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Printer setup
I have a DELL photo 926 printer. Recently I had to reset my computer to it's original settings. In the event, I lost all programs I had saved. The printer was one of them. I have misplaced my startup disk. When I go to the printer setup Wizard, I cannot find this printer as a option to setup. Is there a way to install it without the disk?
Thanks,
Dave
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June 2nd, 2009 14:00
damata,
Follow the instructions below and everything should install for you except the OCR Program. You may be able to find a free one on the internet that will work with the computer and printer.
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.
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.
Scanning
Scanning using USB connection, open the Dell All-In-One Center, click on scanning and copying and scan from there.
Scanning wirelessly, use the scan buttons on the printer.
Rick