Setting up for local printing, Windows, Installing the printer drivers – Dell 2230d/dn Mono Laser Printer User Manual

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Setting up for local printing

Windows

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Some Windows operating systems may already include a printer driver that is compatible with the printer.

Note: Installing custom drivers do not replace the system driver. A separate printer object is created and appears in
the Printers folder.

Operating System:

Use this type of cable:

Microsoft

®

Windows Server 2008

Windows Vista

TM

Windows XP

Windows Server 2003

Windows 2000

USB or Parallel

Installing the Printer Drivers

Note: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000 require that you
have administrative access to install printer drivers on your computer.

1

Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.

The Drivers and Utilities CD launches the installation software automatically.

2

When the Drivers and Utilities CD screen appears, click Personal Installation — Install the printer for use on
this computer only
, and then click Next.

3

Select your printer from the drop-down menu.

4

Select Typical Installation (recommended), and then click Install.

5

Click Finish, connect the printer to the computer using a USB or parallel cable, and turn on the printer.

The installation prompts you when the setup is completed.

Installing Additional Printer Drivers

1

Turn on your computer, and insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.

When the Drivers and Utilities CD launches, click Cancel.

2

In Windows Vista (default Start menu):

a

Click

ΠControl Panel.

b

Click Hardware and Sound.

c

Click Printers.

In Windows XP (default Start menu):

a

Click StartΠControl Panel.

b

Double-click Printers and Other Hardware.

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