Advanced | Dell B1160W guide

ADVANCED

			1.	Software Installation


			Installation for Macintosh		71
			Reinstallation for Macintosh		72
			Installation for Linux		73
			Reinstallation for Linux		74
			2. Using a Network-Connected


				Machine (B1160w only)
				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
			Altitude adjustment		107
			Changing the default print settings		108
			Setting your machine as a default machine		109
			Using advanced print features		110

Macintosh printing	116
Linux 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. Troubleshooting

Paper feeding problems	134
Power and cable connecting problems	135
Printing problems	136
Printing quality problems	140
Operating system problems	148

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Dell B1160W manual Advanced

Contents

User’s Guide Basic Introduction Environmentally friendly Convenience Key benefits Supports various wireless network setting method Features by models Included, Blank Not availableOperating System B1160 B1160w Windows Macintosh Linux Status LED flashes or remains constantly on Useful to know General icons About this user’s guideConventions Chapter Safety information Important safety symbolsOperating environment 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 Printing a test To print a testClick Properties or Preferences Click Dell tab Test To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guide Media and trayTray overview Loading paper in the tray Open the output traySee Tray overview on Start printing in application Tips on using the manual feeder Manual feeding in the trayPrinting on special media Supported Envelope Unacceptable Labels Card stock/ Custom-sized paper Preprinted paper Setting the paper size and type Printing Basic printing Canceling a print job Opening printing preferencesClick Properties or Preferences Using help Using a favorites setting Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories Available supplies Storing the toner cartridge Handling instructionsToner cartridge usage 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 Understanding the status LED Status LEDColor of the LED indicates the machines current status Toner LED/ WPS LED Status DescriptionToner cartridge see Replacing the toner cartridge on Appendix General specifications Specifications Specifications Print media specifications Paper section Thick paper Refer to the PlainThin paper Colored ISO B5, Executive Labels c US Folio, A4, JIS B5Card stock ISO B5, Executive Postcard Bond paper Refer to the Plain System requirements Microsoft Windows Linux MacintoshOperating system Requirements Recommended Free HDD space Mac OS X Wireless security Items Specifications Network interfaceNetwork environment B1160w only Network operating system Dell technical support policy Contacting Dell Ftp.dell.comMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Warranty and return policy REV Copyright Advanced Advanced Software Installation Open the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup Utility InstallationClick Continue Click Continue on the User Options Pane Print Setup Utility Or Print & Fax Reinstallation for Macintosh Installing the Unified Linux Driver Installation for Linux Reinstallation for Linux Click UninstallClick Next Click Finish 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 Linux Install the Linux driver and add network printerSelect HP Jetdirect Socket in Protocol Enter the machine’s IP address in the Address input field Add a network printer Using Embedded Web Service IPv6 configurationFrom the Embedded Web Service ID admin Password dell00000 Wireless network name and network key Wireless network setupUnderstanding your network type Getting started Set up method Connecting method Introducing wireless set up methodsFrom the machine’s control panel From the computer Using the WPS button Choosing your typeItems to prepare Connecting in PBC mode Connecting in PIN modeRe-connecting to a network Disconnecting from a network Canceling the connection processAccess point via USB cable in Windows Setup using Windows Accessories Run Software searches the wireless networkSelect 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 Next For the Dhcp method Setup using Macintosh Access point via USB cable in Macintosh For the Static method For the Dhcp method Click Wireless Setting and Installation Be installedWi-Fi Direct Option Ad hoc via USB cable in Macintosh Settings and click Next Signal is Printer Self NetworkMachine has searched appears Network on the list, which Network NameSSID is Delldevice Turning the Wi-Fi network on/off Installation is finished, click Quit or RestartCable 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/off 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 For a Static network environment To static addressThen the machine’s network information should be as below Other problems Wireless network setup Special Features Altitude adjustment Switch to advanced mode Device Settings see AdvancedSettings 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 Preferences Setting your machine as a default machine Using advanced print features Understanding special printer featuresPrinting to a file PRN Side Multiple Pages perPoster Printing Booklet Printinga Description Watermark Paper OptionsCreating a watermark Watermark drop-down list. The Edit Watermarks Deleting a watermark Editing a watermarkCurrent Watermarks list and click Delete Overlaya Overlay Using a page overlayCreating a new Preferences If necessary, check Confirm Page Overlay When This option is not available when you use XPS driver Macintosh printing Changing printer settingsPrinting a document Printing multiple pages on one sheet Using help Printing from applications Linux printing Configuring Printer Properties Open the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinting files Useful Management Tools Using Firmware Update Utility Click Update FirmwareClick Browse and select the downloaded firmware file Using Dell Supplies Ordering Utility To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from DellDell Supplies Ordering Utility window opens Logging into Embedded Web Service Using Embedded Web Service B1160w onlyAccessing Embedded Web Service Embedded Web Service overview Settings tab Maintenance tabSecurity tab Understanding Dell Printer Manager Using Dell Printer ManagerJust click button To open the program Device Settings Alert Settings Windows onlyAdvanced settings user interface overview Dell Printer Status overview Using Dell Printer StatusThese icons appear on the Windows task bar Icon Mean Description Option Changing the Dell Printer Status Program SettingsUser’s Guide Close Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator Opening Unified Driver ConfiguratorIcon will automatically be created on your desktop Printers configuration Switches to Printers configurationPrinters tab Classes tab shows a list of available machine classes Classes tab Switches to Ports configuration Ports configuration Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems Power and cable connecting problems Power/cancel button on the control panelCondition Printing problems Power/cancelPrint Paper source Machine selects printPrint job is extremely Slow Half the page is blank Garbled, or incomplete Text is wrongPages print, but they are Blank Printing problems Condition Suggested Solutions Light or faded print Printing quality problemsTop half of the paper is Printed lighter than the rest Condition Suggested Solutions Toner specks DropoutsWhite Spots Condition Suggested Solutions Vertical lines Black backgroundToner smear Bold characters or pictures Background scatter Curl or wave Condition Suggested Solutions Wrinkles or creases Back of printouts are dirtySolid color or black pages Condition Suggested Solutions Loose toner Character voidsHorizontal stripes An unknown image Condition Suggested Solutions CurlRepetitively appears on a Few sheets Common Windows problems Operating system problems Common Macintosh problems Condition Suggested solutionsPrint incorrectly Common Linux problems BMP ADF CCD BootpCSV Dadf Dimm DhcpDlna DPI ECM FDIFTP HDD Ieee IPP IPMITU-T IPX/SPX LED LdapMFP MMR OSI OPCPabx PCL PPM PstnRadius Smtp SMBSsid TCP/IP URL TwainUSB WEP WPA-PSK WPSXPS Index Printer preferences Tray