Printer Problems; Scanner Problems - Dell Latitude D430 User Manual

Printer Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 154) as you complete these
checks.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTE:
If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer.
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• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer.
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as a lamp.
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1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View 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.
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Scanner Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTE:
If you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer.
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information.
— Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button.
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• See the scanner documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer.
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Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras.
If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.
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— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such
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— See the printer documentation for instructions.
— See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting
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— See the scanner documentation for instructions.
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Troubleshooting