Printer problems – Dell Inspiron 8500 User Manual
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Printer Problems
C
HE C K
T H E
P R IN T E R
C A B L E
CO N NE C T I O NS
— Ensure that the printer cable
is properly connected to the computer (see page 38).
T
E S T
THE
EL E CT RI C A L
OU T LE T
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
E
NSU R E
T H A T
T HE
P R I NT E R
IS
T U R N E D
ON
— See the documentation
supplied with the printer.
V
E R IF Y
T H A T
W
I ND O W S ®
R E CO G N IZ ES
T H E
P R I NT E R
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.
6
Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
R
E I NS T AL L
THE
P R IN T E R
D R IV E R
USB printer
cable
USB connector on
computer
USB connector
on printer