Microsoft Windows 8.1 Compatibility with Dell Printers
Summary: Refer to your Dell printer to check compatibility with Microsoft Windows 8.1 and where you can find drivers, also how to use older drivers in Windows 8.1.
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Refer to your Dell printer below to check compatibility with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 Operating System, and if it is, where you can find drivers, also how to use printer drivers from a previous version of Windows, when there are no drivers available for Windows 8.1.
Table of Contents:
- Dell Color LED/Laser Printers
- Dell Monochrome Laser Printers
- Dell Inkjet Printers
- Printer Software
- Useful links/information for installation
1. Dell Color LED/Laser Printers
Note: Dell is aware that not every printer will have drivers on the Dell Product Support site for the version of Windows installed on your computer. The drivers will be posted on the Dell Product Support site should they become available. As an alternative installing drivers from a previous version of Windows in compatibility mode may work in the meantime, some or all of the printer functionality may still work with the version of Windows installed on your computer. For more information, refer to Dell Knowledge Base article Installing Printer Drivers From a Previous Version of Windows. To find out what other drivers are available for your printer, please visit the Drivers and Downloads page.
| Model Number |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatibility |
Windows 8.1 Web Package availability1 |
Windows 8.1 drivers in CD2 |
Windows 8.1 drivers in OS or Windows Update3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1660w |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| C1760nw |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| C1765nf |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| C1765nfw |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| C2660dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| C2665dnf |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| C3760dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| C3760n |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| C3765dnf |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| C5765dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| C7765dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1230c |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1235cn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1250c |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 1320c |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 1350cnw |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 1355cn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 1355cnw |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 2130cn4 |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
No |
| 2135cn4 |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
No |
| 2145cn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 2150cdn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 2150cn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 2155cdn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 2155cn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 3000cn |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 3010cn |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 3100cn |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 3110cn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 3115cn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 3130cn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 3130cdn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 5100cn |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 5110cn4 |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
No |
| 5130cdn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 7130cdn4 |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
No |
1 Windows 8.1 Web Package available for download at the Drivers and Downloads page.
2 Windows 8.1 print drivers in CD, provided with Dell printer.
3 Print drivers are installed automatically when the compatible printer is connected to an operating Windows 8.1 device via USB and both devices are on the same network. Note: Windows 8.1 drivers in OS means that it is included with Windows 8.1.
4 The existing Microsoft Windows 8 printer driver for this printer model may be compatible on Microsoft Windows 8.1 with limited functionality.
2. Dell Monochrome Laser Printers
Note: Dell is aware that not every printer will have drivers on the Dell Product Support site for the version of Windows installed on your computer. The drivers will be posted on the Dell Product Support site should they become available. As an alternative installing drivers from a previous version of Windows in compatibility mode may work in the meantime, some or all of the printer functionality may still work with the version of Windows installed on your computer. For more information, refer to Dell Knowledge Base article Installing Printer Drivers From a Previous Version of Windows. To find out what other drivers are available for your printer, please visit the Drivers and Downloads page.
| Model Number |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatibility |
Windows 8.1 Web Package availability1 |
Windows 8.1 drivers in CD2 |
Windows 8.1 drivers in OS or Windows Update3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1160 |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B1160w |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B1163 |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B1163w |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B1165nfw |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B1260dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B1265dfw |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B1265dnf |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B2360d |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B2360dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B2375dfw |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B2375dnf |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B3460dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B3465dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B3465dnf |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B5460dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| B5465dnf |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1100 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 1110 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 1125 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 1130 |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1130n |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1133 |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1135 |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1600n |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 17004 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 1700n4 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 17104 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 1710n4 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 17204 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 1720dn4 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 1815dn |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 2230d |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 2330d |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 2330dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 2335dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 2335dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 2350d |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 2350dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 2355dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 3330dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 3333dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 3335dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 5210n4 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 5230dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 5230n |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 5310n4 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 5330dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 5350dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 5530dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 5535dn |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 7330dn4 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| M5200 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| M5200n |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| P1500 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| S2500 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| S2500n |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| W5300 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| W5300n |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
1 Windows 8.1 Web Package available for download at the Drivers and Downloads page.
2 Windows 8.1 print drivers in CD, provided with Dell printer.
3 Print drivers are installed automatically when the compatible printer is connected to an operating Windows 8.1 device via USB and both devices are on the same network. Note: Windows 8.1 drivers in OS means that it is included with Windows 8.1.
4 The existing Microsoft Windows 8 printer driver for this printer model may be compatible on Microsoft Windows 8.1 with limited functionality.
3 Dell Inkjet Printers
Note: Dell is aware that not every printer will have drivers on the Dell Product Support site for the version of Windows installed on your computer. The drivers will be posted on the Dell Product Support site should they become available. As an alternative installing drivers from a previous version of Windows in compatibility mode may work in the meantime, some or all of the printer functionality may still work with the version of Windows installed on your computer. For more information, refer to Dell Knowledge Base article Installing Printer Drivers From a Previous Version of Windows. To find out what other drivers are available for your printer, please visit the Drivers and Downloads page.
| Model Number |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatibility |
Windows 8.1 Web Package availability1 |
Windows 8.1 drivers in CD2 |
Windows 8.1 drivers in OS or Windows Update3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P513w |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| P703w |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| P713w |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| V105 |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| V305 |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| V305w |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| V313 |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| V313w |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| V505 |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| V505w |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| V515w |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| V525w |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| V715w |
Windows 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| V725w |
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Compatible |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 540 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 720 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 725 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 810 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 922 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 924 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 926 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 928 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 942 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 944 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 946 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 948 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 948w |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 962 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 964 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 966 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 966w |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 968 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| 968w |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| A920 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| A940 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| A960 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
| J740 |
Not Supported |
No |
No |
No |
1 Windows 8.1 Web Package available for download at the Drivers and Downloads page.
2 Windows 8.1 print drivers in CD, provided with Dell printer.
3 Print drivers are installed automatically when the compatible printer is connected to an operating Windows 8.1 device via USB and both devices are on the same network. Note: Windows 8.1 drivers in OS means that it is included with Windows 8.1.
4. Printer Software
| Printer Software | Supported by Windows 8.1 |
| Dell OpenMange" Printer Manager | Yes |
| Dell Open Print Driver | Yes |
| Nuance" PaperPort 14 (Standard) | Yes |
| Nuance" PaperPort 14 (Professional) | Yes |
| SmarThru" Office | Yes |
| ABBYY Reader version 9 | Yes |
5. Useful links/information for installation
- Available Windows 8.1 Web Packages are posted on the Drivers and Downloads page for download.
- Browse to the Microsoft Windows update page for instructions on how to make sure you have the latest updates.
- Information on "How to share a printer from another PC on a wireless network" is posted on Wireless Networking for the Home for Windows 8.1.
- For networked printers that are not compatible with Windows RT, you may print using a HomeGroup to share over the network or via the Share a Printer method.
