eMachines EL1200 Series - Manual (Page 52)

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
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• If your computer is plugged into a surge
protector, make sure that the surge protector is
connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned
on, and working correctly. To test the outlet,
plug a working device, such as a lamp, into the
outlet and turn it on.
• Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts
or damage. Replace any damaged cables.
Printer
The printer will not turn on
• Make sure that the printer is online. Many
printers have an online/offline button that you
may need to press.
• Make sure that the power cable is plugged into
an AC power source.
The printer is on but will not print
• Check the cable between the printer and your
computer. Make sure that it is connected to the
correct port.
• Make sure that the printer is online. Many
printers have an online/offline button that you
may need to press so the printer can start
printing. Press the button to put the printer
online.
• Check the cable for bent or broken pins.
• If the printer you want to print to is not the
default printer, make sure that you have selected
it in the printer setup.
To set a default printer:
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
The Control Panel window opens. If
your Control Panel is in Category
View, click Printers and Other
Hardware.
2 Click/Double-click the Printers and
Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes
window opens.