Dell Inspiron 531s (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 72)

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Solving Problems
C HECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS —
• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the
computer (see "Setting Up a Printer" on page 23).
T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
V ERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY W INDOWS —
Windows
®
XP:
1 Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
2 Click View installed printers or fax printers.
3 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
4 Click Properties, then click the Ports tab. For a USB printer, ensure that Print to
the following port(s):is set to USB.
Windows Vista
®
:
1 Click Start , click Control Panel, and then click Hardware and Sound.
2 Click Printers. If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following
port(s): setting is USB.
R EINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER — See the printer documentation for
instructions.
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