Printer problems – Dell Vostro 1700 (Early 2009) User Manual
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Troubleshooting
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A
DJUST
THE
POWER
PROPERTIES
—
See "Configuring Power Management
R
ESEAT
THE
MEMORY
MODULES
—
If the computer power light turns on, but
the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on
page 163).
Printer Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTE:
If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer’s
manufacturer.
C
HECK
THE
PRINTER
DOCUMENTATION
—
See the printer documentation for
setup and troubleshooting information.
E
NSURE
THAT
THE
PRINTER
IS
TURNED
ON
C
HECK
THE
PRINTER
CABLE
CONNECTIONS
—
•
See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
•
Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and
the computer.
T
EST
THE
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
—
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
V
ERIFY
THAT
THE
PRINTER
IS
RECOGNIZED
BY
W
INDOWS
—
Windows XP:
1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View
installed printers or fax printers.
2 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
3 Click Properties→ Ports. 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.
Windows Vista:
1 Click the Windows Vista Start button
→ Control Panel→ Hardware
and Sound
→ Printer.
2 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.