Installing a Printer in Windows 10 & 11

Summary

Installing a new printer on your Windows 10 computer.

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Overview

If your printer connects by a wire, plug it into your device. It'll connect automatically, your PC will download the right drivers, and you can use it right away. To connect a wireless printer, follow these steps:

Windows 11

 

  1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & scanners > Add a printer or scanner.

  2. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then choose the one you want to use, and select Add device. If you want to remove the printer later, just highlight it, and select Remove.

  3. If you don't see your printer, try to fix the problem by using the steps in Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows

For Windows 10:

  1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners > Add a printer or scanner.

  2. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then choose the one you want to use, and select Add device. If you want to remove the printer later, just highlight it, and select Remove.

  3. If you don't see your printer, try to fix the problem by using the steps in Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows.

Open settings window for printers and scanners  

 

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Article ID: 67003
Created
Fri 11/9/18 2:35 PM
Modified
Tue 3/18/25 3:02 PM