Printer Problems; If You Cannot Print To A Parallel Port Printer - Dell Dimension 8200 Solution Manual

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D J U S T T H E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L
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.
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system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 2 ft (60 cm)
away from the monitor.
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U N T H E S P E A K E R D I A G N O S T I C S
contained diagnostics. See the speaker documentation for diagnostics
instructions.
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lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.
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working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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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

Printer Problems

If you cannot print to a parallel port printer

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cable is connected as described on page 16.
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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
supplied with the printer.
— In Windows XP, click the
— Some speaker systems have self-
— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is
( ) — See page 44.
A U D I O D R I V E R
— Ensure that the printer
— See the documentation
— If your speaker
— See page 47.
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.
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