Alienware Area-51 ALX Technical Information download pdf (Page 25)

Alienware ALX Desktop Manual

For further information, please refer to your printer’s documentation.

Connecting a Printer

Connecting a Plug and Play Printer

If your printer supports plug and play, Windows Vista 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.

1. Determine if the printer connects via Parallel or USB.

2. If it is a parallel printer, connect its parallel cable to the (pink)

parallel printer port, located at the back of the computer.

3. If it is a USB printer, connect its USB cable to an available USB port,

located at the back of the computer.

4. Connect the printer’s power cord to a grounded, three-prong power-

strip, uninterruptible power supply, or wall outlet.

5. Turn on the printer and Windows Vista will automatically detect it and

install the appropriate driver.

Connecting a Non Plug and Play Printer

1. Click the Start button (Windows® Logo).

2. Click Control Panel.

3. Click ‘Hardware and Sound.

4. Click ‘Add a printer’ and follow the on-screen instructions.

It is common for some printers, scanners and other

peripherals to prevent the computer from starting

properly. When starting your system for the ﬁrst time,

Alienware recommends connecting only the peripherals

that were included in your purchase.

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