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   - [[http://ftp.us.dell.com/printer/Dell5330dn_Mac.zip|Mac OS X]]   - [[http://ftp.us.dell.com/printer/Dell5330dn_Mac.zip|Mac OS X]]
  
-It is possible that Dell has released newer drivers than the ones directly linked here, so if you experience problems with the direct linked drivers, be sure to [[http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=PRN_LSR_5330DN&os=WLH&osl=en&catid=&impid=|available from Dell]]. +It is possible that Dell has released newer drivers than the ones directly linked here, so if you experience problems with the direct linked drivers, be sure to [[http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=PRN_LSR_5330DN&os=WLH&osl=en&catid=&impid=|check for newer ones available from Dell]].
-  - [[http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=PRN_LSR_5330DN&os=WLH&osl=en&catid=&impid=|Go to the Dell driver web page for the 5330dn]].+
  
 Double click on the file which was downloaded.  That will by default extract the drivers to ''c:\Dell\Drivers'' This will then start the ''Dell 5330dn Mono Laser Printer'' installation application.  Click ''Cancel'' and confirm to exit the installation application.  Once the drivers are extracted, move on to the [[computing:5330dn#Printing using HTTP/CUPS|HTTP/CUPS]] section. Double click on the file which was downloaded.  That will by default extract the drivers to ''c:\Dell\Drivers'' This will then start the ''Dell 5330dn Mono Laser Printer'' installation application.  Click ''Cancel'' and confirm to exit the installation application.  Once the drivers are extracted, move on to the [[computing:5330dn#Printing using HTTP/CUPS|HTTP/CUPS]] section.
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 This method of connecting to the printer works from Mac, Windows, and Linux computers.  It is the recommended method to use from Windows computers which are not members of the IBG domain. This method of connecting to the printer works from Mac, Windows, and Linux computers.  It is the recommended method to use from Windows computers which are not members of the IBG domain.
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 ==== Windows XP ====  ==== Windows XP ==== 
-  * First [[computing:m5330dn#Drivers|download the drivers]] and extract them.+  * First [[computing:5330dn#Drivers|download the drivers]] and extract them.
   * Go to the ''Printers and Faxes'' control panel.   * Go to the ''Printers and Faxes'' control panel.
   * Select ''Add a printer'' which will start the Add Printer Wizard.   * Select ''Add a printer'' which will start the Add Printer Wizard.
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   * Click ''OK''.   * Click ''OK''.
   * Pick ''Yes'' or ''No'' to set this as the default printer and click ''Next''.   * Pick ''Yes'' or ''No'' to set this as the default printer and click ''Next''.
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 ==== Macintosh ==== ==== Macintosh ====
 +  * Double click on the driver which was downloaded from Dell
 +  * Then double click on the ''D5330dn Installer OSX.zip'' file, and run the installer which is extracted.
 +  * The driver for the printer has been installed, but the printer itself must be installed.
   * Click on the apple menu and select ''System Preferences''.   * Click on the apple menu and select ''System Preferences''.
   * Start the ''Print & Fax'' tool.   * Start the ''Print & Fax'' tool.
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   * Enter %%printers/Dell-5330dn%% into the Queue field.   * Enter %%printers/Dell-5330dn%% into the Queue field.
   * Update the ''Name'' field to something descriptive, such as ''IBG B&W printer''   * Update the ''Name'' field to something descriptive, such as ''IBG B&W printer''
-  * Set the ''Print Using'' selector to ''Generic PostScript Printer''.+  * Set the ''Print Using'' selector to ''Additional Drivers''. 
 +  * Select the Dell 5330dn driver (enter ''Dell'' into the search bar at the top of the window)
   * Click the ''Add'' button.   * Click the ''Add'' button.