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==Basic Info==
 
==Basic Info==
 
*In most instances, simply plugging your printer into the laptop will install the personal printer.  
 
*In most instances, simply plugging your printer into the laptop will install the personal printer.  
*If it doesn't automatically find the printer and install it you may have to search the web for the printer driver.
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*Tip:  If it doesn't automatically find the printer and install it you may have to search the web for the printer driver.
 
**Search for the "printer name" driver
 
**Search for the "printer name" driver
 
**Download to your desktop
 
**Download to your desktop

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About this article

If you are doing homework or working from home you may need to setup a home printer. Here are instructions for doing that. This article is intended for both students and employees

Basic Info

  • In most instances, simply plugging your printer into the laptop will install the personal printer.
  • Tip: If it doesn't automatically find the printer and install it you may have to search the web for the printer driver.
    • Search for the "printer name" driver
    • Download to your desktop
    • Browse to your desktop and choose it when you are setting up the printer

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