Then click OK.

6.Close the Printer Ports window to return to the Ports tab.

7.On the Ports tab, make sure that the new port has been added and the checkbox is selected. Click OK to close the Properties window.

Updating and Uninstalling the Printer Software

This section describes how to update the printer software in Windows Vista or XP, and uninstall the printer driver from your computer.

Updating the driver in Windows Vista or XP

When you update the printer driver in Windows Vista or XP, you must uninstall the previous printer driver before you install the new driver. Installing over the existing printer driver results in a failure to update. To uninstall the printer driver, see "Uninstalling the printer driver" on page 103.

Note:

To uninstall programs in Windows Vista or XP, you need to log on as a user with a Computer Administrator account.

Uninstalling the printer driver

Follow the steps below to uninstall the printer driver. To reinstall your printer software, restart your computer. Then follow the instructions on your Start Here sheet to install the software.

Windows Vista

1.If you are using the USB interface, turn off your printer and disconnect the USB cable from your computer.

2.Click and Control Panel, and click Uninstall a Program under Programs.

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