40 Setting Up Your Computer
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3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer.
The USB connectors fit only one way.
Printer Problems
CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS — Ensure that the printer cable is properly
connected to the computer.
T
EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
another device, such as a lamp.
E
NSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON — See the documentation supplied with the
printer.
V
ERIFY THAT WINDOWS
®
RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER
1 Click the Start button.
2 Click Control Panel.
3 Click Printers and Other Hardware.
4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer model is listed, right-click the printer
icon.
5 Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s):
setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
R
EINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 96.
USB printer
cable
USB connector on
computer
USB connector
on printer
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