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Getting Started

Connecting a printer

If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the
printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 87.
To connect a printer to your computer:
1Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the
other end to one of the computer’s USB ports.
2Plug the printer’s power cable into a live AC outlet.
Setting up a printer
Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your
printer installation guide for instructions before completing the
following procedure.
If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to
set it up for the first time. You only need to set up the printer once.
1Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then
under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer.
The Add Printer Wizard appears.
(Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard
2Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer.
NOTE