How to Install a Dell Printer

Dell printers come in a variety of looks and sizes and with different features. Whether you are using the affordable ink jet, all-in-one printers or a laser jet capable of producing professional-grade color, they are all tailored to meet large or small office needs. Installing Dell printer drivers is a simple process that allows the computer to communicate with the printer to perform the desired functions. Within minutes, get your printer up and running to meet your printing needs.

Things You'll Need

• Dell printer with USB cable
• Installation disk

Instructions

1. Insert the installation disk that comes with your printer into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. The computer should automatically detect the disk and open the installation window. If the installation window does not automatically open, double-click "My Computer" on the desktop and right-click the CD-ROM drive with the disk. Click "Play."

2. Click "I accept" after reading the terms and conditions, and select the location to install the printer drivers to.

3. Complete the installation of the drivers and restart your computer. Move to the next step if you do not have an installation disk.

4. Navigate to the printer drivers page (see Resources below) and select the drivers that are needed for your printer. Every driver is listed under the printer it supports. Select your operating system and click "Download Now."

5. Click "Run" to begin the download. When the download is complete, click "Allow" or "Run." Click "OK" in the "Select the folder where you want to unzip the files to" window.

6. Click "Yes to all" when asked if you want to overwrite the folder. Click "OK" in the "All files were successfully unzipped" window. Follow the final prompts to install the printer driver and restart your computer.

7. Connect your Dell printer to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

References

• Installing 720 Drivers

Resources

• Driver Downloads