DELL B1160W User Manual

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.  
 
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  
and informs you of the machine’s status and allows you to customize the  
To save paper, you can print on both sides of the paper (manual double-  
You can access Dell Support at www.dell.com or support.dell.com. Select  
your region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the  
requested details to access help tools and information.  
To save electricity, this machine automatically conserves electricity by  
substantially reducing power consumption when not in use.  
Wide range of functionality and application support  
Print with excellent quality and speed  
You can print with a resolution of up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi effective output.  
Fast, on-demand printing.  
Print watermark: You can customize your documents with words, such as  
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For single-side printing, 20 ppm (A4) or 21 ppm (Letter).  
Print posters: The text and pictures of each page of your document are  
magnified and printed across the multiple sheets of paper and can then be  
   
Key benefits  
You can print in various operating systems (see "System requirements" on  
Your machine is equipped with a USB interface.  
Supports various wireless network setting method  
Using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) button  
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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  
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You can connect and set various wireless network settings using a USB  
cable.  
Using the Wi-Fi Direct  
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You can conveniently print from your mobile device using the Wi-Fi or  
Wi-Fi Direct feature.  
Features by models  
Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on  
model or country.  
Variety feature  
Features  
B1160  
B1160w  
Operating System  
Hi-Speed USB 2.0  
Network Interface 802.11b/g/n  
wireless LAN  
Operating System  
Windows  
B1160  
B1160w  
IPv6  
Macintosh  
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)  
Manual duplex (2-sided) printing  
(: Included, Blank: Not available)  
Linux  
(: Included, Blank: Not available)  
Software  
Software  
SPL printer driver  
B1160  
B1160w  
XPS printer driver  
Dell Printer Manager  
Embedded Web Service  
Dell Supplies Ordering Utility  
Dell Printer Status  
Firmware Update Utility  
(: Included, Blank: Not available)  
     
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  
cartridge.  
Visit www.support.dell.com to download the latest  
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/region to  
view product service information.  
Open the print queue list and remove the document from the  
Remove the driver and install it again (see "Installing the driver  
The status LED flashes or remains constantly on.  
Select your machine as your default machine in your Windows.  
Turn the product off and on again.  
Check the meanings of LED indications in this manual and  
A paper jam has occurred.  
Check the instructions on removing jammed paper in this  
manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Clearing paper  
   
About this user’s guide  
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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  
chapter.  
Icon  
Text  
Description  
Gives users information to protect the machine from  
possible mechanical damage or malfunction.  
Caution  
Terms used in this user’s guide are explained in the glossary chapter.  
All illustrations in this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending  
on its options or model you purchased.  
Provides additional information or detailed  
specification of the machine function and feature.  
Note  
The screenshots in this user's guide may differ from your machine  
depending on the machine’s firmware/driver version.  
The procedures in this user’s guide are mainly based on Windows 7.  
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Conventions  
Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as below:  
Document is synonymous with original.  
Paper is synonymous with media, or print media.  
Machine refers to printer or MFP.  
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1. Introduction  
       
Safety information  
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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  
understand all of these instructions before using the machine. After reading this  
section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.  
Operating environment  
Warning  
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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 this chapter  
This could result in electric shock or fire.  
Do not place anything on top of the machine (water, small metal or  
heavy objects, candles, lit cigarettes, etc.).  
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe  
personal injury or death.  
Warning  
This could result in electric shock or fire.  
If the machine gets overheated, it releases smoke, makes  
strange noises, or generates an odd odor, immediately turn off  
the power switch and unplug the machine.  
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor  
Caution  
personal injury or property damage.  
The user should be able to access the power outlet in case of  
emergencies that might require the user to pull the plug out.  
Do not attempt.  
This could result in electric shock or fire.  
Do not bend, or place heavy objects on the power cord.  
Stepping on or allowing the power cord to be crushed by a heavy  
object could result in electric shock or fire.  
Do not remove the plug by pulling on the cord; do not handle the  
plug with wet hands.  
This could result in electric shock or fire.  
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1. Introduction  
     
Safety information  
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Caution  
Operating method  
Caution  
During an electrical storm or for a period of non-operation,  
remove the power plug from the electrical outlet.  
This could result in electric shock or fire.  
Be careful, the paper output area is hot.  
Burns could occur.  
Do not forcefully pull the paper out during printing.  
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  
request assistance from qualified service personnel.  
Be careful not to put your hand between the machine and paper  
tray.  
Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.  
You may get injured.  
If the machine does not operate properly after these instructions  
have been followed, unplug the machine from all interface  
connections and request assistance from qualified service  
personnel.  
This machine's power reception device is the power cord.  
To switch off the power supply, remove the power cord from the  
electrical outlet.  
Be care when replacing paper or removing jammed paper.  
New paper has sharp edges and can cause painful cuts.  
Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.  
If the plug does not easily enter the electrical outlet, do not  
attempt to force it in.  
When printing large quantities, the bottom part of the paper  
output area may get hot. Do not allow children to touch.  
Call an electrician to change the electrical outlet, or this could  
result in electric shock.  
Burns can occur.  
Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power, telephone or PC  
interface cords.  
When removing jammed paper, do not use tweezers or sharp metal  
objects.  
This could result in electric shock or fire and/or injury to your pet.  
It can damage the machine.  
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1. Introduction  
Safety information  
Do not allow too many papers to stack up in the paper output tray.  
It can damage the machine.  
Caution  
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  
units weight.  
This could result in elevated component temperatures which can  
cause damage or fire.  
If you have a medical condition that prevents you from lifting, do  
not lift the machine. Ask for help, and always use the appropriate  
amount of people to left the device safety.  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other  
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation  
exposure.  
Then lift the machine:  
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If the machine weighs under 20 kg (44.09 lbs), lift with 1 person.  
If the machine weighs 20 kg (44.09 lbs) - 40kg (88.18 lbs), lift  
with 2 people.  
Installation / Moving  
If the machine weighs more than 40 kg (88.18 lbs), lift with 4 or  
more people.  
Warning  
The machine could fall, causing injury or machine damage.  
Do not place the machine on an unstable surface.  
Do not place the machine in an area with dust, humidity, or water  
leaks.  
The machine could fall, causing injury or machine damage.  
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Use only No.26 AWG or larger, telephone line cord, if necessary.  
This could result in electric shock or fire.  
Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine.  
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1. Introduction  
Safety information  
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Use the power cord supplied with your machine for safe  
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.  
Maintenance / Checking  
Caution  
Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine, and could result  
in electric shock or fire.  
Make sure you plug the power cord into a grounded electrical  
outlet.  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the  
inside of the machine. Do not clean the machine with benzene,  
paint thinner or alcohol; do not spray water directly into the  
machine.  
Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.  
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.  
This could result in electric shock or fire.  
This can diminish performance, and could result in electric shock  
or fire.  
When you are working inside the machine replacing supplies or  
cleaning the inside, do not operate the machine.  
Do not put a cover over the machine or place it in an airtight  
location, such as a closet.  
You could get injured.  
If the machine is not well-ventilated, this could result in fire.  
Keep cleaning supplies away from children.  
Children could get hurt.  
The machine should be connected to  
the power level which is specified on the label.  
Do not disassemble, repair or rebuild the machine by yourself.  
If you are unsure and want to check the power level you are using,  
contact the electrical utility company.  
It can damage the machine. Call a certified technician when the  
machine needs repairing.  
a. AWG: American Wire Gauge  
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1. Introduction  
Safety information  
Do not remove any covers or guards that are fastened with  
screws.  
Do not burn any of the supplies such as toner cartridge or fuser  
unit.  
Fuser units should only be repaired by a certified service  
technician. Repair by non-certified technicians could result in  
fire or electric shock.  
This could cause an explosion or uncontrollable fire.  
When storing supplies such as toner cartridges, keep them away  
from children.  
The machine should only be repaired by a Dell service  
technician.  
Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested.  
When changing the toner cartridge or removing jammed paper,  
be careful not to let toner dust touch your body or clothes.  
To clean and operate the machine, strictly follow the user's guide  
provided with the machine.  
Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested.  
Otherwise, you could damage the machine.  
When toner gets on your clothing, do not use hot water to wash  
it.  
Keep the power cable and the contact surface of the plug clean  
from dust or water.  
Hot water sets toner into fabric. Use cold water.  
Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.  
Using recycled supplies, such as toner, can cause damage to the  
machine.  
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Supply usage  
In case of damage due to the use of recycled supplies, a service  
fee will be charged.  
Caution  
Do not disassemble the toner cartridge.  
Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested.  
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Machine overview  
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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.  
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1. Introduction  
   
Machine overview  
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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  
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1
2
5
2
3
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USB port  
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Power receptacle  
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2
3
4
Control panel  
Tray handle  
Tray  
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6
7
Output support  
Top cover  
Toner cartridge  
Output tray  
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1. Introduction  
       
Control panel overview  
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WPS  
(B1160w  
only)  
Configures the wireless network connection easily  
This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model.  
There are various types of control panels.  
Prints configuration sheet  
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Press and hold this button for about 10  
seconds until the green LED blinks slowly, and  
release.  
Prints supplies info report / error report  
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Press and hold this button for about 15  
seconds until the green LED on, and release.  
Prints manual  
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Press this button each time you load a sheet of  
paper in the tray if you have selected Manual  
Feeder for Source in your printer driver.  
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Info (B1160  
only)  
Prints configuration sheet  
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Press and hold this button for about 10  
seconds until the green LED blinks slowly, and  
release.  
1
2
Toner LED  
Shows the status of the toner (see "Status LED" on  
Prints supplies info report / error report  
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Press and hold this button for about 15  
Status LED Shows the status of your machine (see "Status LED"  
seconds until the green LED on, and release.  
Prints manual  
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Press this button each time you load a sheet of  
paper in the tray if you have selected Manual  
Feeder for Source in your printer driver.  
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Power/  
Cancel  
You can turn the power off or wake the machine  
up from the sleep mode with this button.  
Stops an operation at any time  
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Turning on the machine  
Connect the machine to the electricity supply first.  
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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.  
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Installing the driver locally  
A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer  
using the cable.  
Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.  
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3
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 >  
Accessories > Run.  
The installation window in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the  
machine and interface in use.  
X:\Setup.exe replacing “X” with the letter, which represents your CD-  
ROM drive and click OK.  
Selecting Custom Installation allows you to choose which programs to  
install.  
Select Next.  
Only use a USB cable no longer than 3 meters (118 inches).  
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Windows  
Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and  
powered on.  
1
If the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears during the installation  
procedure, click Cancel to close the window.  
Your printer driver installation window that appears in this User’s Guide may  
differ depending on the printer in use.  
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1. Introduction  
   
Installing the driver locally  
Select Connect to the computer using USB cable. Click Next.  
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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  
installation process.  
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1. Introduction  
Reinstalling the driver  
If the printer driver does not work properly, follow the steps below to reinstall  
the driver.  
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Windows  
Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and  
powered on.  
1
From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell  
Printers > your printer driver name > Maintenance.  
2
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  
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2. Learning the Basic Usage  
After installation is complete, you may want to set the machine’s default settings. Refer to the next section if you would  
like to set or change values. This chapter provides information about the overall menu structure and the basic setup  
options.  
 
Printing a test page  
Print a test page to make sure that the machine is operating correctly.  
Available for Windows OS users only.  
To print a test page:  
Open the document you want to print.  
1
Select Print from the file menu.  
2
Select your machine from the Select Printer.  
3
Click Properties or Preferences.  
4
Click Dell tab > Test page.  
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Media and tray  
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This chapter provides information on how to load print media into your  
machine.  
Tray overview  
To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guide.  
Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause  
problems or require repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Dell’s  
warranty or service agreements.  
Make sure not to use the inkjet photo paper with this machine. It could  
cause damage to the machine.  
Using inflammable print media can cause a fire.  
Use designated print media (see "Print media specifications" on page  
58).  
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The use of inflammable media or foreign materials left in the printer may  
lead to overheating of the unit and, in rare cases may cause a fire.  
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1
2
Paper width guide  
Tray  
If you do not adjust the guide, it may cause paper registration, image skew,  
or jamming of the paper.  
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Media and tray  
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Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before  
loading papers.  
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3
Loading paper in the tray  
When the paper tray is empty or a paper jam has occurred, open and close  
the top cover to resume printing after clearing the error (see "Out-of-paper  
Place the paper with the side you want to print facing up and  
open the output tray.  
Open the tray. Then, adjust the tray size to the media size you are loading  
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1
2
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Media and tray  
Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack  
without causing it to bend.  
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The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on the  
control panel.  
a To print in application, open an application and start the print menu.  
b Open Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing preferences" on  
c Press the Paper tab in Printing Preferences, and select an appropriate  
paper type.  
For example, if you want to use a label, set the paper type to Label.  
d Select Auto Select (or Manual Feeder) in paper source, then press OK.  
e Start printing in application.  
Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media to warp.  
Do not use a paper with a leading-edge curl, it may cause a paper jam or  
the paper can be wrinkled.  
If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper jams.  
When you print a document, set the paper type and size for the tray (see  
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Media and tray  
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Manual feeding in the tray  
The tray can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as postcards,  
Tips on using the manual feeder  
Load only one type, size and weight of print media at time in the manual  
feeder.  
If you select Paper > Source > Manual Feeder for the paper source in  
your software application, you need to press  
(Info) or  
(WPS)  
button each time you print a page and load only one type, size and  
weight of print media at a time on the manual tray.  
To prevent paper jams, do not add paper while printing when there is still  
paper in the manual feeder.  
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Print media should be loaded face up with the top edge going into the  
manual feeder first and be placed in the center of the tray.  
Printing on special media  
To ensure printing quality and to prevent paper jams, only load the  
The table below shows the special media usable in each tray.  
Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them  
into the manual feeder.  
The media types are shown in the Printing Preferences. To get the highest  
printing quality, select the proper media type from the Printing Preferences  
window > Paper tab > Paper Type (see "Opening printing preferences" on page  
When printing on special media, you must follow the loading guidelines  
When the machine is in a power save mode, the machine does not feed  
paper from the manual feeder. Wake up the machine by pressing the  
power button before using the manual feeder.  
For example, if you want to print on labels, select Labels for Paper Type.  
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Media and tray  
Envelope  
When using special media, we recommend you feed one sheet at a time (see  
Printing successfully on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes.  
To print an envelope, place it as shown in the following figure.  
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Types  
Tray  
Plain  
Thick  
Thin  
Bond  
Color  
CardStock  
Labels  
If you select Envelope from the Printing Preferences window, but the printed  
images get easily erased, select Thick Envelope and try printing again.  
However, this might cause some noise when printing.  
Envelope  
Preprinted  
Cotton  
Recycled  
Archive  
When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors:  
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Weight: should not exceed 90 g/m otherwise; jams may occur.  
Construction: should lie flat with less than 6 mm curl and should not  
contain air.  
a. The paper types available manual feeding in tray.  
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Condition: should not be wrinkled, nicked, nor damaged.  
(: Supported)  
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Media and tray  
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Temperature: should resist the heat and pressure of the machine  
during operation.  
Labels  
To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels designed for use in laser  
printers.  
Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp and well-creased folds.  
Do not use stamped envelopes.  
Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, self-  
adhesive seals, or other synthetic materials.  
Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes.  
Be sure the seam at both ends of the envelope extends all the way to the  
corner of the envelope.  
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Acceptable  
Unacceptable  
When selecting labels, consider the following factors:  
Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that  
folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the machine’s fusing  
temperature for 0.1 second (about 170°C (338 °F)). The extra flaps and strips  
might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams, and may even damage the fuser.  
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Adhesives: Should be stable at your machine’s fusing temperature.  
Check your machine’s specifications to view the fusing temperature  
(about 170°C (338°F)).  
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Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them.  
Labels can peel off sheets that have spaces between the labels, causing  
serious jams.  
For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm from the  
edges of the envelope.  
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Curl: Must lie flat with no more than 13 mm of curl in any direction.  
Avoid printing over the area where the envelope’s seams meet.  
Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other  
indications of separation.  
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Media and tray  
Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between labels.  
Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause  
paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to machine  
components.  
Preprinted paper  
When loading preprinted paper, the printed side should be facing up with an  
uncurled edge at the front. If you experience problems with paper feeding, turn  
the paper around. Note that print quality is not guaranteed.  
Do not run a sheet of labels through the machine more than once. The  
adhesive backing is designed for only a single pass through the machine.  
Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled,  
bubbled, or otherwise damaged.  
Card stock/ Custom-sized paper  
Must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or  
release hazardous emissions when subjected to the machine’s fusing  
temperature for 0.1 second (about 170°C (338°F)).  
Preprinted paper ink must be non-flammable and should not adversely  
affect machine rollers.  
Before you load preprinted paper, verify that the ink on the paper is dry.  
During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper, reducing  
print quality.  
In the software application, set margins at least 6.4 mm (0.25 inches) away  
from the edges of the material.  
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Media and tray  
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Setting the paper size and type  
After loading paper in the paper tray, set the paper size and type.  
32) and set the paper size and type in the Paper tab.  
If you want to use special-sized paper such as billing paper, select Custom  
in the Paper tab in the Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing  
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Basic printing  
Select your machine from the Select Printer list.  
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For special printing features, refer to the Advanced Guide (see "Using  
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Printing  
If you are a Macintosh or Linux user, refer to the "Macintosh printing" on  
The following Printing Preferences window is for Notepad in Windows 7.  
Open the document you want to print.  
1
Select Print from the File menu.  
2
The basic print settings including the number of copies and print range  
are selected within the Print window.  
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5
To take advantage of the advanced printing features, click Properties or  
To start the print job, click OK or Print in the Print window.  
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Basic printing  
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Select your machine from the Select Printer.  
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4
Canceling a print job  
Click Properties or Preferences.  
If the print job is waiting in the print queue or print spooler, cancel the job as  
follows:  
You can access this window by simply double-clicking the machine icon  
) in the Windows task bar.  
(
You can also cancel the current job by pressing  
on the control panel.  
(power/cancel) button  
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Opening printing preferences  
The Printing Preferences window that appears in this user’s guide may  
differ depending on the machine in use. However, the composition of  
the Printing Preferences window is similar.  
When you select an option in Printing Preferences, you may see a  
warning mark  
option but it is not recommended, and an  
select that option due to the machine’s setting or environment.  
or . An  
mark means you can select that certain  
mark means you cannot  
You can check the machine's current status using the Printer Status button  
Open the document you want to print.  
1
2
Select Print from the file menu.  
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Basic printing  
Using a favorites setting  
Select more options and click  
(Update), settings will be added to the  
Presets you made. To use a saved setting, select it from the Favorites drop-  
down list. The machine is now set to print according to the settings you  
have selected. To delete saved settings, select it from the Favorites drop-  
The Favorites option, which is visible on each preferences tab except for the  
Dell tab, allows you to save the current preferences for future use.  
To save a Favorites item, follow these steps:  
down list and click  
(Delete).  
You can also restore the printer driver’s default settings by selecting  
Default Favorite from the Favorites drop-down list.  
Change the settings as needed on each tab.  
1
Enter a name for the item in the Favorites input box.  
2
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Using help  
Click the option you want to know on the Printing Preferences window and  
press F1 on your keyboard.  
Click  
saved.  
(Add). When you save Favorites, all current driver settings are  
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2. Learning the Basic Usage  
     
