Dell H7228 manual Printer Cable, Connecting a Parallel Printer, Parallel connector on computer

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Printer Cable

Your printer connects to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel 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 Parallel Printer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

1Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so.

2Turn off the computer (see page 21).

NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable.

3Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches.

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	connector on printer
screws (2)	clips (2)
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notches (2)

4Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel.

5Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer