Serial Or Parallel Device Problems - Dell OptiPlex GX260 Series User Manual

Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX260 Systems User's Guide
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
2. 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.
Windows 98
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
2. Click Properties, and then select the Details 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.
Reinstall the printer driver—
See "Reinstalling Drivers."
Check for interrupt request conflicts—
See "Resolving Software and Hardware

Serial or Parallel Device Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist
NOTE: If you are having a problem with a printer, see
Problems."
Consult the documentation for the device—
troubleshooting procedures.
Ensure that the device is turned on—
Check the device cable connections—
is normal for most device cable connectors to have missing pins.) Ensure that the device
cable is firmly connected to the computer.
Test the device cable—
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Incompatibilities."
as you complete these checks.
Firmly press the device's power button.
Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It
Swap the device's cable with a cable that works properly.
"Printer
See the device's documentation for