Dell Precision T5400, Quick Reference Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
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
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• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer.
T
E 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.
V
E 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
→
Control Panel
→
Printers and Other Hardware
→
View installed
printers or fax printers .
2
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
3
Click 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 :
1
Click
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.