3Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way.

USB connector on computer

 

USB connector

USB printer

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Printer Problems

CH 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 Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the computer (see "Setting Up a Printer" on page 38).

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.

EN 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 See the documentation supplied with the printer.

VE R I F Y T H A T WI N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E P R I N T E R

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 model is listed, right-click the printer icon.

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

RE I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 92.

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