Dell 1700 Printer User Manual


 
Troubleshooting 131
ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES See "Configuring Power Management
Settings" on page 54.
RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES If the computer power light turns on, but
the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on
page 163).
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
HECK THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION See the printer documentation for
setup and troubleshooting information.
ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON
CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS
See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and
the computer.
TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS
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 the Windows Vista Start button
Control Panel
Hardware
and Sound
Printer
.
2
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.