Getting help
Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide
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❑You are strongly advised to use only Sony i.LINK™ cables, as using other brands may cause problems with the i.LINK™ devices.
How do I install a printer?
Always check the printer manufacturer’s website for the latest drivers for Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 1 before proceeding. Some printers do not function properly without updated drivers.
If the printer has a USB connection, the printer should be automatically installed.
To install a local printer, proceed as follows:
1From the Control Panel, select Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes.
2Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer.
3Let the Add Printer Wizard guide you through the installation process.
4Click Finish.
The printer is now installed.
✍This procedure applies for most, but not for all printers.
I cannot print
❑Check that all the cables of the printer are properly connected.
❑Check the cable to see if the pins/connectors are not bent or missing completely.
❑Check the manual supplied with your printer for troubleshooting solutions.
❑Try a printer self test (if available) to see if the printer itself is still working properly. For more information, please consult the manual supplied with your printer.
❑Try reinstalling the printer. Some printers have a specific installation procedure. Please check the manual supplied with your printer.
❑Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have