Printer problems, If you cannot print to a parallel port printer, If you cannot print to a usb printer – Dell Inspiron 5000e User Manual
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Printer Problems
If you cannot print to a parallel port printer
V
e r i f y
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
— Ensure that the printer
cable is connected as described on page 18.
T
e s t
t h e
e l e c t r i c a l
o u t l e t
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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
— See the documentation
supplied with the printer.
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
W
i n d o w s
1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then
select the Details tab.
2 Ensure that the Print to the following port: setting is LPTl (Printer Port).
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
If you cannot print to a USB printer
V
e r i f y
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
— Ensure that the printer
cable is connected as described on page 18.
T
e s t
t h e
e l e c t r i c a l
o u t l e t
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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
— See the documentation
supplied with the printer.
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