Dell XPS manual Scanner Problems

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VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS® —

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 is listed, right-click the printer icon.

5 Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. 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.

REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER — See the printer documentation for instructions.

Scanner Problems

NOTE: Dell does not cover the scanner’s warranty. If you need technical assistance for your scanner, call the scanner’s manufacturer. See the scanner documentation for the correct phone number.

CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION — See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.

UNLOCK THE SCANNER — Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button.

RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN

CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS —

•If your scanner has a power cable, ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical outlet and that the scanner is turned on.

•Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner.

VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® —

1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware.

3Click Scanners and Cameras.

If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.

REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER — See the scanner documentation for instructions.

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