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.
NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your Dell printer, contact Dell (see page 92). Use the code available on the Service Tag located on your printer to direct your call when contacting
technical support.
C 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 — See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.
E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S T U R N E D O N
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 (see page 22).
TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
VE 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 W I N D O W S —
1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers.
If the printer is listed,
3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB.
R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R — See the printer documentation for instructions.
Scanner 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 scanner, contact the scanner’s manufacturer.
C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N — See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.
Solving Problems
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