Connecting A Usb Printer; Printer Problems - Dell Inspiron 600m Owner's Manual

Connecting a USB Printer

NOTE:
You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.
1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.
2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer.
The USB connectors fit only one way.

Printer Problems

H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S
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the computer.
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device, such as a lamp.
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E R I F Y T H A T I N D O W S
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1 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 model is listed, right-click the printer icon.
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Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is
LPT1 (Printer Port).
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USB printer
cable
— Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
— See the documentation supplied with the printer.
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R E C O G N I Z E S T H E P R I N T E R
— See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 74.
USB connector on
computer
USB connector
on printer
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