Dell Dimension 8100 User Manual
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Brand: Dell
Category: Computer Accessories , Desktop , Laptop , Switch
Type: Solution manual for Dell Studio XPS 8100
Pages: 92 (1.64 Mb)
Solving Problems 23
If you cannot print to a parallel port printer
If you cannot print to a USB printer
VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS— Ensure that the printer
cable is connected as described on page 12.
TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET— Ensure that the electrical outlet is
working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON— See the documentation
supplied with the printer.
VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS
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 LPT1 (Printer Port).
REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER— See page 13.
VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS— Ensure that the printer
cable is connected as described on page 13.
TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET— Ensure that the electrical outlet is
working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON— See the documentation
supplied with the printer.
VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS— 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.