Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000
Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows—
1. Click the
Start
button, point to
Settings
, and then click
Printers
.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click
Properties,
and then select the
Details
tab.
2. Ensure that the
Print to the following port:
setting is
LPT1
(Printer Port)
.
Reinstall the printer driver—
See "Installing the Printer Driver" in the
Dell
Solutions Guide
that came with your computer.
If you cannot print to a USB printer
Verify the printer cable connections—
Ensure that the printer cable is
connected correctly.
Test the electrical outlet—
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Ensure that the printer is turned on—
See the documentation supplied
with the printer.
Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows—
1. Click the
Start
button, point to
Settings
, and then click
Printers
.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click
Properties,
and then select the
Details
tab.
2. Ensure that the
Print to the following port:
setting is
USB
.
Reinstall the printer driver—
See "Installing the Printer Driver" in the
Dell
Solutions Guide
that came with your computer.
Modem Problems
NOTICE:
Connect the modem to an analog telephone wall jack only. Connecting the modem to
a digital telephone network damages the modem.
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