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Can I print from my MAC laptop using a Dell B1100w laser printer?

How can I print from my Mac laptop using a DellB1160w laser printer?

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Aug 30, 2021 11:28 AM

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Posted on Aug 30, 2021 2:08 PM

Hi,


The Dell B1160w does not appear to be a model supporting the driverless AirPrint technology. Therefore, we have to assume that drivers will be needed.


To begin with, it may be a good idea to reset the printing system. Does the operating system offer a suitable driver to use?

Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem - Apple Support

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Dell has drivers for macOS 10.13 High Sierra at

https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/dell-b1160w/drivers

( https://dl.dell.com/FOLDER04131849M/1/Printer_B1160w_Installer_And_Application_Dell_A06_MAC.zip ).

You could perhaps check whether the macOS 10.13 software can be used under macOS 10.14 Mojave as well. Look upon this as an experiment. It may or may not work. Before testing drivers, make sure that you have backup copies of all important files (documents, photos, et cetera). Software conflicts cannot be ruled out.


https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_printers_main/esuprt_printers_mono_laser/dell-b1160w_user%27s%20guide_en-us.pdf



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Aug 30, 2021 2:08 PM in response to TPaul1934

Hi,


The Dell B1160w does not appear to be a model supporting the driverless AirPrint technology. Therefore, we have to assume that drivers will be needed.


To begin with, it may be a good idea to reset the printing system. Does the operating system offer a suitable driver to use?

Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem - Apple Support

Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support


Dell has drivers for macOS 10.13 High Sierra at

https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/dell-b1160w/drivers

( https://dl.dell.com/FOLDER04131849M/1/Printer_B1160w_Installer_And_Application_Dell_A06_MAC.zip ).

You could perhaps check whether the macOS 10.13 software can be used under macOS 10.14 Mojave as well. Look upon this as an experiment. It may or may not work. Before testing drivers, make sure that you have backup copies of all important files (documents, photos, et cetera). Software conflicts cannot be ruled out.


https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_printers_main/esuprt_printers_mono_laser/dell-b1160w_user%27s%20guide_en-us.pdf



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