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Printer problems, Scanner problems – Dell OptiPlex 330 (Late 2007) User Manual

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Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see

Removing a PCI or PCI Express x16 Card

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Eliminate interference —

Some possible causes of interference are:

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Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables

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Too many devices connected to the same power strip

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Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet

 

Printer Problems

 

Check the printer documentation —

See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.

 

Ensure that the printer is turned on

 

Check the printer cable connections —

 

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See the printer documentation for cable connection information.

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Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer.

 

Test the electrical outlet —

Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

 

Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows —

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.

 

Reinstall the printer driver —

See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver.

 

Scanner Problems

 

Check the scanner documentation —

See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.

 

Unlock the scanner —

Ensure that your scanner is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking tab or button).

 

Restart the computer and try the scanner again

 

Check the cable connections —

 

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See the scanner documentation for information on cable connections.

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Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer.

 

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.

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.