Solution Guide

Solving Problems 29
HINT: If you need
technical assistance for
your printer, call the
printer’s manufacturer.
Dell does not cover the
printer’s warranty.
If you cannot print to a parallel port printer
RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS— Some speaker systems have self-
contained diagnostics. See the speaker documentation for diagnostics
instructions.
ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.
REINSTALL THE SOUND (AUDIO) DRIVER— See page 44.
VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS— Ensure that the printer
cable is connected as described on page 14.
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.