Installing A Parallel Port Printer - Gateway 400VTX User Manual

Installing a parallel port printer

You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps.
To install your old printer:
1
Shut down and turn off your computer.
2
Connect your parallel port printer.
3
Turn on your printer, then turn on your computer.
4
If Windows detects your printer, install your printer by following the
on-screen instructions. You are finished.
- OR -
If Windows does not detect the printer, go to the next step.
5
Click
Start
Control Panel is in Category View, click
6
Click/Double-click the
or
printer
7
Install your printer by following the on-screen instructions.
Help and
Support
See your peripheral device's user guide for installation information and tips.
Because most installation software is periodically updated, you should also
check the manufacturer's Web site for software updates.
, then click
Control Panel
Printers and Faxes
. The Add Printer wizard opens.
Add Printer
For more information about installing a printer in
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword installing a printer in the HelpSpot
Search box
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Installing your old printer or scanner
. The Control Panel window opens. If your
Printers and Other Hardware
or icon, then click
Printers
, then click the arrow.
.
Add a
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