Classes tab | Dell B1160W instruction

Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator

•Remove Printer: Removes the selected machine.

•Set as Default: Sets the current selected machine as a default machine.

•Stop/Start: Stops/starts the machine.

•Test: Allows you to print a test page to ensure the machine is working properly.

•Properties: Allows you to view and change the printer’s properties.

1Shows all of the machine classes.

2Shows the status of the class and the number of machines in the class.

•Refresh: Renews the classes list.

•Add Class: Allows you to add a new machine class.

•Remove Class: Removes the selected machine class.

Classes tab

The Classes tab shows a list of available machine classes.

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Dell B1160W manual Classes tab shows a list of available machine classes

Contents

User’s Guide Basic Introduction Environmentally friendly Convenience Key benefits Supports various wireless network setting method Operating System B1160 B1160w Windows Macintosh Linux Features by modelsIncluded, Blank Not available Status LED flashes or remains constantly on Useful to know Chapter About this user’s guideGeneral icons Conventions Operating environment Safety informationImportant safety symbols Operating method Installation / Moving Maintenance / Checking Supply usage Machine overview Accessories Rear view Front view Control panel overview Turning on the machine Select Next Windows Select Connect to the computer using USB cable. Click Next Installing the driver locally Reinstalling the driver Learning the Basic Usage Click Properties or Preferences Click Dell tab Test Printing a testTo print a test Tray overview To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guideMedia and tray See Tray overview on Loading paper in the trayOpen the output tray Start printing in application Printing on special media Tips on using the manual feederManual feeding in the tray Supported Envelope Unacceptable Labels Card stock/ Custom-sized paper Preprinted paper Setting the paper size and type Printing Basic printing Click Properties or Preferences Canceling a print jobOpening printing preferences Using help Using a favorites setting Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories Available supplies Toner cartridge usage Storing the toner cartridgeHandling instructions Estimated cartridge life Redistributing toner Replacing the toner cartridge Replacing the toner cartridge Cleaning the outside Cleaning the machine Cleaning 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 jams Inside the machine Clearing paper jams Color of the LED indicates the machines current status Understanding the status LEDStatus LED Toner cartridge see Replacing the toner cartridge on Toner LED/ WPS LEDStatus Description Appendix General specifications Specifications Specifications Print media specifications Colored Thick paper Refer to the PlainPaper section Thin paper Postcard Bond paper Refer to the Plain Labels c US Folio, A4, JIS B5ISO B5, Executive Card stock ISO B5, Executive System requirements Microsoft Windows Free HDD space Mac OS X MacintoshLinux Operating system Requirements Recommended Network operating system Items Specifications Network interfaceWireless security Network environment B1160w only Dell technical support policy Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Contacting DellFtp.dell.com Warranty and return policy REV Copyright Advanced Advanced Software Installation Click Continue on the User Options Pane InstallationOpen the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup Utility Click Continue Print Setup Utility Or Print & Fax Reinstallation for Macintosh Installing the Unified Linux Driver Installation for Linux Click Next Click Finish Reinstallation for LinuxClick Uninstall B1160w only Useful network program Embedded Web Service Printing a network configuration report Select Connect a network printer to the computer. Click Next Installing driver over the network Macintosh Enter the machine’s IP address in the Address input field Install the Linux driver and add network printerLinux Select HP Jetdirect Socket in Protocol Add a network printer ID admin Password dell00000 IPv6 configurationUsing Embedded Web Service From the Embedded Web Service Getting started Wireless network setupWireless network name and network key Understanding your network type From the computer Introducing wireless set up methodsSet up method Connecting method From the machine’s control panel Items to prepare Using the WPS buttonChoosing your type Re-connecting to a network Connecting in PBC modeConnecting in PIN mode Setup using Windows Canceling the connection