
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100
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
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.
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