Troubleshooting 71
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
HECK THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION — See the printer documentation for setup 
and troubleshooting information.
E
NSURE 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.
TEST  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 WINDOWS —
1
Click 
Start
 
→ 
Control Panel
→ 
Hardware and Sound
→ 
Printer
.
2
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
3
Click 
Properties
 and click
 Ports
.
4
Adjust the settings, as needed.
REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER —SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON 
REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER.—Scanner 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 scanner, contact the scanner’s 
manufacturer.
C
HECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION — See the scanner documentation for setup 
and troubleshooting information.
U
NLOCK THE SCANNER — Ensure that your scanner is unlocked (if the scanner has a 
locking tab or button).
R
ESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE  SCANNER AGAIN
CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS —
• See the scanner documentation for information on cable connections.
• Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the 
computer.
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