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Getting Started

Connecting a printer

You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is USB- compatible, check its documentation.

To make the connection, you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store.

If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer will automatically recognize the printer; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions.

TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation.

If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 70.

To connect a printer to your computer:

1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’s USB ports.

2 Plug the printer’s power cable into a live AC outlet.

Setting up a printer

NOTE

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, and then Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears.