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Connecting a usb printer, Power protection devices – Dell Inspiron 9300 User Manual

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Setting Up Your Computer

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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

Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The
USB connectors fit only one way.

3

Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard
window appears, click Cancel.

4

Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.

Power Protection Devices

Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures:

Surge protectors

Line conditioners

Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)

USB printer
cable

USB connector on
computer

USB connector
on printer