Printer problems – Dell Latitude 100L User Manual
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Printer Problems
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
— Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the
computer (see page 33).
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.
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T H A T
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— See the documentation supplied with the printer.
V
E RI F Y
TH A T
W
I N DOWS
R E C O G N I Z E S
T H E
P RI N T E R
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Windows XP
1
Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2
Click Printers and Other Hardware.
3
Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer model is listed, right-click the printer icon.
4
Click Properties and click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1
(Printer Port).
Windows 2000
1
Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
If the printer model is listed, right-click the printer icon.
2
Click Properties and click the Ports tab.
3
Ensure that the Print to the following port: option is set for your printer type:
• For a parallel printer: LPT1 (Printer Port)
• For a USB printer: USB
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E I N S T A L L
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D R I V E R
USB printer cable
USB connector on computer
USB connector
on printer