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Scanner problems – Dell XPS M1730 (M1730, Late 2007) User Manual

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Troubleshooting

V

ERIFY

THAT

THE

PRINTER

IS

RECOGNIZED

BY

W

INDOWS

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

EINSTALL

THE

PRINTER

DRIVER

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

HECK

THE

SCANNER

DOCUMENTATION

See the scanner documentation for

setup and troubleshooting information.

U

NLOCK

THE

SCANNER

Ensure that your scanner is unlocked.

R

ESTART

THE

COMPUTER

AND

TRY

THE

SCANNER

AGAIN

C

HECK

THE

CABLE

CONNECTIONS

See the scanner documentation for cable connection information.

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

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