36 Set up for local printing
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A local printer is a printer attached to your computer using a USB cable. If your printer is
attached to a network instead of your computer, go on to “Set up for network printing” on
page11.
Installing printer drivers
A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with your printer. To
obtain all the features described in “Utilizing additional software tools” on page61, use the
Drivers and UtilitiesCD to install them. Use the following table to find the instructions you
need for your operating system.
You need to complete Microsoft’s Plug and Play before installing the custom driver from
your printer driversCD.
Computer operating system Go to
page...
Windows XP 37
Windows 2000 38
Windows Me 39
Windows NT 40
Windows 98 41
Windows 95 42