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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:

  1. Dell Color LED/Laser Printers
  2. Dell Monochrome Laser Printers
  3. Dell Inkjet Printers
  4. Printer Software
  5. Useful links/information for installation

1. Dell Color LED/Laser Printers

SLN287168_en_US__1icon 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

Table 1: Color Laser Printers Supported by Windows 8.1 and/or Windows RT 8.1 (Printer Availability Varies by Country)

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.

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2. Dell Monochrome Laser Printers

SLN287168_en_US__1icon 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

Table 2: Mono Laser Printers Supported by Windows 8.1 and/or Windows RT 8.1 (Printer Availability Varies by Country)

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.

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3 Dell Inkjet Printers

SLN287168_en_US__1icon 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

Table 3: Dell Inkjet Printers Supported by Windows 8.1 and/or Windows RT 8.1 (Printer Availability Varies by Country)

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.

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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

Table 4: Software Supported by Windows 8.1

 

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5. Useful links/information for installation

  1. Available Windows 8.1 Web Packages are posted on the Drivers and Downloads page for download.
  2. Browse to the Microsoft Windows update page for instructions on how to make sure you have the latest updates.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 methodSLN287168_en_US__4iC_External_Link_BD_v1

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Article Properties
Article Number: 000132098
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 21 feb 2021
Version:  3
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