Ensuring sufficient power for your computer, Printer problems, Scanner problems – Dell Inspiron 9400 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Your computer is designed to use the 90-W AC adapter; for optimum system performance, you should
always use this adapter.
The 65-W AC adapters used in other Dell portable computers can be used with your computer, but they
may cause your computer to experience a degradation in performance. Using less-powerful AC adapters
may cause you to receive a
WARNING
message.
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.
E
NSURE
THAT
THE
PRINTER
IS
TURNED
ON
.
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.
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
—
1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
2 Click View installed printers or fax printers.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. 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.
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 if it has a locking tab or button.
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