HP dx2700 manual Solving Printer Problems, DIR C\ printer port, Where printer port is

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Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Solving Printer Problems

Solving Printer Problems

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Printer will not print.

Printer is not turned on

Turn the printer on and make sure it

 

and online.

is online.

 

 

 

 

 

The correct printer

1.

Install the correct printer driver

 

driver for the

 

for the application.

 

application are not

2.

Try printing using the MS-

 

installed.

 

 

DOS command:

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIR C:\ > [printer port]

 

 

 

where [printer port] is the

 

 

 

address of the printer being

 

 

 

used. If the printer works, reload

 

 

 

the printer driver.

 

 

 

 

If you are on a network,

Make the proper network

 

you may not have made

connections to the printer.

 

the connection to the

 

 

 

printer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printer may have failed.

Run printer self-test.

 

 

 

Printer will not turn on.

The cables may not be

Reconnect all cables.

 

connected properly.

 

 

 

 

 

Printer prints garbled

The correct printer

Install the correct printer driver for

information.

driver is not installed.

the application.

 

 

 

 

The cables may not be

Reconnect all cables.

 

connected properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printer memory may be

Reset the printer by turning it off for

 

overloaded.

one minute, then turn it back on.

 

 

 

 

Printer is offline.

The printer may be out

1.

Check the paper tray and refill it

 

of paper.

 

if it is empty.

 

 

2.

Select online.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Service reference guide Service Reference Guide SeptemberService Reference Guide Contents Contents Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly MT chassis Installing the Operating System Microsoft Windows XP/Redflag LinuxWindows XP Home and XP Professional Converting to Ntfs Associated with WinXP OSHP Software Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Power-On Self-Test PostComputer Setup Utilities Using Computer Setup F10 UtilitiesSetup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Heading Option Description Computer Setup MenuComputer Setup Features Sata Port For each, allows you to Heading OptionDescriptionCD-ROM Allows you to set Dvmt Mode to Parallel port Allows you to select a setting for the onboard S1 POS PnP/PCI IRQ Resources Configurations Restoring the Cmos Recovering the Configuration SettingsBacking up the Cmos Initial Configuration and Deployment FailSafe Boot Block ROMDesktop Management ROM FlashDual-State Power Button Power ManagementPassword Security Establishing a Supervisor Password Using Computer SetupEstablishing a User Password Using Computer Setup SecurityEntering a User Password Current password/new password/new password Delimiter character as shown current passwordSurge-Tolerant Power Supply National Keyboard Delimiter CharactersSata 1.5 and 3.0 Hard Drives Serial ATA Drive Guidelines and FeaturesSerial ATA Hard Drive Characteristics Sata Power Cable Sata Hard Drive CablesSata Data Cable Pin Number Usage Device Plug Host PlugWindows 2000, XP, and Linux Sata Smart DrivesDrive Capacities Legacy Mode Native ModeChassis Designations Microtower MT/Small Form Factor SFFDx2708 MT Dx2700SFF Electrostatic Discharge Information Generating StaticPreventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment Relative Humidity Event 55% 40% 10%Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment Grounding the Work AreaRecommended Materials and Equipment Static Shielding Protection Levels Method VoltageRoutine Care General Cleaning Safety PrecautionsCleaning the Computer Case Cleaning the Mouse Cleaning the KeyboardCleaning the Monitor Screws Service ConsiderationsTools and Software Requirements Hard Drives Cables and ConnectorsLithium Coin Cell Battery Preparation for Disassembly Access Panel MT Chassis Front Bezel MT Chassis Removing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Front Bezel Installing the Tower Stand Front Drive Bezels Removing a 5.25 Drive Bezel Blank/MT ChassisInstalling Memory Modules/MT chassis MemoryInstalling DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs SFF chassis Rotating the Easy Access Drive BayInstalling a Dimm 2 PCI/PCIe Expansion Card Expansion CardsExpansion Slot Cover Lock 431672-001 Installing an Expansion Card Removing the Expansion Slot CoverInstalling an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Cable Management Drives Locating Drive PositionsItem Description Removing a DriveDrive Positions Locating Drive Positions SFF chassis Desktop Drive PositionsRemoving an Optical Drive or Diskette Drive SFF chassis Installing an Optional Optical Drive SFF chassis Installing Guide Screws in the Optical Drive Connecting the Flat Ribbon Cable and Audio Cable Upgrading the Hard Drive SFF chassis Removing and Replacing the Hard DriveRemove the screw Slide the drive to the right of the bay Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly MT chassis System Fan Heatsink MT chassis Processor 431672-001 System Board Battery Battery Holder Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments Connector and Icon Pin SignalEnhanced Keyboard MouseSerial Interface, Powered and Non-Powered Connector and Icon 1/8 miniphone Pin SignalParallel Interface MicrophoneHeadphone Line-In AudioLine-Out Audio MonitorConnector Pin Signal Pin PowerPin Power for CPU Power Cord Set Requirements General RequirementsScreen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action Post Error MessagesPost Error Messages Post Error Messages Ensure the system board Bios supports the processor Default Settings Save and ExitPost Error Messages Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Preliminary ChecklistStandby mode Solving General ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Num Lock key Problem Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation Problems Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes Select Enable VGA Mode Solving Display ProblemsSolving Display Problems Set properly Accessories System Tools Click Start All ProgramsSolving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsWhere printer port is DIR C\ printer portSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard ProblemsSolving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsRestore Plus! CD Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSolving Drive Key Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsSolving DiskOnKey Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsSelect Start Control PanelOptions Delete Cookies buttonClick the Device Manager PropertiesActivity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Restoring the Software Contacting Customer Support Memory
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