Dell XPS M140 (MXC051, Late 2005) - Manual (Page 93)

Solving Problems 93
E N SU RE T H A T T H E P RI N T ER I S TU RN E D O N
C H E C K T H E P RI N T ER C A B L E CO N NE C T I O N S —
• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer.
T E ST T H E E L 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 RI F Y TH A T T H E P R I N T E R I S R E C O G N I Z ED B Y W I ND O WS —
1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
2 Click View installed printers or fax printers.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. 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.
R E I N S T A L L T H E P RI N TE R D R I V E R — See the printer documentation for instructions
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 P RI N T ER D O CU ME N T A T I O N — See the printer documentation for setup and
troubleshooting information.
C H E C K T H E S CA NN E R D O C U ME N T A T I O N — See the scanner documentation for setup and
troubleshooting information.
U N L O CK T H E SC A N N E R — Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button.
R E S T A RT T H E C O M PU T E R A N D T RY T H E SC A N N E R A G A I N
C H E C K T H E C A B L E CO N N E C T I O N S —
• See the scanner documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer.
V E RI F Y TH A T T H E S C A N N E R I S R E C O G N I ZE D B Y M IC RO SOF T W INDO WS —
1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
2 Click Scanners and Cameras.
If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.
R E I N S T A L L T H E S CA NN E R D R I V E R — See the scanner documentation for instructions.
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