Printer Problems; If You Cannot Print To A Parallel Port Printer - Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100
Ensure that the speakers are turned on—
diagram supplied with the speakers.
Adjust the speaker controls—
controls to eliminate distortion.
Adjust the Windows volume control—
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.
Test the speakers—
headphone connector on the side of the computer. Ensure that the
headphone volume control is turned up. Play a music CD.
Run the speaker self-test—
test button on the subwoofer. See the speaker documentation for
self-test instructions.
Move the subwoofer away from the computer or monitor—
your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that
the subwoofer is at least 60 m (2 ft) away from the computer or
external monitor.
Eliminate possible interference—
fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.
Reinstall the sound (audio) driver—
and Utilities."

Printer Problems

If you cannot print to a parallel port printer

Verify the printer cable connections—
cable is connected (see "Connecting a Printer" in the Dell Solutions
Guide that came with your computer).
Test the electrical outlet—
working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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Adjust the volume, bass, or treble
Plug the speaker audio cable into the
Some speaker systems have a self-
Turn off nearby fans,
Ensure that the electrical outlet is
See the setup
Double-click the yellow
See "Reinstalling Drivers
Ensure that the printer
If