Dell Precision T5400 (Late 2007) User Manual
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Quick Reference Guide
Printer Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTE:
If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer’s
manufacturer.
C
H E C K
T H E
P R I N T E R
D O C U M E N T A T I O N
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See the printer documentation for setup
and troubleshooting information.
E
N S U R E
T H A T
T H E
P R I N T E R
I S
T U R N E D
O N
C
H E C K
T H E
P R I N T E R
C A B L E
C O N N E C T I O N S
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• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer.
T
E S T
T H E
E L E C T R I C A L
O U T L E T
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing
it with another device, such as a lamp.
V
E R I F Y
T H A T
T H E
P R I N T E R
I S
R E C O G N I Z E D
B Y
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I N D O W S
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Windows XP:
1
Click Start
→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed
printers or fax printers.
2
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
3
Click Properties
→ Ports. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the following
port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the
following port(s): setting is USB.
Windows Vista:
1
Click
Start
→ Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer.
2
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
3
Click Properties, and then click Ports.
4
Adjust the settings, as needed.
R
E I N S T A L L
T H E
P R I N T E R
D R I V E R
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See the printer documentation for information
on reinstalling the printer driver.
Scanner Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTE:
If you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner’s
manufacturer.
C
H E C K
T H E
S C A N N E R
D O C U M E N T A T I O N
—
See the scanner documentation for setup
and troubleshooting information.