Connecting a printer – Sony PCG-GRX700 User Manual

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Connecting a printer

You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer or, depending on the model, a parallel port printer to your computer.
The New Hardware Wizard enables you to easily install the printer software, but some printers require separate driver
software installation. See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information.

To connect a USB printer

1.

Plug the USB cable into the USB port

on your computer. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up"

chapter of your printed VAIO

®

Computer Quick Start.

2.

Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer. The New Hardware Wizard appears.

Connecting a USB Printer

See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use.

To connect a parallel printer

1.

Plug the printer cable into the Printer port

on your computer. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the

"Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO

®

Computer Quick Start.

2.

Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer.

3.

Restart your computer by clicking Start, Turn Off Computer, and Restart.

4.

Make sure the computer recognizes the printer. Follow these steps:

Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes.
If the computer recognizes the printer, it will be listed in the Printers and Other Hardware window.
If the computer does not recognize the printer, you may need to install the printer driver software. See
the guide that accompanied the printer for more information.

Connecting a Parallel Printer

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