Dell Dimension 4550 - Manual (Page 53)

Solving Problems 53
Printer Problems
HINT: Dell does not
cover the printer’s
warranty. If you need
technical assistance for
your printer, call the
printer’s manufacturer.
See the printer
documentation for the
correct phone number.
C HE C K T H E P R IN T E R D O C UM E NT A T I O N — See the printer documentation
for setup and troubleshooting information.
E NSU R E T H A T T H E P R I NT E R IS T U R N E D O N — See the printer
documentation for power button information.
V E RI F Y THE P RI NT ER C AB L E C O NN E CT IO N S —
• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the printer cable is connected as described on page 20.
• Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the
computer.
T E S T T HE EL E CT R I C AL O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is
working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
V E RI F Y T H A T THE P R IN T E R I S RE C O G NI Z E D B Y W IN D O W S ® —
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 is listed, right-click
the printer icon.
5 Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. 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.
R E I NS T AL L THE P R IN T E R D R IV E R — See page 65.
C HE C K F O R IN T E R RU P T R E Q U ES T C O N F L I C T S — See page 70.