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7. Connecting a Printer
Preparing Necessary Items
Printer
Prepare a printer that supports Windows XP.
Printer driver
Some printers come with a CD or floppy disk containing their
respective drivers.
Use the driver provided to install the printer driver.
Printer cable
Used to connect a printer to the computer. If no cable came with your
printer, use an optionally available cable that is marked with “For PC/
AT-compatible computers” and that can be secured with screws to the
printer port on your computer.
Manual for the printer
Ways of connection and setup procedures vary from printer to printer.
So be sure to read also the manual for the printer used. Some printer
manuals are contained on a CD.
Connecting a Printer
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Before connecting a printer, always turn off your computer and disconnect the AC
adapter if it is connected, or you could get an electric shock.
CAUTION
FAILURE
Before connecting a cable, read this manual carefully so that you can connect it correctly.
Connecting a cable incorrectly could cause damage to the computer and printer.
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