3. Maintenance  
This chapter provides information about purchasing supplies, accessories and maintenance parts available for your  
machine.  
 
Ordering supplies and accessories  
Available accessories may differ from country to country. Contact your sales representatives to obtain the list of available supplies, and maintenance parts.  
To order Dell-authorized supplies and accessories visit www.dell.com/supplies, or contact your local Dell dealer or the retailer where you purchased your machine.  
You can also visit www.dell.com or support.dell.com, select your country/region, and obtain information on calling for service.  
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Available supplies  
When supplies reach the end of their life spans, you can order the following types of supplies for your machine:  
a
Type  
Part name  
YK1PM (All countries except China)  
15RRN (For China only)  
Average yield  
Approx. 1,500 pages  
Toner cartridge  
a. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. The number of pages may be affected by operating environment, printing interval, graphics,  
media type and media size.  
Depending on the options, percentage of image area, and job mode used, the toner cartridge’s lifespan may differ.  
When purchasing new toner cartridges or other supplies, these must be purchased in the same country as the machine you are using. Otherwise, new toner  
cartridges or other supplies will be incompatible with your machine due to different configurations of toner cartridges and other supplies according to the specific  
country conditions.  
Dell does not recommend using non-genuine Dell toner cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured toner. Dell cannot guarantee non-genuine Dell toner cartridge's  
quality. Service or repair required as a result of using non-genuine Dell toner cartridges will not be covered under the machine’s warranty.  
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Storing the toner cartridge  
Toner cartridges contain components that are sensitive to light, temperature  
and humidity. Dell suggests users follow these recommendations to ensure  
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An environment with salty air.  
1
optimal performance, highest quality, and longest life from your new Dell toner  
cartridge.  
Handling instructions  
Store this cartridge in the same environment in which the printer will be used.  
This should be in controlled temperature and humidity conditions. The toner  
cartridge should remain in its original and unopened package until installation  
– if original packaging is not available, cover the top opening of the cartridge  
with paper and store in a dark cabinet.  
Do not touch the surface of the photoconductive drum in the cartridge.  
Do not expose the cartridge to unnecessary vibrations or shock.  
Never manually rotate the drum, especially in the reverse direction; this can  
cause internal damage and toner spillage.  
Opening the cartridge package prior to use dramatically shortens its useful shelf  
and operating life. Do not store on the floor. If the toner cartridge is removed  
from the printer, follow the instructions below to store the toner cartridge  
properly.  
2
Toner cartridge usage  
Store the cartridge inside the protective bag from the original package.  
Dell Inc. does not recommend or approve the use of non-Dell brand toner  
cartridges in your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or  
remanufactured toner cartridges.  
Store lying flat (not standing on end) with the same side facing up as if it  
were installed in the machine.  
Do not store consumables in any of the following conditions:  
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Temperature greater than 40°C (104°F).  
Humidity range less than 20% and greater than 80%.  
An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature.  
Direct sunlight or room light.  
Dell’s printer warranty does not cover damage to the machine caused by  
the use of a refilled, remanufactured, or non-Dell brand toner cartridges.  
Dusty places.  
A car for a long period of time.  
An environment where corrosive gases are present.  
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Storing the toner cartridge  
3
Estimated cartridge life  
Estimated cartridge life the life of the toner cartridge (or imaging unit) yield  
depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require. The actual print yield  
may vary depending on the print density of the pages you print on, operating  
environment, percentage of image area, printing interval, media type and/or  
media size. For example, if you print a lot of graphics, the consumption of the  
toner is higher and you may need to change the cartridge more often.  
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Redistributing toner  
When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life:  
White streaks or light printing occurs and/or density variation side to side.  
The Toner LED blinks orange.  
If this happens, you can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the remaining toner in the cartridge. In some cases, white streaks or light printing will still  
occur even after you have redistributed the toner.  
Before opening the top cover, close the output support first.  
If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.  
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2
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Replacing the toner cartridge  
Before opening the top cover, close the output support first.  
Do not use sharp objects such as a knife or scissors to open the toner cartridge package. They might scratch the drum of the cartridge.  
If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.  
Shake the toner cartridge thoroughly, it will increase the initial print quality.  
Do not touch the green side of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area.  
When a toner cartridge has reached the end of life, the machine will stop printing.  
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Replacing the toner cartridge  
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3. Maintenance  
Cleaning the machine  
If printing quality problems occur or if you use your machine in a dusty environment, you need to clean your machine regularly to keep it in the best printing  
condition and use your machine longer.  
Cleaning the cabinet of the machine with cleaning materials containing large amounts of alcohol, solvents, or other strong substances can discolor or distort the  
cabinet.  
If your machine or the surrounding area is contaminated with toner, we recommend you use a cloth or tissue dampened with water to clean it. If you use a vacuum  
cleaner, toner blows in the air and might be harmful to you.  
During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the machine. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner  
specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the machine clears and reduces these problems.  
4
Cleaning the outside  
Clean the machine cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth. Dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto or into the machine.  
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Cleaning the machine  
5
Cleaning the inside  
During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the machine. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks  
or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the machine clears and reduces these problems.  
Use a dry lint-free cloth to clean the machine.  
If your machine has a power switch, turn the power switch off before cleaning the machine.  
Before opening the top cover, close the output support first.  
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Cleaning the machine  
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Cleaning the machine  
6
Cleaning the pickup roller  
Use a dry lint-free cloth to clean the machine.  
If your machine has a power switch, turn the power switch off before cleaning the machine.  
Before opening the top cover, close the output support first.  
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Tips for moving & storing your machine  
When moving the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the inside of the machine may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to  
the machine or reduce print quality.  
When moving the machine, make sure at least two people are holding the machine securely.  
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4. Troubleshooting  
This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error.  
This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error.  
If you cannot find a solution to your problem in this chapter, refer to the Troubleshooting  
chapter in the Advanced User's Guide (see "Troubleshooting" on page 133).  
If you cannot find a solution in the User's Guide or the problem persists, call for service.  
 
Tips for avoiding paper jams  
By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided. To avoid paper jams, refer to the following guidelines:  
Ensure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly (see "Tray overview" on page 23).  
Do not overload the tray. Ensure that the paper level is below the paper capacity mark on the inside of the tray.  
Do not remove paper from the tray while your machine is printing.  
Flex, fan, and straighten paper before loading.  
Do not use creased, damp, or highly curled paper.  
Do not mix paper types in a tray.  
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Out-of-paper error resolution  
If there is no paper in the tray or the status LED is red. To resolve this problem, load paper in the tray and then open and close the top cover.  
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Clearing paper jams  
When the paper tray is a paper jam has occurred, open and close the top cover to resume printing after clearing the error.  
To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out slowly and gently.  
1
In tray  
1
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Clearing paper jams  
2
Inside the machine  
The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine.  
Before opening the top cover, close the output support first.  
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4. Troubleshooting  
Clearing paper jams  
If you do not see the paper in this area, stop and go to next step:  
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Understanding the status LED  
The color of the LED indicates the machine's current status.  
Some LEDs may not be available depending on model or country.  
To resolve the error, look at the error message and its instructions from the troubleshooting part.  
You can also resolve the error with the guidelines from the Dell Printer Status program window.  
If the problem persists, call a service representative.  
3
Status LED  
Status  
Description  
Off  
The machine is off-line or save mode.  
When the backlight slowly blinks, the machine is receiving data from the computer.  
When the backlight blinks rapidly, the machine is printing data.  
Blinking  
Green  
On  
The machine is on-line and can be used.  
Blinking  
Waiting for a  
(Info) or  
(WPS) button to be pressed for manual printing.  
The cover is opened. Close the cover.  
(Status LED)  
Red  
There is no paper in the tray when receiving or printing data. Load paper in the tray. Then, open and  
On  
The machine has stopped due to a major error.  
Blinking  
On  
Upgrading firmware.  
Orange  
A paper jam has occurred (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 50).  
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Understanding the status LED  
4
Toner LED/ WPS LED  
Status  
Description  
Small amount of toner is left in the cartridge. The estimated cartridge life of toner is close. Prepare a  
new cartridge for replacement. You may temporarily increase the printing quality by redistributing  
Blinking  
On  
Orange  
a
A toner cartridge has almost reached its estimated cartridge life . It is recommended to replace the  
(Toner LED)  
All toner cartridges are at normal capacity.  
Off  
Blinking  
On  
The machine is connecting to a wireless network.  
Blue  
Blue  
The machine is connected to a wireless network (see "Using the WPS button" on page 85).  
The machine is disconnected from a wireless network.  
The machine is in power save mode.  
b
(WPS LED)  
Off  
On  
The machine is in ready mode or the machine’s power is off.  
Off  
(Power LED)  
a. Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of print-outs and is designed pursuant to ISO/IEC 19752. The number of  
pages may be affected by operating environment, printing interval, graphics, media type and media size. Some amount of toner may remain in the cartridge even when red LED is on and the  
printer stops printing.  
b. Wireless model only (see "Features by models" on page 6).  
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5. Appendix  
This chapter provides product specifications and information concerning applicable regulations.  
 
