Use an existing port for a direct connection
Perform the following when the product is connected to the computer using a USB cable or when printing via the network without using a print server:
1.On the Start menu, click the Settings option, and then
Windows XP Home: Click the Printers and Other Hardware Devices option.
Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2008: Click the Printers and Faxes option.
Windows Vista or Windows 7: Under the Hardware and Sound category, click the Printer option.
2.Click the Add a printer option. The Add Printer Wizard opens.
3.Click the Next button on the Add Printer Wizard welcome dialog box.
4.If the product is connected to the computer using a USB cable or is connected via the network without using a print server, select the Local printer attached to this computer option, and then click the Next > button.
NOTE: If you select the Automatically detect an install my Plug and Play printer check box prior to clicking the Next > button, the computer will automatically install the print driver.
NOTE: If the product is connected via the network using a print server, select the A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer option (Point and Print installation), and then click the Next > button. For detailed installation instructions, see Print sever connection
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