Dell T5400 manual Printer Problems, Scanner Problems, Windows XP, Windows Vista

Printer Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer’s manufacturer.

C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N — See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.

E N 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

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.

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:

1Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers.

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

3Click Properties→ Ports. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB.

Windows Vista:

1Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer.

2 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties, and then click Ports.

4 Adjust the settings, as needed.

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 information on reinstalling the printer driver.

Scanner Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner’s manufacturer.

C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N — See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.

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