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and restart the new computer.
NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for
document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to My New
Dell Computer Using the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Operating System?).
NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in
certain countries.
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.
For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the
printer manufacturer.
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 and computer.
If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your
computer, the cable may arrive in the box in which your computer was
shipped.
Connecting a USB Printer
NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.
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Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.
2
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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