Setting Up A Printer; Printer Cable; Connecting A Parallel Printer - Dell Inspiron 8500 Owner's Manual

38 Setting Up Yo ur Computer
On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you
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chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next.
The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to
your new computer.
When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished
screen appears.
Click Finished and restart the new computer.
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Setting Up a Printer

NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to
the computer.
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 connects to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel
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 Parallel Printer

Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so.
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Turn off the computer (see page 42).
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NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable.
Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on the
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computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the
connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches.