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August 27th, 2009 17:00
Dell Photo AIO 966 Printer
Could someone help me set the printer up to work wireless???
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PudgyOne
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August 27th, 2009 17:00
eclipsechick33,
Here are the lenghty instructions for getting the printer to work wirelessly.
First, let's make sure your computer has the latest Windows Updates, especially .net framework, needed to run many applications and un-install all versions of Java, restart your computer and download and install the latest Java.
I recommend that you use these Recommended Wireless Router Settings for the best communications.
Disconnect your printer. Download and run this patch to completely remove the printer from your computer. Run the patch, a MUST on Vista machines, until it prompts you to restart your computer.
Restart your computer.
Download the proper drivers.
XP Drivers
Vista 32-bit Drivers
64-bit Drivers
All other drivers
Install the proper drivers, you'll be prompted when to connect your printer(powered on)
As for scanning, if you have the disk that came with the printer, then insert the Printer disk and stop it from running. Go to My Computer and double click on it. Look for the drive with the Dell disk in it. Right click on it, left click explore. Look for the OCR Folder. In the OCR Folder, there is an Abbyy Folder. right click on setup.exe, that's in the Abbyy Folder and left click run as administrator. This will install the OCR program.
You may also need to read this,
How Do I Connect a Dell™ Wireless Printer to a Wireless Network
Choose your printer. Beneath your printer, select your operating system. You'll be redirected to another page. Then click on show all steps. It will walk you through the installation process.
Let me know what happens.
Rick
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August 27th, 2009 18:00
I operate with a laptop I bought this May.It is an HP TouchSmart PC. I don't use a desktop computer. Do I still need to download all of those things? Will I need to get the wireless printer adapter 3300?
PudgyOne
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August 28th, 2009 03:00
eclipsechick33,
Click on Connect a Dell™ Wireless Printer to a Wireless Network, Choose your printer. Beneath your printer, select your operating system. You'll be redirected to another page. Then click on show all steps. It will walk you through the installation process.
If I'm correct, you 966 printer might already have a wireless card in it.
Rick