40 Setting Up Your Computer
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5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that
came with your printer.
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.
Printer Problems
CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS — Ensure that the printer cable
is properly connected to the computer.
T
EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
E
NSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON — See the documentation
supplied with the printer.
USB printer
cable
USB connector on
computer
USB connector
on printer