Printer Problems - Dell Vostro 1700 Owner's Manual

D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S
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Settings" on page 54.
E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S
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the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on
page 163).

Printer 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 printer, contact the printer's
manufacturer.
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
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setup and troubleshooting information.
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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.
T E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E 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 XP:
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.
Windows Vista:
1 Click the Windows Vista Start button
and Sound→ Printer.
2 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
See "Configuring Power Management
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If the computer power light turns on, but
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See the printer documentation for
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
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W I N D O W S —
→ Control Panel→ Hardware
Troubleshooting
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