Dell Dimension 8300 - Manual (Page 19)

S e t t i n g U p a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u t e r 19
3 Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on the computer and tighten
the two screws. Attach the cable to the connector on the printer and snap the two clips
into the two notches.
4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard
window appears, click Cancel.
5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with
your printer.
Connecting a USB Printer
NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.
1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.
2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with
your printer.
parallel printer
cable
parallel connector on computer
connector on printer
screws (2) clips (2)
notches (2)