Dell Dimension 2100 - Manual (Page 30)

30 S o l v i n g Pr o b l e m s
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If you cannot print to a USB printer
V ERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY W INDOWS
Windows XP
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 click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the
following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
Windows Me and Windows 2000
1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
2 Click Properties, and then click the Details tab in Windows Me and the Ports
tab in Windows 2000. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is
LPT1 (Printer Port).
R EINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER — See page 16.
V ERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS — Ensure that the printer
cable is connected as described on page 16.
T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
E NSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON — See the documentation
supplied with the printer.