Dell Vostro 1200 (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 93)

Troubleshooting 93
T ES T T H E EL E CT 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.
V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P RI N T E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W IND O WS
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 Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer.
2 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
3 Click Properties and click Ports.
4 Adjust the settings, as needed.
R E I N S T A L L T H E P RI N T E R D R I V E R — S E E T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N F O R
I N F O R M A T I O N O N R E I N S T A L L I N G T H E P RI N TE R D R I V E R .
Scanner 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 scanner, contact the scanner’s
manufacturer.
C H E C K T H E S CA N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N — See the scanner documentation for
setup and troubleshooting information.
U N L O CK T H E S C A N N E R — Ensure that your scanner is unlocked (if the scanner
has a locking tab or button).
R E S TA RT T H E CO MP U T E R A N D T RY T H E S C A N N E R A G A I N
C H E C K T H E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S
• See the scanner documentation for information on cable connections.
• Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and
the computer.
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