Printer problems, Scanner problems – Dell Latitude E4300 (Late 2008) User Manual
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Printer Problems
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 —
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.
Windows XP:
1.
Click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® View installed printers or fax printers.
2.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
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.
Reinstall the printer driver —
See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver.
Scanner Problems
Check the scanner documentation —
See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.
Unlock the scanner —
Ensure that your scanner is unlocked (if the scanner 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 information on cable connections.
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Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer.
Verify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft Windows —
Windows Vista:
1.
Click Start
® Control Panel® Hardware and Sound® Scanners and Cameras.
2.
If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.
CAUTION:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE:
If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer.
CAUTION:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE:
If you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer.