Using Printers in Windows 95

Installing a Printer Driver

To install a software driver for the printer:

1. Click Start, click Settings, then click Printers.

2. In the Printers windows that appears, double-click the Add Printer icon.

3. The Add Printer Wizard displays. Click Next.

4. Click Local Printer, then click Next.

5. In the next dialog, select the manufacturer and printer model from the lists. If the manufacturer and/or printer model are not listed, contact the printer manufacturer for information on which model to select and/or printer driver availability. Click Next.

6. Select the port the printer is connected to (commonly LPT1) and click Next.

7. Click Yes on the next dialog if this is your sole or most frequently used printer. If you use a different printer more often, click No. Then click Next.

8. If the printer is turned on and connected to the computer, click Yes. Otherwise, click No. Then click Finish.

Printer Troubleshooting

If you are unable to print, check the following:

• Make sure that the printer is connected, on-line, and loaded with paper.

• Check to ensure that the port to which the printer is connected is set up properly. Normally, ports are enabled in the CMOS setup. Refer to the System User's Guide for information on how to enable or configure the port being used.

• Check to ensure that the port device is functioning under Windows 95, using the following steps:

1. Click Start, click Settings, then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog displays.

3. Click the Device Manager tab. If a port is not functioning, it is displayed in the list of devices with a yellow circle and exclamation point over the device icon. Double-click on this icon.

4. In the Port Properties dialog, click the Resources tab. Click the Set Configuration Manually button. If the Set Configuration Manually button is not present, the device is properly installed.

5. The Conflicting Device List displays any resource conflicts.

   Depending on the nature of the resource conflict, a device may need to be reconfigured.

If you are unable to troubleshoot the printer further, contact the printer vendor for additional support.

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