Specifications  
1
General specifications  
The specification values listed below are subject to change without notice. See www.dell.com or support.dell.com for possible changes in information.  
Items  
Width x Length x Height  
Description  
331 x 215 x 178 mm (14.96 x 8.46 x 7.01 inches)  
Dimension  
Weight  
Machine with consumables  
Ready mode  
4.0 kg (8.82 lbs)  
Less than 26 dB (A)  
Less than 50 dB (A)  
10 to 32°C (50 to 90°F)  
-20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F)  
10 to 80% RH  
a
Noise Level  
Print mode  
Operation  
Temperature  
Humidity  
Storage (packed)  
Operation  
Storage (packed)  
110 volt models  
220 volt models  
20 to 95% RH  
b
AC 110 - 127 V  
Power rating  
AC 220 - 240 V  
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Specifications  
Items  
Description  
Average operating mode  
Less than 310W  
Less than 30 W  
Power consumption  
Ready mode  
Power save mode  
Power off mode  
Module  
Less than 0.9 W (B1160), Less than 1.2 W (B1160w)  
Less than 0.45 W  
c
SPW-B4319S  
Wireless  
a. Sound Pressure Level, ISO 7779. Configuration tested: basic machine installation, A4 paper, simplex printing.  
b. See the rating label on the machine for the correct voltage (V), frequency (hertz) and type of current (A) for your machine.  
c. Wireless model only (see "Features by models" on page 6).  
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Specifications  
2
Print media specifications  
a
Print media weight/Capacity  
Type  
Size  
Dimensions  
b
Tray  
Manual feeding in tray  
2
2
Letter  
Legal  
US Folio  
A4  
216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)  
216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)  
216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 inches)  
210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches)  
216 x 343 mm (8.5 x 13.5 inches)  
182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 inches)  
176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches)  
184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 inches)  
148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 inches)  
98 x 191 mm (3.87 x 7.5 inches)  
105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 inches)  
110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches)  
162 x 229 mm (6.38 x 9.02 inches)  
71 to 85 g/m (19 to 23 lbs  
bond)  
71 to 85 g/m (19 to 23 lbs bond)  
1 sheet  
2
150 sheets of 80 g/m (21 lbs  
bond)  
Plain paper  
Oficio  
JIS B5  
ISO B5  
Executive  
A5  
2
2
Envelope Monarch  
Envelope No. 10  
Envelope DL  
Envelope C5  
75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lbs  
bond)  
75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lbs bond)  
1 sheet  
Envelope  
10 sheets  
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Specifications  
a
Print media weight/Capacity  
Type  
Size  
Dimensions  
b
Tray  
Manual feeding in tray  
2
2
Refer to the Plain paper section  
86 to 120 g/m (23 to 32 lbs  
86 to 120 g/m (23 to 32 lbs bond)  
bond)  
Refer to the Plain  
paper section  
1 sheet  
Thick paper  
2
50 sheets of 120 g/m (32 lbs  
bond)  
2
2
Refer to the Plain paper section  
Refer to the Plain paper section  
Refer to the Plain paper section  
Refer to the Plain paper section  
Refer to the Plain paper section  
60 to 70 g/m (16 to 19 lbs bond) 60 to 70 g/m (16 to 19 lbs bond)  
Refer to the Plain  
paper section  
Thin paper  
Cotton  
2
1 sheet  
160 sheets of 60 g/m (16 lbs  
bond)  
2
2
75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lbs bond) 75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lbs bond)  
Refer to the Plain  
paper section  
2
1 sheet  
150 sheets of 80 g/m (21 lbs  
bond)  
2
2
75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lbs bond) 75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lbs bond)  
Refer to the Plain  
paper section  
Colored  
2
1 sheet  
150 sheets of 80 g/m (21 lbs  
bond)  
2
2
75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lbs bond) 75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lbs bond)  
Refer to the Plain  
paper section  
Pre-printed  
Recycled  
2
1 sheet  
150 sheets of 80 g/m (21 lbs  
bond)  
2
2
60 to 90 g/m (16 to 24 lbs bond) 60 to 90 g/m (16 to 24 lbs bond)  
Refer to the Plain  
paper section  
2
1 sheet  
150 sheets of 80 g/m (21 lbs  
bond)  
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Specifications  
a
Print media weight/Capacity  
Type  
Size  
Dimensions  
b
Tray  
Manual feeding in tray  
2
2
Letter, Legal, Oficio, Refer to the Plain paper section  
120 to 150 g/m (32 to 40 lbs  
120 to 150 g/m (32 to 40 lbs bond)  
US Folio, A4, JIS B5,  
ISO B5, Executive,  
A5  
bond)  
c
1 sheet  
Labels  
10 sheets  
2
2
Letter, Legal, Oficio, Refer to the Plain paper section  
121 to 163 g/m (32 to 43 lbs  
bond)  
121 to 163 g/m (32 to 43 lbs bond)  
US Folio, A4, JIS B5,  
ISO B5, Executive,  
A5,  
1 sheet  
Card stock  
10 sheets  
Postcard 4x6  
Refer to the Plain  
paper section  
Refer to the Plain paper section  
Refer to the Plain paper section  
10 sheets  
1 sheet  
1 sheet  
Bond paper  
Archive  
Refer to the Plain  
paper section  
100 sheets  
2
Minimum size (custom)  
Maximum size (custom)  
76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches)  
60 to 163 g/m (16 to 43 lbs bond)  
216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)  
a. Maximum capacity may differ depending on media weight, thickness, and environmental conditions.  
b. Feed one sheet at a time.  
c. The smoothness of the labels used in this machine is 100 to 250 (sheffield). This means the numeric level of smoothness.  
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Specifications  
3
System requirements  
Microsoft® Windows®  
Requirement (recommended)  
Operating system  
CPU  
Intel Pentium II 400 MHz (Pentium III 933 MHz)  
RAM  
64 MB (128 MB)  
128 MB (256 MB)  
128 MB (512 MB)  
512 MB (2 GB)  
512 MB (1 GB)  
1 GB (2 GB)  
free HDD space  
600 MB  
®
®
®
Windows 2000  
®
®
®
1.5 GB  
Windows XP  
Intel Pentium III 933 MHz (Pentium IV 1 GHz)  
®
®
®
1.25 GB to 2 GB  
10 GB  
Windows Server 2003  
Intel Pentium III 933 MHz (Pentium IV 1 GHz)  
®
®
®
Windows Server 2008  
Intel Pentium IV 1 GHz (Pentium IV 2 GHz)  
®
®
®
15 GB  
Windows Vista  
Intel Pentium IV 3 GHz  
®
®
®
16 GB  
Windows 7  
Intel Pentium IV 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor or higher  
®
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory (to enable the Aero theme).  
DVD-R/W Drive  
®
®
®
512 MB (2 GB)  
10 GB  
Windows Server 2008 R2  
Intel Pentium IV 1 GHz (x86) or 1.4 GHz (x64) processors (2 GHz or faster)  
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for all Windows operating systems.  
Users who have administrator rights can install the software.  
Windows Terminal Services is compatible with your machine.  
For Windows 2000, Services Pack 4 or higher is required.  
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Specifications  
Macintosh  
Requirements (Recommended)  
RAM  
Operating system  
CPU  
Free HDD space  
®
Mac OS X 10.4  
Mac OS X 10.5  
128 MB for a powerPC based Mac (512 MB)  
512 MB for an Intel-based Mac (1 GB)  
1 GB  
Intel processors  
PowerPC G4/G5  
®
512 MB (1 GB)  
1 GB  
Intel processors  
867 MHz or faster Power PC G4/G5  
®
Mac OS X 10.6  
Mac OS X 10.7  
1 GB (2 GB)  
2 GB  
1 GB  
4 GB  
Intel processors  
®
Intel processors  
Linux  
Items  
Requirements  
®
Operating system  
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5 (32/64 bit)  
Fedora 5 ~ 13 (32/64 bit)  
SuSE Linux 10.1 (32 bit)  
®
OpenSuSE 10.2, 10.3, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2 (32/64 bit)  
Mandriva 2007, 2008, 2009, 2009.1, 2010 (32/64 bit)  
Ubuntu 6.06, 6.10, 7.04, 7.10, 8.04, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04 (32/64 bit)  
SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, 11 (32/64 bit)  
Debian 4.0, 5.0 (32/64 bit)  
Pentium IV 2.4GHz (Intel Core™2)  
512 MB (1 GB)  
CPU  
RAM  
Free HDD space  
1 GB (2 GB)  
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Specifications  
4
Network environment (B1160w only)  
You need to set up the network protocols on the machine to use it as your network machine. The following table shows the network environments supported by the  
machine.  
Items  
Specifications  
Network interface  
802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN  
Windows 2000/Server 2003 /Server 2008/XP/Vista/7/Server 2008 R2  
Network operating system  
Various Linux OS  
Mac OS X 10.4 ~ 10.7  
TCP/IPv4  
DHCP, BOOTP  
DNS, WINS, Bonjour, SLP, UPnP  
Standard TCP/IP Printing (RAW), LPR, IPP, WSD  
SNMPv 1/2/3, HTTP  
Network protocols  
Wireless security  
TCP/IPv6 (DHCP, DNS, RAW, LPR, SNMPv 1/2/3, HTTP)  
Authentication: Open System, Shared Key, WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal (PSK)  
Encryption: WEP64, WEP128, TKIP, AES  
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Dell technical support policy  
Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the  
Operating System, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate  
functionality of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. In addition to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is available at Dell  
Support. Additional technical support options may be available for purchase.  
Dell provides limited technical support for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Support for third-party software and peripherals is provided  
by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Software & Peripherals (DellWare), ReadyWare, and Custom Factory Integration  
(CFI/DellPlus).  
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Contacting Dell  
You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Select your region on the  
WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the requested details to access  
help tools and information.  
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support.euro.dell.com (Europe only)  
Electronic Quote Service  
-
-
[email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only)  
You can contact Dell electronically using the following addresses:  
[email protected] (Canada only)  
World Wide Web  
-
-
-
-
-
-
www.dell.com/  
www.dell.com/ap/ (Asian/Pacific countries only)  
www.dell.com/jp/ (Japan only)  
www.euro.dell.com (Europe only)  
www.dell.com/la/ (Latin American and Caribbean countries)  
www.dell.ca (Canada only)  
Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP)  
-
ftp.dell.com  
Log in as user: anonymous, and use your email address as your  
password.  
Electronic Support Service  
-
-
-
[email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean countries  
only)  
-
-
[email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only)  
support.jp.dell.com (Japan only)  
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Warranty and return policy  
Dell Inc. (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices.  
For information about the Dell warranty for your printer, refer to the Product Information Guide.  
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Copyright  
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.  
©2012 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.  
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.  
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the Dell logo, and Dell Supplies Ordering Utility are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Server  
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Adobe and Acrobat Reader are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.  
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to the entities claiming the marks and names of their products.  
Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.  
Refer to the 'LICENSE.txt' file in the provided CD-ROM for the open source license information.  
REV. 1.01  
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User’s Guide  
Dell B1160  
Dell B1160w  
ADVANCED  
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.  
BASIC  
This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and troubleshooting  
on windows.  
 
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.  
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).  
 
Installation for Macintosh  
Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and  
powered on.  
Open the Applications folder > Utilities > Print Setup Utility.  
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For Mac OS X 10.5 -10.7, open the Applications folder > System  
Preferences and click Print & Fax.  
Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.  
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Click Add on the Printer List.  
Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.  
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For Mac OS X 10.5 -10.7, click the “+” folder icon; a display window  
Double-click the MAC_Installer folder > Installer OS X icon.  
will pop up.  
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Click Continue.  
Click Default Browser and find the USB connection.  
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For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, click Default and find the USB connection.  
Read the license agreement and click Continue.  
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For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Dell in  
Print Using and your machine name in Model.  
Click Agree to agree to the license agreement.  
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When the message that warns that all applications will close on your  
computer appears, click Continue.  
For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, if Auto Select does not work properly, select  
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Select a driver to use... and your machine name in Print Using.  
Your machine appears on the Printer List, and is set as the default  
machine.  
Click Continue on the User Options Pane.  
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Click Install. All components necessary for machine operations will be  
installed.  
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Click Add.  
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If you click Customize, you can choose individual components to install.  
Enter the password and click OK.  
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Installing software requires you to restart your computer. Click Continue  
Installation.  
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After the installation is finished, click Close.  
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Reinstallation for Macintosh  
If the printer driver does not work properly, uninstall the driver and reinstall it.  
Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and  
powered on.  
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Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.  
2
Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.  
3
Double-click the MAC_Installer folder > Uninstaller OS X icon.  
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Enter the password and click OK.  
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When the uninstall is done, click OK.  
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If a machine has already been added, delete it from the Print Setup Utility  
or Print & Fax.  
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Installation for Linux  
You need to download Linux software packages from the Dell website to install  
The installation program added the Unified Driver Configurator desktop icon  
and the Unified Driver group to the system menu for your convenience. If you  
have any difficulties, consult the on-screen help that is available through your  
system menu or from the driver package Windows applications, such as Unified  
Driver Configurator or Image Manager.  
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Installing the Unified Linux Driver  
Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and  
powered on.  
1
When the Administrator Login window appears, type “root” in the  
Login field and enter the system password.  
2
You must log in as a super user (root) to install the machine software. If you  
are not a super user, ask your system administrator.  
From the Dell website, download the Unified Linux Driver package to  
your computer.  
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Right-click the Unified Linux Driver package and extract the package.  
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Double click cdroot > autorun.  
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When the welcome screen appears, click Next.  
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When the installation is complete, click Finish.  
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Reinstallation for Linux  
If the printer driver does not work properly, uninstall the driver and reinstall it.  
Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and  
powered on.  
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When the Administrator Login window appears, type “root” in the  
Login field and enter the system password.  
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You must log in as a super user (root) to uninstall the printer driver. If you  
are not a super user, ask your system administrator.  
Click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. When the Terminal screen  
appears, type in the following.  
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[root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Dell/mfp/uninstall/  
[root@localhost uninstall]#./uninstall.sh  
Click Uninstall.  
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Click Next.  
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Click Finish.  
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2. Using a Network-  
Connected Machine  
(B1160w only)  
This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up a network connected machine and software.  
Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your model (see "Features by  
 
