Dell 4300s Printer Problems, If you cannot print to a parallel port printer

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Adjust the speaker controls— Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion.

Verify the speaker cable connections— Ensure that the speakers are connected as shown on the START HERE sheet for your computer and the setup diagram supplied with the speakers.

Be sure that headphones are not connected to the front-panel headphone connector— Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector.

Adjust the Windows volume control— In Windows XP, click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. In Windows 2000, double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Be sure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.

Run the speaker diagnostics— Some speaker systems have self-contained diagnostics. See the speaker documentation for diagnostics instructions.

Eliminate possible interference— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.

Test the electrical outlet— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

Reinstall the Sound (audio) driver— See "Reinstalling Drivers."

Check for interrupt request conflicts— See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities."

Printer Problems

HINT: If you need technical assistance for your printer, call the printer's manufacturer. Dell does not cover the printer's warranty.

If you cannot print to a parallel port printer

Verify the printer cable connections— Ensure that the printer cable is connected as described in "Connecting a Printer" in the Dell Owner's Manual.

Ensure that the printer is turned on— See the documentation supplied with the printer.

Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows

Windows XP

1.Click the Start button.

2.Click Control Panel.

3.Click Printers and Other Hardware.

4.Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.

5.Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).

Windows 2000

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. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).

Test the electrical outlet— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

Reinstall the printer driver— See "Installing the Printer Driver" in the Dell Owner's Manual.

Check for interrupt request conflicts— See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities."

If you cannot print to a USB printer

Verify the printer cable connections— Ensure that the printer cable is connected as described in "Connecting a Printer" in the Dell Owner's Manual.

Ensure that the printer is turned on— See the documentation supplied with the printer.

Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows

Windows XP

1.Click the Start button.

2.Click Control Panel.

3.Click Printers and Other Hardware.

4.Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer is listed, right-click the printer name.

5.Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB.

Windows 2000

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. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB.

Test the electrical outlet— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

Reinstall the printer driver— See "Installing the Printer Driver" in the Dell Owner's Manual.

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Contents Dell Dimension 4300S Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Codes Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionSystem Codes and Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Post Beep CodesSystem Messages Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files DocumentationPrinted Documentation Online DocumentationAdding Parts Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Shutting Down the ComputerAttaching and Removing the Computer Stand Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeShut down the computer Opening the Computer CoverLooking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards Shut down the computer Close the computer cover Attach the computer stand optional Adding MemoryReplacing the AGP Card Front Panel Inserts Hard Drive Page Floppy Drive Page Inch Drive Page Replacing the Microprocessor Page Removing the System Board Replacing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Closing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Start-Up Error Messages Solving ProblemsAccessing Help Files Power ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Adjust the Windows display settingsIf you cannot print to a USB printer Printer ProblemsReinstall the Sound audio driver- See Reinstalling Drivers If you cannot print to a parallel port printerVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Scanner ProblemsModem Problems Mouse ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems Check the mouse settingsIf the CD-RW drive stops writing Network ProblemsMicrosoft Windows Error Messages If you have a hard drive problemInternet Connection Problems General Program ProblemsAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Mail ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Double-click the Phone and Modems Options iconUsing the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows XP Click the System Restore tab Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click Performance and MaintenanceReinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows Back to Contents Technical Specifications Controls and Lights PowerAudio3 VideoBack to Contents Overview System Setup ProgramViewing Settings System Setup Program ScreensOption Function PXE BIS Clearing Forgotten PasswordsTechnical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and SocketsSocketed Microprocessor Power SupplyPin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power ConnectorsPin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P6DC Power Connectors P2, P3, and P4 DC Power Connector P5Page Controls and Lights Computer StandFront View Back View Headphone ConnectorSerial Connector
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