Adding A Printer - Dell Dimension 9558P Setup Manual

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Dell Dimension Systems Setup Guide
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Depending on the options that you purchased with your computer, you may have a
Complete Dell Setup icon on the Windows desktop (see Figure 1).
If you do not see the Complete Dell Setup icon on the desktop, no action is required.
If you do see the Complete Dell Setup icon on the desktop, double-click the icon.
When the computer completes the setup, a dialog box instructs you to restart the
computer. After you restart the computer, the Complete Dell Setup icon no longer
appears.
Creating a Windows NT Emergency Repair Diskette
The emergency repair diskette saves your original configuration and can be used to
restore your computer to its initial setup state if files become corrupted. It should not
be used as a backup tool.
To create the emergency repair diskette, perform the following steps:
1.
Click the Start button, point to Programs, and click the Dell Accessories folder.
2.
Click the Create Repair Disk icon.
3.
In the Repair Disk Utility window, click Create Repair Disk.
4.
Label a diskette "Emergency Repair Disk," insert it into the diskette drive, and
click OK.
The diskette is formatted and the configuration files are copied to it.
5.
When the Repair Disk Utility window reappears, click Exit.
6.
Remove the diskette from your diskette drive, and store it in a safe place.

Adding a Printer

This section provides instructions on how to prepare and add a parallel printer or a
Universal Serial Bus (USB) printer to the computer.
Preparing a Printer
See the documentation that came with the printer for any recommended preparation
procedures. You may be instructed to perform the following tasks:
Remove the manufacturer's shipping packaging
Install the toner cartridge
Align the toner cartridge
Load printer paper

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