Installing Printer Drivers on Windows
1. Connect the printer to your computer with a USB cable, if necessary. Once the printer is connected, Windows will automatically detect it. If a driver is not already installed, Windows will attempt to locate an appropriate driver.
2. Download the latest version of the driver from the printer manufacturer website. They should have a link or section dedicated to printer driver downloads. Some manufacturers may also include a driver disk or disc that came with the printer.
3. Double-click the downloaded driver file to launch the installation wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
4. Once the installation is complete, you should be able to use your printer. To make sure everything is set up correctly, try running a test print job.
Updating Printer Drivers on Windows
1. Open the “Control Panel” in Windows. Go to “System and Security” and then select “Device Manager”.
2. Expand “Printers” in the list of devices. Right-click the printer you wish to update and select “Update driver software…”.
3. Select “Search automatically for updated driver software”. This will cause Windows to check the Internet for the latest available version of the driver.
4. Once the driver has been found, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
5. Once the installation is complete, you should be able to use your printer. To make sure everything is set up correctly, try running a test print job.