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· Is the Printer getting detected under Device Manager?
This error indicated that the driver for the Printer is not installed.
Install the drivers from the manufacturer’s website : http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen
i. Select the model number of you printer and then install it.
ii. Follow the instructions on the website to download and install the driver
Check the link Find and install drivers: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Find-and-install-printer-drivers
Troubleshoot Printer problems http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Troubleshoot-printer-problems
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