Printer Problems - Dell Dimension 4550 Series Owner's Manual

Printer Problems

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H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N
for setup and troubleshooting information.
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N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S T U R N E D O N
documentation for power button information.
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• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the printer cable is connected as described on page 20.
• Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the
computer.
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working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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Click the Start button.
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Click Control Panel.
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Click Printers and Other Hardware.
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Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer is listed, right-click
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the printer icon.
Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. For a parallel printer, ensure
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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.
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H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C T S
— See the printer documentation
— See the printer
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— Ensure that the electrical outlet is
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— See page 65.
— See page 70.
HINT: Dell does not
cover the printer's
warranty. If you need
technical assistance for
your printer, call the
printer's manufacturer.
See the printer
documentation for the
correct phone number.
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