Connecting printers, Connecting a plug and play printer – Dell Alienware Area-51 ALX (Late 2009) User Manual

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CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES

Connecting Printers

Connecting a Plug and Play Printer

If your printer supports plug and play, your operating system will detect it and

attempt to install the printer automatically. In some cases, Windows may require

a driver for the printer. This driver is located on the software CD that is included

with the printer.

Connect the printer’s USB cable to an available USB connector, on your

1.

desktop.
Connect the printer’s power cable to a grounded, three-prong power-strip,

2.

uninterruptible power supply, or electrical outlet.
Turn on the printer and Microsoft Windows automatically detects and

3.

installs the appropriate driver.

Two types of audio connectors:

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2

1

Stereo jack

Your headphone jack should have this type of connector.

2 Mono jack

Your microphone jack should have this type of connector.

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