If your printer is not automatically detected by the system when you start your computer, you need to install it manually. This article shows the procedure to follow.
Steps
Step 1. Search the web
Your printer may require the use of special software. Otherwise, continue reading.
Step 2. Make sure the printer is properly connected to your computer or network
Step 3. Access the System Settings menu, then select the Printers item
These instructions will help you install a printer without the installation disc. Steps Step 1. Find out if you have a normal or multifunctional printer Step 2. Make sure you know the model and brand of the printer you want to install Step 3.
Install and configure a printer for use in the office or home. Steps Step 1. Go to the Start Menu, Settings, Printers and Faxes Step 2. Double-click the Add Printer option in the Printers and Faxes folder Step 3. Click the Next button on the Welcome screen of the Printer Setup Wizard Step 4.
This article shows you how to install and update drivers for peripherals and devices connected or installed on a Windows computer. Drivers are small programs that allow the operating system to communicate and use a peripheral connected to the computer (for example, the webcam, the video card, the printer, etc.
Audio drivers can be installed on Windows XP if you have previously downloaded incompatible drivers, if you have outdated drivers, or if they have been damaged by some virus, power outage or other computer problem. Audio drivers can be installed by downloading important Windows updates, installing software from the disc provided by the device manufacturer, or by downloading them directly from the manufacturer's website.
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