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L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E
operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of interference
are:
• Power extension cables
• Keyboard and mouse extension cables
• Too many devices on a power strip
• Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet
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
for setup and troubleshooting information.
E
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
documentation for power button information.
V
E R I F Y 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 (see page 18).
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E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
working by 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
1
Click the Start button.
2
Click Control Panel.
3
Click Printers and Other Hardware.
4
Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer is listed, right-click
the printer icon.
5
Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. 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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E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R
instructions.
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Electrical appliances on the same circuit or
—
See the printer documentation
—
See the printer
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is
W
I N D O W S
—
See the printer documentation for
HINT:
cover the printer's
warranty. If you need
technical assistance for
your printer, call the
printer's manufacturer.
See the printer
documentation for the
correct phone number.
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