Useful network program  
There are several programs available to setup the network settings easily in a network environment. For the network administrator especially, managing several  
machines on the network is possible.  
Before using the programs below, set the IP address first.  
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Embedded Web Service  
The web server embedded on your network machine allows you to do the following tasks (see "Using Embedded Web Service" on page 82):  
Check the supplies information and status.  
Customize machine settings.  
Set the email notification option. When you set this option, the machine status (toner cartridge shortage or machine error) will be sent to a certain person's email  
automatically.  
Configure the network parameters necessary for the machine to connect to various network environments.  
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Printing a network configuration report  
You can print Network Configuration Report from the machine’s control panel that will show the current machine’s network settings. This will help you to set up  
a network.  
Press the  
(WPS) button formore than 10 seconds on the control panel.  
Using this Network Configuration Report, you can find your machine’s MAC address and IP address.  
For example:  
MAC Address: 00:15:99:41:A2:78  
IP Address: 169.254.192.192  
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Installing driver over the network  
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Select Next.  
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Windows  
Make sure that the machine is connected to the network and powered  
on. Also, your machine’s IP address should have been set.  
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If the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears during the installation  
procedure, click Cancel to close the window.  
Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.  
2
The software CD should automatically run and an installation window  
will appear.  
If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs >  
Accessories > Run.  
Select Connect a network printer to the computer. Click Next.  
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X:\Setup.exe replacing “X” with the letter, which represents your CD-  
ROM drive and click OK.  
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Installing driver over the network  
Click Continue.  
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The Custom installation allows you to select the machine’s connection and  
Read the license agreement and click Continue.  
choose individual components to install. Follow the instructions on the  
window.  
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Click Agree to agree to the license agreement.  
When the message which warns that all applications will close on your  
computer appears, click Continue.  
The searched machines will be shown on the screen. Select the one you  
wish to use and click Next.  
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Click Continue on the User Options Pane.  
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If you cannot find your machine in network, turn off the firewall and click  
Update. For Windows operating system, Start > Control Panel and start  
windows firewall, and set this option unactivated. For other operating  
system, refer to its on-line guide.  
If you want to set the wireless setting, refer to "Setup using Macintosh" on  
Click Install. All components necessary for machine operations will be  
installed.  
Follow the instructions in the installation window to complete the  
installation process.  
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If you click Customize, you can choose individual components to install.  
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Enter the password and click OK.  
Macintosh  
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Installing software requires you to restart your computer. Click Continue  
Installation.  
Make sure that the machine is connected to your network and powered  
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on.  
After the installation is finished, click Quit or Restart.  
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Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.  
Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.  
Double-click the MAC_Installer folder > Installer OS X icon.  
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Installing driver over the network  
Open the Applications folder > Utilities > Print Setup Utility.  
For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Dell in  
Print Using and your machine name in Model.  
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For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, open the Applications folder > System  
Preferences and click Print & Fax.  
For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, if Auto Select does not work properly, choose  
Select Printer Software and your machine name in Print Using.  
Click Add on the Printer List.  
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Click Add.  
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For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, click the “+” icon. A display window will pop  
Your machine appears in the Printer List, and is set as the default  
up.  
machine.  
For Mac OS X 10.4, click IP Printer.  
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For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, click IP.  
Linux  
Select HP Jetdirect - Socket in Protocol.  
You need to download Linux software packages from the Dell website to install  
When printing a document containing many pages, printing performance  
may be enhanced by choosing Socket for Printer Type option.  
To install other software:  
Enter the machine’s IP address in the Address input field.  
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Enter the queue name in the Queue input field. If you cannot determine  
the queue name for your machine server, try using the default queue  
first.  
Install the Linux driver and add network printer  
Make sure that the machine is connected to your network and powered  
on. Also, your machine’s IP address should have been set.  
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Download the Unified Linux Driver package from the Dell website.  
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Installing driver over the network  
Extract the UnifiedLinuxDriver.tar.gz file and open the new directory.  
Double-click the Linux folder > install.sh icon.  
The Dell installer window opens. Click Continue.  
The add printer wizard window opens. Click Next.  
Select network printer and click Search button.  
The machine’s IP address and model name appears on list field.  
Select your machine and click Next.  
The printer’s IP address and model name appears on list field.  
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Select your machine and click Next.  
Enter the printer description and click Next.  
After the machine is added, click Finish.  
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Input the printer description and Next.  
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After the machine is added, click Finish.  
When installation is done, click Finish.  
Add a network printer  
Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator.  
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Click Add Printer.  
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The Add printer wizard window opens. Click Next.  
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Select Network printer and click the Search button.  
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IPv6 configuration  
When the Embedded Web Service window opens, move the mouse  
cursor over the Settings of the top menu bar and then click Network  
Settings.  
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IPv6 is supported properly only in Windows Vista or higher.  
Click TCP/IPv6 on the left pane of the website.  
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If the IPv6 network seems to not be working, set all the network setting to  
the factory defaults and try again.  
Check the IPv6 Protocol check box to activate IPv6.  
Check the Manual Address check box. Then, the Address/Prefix text  
box is activated.  
In the IPv6 network environment, follow the next procedure to use the IPv6  
address.  
Enter the rest of the address (e.g.,:3FFE:10:88:194::AAAA. “A” is the  
hexadecimal 0 through 9, A through F).  
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Choose the DHCPv6 configuration.  
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Click the Apply button.  
From the Embedded Web Service  
Using Embedded Web Service  
You need to access Embedded Web Service first using the IPv4 address  
and follow the below procedure to use IPv6.  
Start a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, that supports IPv6  
addressing as a URL.  
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Select one of the IPv6 addresses (Link-local Address, Stateless  
2
Access a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from Windows. Enter  
the machine IP address (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address field and  
press the Enter key or click Go.  
Address, Stateful Address, Manual Address) from Network  
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Enter the IPv6 addresses (e.g.,: http://[FE80::215:99FF:FE66:7701]).  
If it’s your first time logging into Embedded Web Service you need to  
log-in as an administrator. Type in the below default ID and password.  
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Address must be enclosed in '[ ]' brackets.  
ID: admin  
Password: dell00000  
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Wireless network setup  
Wireless network name and network key  
Make sure your machine supports wireless networking. Wireless  
networking may not be available depending on the model (see "Features  
Wireless networks require higher security, so when an access point is first set up,  
a network name (SSID), the type of security used, and a Network Key are created  
for the network. Ask your network administrator about this information before  
proceeding with the machine installation.  
If the IPv6 network seems to not be working, set all the network settings  
to the factory defaults and try again.  
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Getting started  
Understanding your network type  
Typically, you can only have one connection between your computer and the  
machine at a time.  
Infrastructure mode  
This is an environment generally used for homes and SOHOs  
(Small Office/ Home Office). This mode uses an access point to  
communicate with the wireless machine.  
Ad hoc mode  
This mode does not use an access point. The wireless  
computer and wireless machine communicate directly.  
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Wireless network setup  
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Introducing wireless set up methods  
You can set wireless settings either from the machine or the computer. Choose the setting method from the below table.  
Some wireless network installation types may not be available depending on the model or country.  
Set up method  
Connecting method  
Description & Reference  
From the machine’s control panel  
Using the WPS (recommended)  
(
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From the computer  
Access point via USB cable (recommended)  
(
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Ad hoc via USB cable  
(
)
If problems occur during wireless set up or driver installation, refer to the troubleshooting chapter (see "Troubleshooting for wireless network" on page 102).  
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Wireless network setup  
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Choosing your type  
Using the WPS button  
There are two methods available to connect your machine to a wireless network  
If your machine and an access point (or wireless router) support Wi-Fi Protected  
Setup™ (WPS), you can easily configure the wireless network settings by  
using the  
The Push Button Configuration (PBC) method allows you to connect your  
machine to a wireless network by pressing both the (WPS) button on the  
(WPS) button on the control panel.  
pressing the  
(WPS) button on the control panel without a computer.  
control panel of your machine and the WPS (PBC) button on a Wi-Fi Protected  
Setup™ WPS-enabled access point (or wireless router) respectively.  
If you want to use the wireless network using the infrastructure mode,  
make sure that the network cable is disconnected from the machine.  
Using the WPS (PBC) button or entering the PIN from the computer to  
connect to the access point (or wireless router) varies depending on the  
access point (or wireless router) you are using. Refer to the user's guide  
of the access point (or wireless router) you are using.  
The Personal Identification Number (PIN) method helps you connect your  
machine to a wireless network by entering the supplied PIN information on a Wi-  
Fi Protected Setup™ WPS-enabled access point (or wireless router).  
Factory default in your machine is PBC mode, which is recommended for a  
typical wireless network environment.  
When using the WPS button to set the wireless network, security settings  
may change. To prevent this, lock the WPS option for the current wireless  
security settings. The option name may differ depending on the access  
point (or wireless router) you are using.  
Items to prepare  
Check if the access point (or wireless router) supports Wi-Fi Protected  
Setup™ (WPS).  
Check if your machine supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS).  
Networked computer (PIN mode only)  
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Wireless network setup  
You need to enter the eight-digit PIN within two minutes on the  
computer that is connected to the access point (or wireless router).  
Connecting in PBC mode  
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The LED blinks slowly for up to two minutes until you enter the eight-  
digit PIN.  
Press and hold the  
seconds until the status LED blinks quickly.  
(WPS) button on the control panel for about 2 - 4  
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The WPS LED blinks in the order below:  
The machine starts connecting to the wireless network. The LED blinks  
slowly for up to two minutes until you press the PBC button on the  
access point (or wireless router).  
a
The light blinks fast on the WPS LED. The machine is connecting to  
the access point (or wireless router).  
b When the machine is successfully connected to the wireless  
Press the WPS (PBC) button on the access point (or wireless router).  
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network, the WPS LED light stays on.  
a
The light blinks fast on the WPS LED. The machine is connecting to  
the access point (or wireless router).  
Re-connecting to a network  
b When the machine is successfully connected to the wireless  
network, the WPS LED light stays on.  
When the wireless function is off, the machine automatically tries to re-connect  
to the access point (or wireless router) with the previously used wireless  
connection settings and address.  
Connecting in PIN mode  
The network configuration report, including PIN, must be printed (see  
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In the following cases, the machine automatically re-connects to the  
wireless network:  
In ready mode, press the  
the control panel.  
(WPS) button for more than ten seconds on  
The machine is turned off and on again.  
The access point (or wireless router) is turned off and on again.  
You can find your machine’s PIN.  
Press and hold the  
4 seconds until the status LED stays on.  
(WPS) button on the control panel for more than  
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The machine starts connecting to the access point (or wireless router).  
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Wireless network setup  
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Canceling the connection process  
Setup using Windows  
To cancel the wireless network connection when the machine is connecting to  
the wireless network, press and release the  
(power/cancel) button on the  
Access point via USB cable in Windows  
control panel. You need to wait 2 minutes to re-connect to the wireless  
network.  
Items to prepare  
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Access point  
Disconnecting from a network  
Network-connected computer  
Software CD that was provided with your machine  
The machine installed with a wireless network interface  
USB cable  
To disconnect the wireless network connection, press the  
the control panel for more than two seconds.  
(WPS) button on  
When the Wi-Fi network is in idle mode: The machine is immediately  
disconnected from the wireless network and the WPS LED turns off.  
Check whether the USB cable is connected to the machine.  
Turn on your computer, access point, and machine.  
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When the Wi-Fi network is being used: While the machine waits until the  
current job is finished, the light blinks fast on the WPS LED. Then, the  
wireless network connection is automatically disconnected and the WPS  
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LED turns off.  
If the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears during the installation  
procedure, click Cancel to close the window.  
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Wireless network setup  
Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.  
Select Connect to the computer wirelessly. Click Next.  
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The software CD should automatically run and an installation window  
will appear.  
If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs >  
Accessories > Run.  
X:\Setup.exe replacing “X” with the letter, which represents your CD-  
ROM drive and click OK.  
Select Next.  
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Connect to a network printer to the computer: If you have already set up  
the wireless network, select this to install the machine’s driver to use the  
wireless network machine. If you have not set up the wireless network,  
select the Connect to the computer wirelessly to set up the wireless  
network before you select this.  
The software searches the wireless network.  
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If the search has failed, you may check if the USB cable is properly connected  
between the computer and machine, and follow the instructions on the  
window.  
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Wireless network setup  
After searching, the window shows the wireless network devices. Select  
the name (SSID) of the access point you are using and click Next.  
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The wireless network security window appears when the access point has  
security settings.  
The wireless network security window appears. The window may differ  
according to its security mode: WEP, or WPA.  
If you cannot find the network name you want to choose, or if you want to  
set the wireless configuration manually, click Advanced Setting.  
WEP  
Enter the wireless Network Name: Enter the SSID of access point you  
Select Open System or Shared Key for the authentication and enter the  
WEP security key. Click Next.  
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a security protocol preventing  
unauthorized access to your wireless network. WEP encrypts the data  
portion of each packet exchanged on a wireless network using a 64-bit  
or 128-bit WEP encryption key.  
want (SSID is case-sensitive).  
Operation Mode: Select Infrastructure.  
Authentication: Select an authentication type.  
Open System: Authentication is not used, and encryption may or may  
not be used, depending on the need for data security.  
Shared Key: Authentication is used. A device that has a proper WEP key  
can access the network.  
WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal: Select this option to authenticate the  
print server based on WPA Pre-Shared Key. This uses a shared secret key  
(generally called Pre- Shared Key pass phrase) which is manually  
configured on the access point and each of its clients.  
WPA  
Enter the WPA shared key and click Next.  
WPA authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes  
automatically at regular intervals. WPA also uses TKIP (Temporal Key  
Integrity Protocol) and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) for data  
encryption.  
Encryption: Select the encryption (None, WEP64, WEP128, TKIP, AES,  
TKIP AES).  
Network Key: Enter the encryption network key value.  
Confirm Network Key: Confirm the encryption network key value.  
WEP Key Index: If you are using WEP Encryption, select the appropriate  
WEP Key Index.  
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Wireless network setup  
The window shows the wireless network settings and checks if the  
settings are correct. Click Next.  
The Wireless Network Setting Complete window appears.  
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Select Yes if you accept the current settings and continue the setup  
procedure.  
For the DHCP method  
If the IP address assignment method is DHCP, check if DHCP is shown  
in the window. If it shows Static, click Change TCP/IP to change the  
assignment method to DHCP.  
Select No if you want to return to the beginning screen.  
Then, click Next.  
Click Next when the Confirm Printer Connection window appears.  
For the Static method  
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If the IP address assignment method is Static, check if Static is shown  
in the window. If it shows DHCP, click Change TCP/IP to enter the IP  
address and other network configuration values for the machine.  
Before entering the IP address for the machine, you must know the  
computer’s network configuration information. If the computer is  
set to DHCP, you must contact the network administrator to get the  
static IP address.  
Select the components to be installed. Click Next.  
After selecting the components, you can also change the machine name,  
set the machine to be shared on the network, set the machine as the  
default machine, and change the port name of each machine. Click Next.  
After the installation is finished, a window asking you to print a test page  
appears. If you want to print a test page, click Print a test page.  
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For example:  
If the computer’s network information is as shown below:  
Otherwise, just click Next and go to step 16.  
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IP address: 169.254.133.42  
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0  
If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes.  
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If not, click No to reprint it.  
Then, the machine’s network information should be as follows:  
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IP address: 169.254.133.43  
Click Finish.  
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet mask.)  
Gateway: 169.254.133.1  
When the wireless network setting is completed, disconnect the USB  
cable between the computer and machine. Click Next.  
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Wireless network setup  
Select Next.  
Ad hoc via USB cable in Windows  
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If you do not have an access point (AP), you may still connect the machine  
wirelessly to your computer by setting up an ad-hoc wireless network by  
following the simple steps below.  
Items to prepare  
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Network-connected computer  
Software CD that was provided with your machine  
The machine installed with a wireless network interface  
USB cable  
Check whether the USB cable is connected to the machine.  
Turn on your computer and the wireless network machine.  
Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.  
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The software CD should automatically run and an installation window  
will appear.  
If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs >  
Accessories > Run.  
X:\Setup.exe replacing “X” with the letter, which represents your CD-  
ROM drive and click OK.  
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Wireless network setup  
Select Connect to the computer wirelessly. Click Next.  
After searching the wireless networks, a list of wireless networks your  
machine has searched appears.  
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If you want to use the Dell default ad hoc setting, select the last wireless  
network on the list, Network Name(SSID) is Dell_device and Signal is  
Printer Self Network.  
Then, click Next.  
If you want to use other ad hoc settings, select another wireless network  
from the list.  
If you want to change ad hoc settings click the Advanced Setting button.  
Enter the wireless Network Name: Enter the SSID name you want (SSID  
is case-sensitive).  
Operation Mode: Select ad hoc.  
Connect to a network printer to the computer: If you have already set up  
the wireless network, select this to install the machine’s driver to use the  
wireless network machine. If you have not set up the wireless network,  
select the Connect to the computer wirelessly to set up the wireless  
network before you select this.  
Channel: Select the channel. (Auto Setting or 2412 MHz to 2467 MHz).  
Authentication: Select an authentication type.  
Open System: Authentication is not used, and encryption may or may  
not be used, depending on the need for data security.  
Shared Key: Authentication is used. A device that has a proper WEP key  
can access the network.  
Encryption: Select the encryption (None, WEP64, WEP128).  
Network Key: Enter the encryption network key value.  
Confirm Network Key: Confirm the encryption network key value.  
The software searches the wireless network.  
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If the software has failed to search the network, check if the USB cable is  
connected properly between the computer and machine, and follow the  
instruction in the window.  
WEP Key Index: If you are using WEP Encryption, select the appropriate  
WEP Key Index.  
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Wireless network setup  
The wireless network security window appears when the ad hoc network  
has security setting.  
Before entering the IP address for the machine, you must know the  
computer’s network configuration information. If the computer’s network  
configuration is set to DHCP, the wireless network setting should also be  
DHCP. Likewise, if the computer’s network configuration is set to Static, the  
wireless network setting should also be Static.  
The wireless network security window appears. Select Open System or  
Shared Key for the authentication and click Next.  
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a security protocol preventing  
