Dell Inspiron 600m - Manual (Page 25)

Setting Up Your Computer
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Connecting a USB Printer
NOTE:
You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.
1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.
2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer.
The USB connectors fit only one way.
Printer Problems
C HECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS — Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to
the computer.
T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
device, such as a lamp.
E NSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON — See the documentation supplied with the printer.
V ERIFY THAT W INDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER
1 Click the Start button.
2 Click Control Panel.
3 Click Printers and Other Hardware.
4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer model is listed, right-click the printer icon.
5 Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is
LPT1 (Printer Port).
R EINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 74.
USB printer
cable
USB connector on
computer
USB connector
on printer