Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows—
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click Properties,
and then select the Details tab.
2. Ensure that the Print to the following port: setting is LPT1
(Printer Port).
Reinstall the printer driver— See "Installing the Printer Driver" in the
Dell Solutions Guide that came with your computer.
If you cannot print to a USB printer
Verify the printer cable connections— Ensure that the printer cable is
connected correctly.
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.
Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows—
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click Properties,
and then select the Details tab.
2. Ensure that the Print to the following port: setting is USB.
Reinstall the printer driver— See "Installing the Printer Driver" in the
Dell Solutions Guide that came with your computer.
Modem Problems
NOTICE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone wall jack only. Connecting the modem to
a digital telephone network damages the modem.
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