting problemsCondition Power/cancel Printing problemsPrint Paper source Machine selects printPrint job is extremely Slow Half the page is blankGarbled, or incomplete Text is wrongPages print, but they are BlankPrinting problems Condition Suggested Solutions Light or faded print Printing quality problemsTop half of the paper is Printed lighter than the restDropouts Condition Suggested Solutions Toner specksWhite Spots Black background Condition Suggested Solutions Vertical linesToner smear Bold characters or pictures Background scatterCurl or wave Back of printouts are dirty Condition Suggested Solutions Wrinkles or creasesSolid color or black pages Character voids Condition Suggested Solutions Loose tonerHorizontal stripes An unknown image Condition Suggested Solutions CurlRepetitively appears on a Few sheetsCommon Windows problems Operating system problemsCondition Suggested solutions Common Macintosh problemsPrint incorrectly Common Linux problems BMP ADFCCD BootpCSV DadfDimm DhcpDlna DPIFDI ECMFTP HDD IeeeIPP IPMITU-T IPX/SPXLED LdapMFP MMROSI OPCPabx PCLPstn PPMRadius Smtp SMBSsid TCP/IPURL TwainUSB WEPWPS WPA-PSKXPS Index Printer preferences Tray