Connecting A Local Printer - DEC Digital PC 3500 System Reference Manual

Beyond Quick Setup

Connecting a Local Printer

Perform the following steps to connect a local printer to your computer:
1. Look over your printer documentation and perform any pre-installation
instructions before attempting to connect it to your computer.
2. Make sure your printer and computer are turned off.
3. Plug the printer cable into the appropriate printer port (the parallel port for a
parallel printer and a serial port for a serial printer).
4. Turn your computer and printer on.
5. Configure your printer for operation with your computer.
Refer to your Windows 95 or Windows NT Workstation on-line help and printed
documentation for instructions on installing your printer's device driver.
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