Dell Latitude D530 (Early 2008) - Manual (Page 117)

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• Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the
Service Manual for your system on support.dell.com).
E L I M I N A T E I N T E RF E R E N CE — Some possible causes of interference are:
• Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables
• Too many devices connected to the same power strip
• Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet
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 H E C K T H E P RI NT E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N — See the printer documentation for setup
and troubleshooting information.
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N SU R E T H A T T H E P RI N TE R I S T U RN E D O N
C H E C K T H E P RI NT E R C A B L E CO N N E 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 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.
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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 — See the printer documentation for information