Dell Inspiron 1100 - Manual (Page 38)

38 Setting Up Your Computer
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Printer 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 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.
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer
and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way.
Printer Problems
C HE C K T H E P R IN T E R C A B L E CO N NE C T I O NS — Ensure that the printer cable
is properly connected to the computer (see page 38).
T
E S T THE EL E CT RI C A L OU T LE T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
USB printer
cable
USB connector on
computer
USB connector
on printer