How To Connect Your Printer To a Computer
When it gets to
installing a new printer on your laptop or PC, the process isn’t
always as simple as it may seem. Depending on what kind of connection
you want, there’s going to be a distinct method on how to get it
working.
A right place to start with any new printer is to consult the printer’s manual. Reading the official source will help you to familiarise yourself with the device, which could save you a lot of time if there are any steps specific to your model.
Manual Connection
Your priority should be to conduct some research into what drivers you need to install. Different brands will use their drivers, which are available on the manufacturer’s website.
It’s also worth checking if there are specific drivers required for particular operating systems. You should then download the one that applies to you.
For example, if you’re working with an OKI C301dn laser printer, you will have to download the drivers specific to this model, which can found here. From this page, you will have the choice to select your operating system as well as your style.
Your next step will be to connect your printer and computer by using your USB cable. After installing the drivers, you should open up your control panel to see if your computer has detected your printer.
If your printer not placed in the control panel, you may need to renew the drivers you have installed. Return to the manufacturer’s website to find the most recent drivers for your printer. Recheck your control panel to see if your computer is now detecting your printer.
You should then be able to see your printer’s model listed in the ‘printers’ tab of the Control Panel. Add Printer check to see if your model is available and then proceed.
A window should open up telling you that your printer now connected, along with the option to ‘Print a Test Page.' This is the best way to troubleshoot your printer’s connection and to determine whether there are any issues with your machine.
After your test print, you will be set up to print with a manual connection.
Wireless Connection
If your business owns a wireless printer, installation can be slightly trickier. Start by ensuring your printer is in range of your wireless router.
Depending on your printer model, you can connect to the wireless network in different ways. Some models will allow you to connect to the network using the printer’s built-in menu system. You can review your manufacturer guide to see if your model allows this.
Another connection option is via the WPS push-to-connect button, which should be located both on your printer and your router. Just push the WPS button on your printer, then the same button on your router within two minutes and your connection should be made automatically.
Some older wireless models require you to connect to your computer first, so you’ll need to connect your printer to your computer via USB and use the software included with your printer model to connect to the wireless network.
Once your printer linked to your wireless network, you can add it to your computer and begin to print. You can do this the same way you connect manually, by opening the control panel, viewing devices and printers, adding a printer, then installing/updating any drivers that your model needs.
As with a manual connection, you will need to print a test page. If the test print is successful, you should have the option to select this printer as your default. Decide if this is what you want to do, and then you will have finished establishing a wireless connection!
Followed these steps and still having problems? Take a look at our article on the most common printer installation issues and see if our advice can help get your printer up and running.Any help you need any help just contact Add Printer expert team. We will be more than happy to give you any advice you need to get your printer connected and ready for use.
A right place to start with any new printer is to consult the printer’s manual. Reading the official source will help you to familiarise yourself with the device, which could save you a lot of time if there are any steps specific to your model.
Manual Connection
Your priority should be to conduct some research into what drivers you need to install. Different brands will use their drivers, which are available on the manufacturer’s website.
It’s also worth checking if there are specific drivers required for particular operating systems. You should then download the one that applies to you.
For example, if you’re working with an OKI C301dn laser printer, you will have to download the drivers specific to this model, which can found here. From this page, you will have the choice to select your operating system as well as your style.
Your next step will be to connect your printer and computer by using your USB cable. After installing the drivers, you should open up your control panel to see if your computer has detected your printer.
If your printer not placed in the control panel, you may need to renew the drivers you have installed. Return to the manufacturer’s website to find the most recent drivers for your printer. Recheck your control panel to see if your computer is now detecting your printer.
You should then be able to see your printer’s model listed in the ‘printers’ tab of the Control Panel. Add Printer check to see if your model is available and then proceed.
A window should open up telling you that your printer now connected, along with the option to ‘Print a Test Page.' This is the best way to troubleshoot your printer’s connection and to determine whether there are any issues with your machine.
After your test print, you will be set up to print with a manual connection.
Wireless Connection
If your business owns a wireless printer, installation can be slightly trickier. Start by ensuring your printer is in range of your wireless router.
Depending on your printer model, you can connect to the wireless network in different ways. Some models will allow you to connect to the network using the printer’s built-in menu system. You can review your manufacturer guide to see if your model allows this.
Another connection option is via the WPS push-to-connect button, which should be located both on your printer and your router. Just push the WPS button on your printer, then the same button on your router within two minutes and your connection should be made automatically.
Some older wireless models require you to connect to your computer first, so you’ll need to connect your printer to your computer via USB and use the software included with your printer model to connect to the wireless network.
Once your printer linked to your wireless network, you can add it to your computer and begin to print. You can do this the same way you connect manually, by opening the control panel, viewing devices and printers, adding a printer, then installing/updating any drivers that your model needs.
As with a manual connection, you will need to print a test page. If the test print is successful, you should have the option to select this printer as your default. Decide if this is what you want to do, and then you will have finished establishing a wireless connection!
Followed these steps and still having problems? Take a look at our article on the most common printer installation issues and see if our advice can help get your printer up and running.Any help you need any help just contact Add Printer expert team. We will be more than happy to give you any advice you need to get your printer connected and ready for use.
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