New printers use a USB cable, which is compatible with most new Dell computers. If installing an older printer with a printer serial plug cable to your Dell computer, you may not have a port that will accept that type of cable. As long as this is not the case, installing an printer with a Dell computer requires the same installation steps as any other compatible system. As more and more printers support network connections, printing wireless has become easier than ever. All you need is a printer equipped with a wireless adapter, a router set up with a wireless network and the simple steps are as follows:- 1. Turn on your printer and a computer connected to your wireless network. 2. Insert the Software and Documentation CD that came with your Dell printer into your computer disc drive. 3. Accept the terms of the License Agreement, and follow the directio...