Printer Problems - Dell Latitude 100L Owner's Manual

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Printer Problems

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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
computer (see page 33).
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device, such as a lamp.
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Windows XP
Click the Start button and 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 click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1
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(Printer Port).
Windows 2000
Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
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If the printer model is listed, right-click the printer icon.
Click Properties and click the Ports tab.
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Ensure that the Print to the following port: option is set for your printer type:
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• For a parallel printer: LPT1 (Printer Port)
• For a USB printer: USB
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Setting Up Your Computer
USB printer cable
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
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— See page 69.
USB connector on computer
— Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the
— See the documentation supplied with the printer.
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USB connector
on printer