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Printer problems, Scanner problems, Ensuring sufficient power for your computer – Dell Latitude X1 User Manual

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Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer

Your computer is designed to use the 50-W AC adapter; for optimum system performance, you should always use this adapter. You can also use the 65-W and
90-W AC adapters used in other Dell™ portable computers.

 

Printer Problems

Fill out the

Diagnostics Checklist

as you complete these checks.

 

Scanner Problems

Adjust the power properties —

See "

Power Management

."

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.

 

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  —

 

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 USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB.

 

Reinstall the printer driver  —

 

See the printer documentation for instructions

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.

 

Check the scanner documentation  —

 

See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.

 

Unlock the scanner  —

 

Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it 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 cable connection information.

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