Dell Inspiron 530 Owner's Manual - Page 78

Printer Problems - pci express

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I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - The computer is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Installing Memory" on page 126). • Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Cards" on page 129). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card" on page 134). E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E - Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices on a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet. 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 H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N - 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 (see "Setting Up a Printer" on page 29). TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. 78 Solving Problems

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78
Solving Problems
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.
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
BLINKING
AMBER
The computer is receiving
electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Installing Memory" on
page 126).
Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Cards" on page 129).
Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "Removing a
PCI/PCI Express Card" on page 134).
E
LIMINATE
INTERFERENCE
Some possible causes of interference are:
Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables.
Too many devices on a power strip.
Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet.
C
HECK
THE
PRINTER
DOCUMENTATION
See the printer documentation for
setup and troubleshooting information.
E
NSURE
THAT
THE
PRINTER
IS
TURNED
ON
C
HECK
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 (see "Setting Up a Printer" on page 29).
T
EST
THE
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.