Parallel Printer | Dell 4100 guide

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Then follow the instructions that came with the printer to connect it to the computer. If no information is provided, see the following sections.

Parallel Printer

1Turn off the computer (see page 16).

NOTICE: Use only a standard IEEE parallel cable measuring 3 m (10 ft) or less to connect the printer to the computer. Use of a nonstandard cable may prevent the printer from working.

2Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches.

screws (2)

parallel connector on computer

parallel connector on printer

clips (2)

parallel printer cable

notches (2)

3Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel.

4Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 15).

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Setting Up

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Dell 4100 manual Parallel Printer

Contents

Solutions Guide Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents If the screen is difficult to read Adding Parts Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Safety Instructions When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Instr uctions Setting Up Accessing Your E-Mail Hint Dellnet is not Setting Up Dellnet U.S. OnlyAccessing the Internet Viewing Your Account Information Sending and Receiving E-Mail Connecting a PrinterResetting E-Mail Address Settings Parallel Printer Installing the Printer Driver USB Printer Turning Off the Computer Windows Solving Problems Finding Solutions See Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages To access Windows Help Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality Sound and Speaker Problems If you cannot print to a USB printer Printer ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer Scanner Problems Modem Problems Mouse Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD If the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a hard drive problemIf you cannot play a DVD movie Network Problems Windows Error Messages Program stops responding General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Solid blue screen appears Resolving Other Technical Problems Internet Connection ProblemsMail Problems If you have a problem with your Dellnet account Reinstalling Drivers Reinstalling Windows At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Double-clickRefresh Windows OS Reinstalling Windows Me Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window Reinstalling Windows Press Enter again to restart your computer Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Power System Board Adding Cards Card Fully seated Removing Cards Adding Memory Securing clips Notches Connector Adding a Second Hard Drive Tabs Front panel Adding Parts Drive bracket Screws Circuit board Tab holes Pin Cable Slots Hooks 3 sets Tabs Adding Other Drives Inch Devices Tabs Front panel Drive cage Screw Tabs Insert Connect a power cable to each drive Pin Cable Adding Parts Slots Hooks 3 sets Tabs Inch Devices You plan to use Drive cage Screw Adding Parts Slots Screws Adding Parts Drive screws Drive bracket Slots Wwpower cable from power supply Adding Parts Pin Cable Adding Parts Slots Hooks 3 sets Tabs Replacing the Computer Cover Adding Parts P e n d i Specifications Expansion Bus Memory NIC Power Standard Settings Viewing Settings System Setup Screens Clearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Battery Battery socket Battery Australia Sydney Contacting DellContact Numbers and Addresses Austria Vienna Brunei Belgium BrusselsBrazil Canada North York, Ontario Denmark Horsholm China XiamenCzech Republic Prague Finland Helsinki Germany Langen Home and Small BusinessCorporate Italy Milan Home and Small Business Hong KongIreland Cherrywood Japan Kawasaki Website http//support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul Macau Latin AmericaLuxembourg Malaysia Penang New Zealand MexicoNetherlands Amsterdam Portugal Norway LysakerPoland Warsaw Singapore Singapore Southeast Asian and Pacific South Africa Johannesburg09/091 Countries Taiwan Sweden Upplands VasbySwitzerland Geneva Thailand Bracknell Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit A. Austin, Texas Regulatory Information Appendix FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Battery Disposal Class B NOM Information Mexico Only Warranty and Return Policy Information Información para NOM únicamente para México D ex 102 Index