unauthorized access to your wireless network. WEP encrypts the data  
portion of each packet exchanged on a wireless network using a 64-bit  
or 128-bit WEP encryption key.  
If your computer is set to DHCP and you want to use the Static wireless  
network setting, you must contact the network administrator to get the  
static IP address.  
For the DHCP method  
The window showing the wireless network setting appears. Check the  
settings and click Next.  
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If the IP address assignment method is DHCP, check if DHCP is shown in  
the Wireless Network Setting Confirm window. If it shows Static, click  
Change TCP/IP to change the assignment method to Receive IP  
address automatically (DHCP).  
For the Static method  
If the IP address assignment method is Static, check if Static is shown in  
the Wireless Network Setting Confirm window. If it shows DHCP, click  
Change TCP/IP to enter the IP address and other network configuration  
values for the machine.  
For example:  
If the computer’s network information is as shown follows:  
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IP address: 169.254.133.42  
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0  
Then, the machine’s network information should be as below:  
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IP address: 169.254.133.43  
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet mask.)  
Gateway: 169.254.133.1  
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Wireless network setup  
When the wireless network settings are completed, disconnect the USB  
cable between the computer and machine. Click Next.  
After selecting the components, you can also change the machine name,  
set the machine to be shared on the network, set the machine as the  
default machine, and change the port name of each machine. Click Next.  
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If the Change PC Network Setting window appears, follow the steps in the  
window.  
After the installation is finished, a window asking you to print a test page  
appears. If you want to print a test page, click Print a test page.  
Click Next if you are finished with the computer’s wireless network settings.  
Otherwise, just click Next and go to step 16.  
If you set the computer’s wireless network on DHCP, it will take several  
minutes to receive the IP address.  
If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes.  
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If not, click No to reprint it.  
The Wireless Network Setting Complete window appears. To print  
from a Wi-Fi Direct supported mobile device, set the Wi-Fi Direct Option  
Click Finish.  
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Setup using Macintosh  
Items to prepare  
Wi-Fi Direct Option:  
Wi-Fi Direct option appears on the screen only if your printer supports  
this feature.  
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Access point  
Can start to build Wi-Fi Direct by using Dell Printer Manager (see "Setting  
Network-connected computer  
Software CD that was provided with your machine  
The machine installed with a wireless network interface  
USB cable  
Network Name(SSID): The default Network Name is the model name  
and the maximum length is 22 characters (not including "Direct-xx-").  
Network Key is the numeric string, and the size is 8 ~ 64 characters.  
Click Next when the Confirm Printer Connection window appears.  
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Select the components to be installed. Click Next.  
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Wireless network setup  
After searching, the window shows the wireless network devices. Select  
the name (SSID) of the access point you are using and click Next.  
Access point via USB cable in Macintosh  
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Check whether the USB cable is connected to the machine.  
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When you set the wireless configuration manually, click Advanced Setting.  
Turn on your computer, access point, and machine.  
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Enter the wireless Network Name: Enter the SSID of the access point  
you want with (SSID is case-sensitive).  
Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.  
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Operation Mode: Select Infrastructure.  
Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.  
Authentication: Select an authentication type.  
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Open System: Authentication is not used, and encryption may or may  
not be used, depending on the need for data security.  
Shared Key: Authentication is used. A device that has a proper WEP key  
can access the network.  
WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal: Select this option to authenticate the  
print server based on WPA Pre-Shared Key. This uses a shared secret key  
(generally called Pre- Shared Key pass phrase) that is manually  
configured on the access point and each of its clients.  
Double-click the MAC_Installer folder > Installer OS X icon.  
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Click Continue.  
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Read the license agreement and click Continue.  
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Click Agree to agree to the license agreement.  
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Encryption: Select the encryption. (None, WEP64, WEP128, TKIP, AES,  
When the message that warns that all applications will close on your  
computer appears, click Continue.  
TKIP, AES)  
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Network Key: Enter the encryption network key value.  
Confirm Network Key: Confirm the encryption network key value.  
Click Wireless Network Setting button on the User Options Pane.  
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WEP Key Index: If you are using WEP Encryption, select the appropriate  
WEP Key Index.  
The software searches the wireless network.  
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If the search has failed, you may check if the USB cable is connected  
between the computer and machine properly, and follow the instructions in  
the window.  
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Wireless network setup  
The wireless network security window appears when the access point has  
security setting.  
The window shows the wireless network settings and check if settings  
are right. Click Next.  
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The wireless network security window appears. The window may differ  
according to its security mode: WEP or WPA.  
For the DHCP method  
If the IP address assignment method is DHCP, check if DHCP is shown  
in the window. If it shows Static, click Change TCP/IP to change the  
assignment method to DHCP.  
WEP  
Select Open System or Shared Key for the authentication and enter the  
WEP security key. Click Next.  
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a security protocol preventing  
unauthorized access to your wireless network. WEP encrypts the data  
portion of each packet exchanged on a wireless network using a 64-bit  
or 128-bit WEP encryption key.  
For the Static method  
If the IP address assignment method is Static, check if Static is shown  
in the window. If it shows DHCP, click Change TCP/IP to enter the IP  
address and other network configuration values for the machine.  
Before entering the IP address for the machine, you must know the  
computer’s network configuration information. If the computer is  
set to DHCP, you must contact the network administrator to get the  
static IP address.  
WPA  
Enter the WPA shared key and click Next.  
WPA authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes  
automatically at regular intervals. WPA also uses TKIP (Temporal Key  
Integrity Protocol) and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) for data  
encryption.  
For example:  
If the computer’s network information is as shown follows:  
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IP address: 169.254.133.42  
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0  
Then, the machine’s network information should be as follows:  
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IP address: 169.254.133.43  
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet mask.)  
Gateway: 169.254.133.1  
The wireless network connects according to the network configuration.  
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Wireless network setup  
Wireless network setting is completed. To print from a Wi-Fi Direct  
supported mobile device, set the Wi-Fi Direct Option (see "Setting up Wi-  
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USB cable  
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Check whether the USB cable is connected to the machine.  
Turn on your computer and machine.  
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Wi-Fi Direct Option:  
Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.  
Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.  
Double-click the MAC_Installer folder.  
Double-click the Installer OS X icon.  
Wi-Fi Direct Option appears on the screen only if your printer supports  
this feature.  
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Can start to build Wi-Fi Direct by using Dell Printer Manager (see "Setting  
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Network Name(SSID): The default Network Name is the model name  
and the maximum length is 22 characters (not including "Direct-xx-").  
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Network Key is the numeric string, and the size is 8 ~ 64 characters.  
Enter the password and click OK.  
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Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. After  
the installation is finished, click Quit or Restart.  
Click Continue.  
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Read the license agreement and click Continue.  
Click Agree to agree to the license agreement.  
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Ad hoc via USB cable in Macintosh  
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If you do not have an access point (AP), you may still connect the machine  
wirelessly to your computer by setting up an ad hoc wireless network by  
following these simple directions.  
Select Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is recommended for  
most users. All components necessary for machine operations will be  
installed.  
If you select Custom Install, you can choose individual operations will  
be installed.  
Items to prepare  
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Network-connected computer  
Click Wireless Setting and Installation.  
Software CD that provided with your machine  
The machine installed with a wireless network interface  
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Wireless network setup  
Network Key: Enter the encryption network key value.  
The software searches the wireless network devices.  
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Confirm Network Key: Confirm the encryption network key value.  
WEP Key Index: If you are using WEP Encryption, select the appropriate  
WEP Key Index.  
If the search has failed, check if the USB cable is connected between the  
computer and machine properly, and follow the instructions in the window.  
After searching the wireless networks, a list of wireless networks your  
machine has searched appears.  
The wireless network security window appears when the ad hoc network  
has security setting.  
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If you want to use the Dell default ad hoc setting, select the last wireless  
network on the list, which Network Name(SSID) is Dell_device and  
Signal is Printer Self Network.  
The wireless network security window appears. Select Open System or  
Shared Key for the authentication and click Next.  
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a security protocol preventing  
unauthorized access to your wireless network. WEP encrypts the data  
portion of each packet exchanged on a wireless network using a 64-bit  
or 128-bit WEP encryption key.  
Then, click Next.  
If you want to use other ad hoc settings, select another wireless network  
from the list.  
The window showing the wireless network settings appears. Check the  
settings and click Next.  
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If you want to change ad hoc settings click the Advanced Setting button.  
Enter the wireless Network Name: Enter the SSID name you want (SSID  
is case-sensitive).  
Operation Mode: Select ad hoc.  
Channel: Select the channel (Auto Setting or 2412 MHz to 2467 MHz).  
Authentication: Select an authentication type.  
Open System: Authentication is not used, and encryption may or may  
not be used, depending on the need for data security.  
Shared Key: Authentication is used. A device that has a proper WEP key  
can access the network.  
Encryption: Select the encryption (None, WEP64, WEP128).  
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Wireless network setup  
The wireless network connects according to the network configuration.  
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Before entering the IP address for the machine, you must know the  
computer’s network configuration information. If the computer’s network  
configuration is set to DHCP, the wireless network setting should also be  
DHCP. Likewise, if the computer’s network configuration is set to Static, the  
wireless network setting should also be Static.  
When the wireless network setting is completed, disconnect the USB  
cable between the computer and machine.  
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. After  
the installation is finished, click Quit or Restart.  
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If your computer is set to DHCP and you want to use Static wireless network  
setting, you must contact the network administrator to get the static IP  
address.  
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For the DHCP method  
Turning the Wi-Fi network on/off  
If the IP address assignment method is DHCP, check if DHCP is shown in  
the Wireless Network Setting Confirm window. If it shows Static, click  
Change TCP/IP to change the assignment method to Receive IP  
address automatically (DHCP).  
Check whether the machine is connected to the network.  
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Start a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Safari, or Firefox and enter  
your machine’s new IP address in the browser window.  
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For the Static method  
If the IP address assignment method is Static, check if Static is shown in  
the Wireless Network Setting Confirm window. If it shows DHCP, click  
Change TCP/IP to enter the IP address and other network configuration  
values for the machine.  
For example,  
For example:  
Click Login on the upper right of the Embedded Web Service website.  
If the computer’s network information is as shown follows:  
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IP address: 169.254.133.42  
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0  
Type in the ID and Password, then click Login.  
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Then, the machine’s network information should be as below:  
ID: admin  
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IP address: 169.254.133.43  
Password: dell00000  
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet mask.)  
Gateway: 169.254.133.1  
When the Embedded Web Service window opens, click Settings >  
Network Settings.  
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Wireless network setup  
Click Wireless > Custom.  
From the USB cable-connected computer(recommended)  
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You can also turn the Wi-Fi network on/off.  
When setting from the supplied software CD, see the access point via USB  
cable.  
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Windows user  
Setting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing  
Macintosh user  
Wi-Fi Direct is an easy-to-setup peer-to-peer connecting between method for  
your printer and a mobile device that provides a secure connection and better  
throughput than ad hoc mode.  
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With Wi-Fi Direct, you can connect your printer to a Wi-Fi Direct network while  
concurrently connecting to an access point, You can also use a wired network  
and a Wi-Fi Direct network simultaneously so multiple users can access and print  
documents both from Wi-Fi Direct and from a wired network.  
After the driver installation is complete, Dell Printer Manager can be set and  
changes in the Wi-Fi Direct can be made.  
Wifi direct setup can also be done from Ad hoc mode as well, when no  
network is available. Users will have to enable it through Dell Printer  
Manager as indicated below.  
You cannot connect to the internet through the printer’s Wi-Fi Direct.  
The supported protocol list may differ from your model, Wi-Fi Direct  
networks do NOT support IPv6, network filtering, IPSec, WINS, and SLP  
services.  
Dell Printer Manager is Available for Windows and Macintosh OS users only.  
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From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell Printers  
> Dell Printer Manager >  
Settings > Network.  
(Switch to advanced mode) > Device  
Setting up Wi-Fi Direct  
Wi-Fi Direct On/Off: Select On to enable.  
You can enable Wi-Fi Direct feature by one of the following methods.  
Device Name: Enter the printer’s name for searching for your  
printer on a wireless network. By default, the device name is the  
model name.  
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Wireless network setup  
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Access SyncThru Web Service, select Settings > Network Settings  
> Wireless > Wi-Fi Direct.  
IP Address: Enter the IP address of the printer. This IP address is  
used only for the local network and not for the infrastructure wired  
or wireless network. We recommend using the default local IP  
address (the default local IP address of the printer for Wi-Fi Direct is  
192.168.3.1 )  
Enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct.  
Group Owner: Activate this option to assign the printer the Wi-Fi  
Direct group’s owner. The Group Owner acts similar to a wireless  
access point. We recommend activating this option.  
Setting up the mobile device  
After setting up Wi-Fi Direct from the printer, refer to the user manual of the  
mobile device you are using to set its Wi-Fi Direct.  
Network Key: If your printer is a Group Owner, a Network Key is  
required for other mobile devices to connect to your printer. You  
can configure a network key yourself, or can remember the given  
Network Key that is randomly generated by default.  
After setting up Wi-Fi Direct, you need to download the mobile printing  
application to print from your smartphone.  
When you have found the printer you want to connect to from your  
mobile device, select the printer and the printer's LED will blink. Press the  
WPS button on the printer and it will be connected to your mobile  
device.  
From the network-connected computer  
If your printer is using a network cable or a wireless access point, you can enable  
and configure Wi-Fi Direct from SyncThru™ Web Service.  
If your mobile device does not support WPS, you need to enter the  
"Network Key" of a printer instead of pushing the WPS button.  
Access SyncThru™ Web Service, select Settings > Network Settings >  
Wireless > Wi-Fi Direct.  
Enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct and set other options.  
For Linux OS users,  
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Print an IP network configuration report to check the output (see  
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Wireless network setup  
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Connecting Failure - Invalid Security  
Troubleshooting for wireless network  
Security is not configured correctly. Check the configured security on your  
access point and machine.  
Problems during setup or driver installation  
Connecting Failure - General Connection Error  
Your computer is not receiving a signal from your machine. Check the USB  
cable and your machine’s power.  
Printers Not Found  
Your machine may not be turned on. Turn on your computer and the  
machine.  
Connecting Failure - Connected Wired Network  
USB cable is not connected between your computer and machine. Connect  
the machine to your computer using the USB cable.  
Your machine is connected with a wired network cable. Remove the wired  
network cable from your machine.  
The machine does not support wireless networking. Check the machine's  
user's guide included on the software CD supplied with your machine and  
prepare a wireless network machine.  
Connecting Failure - SSID Not Found  
The machine is unable to find the network name (SSID) you have selected or  
entered. Check the network name (SSID) on your access point and try  
connecting again.  
Your access point is not turned on. Turn on your access point.  
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Wireless network setup  
d For Windows XP/2003/2008/Vista, press Properties.  
PC Connection Error  
For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, from context menus,  
select the Printer properties.  
If Printer properties item has mark, you can select other printer  
The configured network address is unable to connect between your  
computer and machine.  
drivers connected with selected printer.  
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For a DHCP network environment  
e Click Port tab.  
f Click Configure Port.. button.  
g Check if Printer Name or IP Address: is the IP address on the network  
The machine receives the IP address automatically (DHCP) when  
computer is configured to DHCP.  
configuration Sheet.  
3 Change the printer port's IP address if it is different from the network  
If the printing job is not working in DHCP mode, the problem may be caused  
by the automatically changed IP address. Compare the IP address between  
the product's IP address and the printer port's IP address.  
information report's.  
If you want to use the software installation CD to change the port IP, click  
Connect to a network printer to the computer from the Select  
Installation Method. Then reconnect the IP address.  
How to compare:  
1 Print the network information report of your printer, and then check the  
2 Check the printer port's IP address from your computer.  
a Click the Windows Start menu.  
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For a Static network environment  
The machine uses the static address when the computer is configured  
to static address.  
b For Windows Server 2000, select Settings > Printers.  
For example,  
For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printer and Faxes.  
If the computer’s network information is as shown below:  
For Windows Server 2008/Vista, select Control Panel > Hardware  
and Sound > Printers.  
IP address: 169.254.133.42  
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0  
For Windows 7, select Control Panel > Devices and Printers.  
For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Panel > Hardware >  
Devices and Printers.  
Then the machine’s network information should be as below:  
c Right-click your machine.  
IP address: 169.254.133.43  
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet mask.)  
Gateway: 169.254.133.1  
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Wireless network setup  
Check the machine's IP address. Reinstall the machine driver and change the  
settings to connect to the machine on the network. Due to the  
Other problems  
characteristics of DHCP, the allocated IP address could change if the  
machine is not used for a long time or if the access point has been reset.  
If problems occur while using the machine on a network, check the following:  
Register the product's MAC address when you confogure the DHCP server  
on the access point (or wireless router). Then you can always use the IP  
address that is set with the MAC address. You can identify the Mac address  
of your machine by printing a network configuration report (see "Printing a  
For information on the access point (or wireless router), refer to its own  
user's guide.  
Your computer, access point (or wireless router), or machine may not be  
turned on.  
Check the wireless environment. You might not be able to connect to the  
network in the infrastructure environment where you need to type in a  
user's information before connecting to the access point (or wireless router).  
Check the wireless reception around the machine. If the router is far from  
the machine or there is an obstacle, you might have difficulty receiving the  
signal.  
This machine only supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n and Wi-Fi. Other wireless  
communication types (e.g., Bluetooth) are not supported.  
Cycle the power for the access point (or wireless router), machine, and  
computer. Sometimes cycling the power can recover network  
communication.  
When using the ad hoc mode, in operating systems such as Windows Vista,  
you might need to set the wireless connection setting every time you use  
the wireless machine.  
Check whether firewall software (V3 or Norton) is blocking the  
communication.  
You cannot use infrastructure mode and ad hoc mode at the same time for  
Dell wireless network machines.  
If the computer and the machine are connected on the same network and it  
cannot be found when searching, firewall software might be blocking the  
communication. Refer to the user's guide for the software to turn it off and  
try searching for the machine again.  
The machine is within the range of the wireless network.  
The machine is located away from obstacles that could block the wireless  
signal.  
Check whether the machine's IP address is allocated correctly. You can  
check the IP address by printing the network configuration report.  
Remove any large metal objects between the access point (or wireless  
router) and the machine.  
Check whether the access point (or wireless router) has a configured  
security (password). If it has a password, refer to the access point (or wireless  
router) administrator.  
Make sure the machine and wireless access point (or wireless router) are not  
separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete.  
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Wireless network setup  
The machine is located away from other electronic devices that may  
interfere with the wireless signal.  
Many devices can interfere with the wireless signal, including a microwave  
oven and some Bluetooth devices.  
Whenever the configuration of your access point (or wireless router)  
changes, you must do the product's wireless network setup again.  
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3. Special Features  
This chapter explains special printing features.  
The procedures in this chapter are mainly based on Windows 7.  
 
