It's likely that if you have a
computer in your house, you also have a modem, wireless router, or printer that
you use in addition to it.
You can usually start printing
as soon as your computer has been connected to a printer or scanner, when you
add a new printer or all-in-one device to your home network, or both.
Most printers can be operated by Windows 11, thus installing specific printer software is probably not necessary. Updating Windows may make more printer drivers and support available.
Windows should be able to
locate your printer with ease if it is turned on and linked to the network. All
printers on a network, including wireless and Bluetooth printers as well as
printers connected to several computers and shared via the network, might be
considered available printers. For some printers, installation authorization
may be required.
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Know how to install a wired printer
- Connecting a printer to your PC is usually all that is required to set it up. All you have to do is turn on your printer by plugging its USB wire into a USB port on your PC.
- Choose Add device next to Add a printer or scanner.
- Once it has located nearby printers, wait for it to select one, then click Add device. Choose it and then choose Remove if you choose to get rid of the printer later.
- Select Add manually next to the printer that I want isn't shown, and then follow the instructions to add it manually using one of the alternatives if your printer isn't in the list.
- Try following the instructions in Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows if you are unable to connect the printer manually.
Know how to connect printer to Wi-Fi network in AirPort Utility on Mac
You can link one or more printers to your Wi-Fi network that are compatible with AirPrint, WiFi, Ethernet, USB, or WPS.
- Any computer connected to the network can print to an AirPrint, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or USB compatible printer once it is connected to the base station or Time Capsule. iOS and iPadOS devices can print to the printer if it is AirPrint compatible.
- WPS-compatible printer: You can print without entering the network password once you've added a WPS-compatible printer to your WPA/WPA2 or WPA2 password-protected wireless network. (Check the booklet that came with your wireless printer to determine if it supports WPS.)
Know how to connect AirPrint, Wi-Fi, Ethernet or USB printer
Take one of the following actions:
- Establish a wireless connection by logging in using the printer's interface. Refer to the instructions included with your printer for guidance.
- Use an Ethernet or USB cable to connect: Insert one end of the cable into the USB or Ethernet port on the base station, and the other end into your printer.
- Select System Preferences from the Apple menu, then select Printers & Scanners from the sidebar. (You might have to scroll below.)
- Click the printer icon on the right. Click the Add Printers, Scanners, or Fax button and add your printer if it isn't already listed.
Note: If the printer is linked to a base station, error or status notifications might not show. You might not receive alerts like "Out of Paper" or "Printer Busy," for instance.
Link WPS-compatible printer to Wi-Fi
1) On your Mac, open the AirPort Utility application. It's located in the Applications folder's Utilities folder.
2) Choose your base station from the graphical overview and click Edit. It's possible that the base station requires a password to be entered.
3) Select Base Station > WPS Printer Add.
4) Choose the following method to connect the printer to the network:
- To input the eight-digit PIN for the printer requesting network access, select PIN.
- To grant network access to the first printer making an effort to join the network, select "First attempt."
5) Select Apple menu > System Settings then select Printers & Scanners from the sidebar. (You might have to scroll below.)
6) Click the printer icon on the right. Click the Add Printers, Scanners, or Fax button and add your printer if it isn't already listed.
You may select the printer in the Printers & Scanners section of System Settings once it has been connected to the network.
Know how to de-link WPS-compatible printer from Wi-Fi
- On your Mac, open the AirPort Utility application. It's located in the Applications folder's Utilities folder.
- Choose the base station you wish to modify from the graphical overview, then click Edit. It's possible that the base station requires a password to be entered.
- After selecting the printer, choose Network, Timed Access Control, and then click Remove.
Click Update after selecting Save to save your modifications.
