Printer Problems; If You Cannot Print To A Parallel Port Printer - Dell Inspiron 8000 Service Manual

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000
Test the electrical outlet—
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Ensure that the speakers are turned on—
supplied with the speakers.
Adjust the speaker controls—
controls to eliminate distortion.
Adjust the Windows volume control—
icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Be sure that the volume is
turned up and that the sound is not muted.
Test the speakers—
connector on the side of the computer. Ensure that the headphone volume
control is turned up. Play a music CD.
Run the speaker self-test—
button on the subwoofer. See the speaker documentation for self-test
instructions.
Move the subwoofer away from the computer or monitor—
external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer
is at least 60 m (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.
Eliminate possible interference—
lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.
Reinstall the sound (audio) driver—
Utilities."

Printer Problems

If you cannot print to a parallel port printer

Verify the printer cable connections—
connected (see "Connecting a Printer" in the Dell Solutions Guide that
came with your computer).
Test the electrical outlet—
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Ensure that the printer is turned on—
with the printer.
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
Adjust the volume, bass, or treble
Double-click the yellow speaker
Plug the speaker audio cable into the headphone
Some speaker systems have a self-test
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
See
Ensure that the printer cable is
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
See the documentation supplied
See the setup diagram
"Reinstalling Drivers and
If your