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How To Install Printer Driver?

A printer driver is a software responsible for transmitting the commands remotely from the computer to the printer. Install printer driver is very easy if you follow the below-mentioned steps.

Installing Built-in Printer Driver On Windows Pc

  • Before installing the printer driver on your Windows computer, change device installation settings.
  • To do so, click the Start menu available at the bottom-left corner of the screen and type ‘change device installation settings’ in the search panel.
  • In the Device installation settings window, select the Yes option and click the Save Changes button.
  • Next, connect your printer to the computer using a standard USB cable.
  • Alternatively, you can connect them to the same wireless network using the Wireless Setup Wizard or Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
  • Once connected, open the Control Panel app and click the Devices and Printers tab.
  • Next, click the Add a printer button.
  • In the Add a device window, select your printer’s name from the displayed list and click Next.
  • If your printer’s name is not listed, click on the The printer that I want isn’t listed link.
  • Choose the Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings option and click Next.
  • Select the Use an existing port option and click Next.
  • Click the Windows Update button and wait until the printer drivers are updated.
  • In the Manufacturer section, select your printer’s manufacturer name.
  • Under Printers, select your printer’s model number.
  • Next, install the driver with the help of the on-screen prompts.
  • Once installed, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable connected to the computer.

Installing The Printer Driver On Mac

  • First, connect your printer to the Mac computer using a standard USB cable.
  • Next, click the Apple menu and select the System Preferences option.
  • Click the Printers & Scanners icon in the System Preferences window.
  • Click the Add icon on the bottom-left corner of the panel and select Default.
  • Select your printer from the Printers list and click the Add button.
  • Next, install the printer driver with the help of the software installation disc (if supported).
  • Alternatively, you can download the compatible printer driver from your printer’s official site.
  • Run the downloaded installer file and proceed with the on-screen prompts to finish the driver installation. If you need remote assistance to Install printer driver, click the call button.
How to Install Printer Driver

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