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Guide to Linking Your Printer with Your Computer

Explore the comprehensive guide by Ask Digiweb on connecting your printer to your computer. This detailed guide is tailored to help both novices and experienced users effortlessly establish a connection, ensuring your printer setup is seamless and efficient. We cover all the essential steps, from unboxing and powering your printer to configuring settings on your computer.

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Method 1 : Wired connection (Windows)

Driver Installation

Begin by downloading the necessary printer drivers. courtesy of Ask Digiweb. Carefully follow the on-screen instructions provided by the installation software. Ensure the printer is positioned close enough to your computer for the connection cable to reach without tangling.

Connecting the Printer

First, connect your printer to a power source. Then, with your computer powered on and unlocked, connect the printer using a USB cord. In some cases, simply connecting the printer to your computer will automatically complete the setup and installation, allowing you to start printing immediately.

Final Setup

Follow the on-screen directions to adjust settings as needed. Depending on your printer model, you might need to make some tweaks before it’s fully ready. If required, insert the CD that came with your printer into your computer's disc slot. If your printer did not include a CD or it's a secondhand model, you can usually download the necessary software directly from the manufacturer’s website.

Printer Recognition

Click 'Add device' next to the name of your printer, typically listed by manufacturer, model name, and number. If your printer isn't listed, click 'The printer that I want isn’t listed' and follow the subsequent on-screen instructions.

Adding Your Printer

In the Devices menu, select 'Printers & Scanners' from the left-side tab. Click 'Add a printer or scanner' at the top of the page.

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Accessing Printer Settings

Click the Start button located at the bottom-left corner of your screen, and select the Windows logo. From the Start menu, choose 'Settings' at the bottom-left corner, then select 'Devices' found near the top of the Settings window.

METHOD 2: WIRED CONNECTION (Mac)​

  • Update Your Mac: Ensure your Mac has the latest software updates and printer drivers. setup before connecting your printer.

  • Position Your Printer: Place your printer close enough to your Mac so that the connection cable can reach without tangling.

  • Power On Your Printer: Connect your printer to a power source and press the power button, usually marked with a power icon.

  • Connect Using a USB Cable: Attach the USB cable from your printer to your Mac’s USB port. If your Mac only has USB-C ports, you may need an adapter. Make sure your Mac is on and you are logged in.

  • Install Printer Software: If your printer is recognized, it might install automatically, or you may need to follow on-screen prompts to download and install any required software. Once installation is complete, your printer will be ready to use with your Mac.
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METHOD 3: WIRELESS CONNECTION (WINDOWS)

For Bluetooth

Check your printer's network connections. If your printer uses Bluetooth instead of Wi-Fi, the setup process will differ slightly. Wi-Fi printers may need to connect directly to a wireless router via an Ethernet cable to access the internet.

Position your computer within the range of your wireless router to ensure a strong signal. Ensure that your printer is not too far from the router to maintain a stable connection.

For Computer

Turn on the printer by pressing the power button, which is usually marked with a power icon. Ensure your printer is plugged into a power source. If necessary, connect the printer’s Ethernet cable to the router.

Refer to the printer's manual for specific network setup instructions. If you don't have the manual, you can usually find it on the manufacturer's support website. Note that some printers require a direct connection to your Windows or Mac computer for initial wireless setup, while others support completing the setup directly on the printer.

  • Press the Start button, located at the bottom-left corner of your screen, and click on the Windows logo.
  • Go to Settings, accessible from the Start menu.
  • Choose Devices.
  • Select either "Printers & Scanners" or "Bluetooth & Other Devices" depending on your printer type. These can be found on the left side of the window.
  • Choose "Add a printer or scanner" for a Wi-Fi printer or "Add a Bluetooth or other device" for Bluetooth printers. If using Wi-Fi, the printer’s name might already be visible, indicating it is connected. For Bluetooth, you may need to enable Bluetooth on your computer by toggling the Bluetooth switch.
  • In the Add window, select your printer’s name. If connecting via Bluetooth, select your printer and click Connect. You may need to press the "Pair" button on the printer again.
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METHOD 4: WIRELESS CONNECTION (Mac)

For Mac users

To connect the printer to your computer, follow these steps:

For Wi-Fi

Access the Wi-Fi setup page on your printer’s screen and enter the password for your network. Ensure that this is the same network your computer is connected to.

For Bluetooth

Press the “Pair” button, typically marked with the Bluetooth symbol.

Examine your printer’s network connections. If your printer connects using Bluetooth rather than Wi-Fi, the method for setting up the printer will be slightly different. To receive an Internet signal, some Wi-Fi printers must be linked directly to a wireless router through Ethernet.

Place your computer in an area where your wireless signal can be received. You can’t put your printer too far away from your wireless router since it needs to be able to connect with it.
Switch on the printer. Press the power button on your printer; it should have an icon on or next to it.

Ensure your printer is connected to a power source. If needed, connect the printer’s Ethernet cable to your router.

  • Click on the Apple logo in the upper left corner of your screen.
  • Select "System Preferences" from the drop-down menu.
  • Choose "Printers & Scanners," represented by a printer icon within the System Preferences window.
  • Click the "+" button located at the bottom-left of the window. If your printer is correctly connected to the network, its name should appear in the left-hand pane of the window.
  • Select your printer from the list. Once the setup is complete, the printer’s name will appear in the left pane, indicating a successful connection to your Mac. Ensure your Mac is connected to the same network as the printer. For Bluetooth connections, you might need to press the "Pair" button on the printer again.

METHOD 5: ADD PRINTER TO WIRELESS NETWORK

  • Install the printer on the computer from which you want to share the printer. You can do so using either a wired or wireless connection.
  • Press the Start button. In the bottom-left corner side of the screen, click the Windows logo.
  • Go to the Settings tab. It’s in the Start window’s lower-left corner.
  • Select Network & Internet from the drop-down menu. In the Settings panel, you’ll find this option.
  • Use other Windows computers on the network to connect to the shared printer. The computer with which the printer is shared must be turned on.

  • Skip to the following step if you’re using a Mac computer to connect to this printer.

  • 10. Use other Mac computers on the network to print to the shared printer. The computer with which the printer is shared must be turned on. To connect, go to

  • Select Status from the drop-down menu. It’s a tab in the window’s upper-left corner.
  • Select Sharing options from the drop-down menu. It’s near the top of the page, behind the title “Change your network settings.”
  • Select the Private option from the drop-down menu. To the right of Private, click.
  • Select the “Turn on file and printer sharing” option in the “Turn on file and printer sharing” circle. This option is located beneath the headline “File and printer sharing.”
  • Select System Preferences from the Apple menu.
  • Select Print & Scan from the drop-down menu.
  • At the bottom of the printer list, click +.
  • At the top of the new window, select the Windows tab.
  • Choose the printer’s name from the drop-down menu.
 

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