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Chapter 14: Advanced Printers and Scanners 3Figure 14-1Laser Printer HazardsHow ToInstall and Configure a Local Printer andScannerA local device is one that connects directly to the computer. Before you install a localdevice, such as a printer or scanner, be sure that you remove all packing material. Take outanything that prevents moving parts from shifting around during shipping. Keep the originalpacking material in case you need to return the equipment to the manufacturer for warrantyrepairs.General printer and scanner installation is as follows:Step 1.Step 2.Step 3.Step 4.Step 5.Step 6.Step 7.Step 8.Connect the device (USB, FireWire [IEEE 1394], LPT [IEEE 1284], Serial[RS232], Printer Server).Use Windows XP’s PnP driver.Add software from the manufacturer.Check for driver updates on the Internet.Change default settings.Make a test print.Scan a picture.Print the scanned picture.