Printer problems, If you cannot print to a parallel port printer – Dell Dimension 4300 User Manual
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Solving Problems
29
Printer Problems
HINT:
If you need
technical assistance for
your printer, call the
printer’s manufacturer
(see the documentation
that came with the printer
for the correct phone
number). Dell does not
cover the printer’s
warranty.
If you cannot print to a parallel port printer
A
D JU S T
T HE
W
I N DO W S
V OLU M E
CON T R OL
—
In Windows XP, click the
speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. In Windows Me or 2000,
double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Be sure that
the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
R
UN
T HE
S P E AK ER
DI A GN OS T I C S
—
Some speaker systems have self-
contained diagnostics. See the speaker documentation for diagnostics
instructions.
E
LI M I N AT E
P OS S I B LE
IN T E R F ERE N CE
—
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.
T
ES T
T H E
E LEC T RI CA L
O UT LET
—
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
R
EI N S T ALL
T H E
S
OU N D
(
AU D IO
)
DR IV ER
—
See page 44.
C
H EC K
FO R
I N T ER RU P T
R EQ UE S T
C ON FLI CTS
—
See page 46.
V
ER I FY
T H E
P RI N T ER
CA BLE
CO N NE CT I O NS
—
Ensure that the printer
cable is connected as described on page 16.
E
N S U RE
T H AT
T HE
P R IN T E R
I S
T UR N ED
ON
—
See the documentation
supplied with the printer.
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