Installing Printer Software; Installing Software For Local Printing - Dell 2145cn User Manual

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Installing Printer
Software in Windows
This chapter includes:

• Installing Printer Software

• Reinstalling Printer Software
• Removing Printer Software
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: The following procedure is based on Microsoft
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Windows XP, for other operating systems, refer to the
corresponding Windows user's guide or online help.
Installing Printer Software
You can install the printer software for local printing or network
printing. To install the printer software on the computer,
perform the appropriate installation procedure depending on
the printer in use.
A printer driver is software that allows your computer to
communicate with your printer. The procedure to install drivers
may differ depending on the operating system you are using.
All applications should be closed on your computer before
beginning installation.

Installing Software for Local Printing

A local printer is a printer directly attached to your computer
using the printer cable supplied with your printer, such as a
USB or parallel cable. If your printer is attached to a network,
skip this step and go to "Installing Software for Network
Printing" on page 6.
You can install the printer software using the typical or custom
method.
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the installation procedure, click
the window to close the window, or click Cancel.
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in the upper right corner of
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Installing Printer Software in Windows
Typical Installation
This is recommended for most users. All components necessary
for printer operations will be installed.
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Ensure that the printer is connected to your computer and
powered on.
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Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer's
optical drive.
The CD should automatically run, and an installation
window appears.
If the installation window does not appear, click Start and
then Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing "X" with the
letter which represents your drive and click OK.
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If you use Windows Vista , click Start → All programs →
Accessories → Run, and type X:\Setup.exe.
If the AutoPlay window appears in Windows Vista, click
Run Setup.exe in Install or run program field, and
click Continue in the User Account Control window.
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Click Next.
• If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list.
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Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click
Next.