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 "Setting Up a Printer" on page 23).

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

Windows® XP:

1 Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers.

3 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.

4 Click Properties, then click the Ports tab. For a USB printer, ensure that Print to the following port(s):is set to USB.

Windows Vista®:

1 Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Hardware and Sound.

2 Click Printers. If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.

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.

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