78 Solving Problems
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Printer Problems
TEST THE SPEAKERS — Plug the speaker audio cable into the line-out
connector on the computer. Ensure that the headphone volume control is turned
up. Play a music CD.
RUN THE SPEAKER SELF-TEST — Some speaker systems have a self-test
button on the subwoofer. See the speaker documentation for self-test
instructions.
ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.
ENSURE THAT S/PDIF DIGITAL AUDIO IS DISABLED — See "Using
S/PDIF Digital Audio" on page 62.
REINSTALL THE SOUND (AUDIO) DRIVER — See "Reinstalling Drivers" on
page 93.
CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS — Ensure that the printer
cable is properly connected to the computer (see page 20).
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.
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