Printer Problems - Dell Inspiron 545 MT User Manual

• Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet

Printer Problems

CAUTION:
safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE:
If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer's
manufacturer.
C 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
and troubleshooting information.
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
E
C 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
• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer.
E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
T
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y
Windows Vista
1
Start
Click
2
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
3
Click Properties and click Ports.
4
Adjust the settings, as needed.
Windows XP
1 Start
Click
installed printers or fax printers.
2
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
3
Click Properties→ Ports. For a parallel printer, ensure 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.
E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R
R
I N F O R M A T I O N O N R E I N S T A L L I N G T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R
298
Troubleshooting
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
→ Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers.
→
Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View
— S
— See the printer documentation for setup
—
W I N D O W S
E E T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N F O R
. —
—