Altitude adjustment  
Print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which is determined by the  
height of the machine above sea level. The following information will guide you  
on how to set your machine for the best print quality.  
Before you set the altitude value, determine the altitude where you are.  
4,000 m  
(13,123 ft)  
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3,000 m  
(9,842 ft)  
2
2,000 m  
(6,561 ft)  
3
1,000 m  
(3,280 ft)  
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2
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High 3  
High 2  
High 1  
Normal  
For Windows and Macintosh users, you set from Dell Printer Manager >  
(Switch to advanced mode) > Device Settings (see "Advanced  
If your machine is connected to the network, you can set the altitude via  
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Changing the default print settings  
Click the Windows Start menu.  
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If you want to change the settings for each print job, change it in Printing  
Preferences.  
For Windows Server 2000, select Settings > Printers.  
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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.  
Right-click on your machine.  
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For Windows XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista, select Printing  
Preferences.  
For Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, from context menus, select  
Printing preferences.  
If Printing preferences has a , you can select other printer drivers  
connected to the selected printer.  
Change the settings on each tab.  
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Click OK.  
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Setting your machine as a default machine  
Click the Windows Start menu.  
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For Windows Server 2000, select Settings > Printers.  
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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.  
Select your machine.  
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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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Using advanced print features  
Click Print.  
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XPS printer driver: used to print XPS file format.  
Type in the destination path and the file name, and then click OK.  
The XPS printer driver can be installed only on Windows Vista OS or  
higher.  
For example, c:\Temp\file name.  
You can install the XPS printer driver when you insert the software CD  
into your CD-ROM drive. When you install the Dell software, the XPS  
printer driver is automatically installed.  
If you type in only the file name, the file is automatically saved in My  
Documents, Documents and Settings, or Users. The saved folder may  
differ, depending on your operating system or the application you are  
using.  
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Printing to a file (PRN)  
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You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file.  
Understanding special printer features  
Check the Print to file box in the Print window.  
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You can use advanced printing features when using your machine.  
To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer driver, click  
Properties or Preferences in the application’s Print window to change the  
print settings. The machine name, that appears in the printer properties window  
may differ depending on the machine in use.  
Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or  
models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine.  
Select the Help or click the  
button from the window or press F1 on  
your keyboard and click on any option you want to know about (see  
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Using advanced print features  
Item  
Description  
Item  
Description  
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Prints your document on both sides of a sheet of paper  
and arranges the pages so that the paper can be folded  
in half after printing to produce a booklet.  
Booklet Printing  
Multiple Pages per  
Side  
Selects the number of pages to print on a single sheet of  
paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages  
will be reduced in size and arranged in the order you  
specify. You can print up to 16 pages on one sheet.  
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If you want to make a booklet, you need to print on  
Letter, Legal, A4, US Folio, or Oficio sized print media.  
The Booklet Printing option is not available for  
all paper sizes. Select the available paper Size  
option under the Paper tab to see what paper  
sizes are available.  
Poster Printing  
Prints a single-page document onto 4 (Poster 2x2), 9  
(Poster 3x3), or 16 (Poster 4x4) sheets of paper, for the  
purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one  
poster-size document.  
If you select an unavailable paper size, this option  
can be automatically canceled. Select only  
Select the Poster Overlap value. Specify Poster Overlap  
in millimeters or inches by selecting the radio button on  
the upper right of Basic tab to make it easier to paste the  
sheets together.  
available paper (paper without  
or  
mark).  
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Item  
Description  
Item  
Description  
Double-sided Printing Print on both sides of a sheet of paper (manual). Before  
Paper Options  
Changes the size of a document to appear larger or  
smaller on the printed page by entering in a percentage  
by which to enlarge or decrease the document.  
printing, decide how you want your document oriented.  
(Manual)  
You can use this feature with Letter, Legal, A4,  
US Folio or Oficio sized paper  
Watermark  
The watermark option allows you to print text over an  
existing document. For example, you use it when you  
want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT” or  
CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across the first  
page or all pages of a document.  
If your machine does not have a duplex unit,  
you should complete the printing job  
manually. The machine prints every other  
page of the document first. After that, a  
message appears on your computer.  
We recommend not to print on both sides of  
the special media, such as labels, envelopes,  
or thick paper. It may cause a paper jam or  
damage the machine.  
Watermark  
a To change the print settings from your software  
application, access Printing Preferences.  
(Creating a watermark)  
b Click the Advanced tab, select Edit from the  
Watermark drop-down list. The Edit Watermarks  
window appears.  
None: Disables this feature.  
c Enter a text message in the Watermark Message box.  
Long Edge: This option is the conventional layout  
used in bookbinding.  
You can enter up to 256 characters. The message  
displays in the preview window.  
Short Edge: This option is the conventional layout  
used in calendars.  
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Using advanced print features  
Item  
Watermark  
Description  
Item  
Description  
a To change the print settings from your software  
This option is available only when you use the SPL printer  
Overlay  
application, access Printing Preferences.  
(Editing a watermark)  
b Click the Advanced tab, select Edit from the  
Watermark drop-down list. The Edit Watermarks  
window appears.  
c Select the watermark you want to edit from the  
Current Watermarks list and change the watermark  
message and options.  
An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer  
hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be  
printed on any document. Overlays are often used to  
take the place of letterhead paper. Rather than using  
preprinted letterhead, you can create an overlay  
containing exactly the same information that is currently  
on your letterhead. To print a letter with your company’s  
letterhead, you do not need to load preprinted  
letterhead paper in the machine: just print the letterhead  
overlay on your document.  
d Click Update to save the changes.  
e Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window.  
Watermark  
a To change the print settings from your software  
application, access Printing Preferences.  
(Deleting a watermark)  
b Click the Advanced tab, select Edit from the  
Watermark drop-down list. The Edit Watermarks  
window appears.  
To use a page overlay, you must create a new page  
overlay containing your logo or image.  
c Select the watermark you want to delete from the  
Current Watermarks list and click Delete.  
d Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window.  
The overlay document size must be the same  
as the document you print with the overlay.  
Do not create an overlay with a watermark.  
The resolution of the overlay document must  
be the same as that of the document you will  
print with the overlay.  
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Item  
Description  
Item  
Description  
a Click the Advanced tab.  
Overlay  
a To save the document as an overlay, access Printing  
Overlay  
(Using a page overlay)  
Preferences.  
b Select the desired overlay from the Text drop-down  
(Creating a new page  
b Click the Advanced tab, and select Edit from the Text  
drop-down list. Edit Overlay window appears.  
c In the Edit Overlay window, click Create.  
d In the Save As window, type a name up to eight  
characters in the File name box. Select the  
destination path, if necessary (The default is  
C:\Formover).  
list.  
overlay)  
c If the overlay file you want does not appear in the  
Text drop-down list, select Edit... from the list and  
click Load. Select the overlay file you want to use.  
If you have stored the overlay file you want to use in  
an external source, you can also load the file when you  
access the Open window.  
e Click Save. The name appears on the Overlay List.  
After you select the file, click Open. The file appears in  
the Overlay List box and is available for printing.  
Select the overlay from the Overlay List box.  
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Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window.  
The file is not printed. Instead, it is stored on your  
computer hard disk drive.  
d If necessary, check Confirm Page Overlay When  
Printing box. If this box is checked, a message  
window appears each time you submit a document  
for printing, asking you to confirm printing an overlay  
on your document.  
If this box is not checked and an overlay has been  
selected, the overlay automatically prints with your  
document.  
e Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window.  
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Using advanced print features  
Item  
Description  
Overlay  
a In the Printing Preferences window, click the  
Advanced tab.  
b Select Edit in the Text drop down list.  
c Select the overlay you want to delete from the  
(Deleting a page  
overlay)  
Overlay List box.  
d Click Delete.  
e When a confirming message window appears, click  
Yes.  
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Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window. You  
can delete page overlays that you no longer use.  
a. This option is not available when you use XPS driver.  
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Macintosh printing  
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Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It  
means that the features are not supported.  
Changing printer settings  
You can use advanced printing features when using your machine.  
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Open an application and select Print from the File menu. The machine name,  
which appears in the printer properties window, may differ depending on the  
machine in use. Except for the name, the composition of the printer properties  
window is similar to the following.  
Printing a document  
When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer driver settings  
in each application you use. Follow the steps below to print from a Macintosh:  
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Printing multiple pages on one sheet  
Open the document to print.  
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You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature  
provides a cost-effective way to print draft copies.  
Open the File menu and click Page Setup (Document Setup in some  
applications).  
2
Choose your paper size, orientation, scaling, other options, and make  
sure that your machine is selected. Click OK.  
3
Open an application, and select Print from the File menu.  
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Select Layout from the drop-down list under Orientation. In the Pages  
per Sheet drop-down list, select the number of pages you want to print  
on one sheet of paper.  
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Open the File menu and click Print.  
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Choose the number of copies and indicate which pages to print.  
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Select the other options to use.  
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Click Print.  
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Click Print.  
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The machine prints the selected number of pages to print on one sheet  
of paper.  
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Macintosh printing  
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Using help  
Click the question mark on the bottom-left corner of the window and click on  
the topic you want to know about. A pop-up window appears with information  
about that option's feature, which is provided from the driver.  
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Linux printing  
Change the print job properties using the following four tabs displayed  
at the top of the window.  
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Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It  
means that the features are not supported.  
General: Changes the paper size, the paper type, and the  
orientation of the documents. It enables the duplex feature, adds  
start and end banners, and changes the number of pages per sheet.  
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Printing from applications  
Automatic/manual duplex printing may not be available depending on  
models. You can alternatively use the lpr printing system or other  
applications for odd-even printing.  
There are a lot of Linux applications that allow you to print using Common UNIX  
Printing System (CUPS). You can print on your machine from any such  
application.  
Text: Specifies the page margins and set the text options, such as  
spacing or columns.  
Open an application, and select Print from the File menu  
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Graphics: Sets image options that are used when printing image  
files, such as color options, image size, or image position.  
Select Print directly using lpr.  
2
Advanced: Sets the print resolution, paper source, and destination.  
In the LPR GUI window, select the model name of your machine from the  
printer list and click Properties.  
3
Click Apply to apply the changes and close the Properties window.  
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Click OK in the LPR GUI window to start printing.  
The Printing window appears, allowing you to monitor the status of your  
print job.  
To abort the current job, click Cancel.  
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Linux printing  
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Open the Unified Driver Configurator.  
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Printing files  
If necessary, switch to Printers configuration.  
Select your machine on the available printers list and click Properties.  
You can print many different types of files on your machine using the standard  
CUPS, directly from the command line interface. The CUPS lpr utility allows you  
to do that, but the driver’s package replaces the standard lpr tool by a much  
more user-friendly LPR GUI program.  
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The Printer Properties window appears.  
The following five tabs display at the top of the window:  
To print any document file:  
General: Allows you to change the printer location and name. The  
name entered in this tab displays on the printer list in Printers  
configuration.  
Enter lpr <file_name> from the Linux shell command line and press  
Enter. The LPR GUI window appears.  
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Connection: Allows you to view or select another port. If you change  
the machine port from USB to parallel or vice versa while in use, you  
must re-configure the machine port in this tab.  
When you type only lpr and press Enter, the Select file(s) to print  
window appears first. Just select any files you want to print and click  
Open.  
Driver: Allows you to view or select another machine driver. By  
clicking Options, you can set the default device options.  
In the LPR GUI window, select your machine from the list, and change  
the print job properties.  
2
Jobs: Shows the list of print jobs. Click Cancel job to cancel the  
selected job and select the Show completed jobs check box to see  
previous jobs on the job list.  
Click OK to start printing.  
3
Classes: Shows the class that your machine is in. Click Add to Class  
to add your machine to a specific class or click Remove from Class  
to remove the machine from the selected class.  
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Configuring Printer Properties  
Click OK to apply the changes and close the Printer Properties window.  
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Using the Printer Properties window provided by the Printers configuration,  
you can change the various properties for your machine as a printer.  
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Using Firmware Update Utility  
Firmware Update Utility allows you to maintain your machine by upgrading  
firmware.  
Click Browse and select the downloaded firmware file.  
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Click Update Firmware.  
Availabe for Windows OS users only.  
From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell  
Printers > your printer driver name > Firmware Update Utility.  
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3
If your printer is connected with an USB cable, click USB Connected  
Printer or Network Connected Printer (B1160w only).  
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Using Dell Supplies Ordering Utility  
To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell:  
The Dell Supplies Ordering Utility window opens.  
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Availabe for Windows or Macintosh OS users only.  
Double-click the Dell Supplies Ordering Utility icon on your desktop.  
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OR  
From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell  
Printers > your printer driver name > Dell Supplies Ordering Utility.  
For Macintosh,  
Open the Applications folder > Dell folder > Dell Supplies Ordering  
Utility.  
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Using Embedded Web Service (B1160w only)  
Click Login on the upper right of the Embedded Web Service website.  
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2
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for  
Embedded Web Service.  
Type in the ID and Password then click Login.  
Embedded Web Service explanation in this user’s guide may differ from  
your machine depending on its options or models.  
ID: admin  
Password: dell00000  
Network model only.  
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Embedded Web Service overview  
Accessing Embedded Web Service  
Access a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from Windows.  
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Enter the machine IP address of your printer (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in  
the address field and press the Enter key or click Go.  
Some tabs may not appear depending on your model.  
Your machine’s embedded website opens.  
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Information tab  
Logging into Embedded Web Service  
This tab gives you general information about your machine. You can check  
things, sucsh as remaining amount of toner. You can also print reports, such as  
an error report.  
Before configuring options in Embedded Web Service, you need to log-in as an  
administrator. You can still use Embedded Web Service without logging in but  
you won’t have access to Settings tab and Security tab.  
Active Alerts: Shows the alerts that have occurred in the machine and their  
severity.  
Supplies: Shows how many pages are printed and amount of toner left in  
the cartridge.  
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Using Embedded Web Service (B1160w only)  
Usage Counters: Shows the usage count by print types: simplex and  
duplex.  
Maintenance tab  
This tab allows you to maintain your machine by upgrading firmware and  
setting contact information for sending emails. You can also connect to Dell  
website or download drivers by selecting the Link menu.  
Current Settings: Shows the machine’s and network’s information.  
Print information: Prints reports such as system related reports and font  
reports.  
Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade your machine’s firmware.  
Contact Information: Shows the contact information.  
Settings tab  
Link: Shows links to useful sites where you can download or check  
information.  
This tab allows you to set configurations provided by your machine and  
network. You need to log-in as an administrator to view this tab.  
Machine Settings tab: Sets options provided by your machine.  
Network Settings tab: Shows options for the network environment. Sets  
options such as TCP/IP and network protocols.  
Security tab  
This tab allows you to set system and network security information. You need to  
log-in as an administrator to view this tab.  
System Security: Sets the system administrator’s information and also  
enables or disables machine features.  
Network Security: IPv4/IPv6 filtering.  
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Using Dell Printer Manager  
Dell Printer Manager is an application that combines Dell machine settings into  
one location. Dell Printer Manager combines device settings as well as printing  
environments, settings/actions and launching. All of these features provide a  
gateway to conveniently use your Dell machine. Dell Printer Manager provides  
two different user interfaces for the user to choose from: the basic user interface  
and the advanced user interface. Switching between the two interfaces is easy:  
The screenshot may differ depending on operating system you are using.  
just click  
button.  
Availabe for Windows or Macintosh OS users only.  
For Windows, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum  
requirement for Dell Printer Manager.  
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Understanding Dell Printer Manager  
To open the program:  
For Windows,  
Select Start > Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers > Dell Printer  
Manager > Dell Printer Manager.  
Printer List  
The printer list displays the installed printer icons on your  
computer.  
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For Macintosh,  
Open the Applications folder > Dell folder > Dell Printer Manager.  
The Dell Printer Manager interface is comprised of various basic sections as  
described in the table that follows:  
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Using Dell Printer Manager  
Printer  
Information  
This area gives you general information about your  
machine. You can check information, such as the machine’s  
model name, IP address (or Port name), and machine status.  
Order Supplies Click on the Order button from the supply ordering  
window. You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) from  
online.  
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User’s Guide button: View User’s Guide.  
Click the Help ( ) button from the upper-right corner of the window and  
click on any option you want to know about.  
Application  
information  
Includes links for changing to the advanced settings,  
preference, help, and about.  
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3
Advanced settings user interface overview  
The  
button is used to change the user interface  
to the advanced settings user interface.  
The advanced user interface is intended to be used by the person responsible  
for managing the network and machines.  
Quick links  
Displays Quick links to machine specific functions. This  
section also includes links to applications in the advanced  
settings.  
Device Settings  
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You can configure various machine settings such as machine setup, paper,  
layout, emulation, network, and print information.  
If you connect your machine to a network, the  
Embedded Web Service icon is enabled.  
Alert Settings (Windows only)  
Contents Area Displays information about the selected machine,  
remaining toner level, and paper. The information will vary  
based on the machine selected. Some machines do not  
have this feature.  
This is menu includes settings related to error alerting.  
Printer Alert: Provides settings related to when alerts will be received.  
Email Alert: Povides options relating to receiving alerts via email.  
History Alert: Provides a history of device and toner related alerts.  
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Using Dell Printer Status  
The Dell Printer Status displays the status of the printer that is connected to the  
local network. Printer Ready, Printer Offline, Error-Check Printer, and the toner  
level or Toner Low alerts will for your printer.  
Icon  
Mean  
Normal  
Description  
The machine is in ready mode and experiencing no  
errors or warnings.  
Available for Windows users.  
Warning  
Error  
The machine is in a state where an error might occur in  
the future. For example, it might be in toner low status,  
which may lead to toner empty status.  
The Dell Printer Status window and its contents shown in this user’s  
guide may differ depending on the machine or operating system in use.  
Check the operating system(s) that are compatible with your machine  
The machine has at least one error.  
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Dell Printer Status overview  
If an error occurs while operating, you can check the error from the Dell Printer  
Status. Dell Printer Status is installed automatically when you install the machine  
software.  
For Windows,  
From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers  
> your printer driver name > Dell Printer Status.  
You can also launch Dell Printer Status manually. Go to the Printing  
Preferences , click the Basic tab > Printer Status button.  
Toner Level  
You can view the level of toner remaining in each toner  
cartridge. The machine and the number of toner  
cartridge(s) shown in the above window may differ  
depending on the machine in use. Some machines do  
not have this feature.  
These icons appear on the Windows task bar:  
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Using Dell Printer Status  
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Option  
You can set printing job alert related settings.  
Order Supplies You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) from  
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online.  
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User’s Guide  
Close  
You can view the online User’s Guide.  
Close the window.  
Changing the Dell Printer Status Program Settings  
Right-click the Dell Printer Status icon and select Options. Select the settings  
you want from the Options window.  
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Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator  
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The Unified Driver Configurator is a tool primarily intended for configuring  
machine devices. You need to install Unified Linux Driver to use Unified Driver  
Opening Unified Driver Configurator  
Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator on the desktop.  
After the driver is installed on your Linux system, the Unified Driver Configurator  
icon will automatically be created on your desktop.  
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You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Dell Unified Driver  
> Unified Driver Configurator.  
Click each button on the left to switch to the corresponding  
configuration window.  
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2
Printer Configuration  
Port Configuration  
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Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator  
Printers tab  
To use the on screen help, click Help.  
View the current system’s printer configuration by clicking on the machine icon  
button on the left side of the Unified Driver Configurator window.  
After changing the configurations, click Exit to close the Unified Driver  
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Configurator.  
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Printers configuration  
Printers configuration has the two tabs: Printers and Classes.  
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Switches to Printers configuration.  
Shows all of the installed machines.  
Shows the status, model name, and URI of your machine.  
The printer control buttons are, as follows:  
Refresh: Renews the available machines list.  
Add Printer: Allows you to add a new machines.  
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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.  
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Shows all of the machine classes.  
Shows the status of the class and the number of machines in the class.  
Refresh: Renews the classes list.  
Test: Allows you to print a test page to ensure the machine is working  
properly.  
Add Class: Allows you to add a new machine class.  
Remove Class: Removes the selected machine class.  
Properties: Allows you to view and change the printer’s properties.  
Classes tab  
The Classes tab shows a list of available machine classes.  
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Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator  
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Switches to Ports configuration.  
Ports configuration  
Shows all of the available ports.  
In this window, you can view the list of available ports, check the status of each  
port and release a port that is stalled in a busy state when its owner has  
terminated the job for any reason.  
Shows the port type, device connected to the port, and status.  
Refresh: Renews the available ports list.  
Release port: Releases the selected port.  
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5. Troubleshooting  
This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error.  
For errors that occur during the wireless software installation and settings, refer to the  
troubleshotting section in the wireless setting chapter (see "Troubleshooting for wireless  
 
