Printer - Installation
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing or reinstalling a wireless or local printer on your computer.
Instructions
For wireless printer:
Open the Start menu.
Go to Settings.
Select Devices > Printers & scanners.
Click Add a printer or scanner.
Wait for your computer to detect nearby printers.
Choose your printer from the list and click Add device.
If your wireless printer is powered on and connected to the same network, it should appear in the list of available devices. Printers available on a network, including Bluetooth or shared printers, will also be shown. In some cases, you may need to grant permission to complete the installation.
For local printer:
Open the Start menu.
Go to Settings.
Select Devices > Printers & scanners.
Look for your printer in the list under Printers & scanners.
If the printer appears, the installation was successful.
If it does not appear, click Add a printer or scanner and wait for your computer to find available printers. Choose the printer and click Add device.
For local printers connected via USB or other direct connections, Windows should automatically detect and install the printer. If the printer doesn’t show up, check the connection and restart both the printer and the computer.