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Connecting a printer, Parallel printer – Dell Inspiron 4100 User Manual

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Connecting a Printer

See the documentation that came with the printer for any recommended
preparation procedures, such as:

Removing the packaging

Installing the toner or ink cartridge

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Then follow the instructions that came with the printer to connect it to the
computer. If no information is provided, see the following sections.

HINT:

For complete

printer driver installation
instructions, refer to your
printer documentation.

Parallel Printer

1

Turn off the computer (see page 24).

NOTICE:

Use only a standard IEEE 1284 parallel cable measuring 3 m

(10 ft) or less to connect the printer to the computer. Use of a nonstandard
cable may prevent the printer from working.

2

Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on the
computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the parallel
connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches.

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