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How To Proceed With Printer Set-Up
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:
Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners > Add a printer or scanner.
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.
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.
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Fix Printer Connection and Printing Problems.
If you’re trying to use your printer and run into problems, here are some steps for common printer problems to try to get things working again.
Check Your Printer's Error Lights
Check That the Paper Tray Is Full (Not Jammed)
Install the Drivers and Software
Clear the Printer Queue
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How to Set Up a Printer
Setting up any printer can be relatively simple these days, thanks to a variety of printer models that come with their own installation software or have websites for downloading printer software. This wikiHow shows you how to set up a printer using the various methods available for the process.
Connect your printer to a power source and turn it on.
Before doing anything else, it’s important to make sure your printer is plugged in and ready.
Connect your printer to your PC.
Most printers have the option of connecting to a computer via USB or wirelessly (Bluetooth, installation CD, or a wireless detection setting), so be sure your printer is set to connect before proceeding with the rest of the steps.
Open the Start menu.
Click the Start button in the taskbar at the bottom of your desktop screen to pull up system options.
Click Settings Windows Settings
It’s the gear-shaped icon near the bottom-left corner of the menu.
Select Printers & scanners.
From this menu, you’ll be able to pull up the different options for searching for the printer you want to set up.
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