Dell Dimension 5100 Owner's Manual - Page 37

Printer Problems

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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, but an internal power problem might exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 61). 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 page 11). 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. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R - See the printer documentation for instructions. Solving Problems 37

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Solving Problems
37
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, but an internal
power problem might exist.
Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable).
Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 61).
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 page 11).
T
EST
THE
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
device, such as a lamp.
V
ERIFY
THAT
THE
PRINTER
IS
RECOGNIZED
BY
W
INDOWS
1
Click the
Start
button, click
Control Panel
, and then click
Printers and Other Hardware
.
2
Click
View installed printers or fax printers
.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
3
Click
Properties
and click the
Ports
tab. Ensure that the
Print to the following port(s):
setting is
USB
.
R
EINSTALL
THE
PRINTER
DRIVER
See the printer documentation for instructions.