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.
If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up
the printer as described in
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
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.
1
Click Start, and then Printers and Faxes.
The Printers and Faxes window appears.
TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug
and Play, check its documentation.
Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to
your printer installation guide for instructions before
completing the following procedure.
Getting Started
Connecting a printer
"Setting up a printer" on page
79
79.