Dell B1163 User manual

BASIC

Dell B1163/B1163w

User’s Guide

BASIC

User’s Guide

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.

BASIC

1. Introduction 3. Maintenance

Key benefits 5

Features by models 7

Useful to know 9

About this user’s guide 10

Safety information 11

Machine overview 16

Control panel overview 19

Turning the machine ON 21

Installing the driver locally 22

Reinstalling the driver 25

2. Basic Setup

Media and tray 27

Basic printing 37

Basic copying 42

Basic scanning 44

Ordering supplies and accessories 46

Available supplies 47

Available maintenance parts 48

Installing accessories 49

Storing the toner cartridge 50

Redistributing toner 52

Replacing the toner cartridge 54

Cleaning the machine 56

Tips for moving & storing your machine 62

4. Troubleshooting

Tips for avoiding paper jams 64

Clearing paper jams 65

Understanding the status LED 69

BASIC

5. Appendix

Specifications 72

Regulatory information 81

1. Introduction

This chapter provides information you need to know before using the machine.

•Keybenefits 5

• Features by models 7

• Useful to know 9

• About this user’s guide 10

• Safety information 11

• Machine overview 16

• Control panel overview 19

• Turning the machine ON 21

• Installing the driver locally 22

• Reinstalling the driver 25

 
 
 
 
 
 
Key benefits 
Environmentally friendly 
• To save toner and paper, this machine supports Eco feature (see "Eco 
printing" on page 40). 
• To save paper, you can print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper 
(see "Using advanced print features" on page 139). 
• To save paper, you can print on both sides of the paper (double-sided 
printing) (Manual) (see "Using advanced print features" on page 139). 
• To save electricity, this machine automatically conserves electricity by 
substantially reducing power consumption when not in use. 
• We recommend using recycled paper for saving energy. 
Fast high resolution printing 
• You can print with a resolution of up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi effective output. 
• Fast, on-demand printing. 
- For single-side printing, 20 ppm (A4) or 21 ppm (Letter). 
Convenience 
• Dell Printer Manager and Printing Status is a program that monitors and 
informs you of the machine’s status and allows you to customize the 
machine’s settings (see "Using Dell Printer Status" on page 166). 
• Dell Scan Assistant is an application to help users scan, compile, and save 
documents in multiple formats, including .epub format. These documents 
can be shared via social networking sites. 
• You can access Dell Support at www.dell.com or www.dell.com/support. 
Select your region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the 
requested details to access help tools and information. 
Wide range of functionality and application support 
• Supports various paper sizes (see "Print media specifications" on page 74). 
• Print watermark: You can customize your documents with words, such as 
“Confidential” (see "Using advanced print features" on page 139). 

Key benefits

• 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

taped together to form a poster (see "Using advanced print features" on

page 139).

• You can print in various operating systems (see "System requirements" on

page 77).

AirPrint

• AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print directly from iPhone, iPad and iPod

touch running iOS 4.2 or later.

Supports various wireless network setting method

• Using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) button

- You can easily connect to a wireless network using the WPS button on

the machine and the access point (a wireless router).

•UsingtheUSBcable

- You can connect and set various wireless network settings using a USB

cable.

• Using the Wi-Fi Direct

- You can conveniently print from your mobile device using the Wi-Fi or

Wi-Fi Direct feature.

See "Introducing wireless set up methods" on page 110.

Features by models

Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on

model or country.

Operating System

(●: Included, Blank: Not available)

Software

(●: Included, Blank: Not available)

Operating System B1163 B1163w

Windows

Software B1163 B1163w

SPL printer driver ●●

XPS printer driver ●●

Dell Printer Manager Scan to PC settings ●●

Device Settings ●●

Dell Scan Assistant ●●

Dell Printer Status ●●

●●

Mac ●●

Linux ●●

Features by models

Variety feature

Features B1163 B1163w

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ●●

Network Interface 802.11b/g/n wireless

LANa

●

Eco printing (Control panel) ●●

Duplex (2-sided) printing (Manual)b ●●

Scan Scan to PC ●●

PaperPort

14 (found in CD2)

(excluding China)

●●

Copy ID card copying ●●

Reduced or enlarged

copying

●●

Adjust background ●●

a. Depending on your country, wireless LAN card may not be available. For some counties,

only 802.11 b/g can be applied. Contact your local Dell dealer or the retailer where you

bought your machine.

b. Windows only.

(●: Included, Blank: Not available)

Useful to know

The machine does not print.

• Open the print queue list and remove the document from the

list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 38).

• Remove the driver and install it again (see "Installing the driver

locally" on page 22).

• Select your machine as your default machine in your Windows

(see "Setting your machine as a default machine" on page 138).

Where can I purchase accessories or supplies?

• Inquire at a Dell distributor or your retailer.

• Visit www.dell.com/supplies. Select your country/region to

view product service information.

The status LED flashes or remains constantly on.

• Turn the product off and on again.

• Check the meanings of LED indications in this manual and

troubleshoot accordingly (see "Understanding the status LED"

on page 69).

A paper jam has occurred.

• Open and close the scan unit (see "Front view" on page 17).

• Check the instructions on removing jammed paper in this

manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Clearing paper

jams" on page 65).

Printouts are blurry.

• The toner level might be low or uneven. Shake the toner

cartridge (see "Redistributing toner" on page 52).

• Try a different print resolution setting (see "Opening printing

preferences" on page 38).

• Replace the toner cartridge (see "Replacing the toner

cartridge" on page 54).

Where can I download the machine’s driver?

• You can get help, support application, machine drivers,

manuals, and order information from the Dell website,

www.dell.com > find your product > Support or Downloads.

About this user’s guide

General icons

This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the

machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage.

• Read the safety information before using the machine.

• If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting

chapter.

• 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.

• The screenshots in this administrator’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.

Icon Text Description

Caution Gives users information to protect the machine from

possible mechanical damage or malfunction.

Note Provides additional information or detailed

specification of the machine function and feature.

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.

1. Introduction 10

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