How to Add a Dell Printer to Gateway Laptop Computer

A USB printer cable

Gateway computers and Dell printers are two popular computer hardware brands, and it's not uncommon for a consumer to have one of each in his workspace. Fortunately, computers and printers are generally compatible between brands, meaning a printer from one manufacturer will usually work with a computer from another manufacturer--in this case, a Dell printer and a Gateway laptop computer.

Instructions

1. Install the Dell printer driver onto the laptop, either with the disc that came with the printer or by downloading the correct driver for your operating system from the Dell website.

2. Restart the computer.

3. Connect the USB end of the cable to an available USB port on your laptop. Connect the square end of the cable into the port on the printer.

4. Turn the printer on. You should see the dialogue box for the printer pop up.

5. Go to the Control Panel, and select "Printers." You should see the Dell printer you've just installed. Right click the printer icon, and choose "Set as default" if it is not already. You should now be able to print to your Dell printer from your Gateway laptop.

Tips & Warnings

• Dell printers should be plug-and-play once the driver is installed. Make sure you have the right driver installed for your operating system.

Resources

• Dell's printer home page
• Gateway's support home page