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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 page 11.
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 page 61, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install them. Use the following table to find the instructions you need for your operating system.
Computer operating system | Go to |
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Windows XP | 39 |
Windows 2000 | 40 |
Windows Me | 41 |
Windows NT | 42 |
Windows 98 | 43 |
NOTE: The Dell Laser Printer W5300 only supports Windows 95 with a network connection to a computer.
You need to complete Microsoft’s Plug and Play before installing the custom driver from your printer drivers CD.
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Set up for local printing
