If You Cannot Print To A Usb Printer; Modem Problems - Dell Inspiron 8100 Solution Manual

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Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
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If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then
select the Details tab (Ports tab in Windows 2000).
Ensure that the Print to the following port: setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
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If you cannot print to a USB printer

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cable is connected as described on page 17.
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by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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supplied with the printer.
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Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
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If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then
select the Details tab (Ports tab in Windows 2000).
Ensure that the Print to the following port: setting is USB.
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Modem Problems

NOTICE:
Connect the modem to an analog telephone wall jack only.
Connecting the modem to a digital telephone network damages the modem.
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modem and connect it to a telephone. Listen for a dial tone.
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See page 16.
— Ensure that the printer
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
— See the documentation
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See page 16.
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Disconnect the telephone line from the
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