4 8 Connect your pri nte rw w w . d e l l . c o m / s u p p l i e s | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAttaching a cableNOTE: Before you connect your printer to your computer, you must first complete theMicrosoft® Windows® operating system setup. Refer to the documentation that came with yourcomputer for instructions.You can attach your printer using either a USB or parallel cable, but do not use both.• A USB port requires a USB cable. Be sure to match the USB symbol on the cable to theUSB symbol on the printer.• A parallel port requires an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable.CAUTION: Ensure that the printer, computer, and any attached devices areturned off and disconnected from electrical outlets before you connect yourprinter to your computer.To attach the printer to a computer:1 Connect the printer to the computer using a USB or parallel cable.If you are using a USB cable, plug the printer into a USB port on the back of thecomputer, not the USB keyboard.