Connecting a USB Printer, USB connector on computer | Dell H7228

Connecting a USB Printer

NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.

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

2Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.

3Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way.

USB connector on computer

USB printer cable

USB connector on printer

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Dell H7228 manual Connecting a USB Printer, USB connector on computer

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USB 2.0 connectors Ieee 1394 connector Dell Dimension 4600C Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Appendix Safety Instructions Safety Instructions W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Microsoft Windows License Label Tips on using WindowsHow to clean my computer Finding Information for Your Computer Support questions Answers to technical serviceDownloads Drivers, patches, and software updates How to use Windows XP Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting the AC Adapter Japan only Tabs Tab holes Setting Up and Using Your Computer Attaching and Removing the Computer StandScrew Setting Up a Printer Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Connecting a Parallel PrinterParallel connector on computer Printer Cable USB connector on computer Connecting a USB Printer Ieee 1394 connector Ieee 1394 cable Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device OptionalSetting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network cable Network Setup Wizard Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the Internet Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Hyper-ThreadingHelpful Tips Turning Off Your Computer Booting to a USB Device Setting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems Finding Solutions W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m See Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems CD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Solving Problems Operating System not Found Contact Dell see Error Messages Program crashes repeatedly General ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding Solid blue screen appears Other software problems General hardware problems Other technical problems Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems PC Card ProblemsLink activity light Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionAdvanced Troubleshooting Identified a faulty module or Modules installed, removeModules, reinstall one module Normally, reinstall an additional See page 66, and restart Remove the card and reinstall itIf the problem persists or If the computer has a video card Dell Diagnostics Option Function Starting the Dell Diagnostics Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Drivers Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Enabling System Restore Front and Back View of the Computer Front ViewAdding Parts Unexpectedly restart More informationInstead, perform an operating system shutdown Back View Network jack Modem jack Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Hinge arms Closed positionFront door Back of computer Adding Parts Cable security tab Looking Inside Your Computer System Board PC Card Types Adding PC Cards Optional Installing a PC Card Removing a PC Card Adding Other Cards Adding or Replacing a Video Card Notch Lever Tab card clip AGP connector PCI connector Removing a Video CardHinged lever Filler bracket Installing a Video Card Adding MemoryDDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Securing clips Connector Removing Memory Closing the Computer Cover Expansion Bus SpecificationsMicroprocessor System Information Video Ports and ConnectorsMemory Drives Controls and Lights PowerAudio Network Environmental Is 914 m 3000 ft914 m 3000 ft Standard Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords Viewing SettingsSystem Setup Screens Replacing the Battery Battery Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class a Class B FCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers Appendix Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix 800 300 412 or 21 422 07 Appendix Appendix Toll-free Or toll-free Appendix Index 101 Index 102 Index Index Index 103 Index 104