Installing and Configuring Printers

Windows 95 has greatly simplified the installation of printers. If you have a Plug and Play printer and computer, it can be as simple as connecting the printer to the computer, starting Windows 95, and following the directions in a few Wizard boxes. Even if you don't have Plug and Play components, the Add Printer Wizard takes you through the installation process step by step. After you've installed your printer, turn to Chapter 5, "Controlling Printers," to learn how to work with printers in Windows 95.

The printer installation process depends largely on the make and model of your printer. The following sections describe how to fully install a printer—with an emphasis on printer differences.

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