If You Cannot Print To A Usb Printer - Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100
Ensure that the printer is turned on—
supplied with the printer.
Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows—
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: setting is LPT1
(Printer Port).
Reinstall the printer driver—
in the Dell Solutions Guide that came with your computer.

If you cannot print to a USB printer

Verify the printer cable connections—
cable is connected correctly.
Test the electrical outlet—
working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Ensure that the printer is turned on—
supplied with the printer.
Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows—
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: setting is USB.
Reinstall the printer driver—
in the Dell Solutions Guide that came with your computer.
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See the documentation
See "Installing the Printer Driver"
Ensure that the printer
Ensure that the electrical outlet is
See the documentation
See "Installing the Printer Driver"