- A computer printer does not work until you install the included drivers and software.
- If you have lost the CD for your printer, you can download the drivers for your printer and use the drivers to install your printer.
Connecting the printer to the computer
- Connect the printer to the computer either using a USB cable, parallel port cable, or SCSI cable and then connect the power plug to a power outlet.
Setup printer and install software
- After everything has been plugged in turn the computer on.
- Insert the CD that came with the printer.
- If the CD does not automatically start, open My Computer, double-click on the CD drive, and then click the Setup or Install file.
- If you have downloaded the drivers, run the downloaded setup file.
- Follow the installation wizard and once completed your software is installed.
- Test the printer to make sure it is working.
Installing a printer only using the drivers
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If you only want the printer to be installed and none of the extra software programs you can only install the printer driver by following the steps below:
- With the printer connected and on open the Control Panel.
- Click on hardware and sound.
- Than double-click the Printers or Printers and Fax icon.
- In the Printers window, click the Add a printer icon.
- If the printer is connected to your computer choose Local printer attached to this computer and click Next.
- When prompted for the location of the printer drivers, browse to the directory of your drivers or point it to the printer CD.
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