Printer Problems; Modem And Internet Connection Problems - Dell Inspiron 4100 Manual

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100
Eliminate possible interference—
lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.
Reinstall the Sound (audio) driver—
Utilities."

Printer Problems

Check the printer cable connections—
properly connected to the computer (see "Connecting a Printer" in the Dell
Solutions Guide that came with your computer).
Test the electrical outlet—
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Ensure that the printer is turned on—
with the printer.
Verify that Windows® recognizes the printer
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and
then select the Details tab.
2. Ensure that the Print to the following port: option is set for your
printer type:
For a parallel printer: LPT1 (Printer Port)
For a USB printer: USB
Reinstall the printer driver—
Dell Solutions Guide.

Modem and Internet Connection Problems

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Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
See "Reinstalling Drivers and
Ensure that the printer cable is
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
See the documentation supplied
See "Installing the Printer Driver" in the