Adding a Network Printer to Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Ensure Your Printer is Connected to the Network
Before you can add a network printer to your Windows 10 device, you need to ensure that your printer is connected to the network. Here are the steps to follow:
- Check Your Printer’s Connection Status: Open the Device Manager on your Windows 10 device. You can do this by pressing the Windows + X keys and selecting Device Manager from the context menu.
- Locate Your Printer: In the Device Manager, expand the Printers and Devices section. Look for your printer and click on it to expand it further.
- Check the Connection Status: In the Properties window, click on the Properties button. In the Device Properties window, click on the Connection tab. Check if the Connect to this computer option is enabled. If it’s not, click on the Connect to this computer button to enable it.
Step 2: Install the Printer Driver
Once your printer is connected to the network, you need to install the printer driver. Here are the steps to follow:
- Open the Device Manager: As mentioned earlier, open the Device Manager on your Windows 10 device.
- Locate Your Printer: In the Device Manager, expand the Printers and Devices section.
- Find the Printer Driver: In the Properties window, click on the Driver tab. In the Driver Properties window, click on the Update Driver button.
- Search for the Printer Driver: In the Search for a driver window, enter the name of your printer driver in the Search for a driver field. You can search for the driver by typing the manufacturer’s name or the driver’s name.
- Download and Install the Driver: Once you find the correct driver, click on the Download button to download it. Follow the installation instructions to install the driver.
Step 3: Configure the Printer Settings
After installing the printer driver, you need to configure the printer settings. Here are the steps to follow:
- Open the Control Panel: Open the Control Panel on your Windows 10 device.
- Go to the Printers and Devices Section: In the Control Panel, click on the Printers and Devices section.
- Find the Printer: In the Printers and Devices section, find your printer and click on it to expand it further.
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