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By far the easiest type of printer configuration is when the printer is attached directly to the system via a parallel, serial or USB port. To configure a locally attached printer invoke the ''Printers'' dialog by selecting the ''System'' desktop menu and choosing ''Printing'' from the ''Administration'' menu. The resulting dialog will list installed printers, together with a ''New Printer'' icon:

Double click on the ''New Printer'' icon to invoke the ''Add a Printer'' dialog (shown below). The application will scan the system and list any printers it finds. If no printers are detected make sure the cable to the printer is securely connected, and that the printer is switched on. if the printer is still not detected select the port to which the printer is connected using the ''Use another printer by specifying a port'' option and selecting the appropriate port.