processDisconnecting from a network Access point via USB cable in Windows Select Connect to the computer wirelessly. Click Next Accessories RunSoftware searches the wireless network 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 Next For the Dhcp method Setup using Macintosh Access point via USB cable in Macintosh For the Static method For the Dhcp method Ad hoc via USB cable in Macintosh Be installedClick Wireless Setting and Installation Wi-Fi Direct Option Network on the list, which Network NameSSID is Delldevice Signal is Printer Self NetworkSettings and click Next Machine has searched appears Cable between the computer and machine Turning the Wi-Fi network on/offInstallation is finished, click Quit or Restart You can also turn the Wi-Fi network on/off Setting up Wi-Fi DirectSetting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing Click Wireless Custom Enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct and set other options Setting up the mobile device Troubleshooting for wireless network Problems during setup or driver installation Then the machine’s network information should be as below For a Static network environmentTo static address Other problems Wireless network setup Special Features Settings user interface overview on Altitude adjustmentSwitch to advanced mode Device Settings see Advanced Preferences Changing the default print settingsChange the settings on each tab Click OK For Windows 7, select Control Panel Devices and Printers Setting your machine as a default machine Printing to a file PRN Using advanced print featuresUnderstanding special printer features Booklet Printinga Description Multiple Pages perSide Poster Printing Watermark drop-down list. The Edit Watermarks Paper OptionsWatermark Creating a watermark Overlaya Editing a watermarkDeleting a watermark Current Watermarks list and click Delete If necessary, check Confirm Page Overlay When Using a page overlayOverlay Creating a new Preferences This option is not available when you use XPS driver Printing multiple pages on one sheet Changing printer settingsMacintosh printing Printing a document Using help Printing from applications Linux printing Printing files Configuring Printer PropertiesOpen the Unified Driver Configurator Useful Management Tools Click Browse and select the downloaded firmware file Using Firmware Update UtilityClick Update Firmware Dell Supplies Ordering Utility window opens Using Dell Supplies Ordering UtilityTo order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell Embedded Web Service overview Using Embedded Web Service B1160w onlyLogging into Embedded Web Service Accessing Embedded Web Service Security tab Settings tabMaintenance tab To open the program Using Dell Printer ManagerUnderstanding Dell Printer Manager Just click button Advanced settings user interface overview Device SettingsAlert Settings Windows only Icon Mean Description Using Dell Printer StatusDell Printer Status overview These icons appear on the Windows task bar Close Changing the Dell Printer Status Program SettingsOption User’s Guide Icon will automatically be created on your desktop Using the Linux Unified Driver ConfiguratorOpening Unified Driver Configurator Printers tab Printers configurationSwitches to Printers configuration Classes tab shows a list of available machine classes Classes tab Switches to Ports configuration Ports configuration Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems Condition Power and cable connecting problemsPower/cancel button on the control panel Print Printing problemsPower/cancel Slow Half the page is blank Machine selects printPaper source Print job is extremely Blank Text is wrongGarbled, or incomplete Pages print, but they are Printing problems Printed lighter than the rest Printing quality problemsCondition Suggested Solutions Light or faded print Top half of the paper is White Spots Condition Suggested Solutions Toner specksDropouts Toner smear Condition Suggested Solutions Vertical linesBlack background Bold characters or pictures Background scatter Curl or wave Solid color or black pages Condition Suggested Solutions Wrinkles or creasesBack of printouts are dirty Horizontal stripes Condition Suggested Solutions Loose tonerCharacter voids Few sheets Condition Suggested Solutions CurlAn unknown image Repetitively appears on a Common Windows problems Operating system problems Print incorrectly Common Macintosh problemsCondition Suggested solutions Common Linux problems BMP ADF Dadf BootpCCD CSV DPI DhcpDimm Dlna FTP ECMFDI HDD Ieee IPX/SPX IPMIPP ITU-T MMR LdapLED MFP PCL OPCOSI Pabx Radius PPMPstn TCP/IP SMBSmtp Ssid WEP TwainURL USB XPS WPA-PSKWPS Index Printer preferences Tray