Installing Your Old Printer Or Scanner - Gateway computer User Manual

Transferring your Internet shortcuts
You can export and import your old Netscape Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer
favorites. For more information, see your Internet browser program's online help.

Installing your old printer or scanner

then click Help and Support. Type system restore in the Search Help box, then press
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Windows may have built-in support for older printers, scanners, or other peripheral devices. This
means you do not need any additional software. Newer devices, however, usually require your
original software installation discs or diskettes. If you have trouble after you install the software
for your old devices, you can use System Restore to restore your computer's previous settings.
Installing a USB printer or scanner
USB devices may have special installation instructions. See your USB device's installation guide.
Installing a parallel port printer
You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps.
To install your old printer:
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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.
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Help
For more information about restoring your computer's previous settings, click Start,
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Help
For more information about installing a printer, click Start, then click Help
and Support. Type installing a printer in the Search Help box, then press
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Shut down and turn off your computer.
Connect your parallel port printer.
Turn on your printer, then turn on your computer.
If Windows detects your printer, install your printer by following the on-screen instructions.
You are finished.
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If Windows does not detect the printer, go to the next step.
Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel
is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware.
Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes, then click Add Printer. The Add Printer wizard
opens.
Install your printer by following the on-screen instructions.
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