Paper feeding problems  
Condition  
Suggested solutions  
Paper jams during printing.  
Paper sticks together.  
Clear the paper jam.  
Check the maximum paper capacity of the tray .  
Make sure that you are using the correct type of paper.  
Remove paper from the tray and flex or fan the paper.  
Humid conditions may cause some paper to stick together.  
Multiple sheets of paper do not feed.  
Paper does not feed into the machine.  
Different types of paper may be stacked in the tray. Load paper of only one type, size, and weight.  
Remove any obstructions from inside the machine.  
Paper has not been loaded correctly. Remove paper from the tray and reload it correctly.  
There is too much paper in the tray. Remove excess paper from the tray.  
The paper is too thick. Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the machine.  
The paper keeps jamming.  
There is too much paper in the tray. Remove excess paper from the tray. If you are printing on special materials, feed  
manually in the tray.  
An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the machine.  
There may be debris inside the machine. Open the top cover and remove any debris.  
Envelopes skew or fail to feed correctly.  
Ensure that the paper guides are against both sides of the envelopes.  
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Power and cable connecting problems  
Condition  
Suggested solutions  
The machine is not receiving power,  
Connect the machine to the electricity supply first and press the  
Disconnect the machine’s cable and reconnect it.  
(power/cancel) button on the control panel.  
or the connection cable between the  
computer and the machine is not  
connected properly.  
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Printing problems  
Condition  
Possible cause  
Suggested solutions  
The machine does not  
print.  
The machine is not receiving power.  
Connect the machine to the electricity supply first and press the  
button on the control panel.  
(power/cancel)  
The machine is not selected as the default  
machine.  
Select your machine as your default machine in Windows.  
Check the machine for the following:  
The top cover is not closed. Close the top cover.  
The toner cartridge is not installed. Install the toner cartridge (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 40).  
Make sure the protect cover and sheets are removed from the toner cartridge (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 40).  
If a system error occurs, contact your service representative.  
The connection cable between the computer and Disconnect the machine cable and reconnect it (see "Rear view" on page 15).  
the machine is not connected properly.  
The connection cable between the computer and If possible, attach the cable to another computer that is working properly and print a job.  
the machine is defective.  
You can also try using a different machine cable.  
The port setting is incorrect.  
Check the Windows printer settings to make sure that the print job is sent to the correct  
port. If the computer has more than one port, make sure that the machine is attached to  
the correct one.  
The machine may be configured incorrectly.  
Check the Printing Preferences to ensure that all of the print settings are correct.  
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Printing problems  
Condition  
Possible cause  
Suggested solutions  
Uninstall and reinstall the machine’s driver.  
The machine does not  
print.  
The printer driver may be incorrectly installed.  
The machine is malfunctioning.  
Check the display message on the control panel to see if the machine is indicating a  
system error. Contact a service representative.  
The document size is so big that the hard disk  
space of the computer is insufficient to access the  
print job.  
Get more hard disk space and print the document again.  
The output tray is full.  
Once the paper is removed from the output tray, the machine resumes printing.  
The machine selects print The paper option that was selected in the  
materials from the wrong Printing Preferences may be incorrect.  
paper source.  
For many software applications, the paper source selection is found under the Paper tab  
Select the correct paper source. See the printer driver help screen (see "Using help" on  
A print job is extremely  
slow.  
The job may be very complex.  
Reduce the complexity of the page or try adjusting the print quality settings.  
Half the page is blank.  
The page orientation setting may be incorrect.  
Change the page orientation in your application (see "Opening printing preferences" on  
The paper size and the paper size settings do not Ensure that the paper size in the printer driver settings matches the paper in the tray.  
match.  
Or, ensure that the paper size in the printer driver settings matches the paper selection  
in the software application settings you use (see "Opening printing preferences" on  
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Printing problems  
Condition  
Possible cause  
Suggested solutions  
The machine prints, but  
the text is wrong,  
garbled, or incomplete.  
The machine cable is loose or defective.  
Disconnect the machine cable and reconnect. Try a print job that you have already  
printed successfully. If possible, attach the cable and the machine to another computer  
that you know works and try a print job. Finally, try a new machine cable.  
The wrong printer driver was selected.  
The software application is malfunctioning.  
The operating system is malfunctioning.  
Check the applicatinon’s printer selection menu to ensure that your machine is selected.  
Try printing a job from another application.  
Exit Windows and reboot the computer. Turn the machine off and back on again.  
Pages print, but they are The toner cartridge is defective or out of toner.  
Redistribute the toner, if necessary.  
blank.  
If necessary, replace the toner cartridge.  
The file may have blank pages.  
Check the file to ensure that it does not contain blank pages.  
Contact a service representative.  
Some parts, such as the controller or the board,  
may be defective.  
The machine does not  
print PDF files correctly.  
Some parts of graphics,  
text, or illustrations are  
missing.  
Incompatibility between the PDF file and the  
Acrobat products.  
Printing the PDF file as an image may enable the file to print. Turn on Print As Image  
from the Acrobat printing options.  
It will take longer to print when you print a PDF file as an image.  
The print quality of  
photos is not good.  
Images are not clear.  
The resolution of the photo is very low.  
Reduce the photo size. If you increase the photo size in the software application, the  
resolution will be reduced.  
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Printing problems  
Condition  
Possible cause  
Suggested solutions  
This is not a problem. Just keep printing.  
Before printing, the  
Using damp paper can cause vapor during  
machine emits vapor near printing.  
the output tray.  
The machine does not  
print special-sized paper,  
such as billing paper.  
Paper size and paper size setting do not match.  
Set the correct paper size in the Custom in Paper tab in Printing Preferences (see  
The printed billing paper The paper type setting does not match.  
Change the printer option and try again. Go to Printing Preferences , click Paper tab,  
is curled.  
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Printing quality problems  
If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, there might be a reduction in print quality. See the table below to clear the problem.  
Condition  
Suggested Solutions  
Light or faded print  
If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page, the toner supply is low. Install a new toner cartridge (see "Replacing the  
The paper may not meet paper specifications; for example, the paper may be too moist or rough.  
If the entire page is light, the print resolution setting is too low or the toner save mode is on. Adjust the print resolution and turn  
the toner save mode off. See the help screen of the printer driver.  
A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that the toner cartridge needs cleaning. Clean the inside of your machine  
The surface of the LSU part inside the machine may be dirty. Clean the inside of your machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page  
42). If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative.  
The top half of the paper is The toner might not adhere properly to this type of paper.  
printed lighter than the rest  
of the paper  
Change the printer option and try again. Go to Printing Preferences , click the Paper tab, and set the paper type to Recycled (see  
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Printing quality problems  
Condition  
Suggested Solutions  
Toner specks  
The paper may not meet specifications; for example, the paper may be too moist or rough.  
The transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside of your machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 42).  
The paper path may need cleaning. Contact a service representative (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 42).  
A aB bC c  
A aB bC c  
A aB bC c  
A aB bC c  
A aB bC c  
Dropouts  
If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page:  
A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try reprinting the job.  
A a B b C  
A a B b C  
A a B b C  
A a B b C  
A a B b C  
The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper has moist spots on its surface. Try a different brand of paper.  
The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different kind or brand of paper.  
Change the printer option and try again. Go to Printing Preferences, click the Paper tab, and set type to Thick or Thicker (see  
If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative.  
If white spots appear on the page:  
White Spots  
The paper is too rough and a lot of dirt from paper falls to the inner components within the machine, so the transfer roller may be  
dirty. Clean the inside of your machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 42).  
The paper path may need cleaning. Clean the inside of your machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 42).  
If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative.  
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Printing quality problems  
Condition  
Suggested Solutions  
Vertical lines  
If black vertical streaks appear on the page:  
The surface (drum part) of the toner cartridge inside the machine has probably been scratched. Remove the toner cartridge and  
If white vertical streaks appear on the page:  
The surface of the LSU part inside the machine may be dirty. Clean the inside of your machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page  
42). If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative.  
Black background  
If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable:  
Change to a lighter weight paper.  
Check the environmental conditions: very dry conditions or a high level of humidity (higher than 80% RH) can increase the amount  
of background shading.  
Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 40).  
Thoroughly redistribute the toner (see "Redistributing toner" on page 39).  
Toner smear  
Check the paper type and quality.  
Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 40).  
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Printing quality problems  
Condition  
Suggested Solutions  
If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals:  
Vertical repetitive defects  
The toner cartridge may be damaged. If you still have the same problem, remove the toner cartridge and, install a new one (see  
Parts of the machine may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after  
a few more pages.  
The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service representative.  
Background scatter  
Background scatter results from bits of toner randomly distributed on the printed page.  
The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that  
the paper does not absorb too much moisture.  
If background scatter occurs on an envelope, change the printing layout to avoid printing over areas that have overlapping seams  
on the reverse side. Printing on seams can cause problems.  
A
Or select Thick Envelope from the Printing Preferences window (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 32).  
If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a printed page, adjust the print resolution through your software application  
or in Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 32). Ensure the correct paper type is selected. For  
example: If Thicker Paper is selected, but Plain Paper actually used, an overcharging can occur causing this copy quality problem.  
If you are using a new toner cartridge, redistribute the toner first (see "Redistributing toner" on page 39).  
Toner particles are around  
bold characters or pictures  
The toner might not adhere properly to this type of paper.  
Change the printer option and try again. Go to Printing Preferences, click the Paper tab, and set the paper type to Recycled (see  
Ensure the correct paper type is selected. For example: If Thicker Paper is selected, but Plain Paper actually used, an overcharging  
can occur causing this copy quality problem.  
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Printing quality problems  
Condition  
Suggested Solutions  
Misformed characters  
If characters are improperly formed and producing hollow images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try different paper.  
Page skew  
Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.  
Check the paper type and quality.  
Ensure that the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack.  
Curl or wave  
Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.  
Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and humidity can cause paper curl.  
Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.  
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Printing quality problems  
Condition  
Suggested Solutions  
Wrinkles or creases  
Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.  
Check the paper type and quality.  
Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.  
Back of printouts are dirty  
Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 42).  
Solid color or black pages  
The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it.  
The toner cartridge may be defective. Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on  
The machine may require repairing. Contact a service representative.  
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Printing quality problems  
Condition  
Suggested Solutions  
Loose toner  
Check the paper type and quality.  
Remove the toner cartridge and then, install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 40).  
If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. Contact a service representative.  
Character voids  
Character voids are white areas within parts of characters that should be solid black:  
You may be printing on the wrong surface of the paper. Remove the paper and turn it around.  
The paper may not meet paper specifications.  
A
Horizontal stripes  
If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear:  
The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it.  
The toner cartridge may be defective. Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on  
If the problem persists, the machine may require repairing. Contact a service representative.  
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Printing quality problems  
Condition  
Suggested Solutions  
Curl  
If the printed paper is curled or paper does not feed into the machine:  
Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.  
Change the printer’s paper option and try again. Go to Printing Preferences, click the Paper tab, and set type to Thin (see  
An unknown image  
Your machine is probably being used at an altitude of 1,000 m (3,281 ft) or above.  
repetitively appears on a  
few sheets  
The high altitude may affect the print quality, such as loose toner or light imaging. Change the altitude setting for your machine (See  
Loose toner  
Light print or  
contamination occurs  
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Operating system problems  
1
Common Windows problems  
Condition  
Suggested solutions  
“File in Use” message appears Exit all software applications. Remove all software from the startup group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer driver.  
during installation.  
“General Protection Fault”,  
“Exception OE”, “Spool 32”, or  
“Illegal Operation” messages  
appear.  
Close all other applications, reboot Windows and try printing again.  
“Fail To Print”, “A printer  
timeout error occurred”  
message appear.  
These messages may appear during printing. Just keep waiting until the machine finishes printing. If the message appears in ready  
mode or after printing has completed, check the connection and/or whether an error has occurred.  
Refer to the Microsoft Windows User’s Guide that came with your computer for further information on Windows error messages.  
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Operating system problems  
2
Common Macintosh problems  
Condition  
Suggested solutions  
The machine does not print PDF files  
correctly. Some parts of graphics, text, or  
illustrations are missing.  
Printing the PDF file as an image may enable the file to print. Turn on Print As Image from the Acrobat printing options.  
It will take longer to print when you print a PDF file as an image.  
Some letters are not displayed normally Mac OS cannot create the font while printing the cover page. The English alphabet and numbers are displayed normally on  
during cover page printing. the cover page.  
When printing a document in Macintosh Make sure that the resolution setting in your machine driver matches the one in Acrobat Reader.  
with Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher, colors  
print incorrectly.  
Refer to the Macintosh User’s Guide that came with your computer for further information on Macintosh error messages.  
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Operating system problems  
3
Common Linux problems  
Condition  
Suggested solutions  
The machine does not print.  
Check if the printer driver is installed in your system. Open Unified Driver Configurator and switch to the Printers tab in the  
Printers configuration window to look at the list of available machines. Make sure that your machine is displayed on the list. If  
not, open Add new printer wizard to set up your device.  
Check if the machine is started. Open Printers configuration and select your machine from the printers list. Look at the  
description in the Selected printer pane. If its status contains Stopped, press the Start button. Normal operation of the machine  
should be restored. The “stopped” status might be activated when some problems in printing occur.  
Check if your application has special print options such as “-oraw”. If “-oraw” is specified in the command line parameter, then  
remove it to print properly. For Gimp front-end, select “print” -> “Setup printer” and edit the command line parameter in the  
command item.  
The machine does not print  
whole pages, and output is  
printed on half the page.  
It is a known problem that occurs when a color machine is used on version 8.51 or earlier of Ghostscript, 64-bit Linux OS, and has been  
reported to bugs.ghostscript.com as Ghostscript Bug 688252.The problem is solved in AFPL Ghostscript v. 8.52 or above. Download  
the latest version of AFPL Ghostscript from http://sourceforge.net/projects/ghostscript/ and install it to solve this problem.  
“Cannot open port device file” Avoid changing print job parameters (e.q., via LPR GUI) while a print job is in progress. Known versions of CUPS server break the print  
error message appears when  
printing a document.  
job whenever print options are changed and then try to restart the job from the beginning. Since Unified Linux Driver locks the port  
while printing, the abrupt termination of the driver keeps the port locked and unavailable for subsequent print jobs. If this situation  
occurs, try to release the port by selecting Release port in the Port configuration window.  
Refer to the Linux User’s Guide that came with your computer for further information on Linux error messages.  
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Glossary  
ADF  
The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by  
understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well as  
mentioned in this user’s guide.  
An Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is a scanning unit that will automatically  
feed an original sheet of paper so that the machine can scan some amount of the  
paper at once.  
802.11  
AppleTalk  
802.11 is a set of standards for wireless local area network (WLAN)  
communication, developed by the IEEE LAN/MAN Standards Committee (IEEE  
802).  
AppleTalk is a proprietary suite of protocols developed by Apple, Inc for  
computer networking. It was included in the original Macintosh (1984) and is  
now deprecated by Apple in favor of TCP/IP networking.  
802.11b/g/n  
BIT Depth  
802.11b/g/n can share same hardware and use the 2.4 GHz band. 802.11b  
supports bandwidth up to 11 Mbps, 802.11n supports bandwidth up to 150  
Mbps. 802.11b/g/n devices may occasionally suffer interference from  
microwave ovens, cordless telephones, and Bluetooth devices.  
A computer graphics term describing the number of bits used to represent the  
color of a single pixel in a bitmapped image. Higher color depth gives a broader  
range of distinct colors. As the number of bits increases, the number of possible  
colors becomes impractically large for a color map. 1-bit color is commonly  
called as monochrome or black and white.  
Access point  
BMP  
Access Point or Wireless Access Point (AP or WAP) is a device that connects  
wireless communication devices together on wireless local area networks  
(WLAN), and acts as a central transmitter and receiver of WLAN radio signals.  
A bitmapped graphics format used internally by the Microsoft Windows  
graphics subsystem (GDI), and used commonly as a simple graphics file format  
on that platform.  
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Glossary  
BOOTP  
Coverage  
Bootstrap Protocol. A network protocol used by a network client to obtain its IP  
address automatically. This is usually done in the bootstrap process of  
computers or operating systems running on them. The BOOTP servers assign  
the IP address from a pool of addresses to each client. BOOTP enables 'diskless  
workstation' computers to obtain an IP address prior to loading any advanced  
operating system.  
It is the printing term used for a toner usage measurement on printing. For  
example, 5% coverage means that an A4 sided paper has about 5% image or text  
on it. So, if the paper or original has complicated images or lots of text on it, the  
coverage will be higher and at the same time, a toner usage will be as much as  
the coverage.  
CSV  
CCD  
Comma Separated Values (CSV). A type of file format, CSV is used to exchange  
data between disparate applications. The file format, as it is used in Microsoft  
Excel, has become a de facto standard throughout the industry, even among  
non-Microsoft platforms.  
Charge Coupled Device (CCD) is a hardware which enables the scan job. CCD  
Locking mechanism is also used to hold the CCD module to prevent any damage  
when you move the machine.  
Collation  
DADF  
Collation is a process of printing a multiple-copy job in sets. When collation is  
selected, the device prints an entire set before printing additional copies.  
A Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) is a scanning unit that will  
automatically feed and turn over an original sheet of paper so that the machine  
can scan on both sides of the paper.  
Control Panel  
Default  
A control panel is a flat, typically vertical, area where control or monitoring  
instruments are displayed. They are typically found in front of the machine.  
The value or setting that is in effect when taking a printer out of its box state,  
reset, or initialized.  
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Glossary  
Glossary  
DHCP  
DPI  
A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a client-server networking  
protocol. A DHCP server provides configuration parameters specific to the DHCP  
client host requesting, generally, information required by the client host to  
participate on an IP network. DHCP also provides a mechanism for allocation of  
IP addresses to client hosts.  
Dots Per Inch (DPI) is a measurement of resolution that is used for scanning and  
printing. Generally, higher DPI results in a higher resolution, more visible detail  
in the image, and a larger file size.  
DRPD  
Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection. Distinctive Ring is a telephone company  
service which enables a user to use a single telephone line to answer several  
different telephone numbers.  
DIMM  
Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM), a small circuit board that holds memory.  
DIMM stores all the data within the machine like printing data, received fax data.  
Duplex  
DLNA  
A mechanism that will automatically turn over a sheet of paper so that the  
machine can print (or scan) on both sides of the paper. A printer equipped with  
a Duplex Unit can print on both sides of paper during one print cycle.  
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a standard that allows devices on  
a home network to share information with each other across the network.  
DNS  
Duty Cycle  
The Domain Name Server (DNS) is a system that stores information associated  
with domain names in a distributed database on networks, such as the Internet.  
Duty cycle is the page quantity which does not affect printer performance for a  
month. Generally the printer has the lifespan limitation such as pages per year.  
The lifespan means the average capacity of print-outs, usually within the  
warranty period. For example, if the duty cycle is 48,000 pages per month  
assuming 20 working days, a printer limits 2,400 pages a day.  
Dot Matrix Printer  
A dot matrix printer refers to a type of computer printer with a print head that  
runs back and forth on the page and prints by impact, striking an ink-soaked  
cloth ribbon against the paper, much like a typewriter.  
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Glossary  
ECM  
EtherTalk  
Error Correction Mode (ECM) is an optional transmission mode built into Class 1  
fax machines or fax modems. It automatically detects and corrects errors in the  
fax transmission process that are sometimes caused by telephone line noise.  
A suite of protocols developed by Apple Computer for computer networking. It  
was included in the original Macintosh (1984) and is now deprecated by Apple  
in favor of TCP/IP networking.  
Emulation  
FDI  
Emulation is a technique of one machine obtaining the same results as another.  
Foreign Device Interface (FDI) is a card installed inside the machine to allow a  
third party device such as a coin operated device or a card reader. Those devices  
allow the pay-for-print service on your machine.  
An emulator duplicates the functions of one system with a different system, so  
that the second system behaves like the first system. Emulation focuses on exact  
reproduction of external behavior, which is in contrast to simulation, which  
concerns an abstract model of the system being simulated, often considering its  
internal state.  
FTP  
A File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a commonly used protocol for exchanging files  
over any network that supports the TCP/IP protocol (such as the Internet or an  
intranet).  
Ethernet  
Ethernet is a frame-based computer networking technology for local area  
networks (LANs). It defines wiring and signaling for the physical layer, and frame  
formats and protocols for the media access control (MAC)/data link layer of the  
OSI model. Ethernet is mostly standardized as IEEE 802.3. It has become the most  
widespread LAN technology in use during the 1990s to the present.  
Fuser Unit  
The part of a laser printer that fuses the toner onto the print media. It consists of  
a heat roller and a pressure roller. After toner is transferred onto the paper, the  
fuser unit applies heat and pressure to ensure that the toner stays on the paper  
permanently, which is why paper is warm when it comes out of a laser printer.  
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Glossary  
Gateway  
IEEE  
A connection between computer networks, or between a computer network  
and a telephone line. It is very popular, as it is a computer or a network that  
allows access to another computer or network.  
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is an international  
non-profit, professional organization for the advancement of technology  
related to electricity.  
Grayscale  
IEEE 1284  
A shades of gray that represent light and dark portions of an image when color  
images are converted to grayscale; colors are represented by various shades of  
gray.  
The 1284 parallel port standard was developed by the Institute of Electrical and  
Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The term "1284-B" refers to a specific connector  
type on the end of the parallel cable that attaches to the peripheral (for example,  
a printer).  
Halftone  
Intranet  
An image type that simulates grayscale by varying the number of dots. Highly  
colored areas consist of a large number of dots, while lighter areas consist of a  
smaller number of dots.  
A private network that uses Internet Protocols, network connectivity, and  
possibly the public telecommunication system to securely share part of an  
organization's information or operations with its employees. Sometimes the  
term refers only to the most visible service, the internal website.  
HDD  
Hard Disk Drive (HDD), commonly referred to as a hard drive or hard disk, is a  
non-volatile storage device which stores digitally-encoded data on rapidly  
rotating platters with magnetic surfaces.  
IP address  
An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique number that devices use in order to  
identify and communicate with each other on a network utilizing the Internet  
Protocol standard.  
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Glossary  
IPM  
ITU-T  
The Images Per Minute (IPM) is a way of measuring the speed of a printer. An IPM  
rate indicates the number of single-sided sheets a printer can complete within  
one minute.  
The International Telecommunication Union is an international organization  
established to standardize and regulate international radio and  
telecommunications. Its main tasks include standardization, allocation of the  
radio spectrum, and organizing interconnection arrangements between  
different countries to allow international phone calls. A -T out of ITU-T indicates  
telecommunication.  
IPP  
The Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) defines a standard protocol for printing as  
well as managing print jobs, media size, resolution, and so forth. IPP can be used  
locally or over the Internet to hundreds of printers, and also supports access  
control, authentication, and encryption, making it a much more capable and  
secure printing solution than older ones.  
ITU-T No. 1 chart  
Standardized test chart published by ITU-T for document facsimile  
transmissions.  
IPX/SPX  
JBIG  
IPX/SPX stands for Internet Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange. It is a  
networking protocol used by the Novell NetWare operating systems. IPX and  
SPX both provide connection services similar to TCP/IP, with the IPX protocol  
having similarities to IP, and SPX having similarities to TCP. IPX/SPX was  
primarily designed for local area networks (LANs), and is a very efficient protocol  
for this purpose (typically its performance exceeds that of TCP/IP on a LAN).  
Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group (JBIG) is an image compression standard with  
no loss of accuracy or quality, which was designed for compression of binary  
images, particularly for faxes, but can also be used on other images.  
JPEG  
Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) is a most commonly used standard  
method of lossy compression for photographic images. It is the format used for  
storing and transmitting photographs on the World Wide Web.  
ISO  
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an international  
standard-setting body composed of representatives from national standards  
bodies. It produces world-wide industrial and commercial standards.  
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Glossary  
LDAP  
MH  
The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is a networking protocol for  
querying and modifying directory services running over TCP/IP.  
Modified Huffman (MH) is a compression method for decreasing the amount of  
data that needs to be transmitted between the fax machines to transfer the  
image recommended by ITU-T T.4. MH is a codebook-based run-length  
encoding scheme optimized to efficiently compress white space. As most faxes  
consist mostly of white space, this minimizes the transmission time of most  
faxes.  
LED  
A Light-Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that indicates the status  
of a machine.  
MMR  
MAC address  
Modified Modified READ (MMR) is a compression method recommended by ITU-  
T T.6.  
Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier associated with a  
network adapter. MAC address is a unique 48-bit identifier usually written as 12  
hexadecimal characters grouped in pairs (e. g., 00-00-0c-34-11-4e). This address  
is usually hard-coded into a Network Interface Card (NIC) by its manufacturer,  
and used as an aid for routers trying to locate machines on large networks.  
Modem  
A device that modulates a carrier signal to encode digital information, and also  
demodulates such a carrier signal to decode transmitted information.  
MFP  
MR  
Multi Function Peripheral (MFP) is an office machine that includes the following  
functionality in one physical body, so as to have a printer, a copier, a fax, a  
scanner and etc.  
Modified Read (MR) is a compression method recommended by ITU-T T.4. MR  
encodes the first scanned line using MH. The next line is compared to the first,  
the differences determined, and then the differences are encoded and  
transmitted.  
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Glossary  
NetWare  
OSI  
A network operating system developed by Novell, Inc. It initially used  
cooperative multitasking to run various services on a PC, and the network  
protocols were based on the archetypal Xerox XNS stack. Today NetWare  
supports TCP/IP as well as IPX/SPX.  
Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) is a model developed by the International  
Organization for Standardization (ISO) for communications. OSI offers a  
standard, modular approach to network design that divides the required set of  
complex functions into manageable, self-contained, functional layers. The layers  
are, from top to bottom, Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network,  
Data Link and Physical.  
OPC  
Organic Photo Conductor (OPC) is a mechanism that makes a virtual image for  
print using a laser beam emitted from a laser printer, and it is usually green or  
rust colored and has a cylinder shape.  
PABX  
A private automatic branch exchange (PABX) is an automatic telephone  
switching system within a private enterprise.  
An imaging unit containing a drum slowly wears the drum surface by its usage  
in the printer, and it should be replaced appropriately since it gets worn from  
contact with the cartridge development brush, cleaning mechanism, and paper.  
PCL  
Printer Command Language (PCL) is a Page Description Language (PDL)  
developed by HP as a printer protocol and has become an industry standard.  
Originally developed for early inkjet printers, PCL has been released in varying  
levels for thermal, dot matrix printer, and laser printers.  
Originals  
The first example of something, such as a document, photograph or text, etc,  
which is copied, reproduced or translated to produce others, but which is not  
itself copied or derived from something else.  
PDF  
Portable Document Format (PDF) is a proprietary file format developed by  
Adobe Systems for representing two dimensional documents in a device  
independent and resolution independent format.  
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PostScript  
Protocol  
PostScript (PS) is a page description language and programming language used  
primarily in the electronic and desktop publishing areas. - that is run in an  
interpreter to generate an image.  
A convention or standard that controls or enables the connection,  
communication, and data transfer between two computing endpoints.  
PS  
Printer Driver  
See PostScript.  
A program used to send commands and transfer data from the computer to the  
printer.  
PSTN  
The Public-Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is the network of the world's  
public circuit-switched telephone networks which, on industrial premises, is  
usually routed through the switchboard.  
Print Media  
The media like paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies which can be used  
in a printer, a scanner, a fax or, a copier.  
RADIUS  
PPM  
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is a protocol for remote  
user authentication and accounting. RADIUS enables centralized management  
of authentication data such as usernames and passwords using an AAA  
(authentication, authorization, and accounting) concept to manage network  
access.  
Pages Per Minute (PPM) is a method of measurement for determining how fast  
a printer works, meaning the number of pages a printer can produce in one  
minute.  
PRN file  
Resolution  
An interface for a device driver, this allows software to interact with the device  
driver using standard input/output system calls, which simplifies many tasks.  
The sharpness of an image, measured in Dots Per Inch (DPI). The higher the dpi,  
the greater the resolution.  
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SMB  
TCP/IP  
Server Message Block (SMB) is a network protocol mainly applied to share files,  
printers, serial ports, and miscellaneous communications between nodes on a  
network. It also provides an authenticated Inter-process communication  
mechanism.  
The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP); the set of  
communications protocols that implement the protocol stack on which the  
Internet and most commercial networks run.  
TCR  
SMTP  
Transmission Confirmation Report (TCR) provides details of each transmission  
such as job status, transmission result and number of pages sent. This report can  
be set to print after each job or only after failed transmissions.  
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the standard for e-mail transmissions  
across the Internet. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where one  
or more recipients of a message are specified, and then the message text is  
transferred. It is a client-server protocol, where the client transmits an email  
message to the server.  
TIFF  
Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) is a variable-resolution bitmapped image  
format. TIFF describes image data that typically come from scanners. TIFF  
images make use of tags, keywords defining the characteristics of the image that  
is included in the file. This flexible and platform-independent format can be  
used for pictures that have been made by various image processing  
applications.  
SSID  
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name of a wireless local area network (WLAN). All  
wireless devices in a WLAN use the same SSID in order to communicate with  
each other. The SSIDs are case-sensitive and have a maximum length of 32  
characters.  
Toner Cartridge  
Subnet Mask  
A kind of bottle or container used in a machine like a printer which contains  
toner. Toner is a powder used in laser printers and photocopiers, which forms  
the text and images on the printed paper. Toner can be fused by by a  
combination of heat/pressure from the fuser, causing it to bind to the fibers in  
the paper.  
The subnet mask is used in conjunction with the network address to determine  
which part of the address is the network address and which part is the host  
address.  
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Glossary  
TWAIN  
Watermark  
An industry standard for scanners and software. By using a TWAIN-compliant  
scanner with a TWAIN-compliant program, a scan can be initiated from within  
the program. It is an image capture API for Microsoft Windows and Apple  
Macintosh operating systems.  
A watermark is a recognizable image or pattern in paper that appears lighter  
when viewed by transmitted light. Watermarks were first introduced in Bologna,  
Italy in 1282; they have been used by papermakers to identify their product, and  
also on postage stamps, currency, and other government documents to  
discourage counterfeiting.  
UNC Path  
WEP  
Uniform Naming Convention (UNC) is a standard way to access network shares  
in Window NT and other Microsoft products. The format of a UNC path is:  
\\<servername>\<sharename>\<Additional directory>  
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol specified in IEEE 802.11 to  
provide the same level of security as that of a wired LAN. WEP provides security  
by encrypting data over radio so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one  
end point to another.  
URL  
Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is the global address of documents and  
resources on the Internet. The first part of the address indicates what protocol to  
use, the second part specifies the IP address or the domain name where the  
resource is located.  
WIA  
Windows Imaging Architecture (WIA) is an imaging architecture that is originally  
introduced in Windows Me and Windows XP. A scan can be initiated from within  
these operating systems by using a WIA-compliant scanner.  
USB  
WPA  
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a standard that was developed by the USB  
Implementers Forum, Inc., to connect computers and peripherals. Unlike the  
parallel port, USB is designed to concurrently connect a single computer USB  
port to multiple peripherals.  
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a class of systems to secure wireless (Wi-Fi)  
computer networks, which was created to improve upon the security features of  
WEP.  
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WPA-PSK  
WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) is special mode of WPA for small business or  
home users. A shared key, or password, is configured in the wireless access point  
(WAP) and any wireless laptop or desktop devices. WPA-PSK generates a unique  
key for each session between a wireless client and the associated WAP for more  
advanced security.  
WPS  
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for establishing a wireless home  
network. If your wireless access point supports WPS, you can configure the  
wireless network connection easily without a computer.  
XPS  
XML Paper Specification (XPS) is a specification for a Page Description Language  
(PDL) and a new document format, which has benefits for portable document  
and electronic document, developed by Microsoft. It is an XML-based  
specification, based on a new print path and a vector-based device-  
independent document format.  
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special media  
C
G
local  
cleaning  
general icons  
glossary  
driver installation  
driver reinstalling  
inside  
outside  
J
pickup roller  
cleaning a machine  
control panel  
convention  
M
jam  
Macintosh  
clearing paper  
tips for avoiding paper jams  
common Macintosh problems  
driver installation for network connected 79  
driver installation for USB cable connected  
L
D
Linux  
Dell Printer Status  
driver reinstallation for USB cable connected  
common Linux problems  
E
driver installation for network connected 80  
printing  
driver installation for USB cable connected  
embedded web service  
general information  
system requirements  
manual feeding in the tray  
using special media  
driver reinstallation for USB cable connected  
F
printer properties  
printing  
N
favorites settings, for printing  
features  
print media feature  
firmware update utility  
front view  
network  
system requirements  
unifled driver configurator  
driver installation  
Linux  
loading  
Macintosh  
manual feeding in tray  
paper in the tray  
Windows  
installing environment  
163  
Index  
Index  
introducing network programs  
IPv6 configuration  
wireless network setup  
N-up printing  
paper error  
printer preferences  
Linux  
S
Printing  
safety  
printing  
information  
Macintosh  
changing the default print settings  
Linux  
symbols  
O
special print features  
specifications  
Macintosh  
overlay printing  
create  
multiple pages on one sheet of paper  
Macintosh  
print media  
delete  
printing a document  
Windows  
supplies  
print  
available supplies  
estimated toner cartridge life  
ordering  
printing to a file  
printing a document  
Linux  
P
placing a machine  
adjusting the altitude  
print media  
card stock  
replacing toner cartridge  
Supplies Ordering Utility  
Macintosh  
problems  
T
paper feeding problems  
power problems  
printing problems  
printing quality problems  
envelope  
toner cartridge  
estimated life  
labels  
output support  
preprinted paper  
special media  
print resolution set  
Linux  
handling instructions  
non-Dell and refilled  
redistributing toner  
replacing the cartridge  
storing  
R
rear view  
resolution  
164  
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Index  
ad hoc mode  
tray  
Infrastructure mode  
adjusting the width and length  
changing the tray size  
feed manually in the tray  
USB cable  
WPS  
PBC  
U
PIN  
understanding the status LED  
USB cable  
driver installation  
driver reinstallation  
using help  
W
watermark  
create  
delete  
edit  
Windows  
common Windows problems  
driver installation for network connected 78  
driver installation for USB cable connected  
18,  
system requirements  
wireless  
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