However, some drivers are not available for download, but you may install printer driver through Windows Update. Most of the printer manufacturers provide printer drivers for download on their website.

After that, your printer will be installed successfully.

Set the settings according to your need and then click on Finish. And print a test page to check the printer has been installed successfully or not.

You will be prompted: “Would you like to set this printer as a default printer?” whenever you give print command, the printer will be selected by default.

After installing, It is asking for “do you want to share this printer on your network or not?” Click on “ Don’t share this printer” and then click on Next.

It will ask for the printer name, give the name and then click on Next button.

Once the driver’s list has been updated with the new drivers, select your printer’s model number from the list and then click on Next.

It might take a few minutes to connect to the Microsoft server and then download its latest driver. The Windows is updating the list of printers.

In the printer driver screen, click on Windows Update.

Click here to see screenshot.įor Network printers, select the printer from the searched list. Please double-check the printer connection manually and fix it first.Īlternatively, you can go to the device manager → and double-click on other devices → then right-click on the unknown device → and choose the “ Update driver & software”. If you won’t see even one port from these named ports, then it means your computer is not detecting your printer properly. If your printer is connected properly, then one of the port should appear in your list. It should be USB001 or USB002 or USB003 or Dot4001 or Dot4002 or Dot4003.

In the next window, select a port where your printer is connected right now.

You may choose another option if you would like to “Add a network or wireless printer” or anything else.

Once add a printer wizard appears, click on “ Add a local printer“.

The computer must be connected to the Internet as well to get the drivers from Microsoft Server.įor Windows 7, Vista, XP, Click on Start menu → Devices & Printers.įor Windows 10, 8, 8.1, click on Start Menu → settings → devices → printers & scanner.įor Windows 10, click on Add a printer or scanner → The printer that I want isn’t listed.

Before starting, make sure the printer is connected to the computer properly and it should be turned ON.

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