Printer Problems; If You Cannot Print To A Parallel Port Printer - Dell Dimension 4200 Solution Manual

M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R
system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft)
away from the monitor.
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lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.
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NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to your computer when disconnecting a
network cable from your computer, first unplug the cable from the computer
network connector and then from the network wall jack. When reconnecting a
network cable to your computer, first plug the network cable into the network
wall jack and then into the computer network connector.

If you cannot print to a parallel port printer

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cable is connected as described on page 12.
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working 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.
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).
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— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
( A U D I O ) D R I V E R — See page 32.
— Ensure that the printer
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is
— See the documentation
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— See page 13.
— If your speaker
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