Printer problems, Scanner problems – Dell Precision M6300 (Late 2007) User Manual
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Troubleshooting
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Printer Problems
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.
C
HECK
THE
PRINTER
DOCUMENTATION
—
See the printer documentation for setup
and troubleshooting information.
E
NSURE
THAT
THE
PRINTER
IS
TURNED
ON
C
HECK
THE
PRINTER
CABLE
CONNECTIONS
• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
• 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
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.
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.
R
EINSTALL
THE
PRINTER
DRIVER
—
See the printer documentation for information on
reinstalling the printer driver.
Scanner Problems
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.
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