How to Assemble a New Laser Printer

In order to assemble a new laser printer, you will need very little time, very little skill, and almost no knowledge of technology. Laser printers offer excellent quality, have been becoming increasingly affordable and are easier than ever to set up and operate. Follow these steps to assemble a new laser printer.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Laser printer
• Computer

1. Open the box, and remove its contents. he printer itself is almost always fully assembled, with the possible exception of having to add a cover or paper tray, which easily clips onto the body.
2. Open the body of the printer and locate the holder for the toner cartridge. Most printers come with a cartridge and you should install it in the holder at this time.
3. Attach the cables to the printer, be they USB, parallel cables or serial cables.
4. Locate the power cable, attach it to the printer and plug it into a wall socket or power cord.
5. Install any drivers or hardware that the printer comes with. Drivers are programs that allow communication between your printer and your computer, and can either be downloaded from the manufacturer’s Web site or installed from a CD.
6. Plug in your printer cables to your computer and turn the printer on. Now, load the paper tray with some paper in order to print a test page.

Tips & Warnings

• If your computer does not include printer cables or driver software, consult your user manual or online literature to confirm the proper cables and drivers to use.
• Before you start setting up your laser printer, make sure you have all of the materials you’ll need.
• Keep your receipt in case your printer malfunctions.
• Do not plug in your printer until assembly is complete.

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