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Setting up and using your computer, Setting up a printer, Printer cable – Dell Dimension 5150/E510 User Manual

Page 13: Connecting a printer

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Setting Up a Printer

NOTICE:

Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.

See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to:

Obtain and install updated drivers

Connect the printer to the computer

Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge

Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance

Printer Cable

Your printer connects to your computer with a USB cable. Your printer may not come with a printer
cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is compatible with your printer. If you
purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer, the cable may arrive in the
computer box.

Connecting a 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.
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB

connectors fit only one way.

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