Dell Dimension 4500C Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 52

Printer Problems

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www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (see page 9). • Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 83). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105). 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 - A device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 90). • Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 86). • Remove and then reinstall the video card, if applicable (see page 88). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105). E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E - Electrical appliances on the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of interference are: • Power extension cables • Keyboard and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet HINT: Dell does not cover the printer's warranty. If you need technical assistance for your printer, call the printer's manufacturer. See the printer documentation for the correct phone number. Printer Problems 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. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S T U R N E D O N - See the printer documentation for power button information. VERIFY 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 as described in "Setting Up a Printer" on page 23. 52 So l vi n g Pro b l em s

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Solving Problems
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Printer Problems
HINT:
Dell does not
cover the printer’s
warranty. If you need
technical assistance for
your printer, call the
printer’s manufacturer.
See the printer
documentation for the
correct phone number.
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
STEADY
AMBER
The computer is receiving
electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist.
Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your
location (see page 9).
Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the
system board (see page 83).
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105).
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
BLINKING
AMBER
A device might be
malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 90).
Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 86).
Remove and then reinstall the video card, if applicable (see page 88).
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105).
E
LIMINATE
INTERFERENCE
Electrical appliances on the same circuit or
operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of interference
are:
Power extension cables
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
See the printer
documentation for power button information.
V
ERIFY
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 as described in "Setting Up a Printer" on page 23.