How Do I Install Or Add a Computer Printer?

Although there are many brands and types of printers, the installation process or adding a printer to your computer is basically the same. The first is to connect the printer to the computer. Most modern printers can be connected to the computer via a cable that is connected to the USB port. Make sure you have the drivers installed before connecting the printer it will not be detected by the computer. The printers come with an installation CD that contains the printer drivers and the need for other software on your computer to communicate with the printer. It is very easy to install printer software drivers and follow the installation instructions.

If there is no installation CD that comes with the printer, try connecting the USB printer cable to the USB port of your computer and see if you activate the Add New Hardware Wizard. When the New Hardware Wizard is running, click "Next" and choose "Search for the best driver for this device." The team will look for drivers on your computer that is compatible with your printer. The computer also searches the Internet (if connected) to the appropriate drivers, if there are drivers available on the computer. You can also go to the website of the company that manufactured your printer and see if you have to download a driver for the printer model you have.

Afterinstalling printer and the driver can see the name of the printer icon in the dialog box that appears if you go to Start Printers and Faxes.