28 Setting Up Your Computerw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mE-Mail ProblemsSetting Up a PrinterNOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to:• Obtain and install updated drivers.• Connect the printer to the computer.• Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge.• Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance.Printer CableYour printer connects to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Your printermay not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it iscompatible with your printer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchasedyour computer, the cable may arrive in the computer box.Connecting a Parallel Printer1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so.2 Turn off the computer.NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable.3 Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on the computer and tighten thetwo screws. Attach the cable to the connector on the printer and snap the two clips into thetwo notches.EN S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T — With the OutlookExpress e-mail program open, click File. If Work Offline has a check mark nextto it, click the check mark to remove it and connect to the Internet.D7898bk2.book Page 28 Friday, April 29, 2005 9:39 AM
