If You Cannot Print To A Usb Printer; Modem Problems - Dell Inspiron 8000 Service Manual

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000
Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows—
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click Properties,
and then select the Details tab.
2. Ensure that the Print to the following port: setting is LPT1
(Printer Port).
Reinstall the printer driver—
Dell Solutions Guide that came with your computer.

If you cannot print to a USB printer

Verify the printer cable connections—
connected correctly.
Test the electrical outlet—
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Ensure that the printer is turned on—
with the printer.
Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows—
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click Properties,
and then select the Details tab.
2. Ensure that the Print to the following port: setting is USB.
Reinstall the printer driver—
Dell Solutions Guide that came with your computer.

Modem Problems

NOTICE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone wall jack only. Connecting the modem to
a digital telephone network damages the modem.
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See "Installing the Printer Driver" in the
Ensure that the printer cable is
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
See the documentation supplied
See "Installing the Printer Driver" in the