Adding a printer in Windows Control Panel is a straightforward process. Before you start, make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and that the driver software is installed.
1. Click the Start button and select the Control Panel.
2. Select Devices and Printers from the list of available options. This option may also appear as “Printers and Faxes” in some versions of Windows.
3. In the top-right corner, there will be an “Add a Printer” icon.
4. Select this icon to open the Add Printer wizard.
5. You will be asked to choose one of the following options:
• Local printer (this is a printer attached directly to your computer).
• Network printer (this is a printer connected to a network like a LAN or a WAN).
• Wireless printer (this is a wireless printer connected to a router).
6. If you choose to add a local printer, simply select the port and click the Next button. If you chose to add a network printer, you will be asked to enter the path or hostname of the printer. For wireless printers, you need to enter the IP address of the printer.
7. Next, you will be asked to select the manufacturer and model of the printer. The list may include already installed drivers, but if you have recently purchased the printer, additional drivers may need to be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website.
8. After selecting the appropriate drivers, you will be asked to provide a name for the printer. Choose a descriptive name that will help you identify it later.
9. Once all of the necessary information is entered, click the Finish button to complete the setup.
Your printer is now added to the list of installed printers in the Control Panel. You can now access it via the Devices and Printers section to manage and configure its settings.