Printer Problems; If You Cannot Print To A Parallel Port Printer; If You Cannot Print To A Usb Printer - Dell Inspiron 2100 Solution Manual

Printer Problems

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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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.
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If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then
select the Details tab.
Ensure that the Print to the following port: setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
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If you cannot print to a USB printer

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cable is connected as described on page 13.
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by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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Ensure that the printer
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
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See the documentation
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See page 12.
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Ensure that the printer
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
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