Dell Inspiron 500m - Manual (Page 40)

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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 HE CK T HE PR IN TE R C AB L E C O NN EC TI O NS — Ensure that the printer cable is properly
connected to the computer.
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E S T TH E EL E CT R IC AL O UT LE T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
another device, such as a lamp.
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NS UR E T HA T T HE P RI NT ER I S TU RN ED O N — See the documentation supplied with the
printer.
V E RI FY TH AT W IN D OW S ® R E C OG NI Z E S TH E PR IN TE 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. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s):
setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
R E INS T A LL TH E PR IN TE R DR I VE R — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 96.
USB printer
cable
USB connector on
computer
USB connector
on printer
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