Dell Precision T7400 (Late 2007) - Manual (Page 102)

102 Troubleshooting
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.
5 Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for information on
reinstalling the printer driver.
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 H E C K T H E SC A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N — See the scanner documentation for setup
and troubleshooting information.
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N L O C K T H E S CA N N ER — Ensure that your scanner is unlocked (if the scanner has a
locking tab or button).
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E ST A R T T H E CO M P U T E R A N D T R Y T H E S CA N NE R A G A I N
C H E C K T H E CA BLE C O N N E CT I O N S —
• See the scanner documentation for information on cable connections.
• Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the
computer.
V E R I F Y T H A T T H E S CA N N E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y M I CR O S O F T W I N D O W S —
Windows XP:
1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and
Cameras.
2 If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.
Windows Vista:
1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras.
2 If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.
R E I N S TA L L T H E SC A N N E R D R I V ER — See the scanner documentation for
instructions.