Setting Up A Printer; Printer Cable; Connecting A Usb Printer - Dell Inspiron 1150 Owner's Manual

Setting Up a Printer

NOTICE:
See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to:
• Obtain and install updated drivers.
• Connect the printer to the computer.
• Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge.
• Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance.

Printer Cable

Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it
is compatible with your printer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased
your computer, the cable may arrive in the computer box.

Connecting a USB Printer

NOTE:
You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.
1
Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.
2
Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.
3
Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The
USB connectors fit only one way.
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Setting Up Your Computer
Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.
USB printer
cable
USB connector on
computer
USB connector
on printer