Dell Dimension 4500 User Manual
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S o l v i n g Pr o b l e m s
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HINT: Dell does not
cover the printer’s
warranty. If you need
technical assistance for
your printer, call the
printer’s manufacturer.
See the printer
documentation for the
correct phone number.
C
HECK
THE
PRINTER
DOCUMENTATION
— See the printer documentation
for setup and troubleshooting information.
E
NSURE
THAT
THE
PRINTER
IS
TURNED
ON
— See the printer
documentation for power button information.
V
ERIFY
THE
PRINTER
CABLE
CONNECTIONS
• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the printer cable is connected as described on page 18.
• 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.
2
Click Control Panel.
3
Click Printers and Other Hardware.
4
Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer is listed, right-click
the printer icon.
5
Click Properties, and then select 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 page 52.
C
HECK
FOR
INTERRUPT
REQUEST
CONFLICTS
— See page 54.