If you want to add a printer to Windows or Mac, there are different ways to do this, but it always only takes a few clicks.
Adding a printer in Windows: Step by step explanation
Adding a printer is straightforward in Windows. However, the exact procedure differs in some respects between Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- Printer with cable: If your printer has a cable, all you need to do is connect it to your computer. Your computer should then automatically connect to the printer and download the necessary drivers so the device is ready to use.
- Wireless printer on Windows 10: Go to (Start) > (Settings) > (Devices) > (Printers & scanners), then click (Add printer or scanner). Once your computer has found the printer and it appears, click (Add device).
- Wireless printer on Windows 11: Go to (Start) > (Settings) > (Bluetooth & Devices) > (Start Printers & Scanners). Next to (Add printer or scanner) click (Add device). Once your computer has found the device, click to add it.
Add printer on Mac: How to do it
If you want to add a printer to your Mac computer, it depends on whether it is a wired or wireless device:
- For a wired device, connect the printer to your computer and wait for the devices to connect.
- If you have a wireless device, first make sure that the printer is connected to the network. For detailed information, refer to your printer's user manual.
- Go to the Apple menu and click on (System Preferences). Then scroll down and go to (Printers & Scanners).
- Select your printer or, if it is not displayed, go to (Add printers, scanners, or faxes).
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