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    How to Connect a Printer to a Laptop

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    You can connect a printer to a laptop using one of these methods:

    • USB cable: Plug the cable into both devices and install the drivers. 1 2 6
    • Wireless network: Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network and add the printer to your laptop. 12 13
    • Bluetooth: Pair the printer with your laptop and print wirelessly. 14 15

    Each method has its own steps, requirements, and tips, which you can find in the following sections of this document.

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    Add a printer or scanner in Windows

    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:

    1. Select Start  > Settings > Bluetooth & devices  > Printers & scanners .

    2. Next to Add a printer or scanner, select Add device.

    3. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then locate the one you want to use, and select Add device. If you want to remove the printer later, select it, and then select Remove.

    4. 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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    How do I connect a printer to my computer?
    To connect a wired printer, plug its USB cable into your computer; if it's wireless, connect it to your Wi-Fi network using the built-in controls. On Windows, set up your printer in the Printers & scanners menu of Settings. On Mac, set up your printer in the Printers & Scanners menu of System Preferences. Set your printer near your computer.

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    How do I set up a network printer?
    Think of it like adding a new player to your home team; once configured, everyone in the network can benefit from this addition. Here’s a quick overview: Go to ‘Settings’, then ‘Devices’, select ‘Printers & scanners’, click ‘Add a printer or scanner’, and select your network printer from the list. Easy as pie, right?

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    How do I add a printer as an administrator?
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