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Dell B1160W manual Software Installation

Models: B1160 B1160W

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1. Software Installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing essential and helpful software for use in an environment where the machine is connected via a cable. A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable.

•	Installation for Macintosh	71
•	Reinstallation for Macintosh	72
•	Installation for Linux	73
•	Reinstallation for Linux	74

• If you are a Windows OS user, refer to the "Installing the driver locally" on page 18 for installing the machine’s driver.

• Only use a USB cable no longer then 3 meter (118 inches).

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Dell B1160W manual Software Installation

Contents

User’s Guide Basic Introduction Key benefits Environmentally friendly ConvenienceSupports various wireless network setting method Included, Blank Not available Features by modelsOperating System B1160 B1160w Windows Macintosh Linux Useful to know Status LED flashes or remains constantly onConventions About this user’s guideGeneral icons ChapterImportant safety symbols Safety informationOperating environment Operating method Installation / Moving Maintenance / Checking Supply usage Accessories Machine overviewFront view Rear viewControl panel overview Turning on the machine Windows Select NextInstalling the driver locally Select Connect to the computer using USB cable. Click NextReinstalling 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 Envelope SupportedLabels UnacceptableCard stock/ Custom-sized paper Preprinted paper Setting the paper size and type Basic printing PrintingOpening printing preferences Canceling a print jobClick Properties or Preferences Using a favorites setting Using helpMaintenance 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 machine Cleaning the outsideCleaning 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 Clearing paper jams TrayInside 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 Specifications General specificationsSpecifications Print media specifications Thin paper Thick paper Refer to the PlainPaper section ColoredCard stock ISO B5, Executive Labels c US Folio, A4, JIS B5ISO B5, Executive Postcard Bond paper Refer to the PlainMicrosoft Windows System requirementsOperating system Requirements Recommended MacintoshLinux Free HDD space Mac OS XNetwork environment B1160w only Items Specifications Network interfaceWireless security Network operating systemDell technical support policy Ftp.dell.com Contacting DellMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Warranty and return policy Copyright REVAdvanced Advanced Software Installation Click Continue InstallationOpen the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup Utility Click Continue on the User Options PaneReinstallation for Macintosh Print Setup Utility Or Print & FaxInstallation for Linux Installing the Unified Linux DriverClick Uninstall Reinstallation for LinuxClick Next Click Finish B1160w only Embedded Web Service Useful network programPrinting a network configuration report Installing driver over the network Select Connect a network printer to the computer. Click NextMacintosh Select HP Jetdirect Socket in Protocol Install the Linux driver and add network printerLinux Enter the machine’s IP address in the Address input fieldAdd a network printer From the Embedded Web Service IPv6 configurationUsing Embedded Web Service ID admin Password dell00000Understanding your network type Wireless network setupWireless network name and network key Getting startedFrom the machine’s control panel Introducing wireless set up methodsSet up method Connecting method From the computerChoosing your type Using the WPS buttonItems to prepare Connecting in PIN mode Connecting in PBC modeRe-connecting to a network Access point via USB cable in Windows Canceling the connection processDisconnecting from a network 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 Select Connect to the computer wirelessly. Click Next Operation Mode Select ad hocFor the Dhcp method Setup using Macintosh Access point via USB cable in Macintosh For the Dhcp method For the Static methodWi-Fi Direct Option Be installedClick Wireless Setting and Installation Ad hoc via USB cable in MacintoshMachine has searched appears Signal is Printer Self NetworkSettings and click Next 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 Click Wireless Custom Setting up Wi-Fi DirectSetting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing You can also turn the Wi-Fi network on/offSetting up the mobile device Enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct and set other optionsProblems during setup or driver installation Troubleshooting for wireless networkTo 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 For Windows 7, select Control Panel Devices and Printers Changing the default print settingsChange the settings on each tab Click OK PreferencesSetting your machine as a default machine Understanding special printer features Using advanced print featuresPrinting to a file PRN Poster Printing Multiple Pages perSide Booklet Printinga DescriptionCreating a watermark Paper OptionsWatermark Watermark drop-down list. The Edit WatermarksCurrent Watermarks list and click Delete Editing a watermarkDeleting a watermark OverlayaCreating a new Preferences Using a page overlayOverlay If necessary, check Confirm Page Overlay WhenThis option is not available when you use XPS driver Printing a document Changing printer settingsMacintosh printing Printing multiple pages on one sheetUsing help Linux printing Printing from applicationsOpen 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 Accessing Embedded Web Service Using Embedded Web Service B1160w onlyLogging into Embedded Web Service Embedded Web Service overviewMaintenance tab Settings tabSecurity tab Just click button Using Dell Printer ManagerUnderstanding Dell Printer Manager To open the programAlert Settings Windows only Device SettingsAdvanced settings user interface overview These icons appear on the Windows task bar Using Dell Printer StatusDell Printer Status overview Icon Mean DescriptionUser’s Guide Changing the Dell Printer Status Program SettingsOption 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 Classes tab shows a list of available machine classesPorts configuration Switches to Ports configurationTroubleshooting Paper feeding problems Power/cancel button on the control panel Power and cable connecting problemsCondition Power/cancel Printing problemsPrint Print job is extremely Machine selects printPaper source Slow Half the page is blankPages print, but they are Text is wrongGarbled, or incomplete BlankPrinting problems Top half of the paper is Printing quality problemsCondition Suggested Solutions Light or faded print Printed lighter than the restDropouts Condition Suggested Solutions Toner specksWhite Spots Black background Condition Suggested Solutions Vertical linesToner smear Background scatter Bold characters or picturesCurl 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 Repetitively appears on a Condition Suggested Solutions CurlAn unknown image Few sheetsOperating system problems Common Windows problemsCondition Suggested solutions Common Macintosh problemsPrint incorrectly Common Linux problems ADF BMPCSV BootpCCD DadfDlna DhcpDimm DPIFDI ECMFTP Ieee HDDITU-T IPMIPP IPX/SPXMFP LdapLED MMRPabx OPCOSI PCLPstn PPMRadius Ssid SMBSmtp TCP/IPUSB TwainURL WEPWPS WPA-PSKXPS Index Printer preferences Tray