Install a local printer
There is different methods of installing a printer but this is a generic instructions that may apply enough to your install that you can use it.
- Access the printer driver by either having the CD or download the driver from the manufacturer's website
- There is two methods of connection
- Via parallel cable
- You will need to plug the parallel cable in before hand while the computer is off. Do not connect it while the system is on.
- Via USB cable
- You can plug the USB cable in while the system is on.
- Some printers require the USB cable to be disconnected during the install of the printer software.
- On this type of install, the software will instruct you to connect the USB cable when it is time.
- The software will instruct you to connect the cable.