28 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES
Connecting Printers

Connecting a Plug and Play Printer

If your printer supports plug and play, Microsoft Windows will detect it and
attempt to install the printer automatically. In some cases, Windows may require
a driver for the printer. is driver is located on the software CD that is included
with the printer.
Connect the printer’s USB cable to an available USB connector on your 1.
laptop.
Connect the printer’s power cable to a grounded, three-prong power-strip, 2.
uninterruptible power supply, or wall outlet.
Turn on the printer and Microsoft Windows will automatically detect the 3.
printer and install the appropriate driver.

Connecting a Non Plug and Play Printer

Windows Vista
®
Click 1. Star t → Control Panel.
Click 2. Hardware and Sound→ Add a printer.
Follow the instructions on the screen. 3.
Windows
®
7
Click 1. Star t → Control Panel.
Click 2. Hardware and Sound→ Devices and Printers→ Add a printer.
Follow the instructions on the screen. 3.
For more information, see the documentation that shipped with your printer.