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Question posted by Joucarl on September 2nd, 2014

Where Is The Lpt1 Printer Port On A Dell Xps 8300

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

Dell™ Dimension™ 8300 Series USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector Service Tag power connector voltage selection switch serial connector keyboard connector center/LFE connector line-out connector ... lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram) www.dell.com | support.dell.com

Owner's Manual - Page 5

...Printer Problems 46 Scanner Problems 47 Sound and Speaker Problems 48 No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell... 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows XP 66 Contents 5

Owner's Manual - Page 20

USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files ...network or serial connection, or you can store it on the computer and the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on a removable medium, such as : • ...

Owner's Manual - Page 22

... network cable network wall jack Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you connect your computer. network...network wall jack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection...

Owner's Manual - Page 47

... the scanner documentation for your scanner is LPT1 (Printer Port). For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5 Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the...

Owner's Manual - Page 62

... step 2. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the screen. 62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting If this is next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first...

Owner's Manual - Page 63

...hardware might not be displayed by the ResourceCD. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that you to return..., exit the ResourceCD program. Using Windows® System Restore The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to the hardware, software, or ...

Owner's Manual - Page 67

...until you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and ...Operating System CD. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system ...

Owner's Manual - Page 145

...monitor is blank, 50 network, 44 other, 40 power, 44 problems (continued) power light conditions, 44 printer, 46 program crashes, 39 program stops responding, 38 programs and Windows compatibility, 39 restore to previous state,... adjusting, 48 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 R reinstalling Windows XP, 66 ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 47 screen.

Setup Guide - Page 5

Contents Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 5 Lifting Your Computer 6 Before Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connect the Display 8 Connect the...Connect to the Internet (Optional 15 Using Your XPS Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 24 Back Panel Connectors 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep ...

Setup Guide - Page 7

Setting Up Your XPS Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer. WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell XPS 8300 desktop. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 5

Setup Guide - Page 10

... the system setup (BIOS) utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Connect the Display If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. This feature allows you purchased the optional discrete...

Setup Guide - Page 13

...cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to the network connector (RJ45 ... an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to either a network port or a broadband device. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector.

Setup Guide - Page 15

... system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows ... NOTE: For more information on the screen. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences...

Setup Guide - Page 16

..., see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 3. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer...

Setup Guide - Page 17

... your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on page 16. 15 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your computer. 2. Connect the TV/...digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem ...

Setup Guide - Page 21

...FlexBay slot - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Press.... 6 FlexBay cover - Turns on a media card. 3 Optical drive - 1 Media Card Reader light - Using Your XPS Desktop 8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity. Covers the FlexBay slot. 7 USB ...

Setup Guide - Page 23

...61) for assistance. The computer is either the system board or the power supply. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Connects to a powered speaker or sound system, use with audio programs. ... at the back of this button indicates the power state: • Off - Using Your XPS Desktop 5 Power button and light - The computer is not receiving power. • Solid white ...

Setup Guide - Page 24

...when the computer is powered on the computer to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 7 USB 2.0 connector with USB PowerShare - To continue charging,...V input current for charging to your computer is powered off or in sleep state. Using Your XPS Desktop 6 USB 2.0 connector - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. The USB ...

Setup Guide - Page 66

..., click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Computer Model Dell XPS 8300 Processor Type Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7... one 3.5-inch bay for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card ...