Dell Dimension 8200 Dell Dimension 8200 Systems Solutions Guide - Page 16

Connecting a Printer, Parallel Printer

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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a Printer See the documentation that came with the printer for any recommended preparation procedures, such as: • Removing the packaging • Installing the toner or ink cartridge • Loading paper Then follow the instructions that came with the printer to connect it to the computer. If no information is provided, see the following sections. Parallel Printer Follow the instructions that came with the parallel printer to connect it to the computer. If no information is provided, then follow the instructions in this section. 1 Turn off the computer (see page 20). NOTICE: Use only a standard IEEE parallel cable measuring 3 m (10 ft) or less to connect the printer to the computer. Use of a nonstandard cable may prevent the printer from working. 2 Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 16 Sett ing Up

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Setting Up
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Connecting a Printer
See the documentation that came with the printer for any recommended
preparation procedures, such as:
Removing the packaging
Installing the toner or ink cartridge
Loading paper
Then follow the instructions that came with the printer to connect it to the
computer. If no information is provided, see the following sections.
Parallel Printer
Follow the instructions that came with the parallel printer to connect it to
the computer. If no information is provided, then follow the instructions in
this section.
1
Turn off the computer (see page 20).
NOTICE:
Use only a standard IEEE parallel cable measuring 3 m (10 ft) or
less to connect the printer to the computer. Use of a nonstandard cable may
prevent the printer from working.
2
Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on the
computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the parallel
connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches.