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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Power
Your computer will not turn on
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Make sure that your power cord is connected correctly to your computer.
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If your computer is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector
is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. To test
the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it on.
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Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged
cables.
Printer
The printer will not turn on
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Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that
you may need to press.
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Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source.
The printer is on but will not print
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Check the cable between the printer and your computer. Make sure that it is connected
to the correct port.
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Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that
you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Press the button to put the
printer online.
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Check the cable for bent or broken pins.
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If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that you have
selected it in the printer setup.
To set a default printer:
1
Click
Start
, then click
Control Panel
. The Control Panel window opens. If your
Control Panel is in Category View, click
Printers and Other Hardware
.
2
Click/Double-click the
Printers and Faxes
icon. The Printers and Faxes window
opens.
3
Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click
Set as Default Printer
.
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Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for instructions
on installing the printer driver.
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