Dell 500m Laptop User Manual


 
40 Setting Up Your Computer
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3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer.
The USB connectors fit only one way.
Printer Problems
CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS Ensure that the printer cable is properly
connected to the computer.
T
EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
another device, such as a lamp.
E
NSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON See the documentation supplied with the
printer.
V
ERIFY THAT WINDOWS
®
RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER
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 model is listed, right-click the printer
icon.
5 Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s):
setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
R
EINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 96.
USB printer
cable
USB connector on
computer
USB connector
on printer
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