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Install a printer in Windows. When you connect a printer or scanner to your PC or add a new printer or all-in-one device to your home network, you can usually start printing right away. Windows 11 supports most printers, so you probably won't have to install special printer software.
Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners . Open Printers & scanners settings. Next to Add a printer or scanner, select Add device. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then locate the one you want to use, and select Add device.
Locate and download the latest driver for your printer model, then follow the installation instructions on the manufacturer’s website. Most drivers are self-installing. After you download one, double-click (or double-tap) the file to begin installing. Then follow these steps to remove and reinstall the printer.
Find out how to How to download and install the latest printer drivers. Find out how to set up a default printer in Windows. Find out how to view a printer queue in Windows. If you are having a problem changing your printer "offline" status, go to Troubleshooting offline printer problems.
Download printer drivers in Windows. If your printer isn't responding, you may need to remove it and reinstall it so Windows can download and install the proper drivers. Make sure your printer is on and connected to your PC. Open Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners .
Use the Settings app in Windows 10 to set a default printer and manage printer settings.
Add a printer or scanner. Wait for it to find nearby scanners, then choose the one you want to use and select Add device. If your scanner is turned on and connected to the network, Windows should find it automatically.
Add a new printer. If the printer you need to connect to is not listed, you need to add it. In Excel, click File > Print. Click the Printer drop-down menu, and click Add Printer. In the Find Printers dialog box, type the name of your printer in the Name text box. Click Find Now to search.
Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners > Add a printer or scanner. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then choose the one you want to use and select Add device.
When you attempt to print a Microsoft Word document or send the document as a fax, you may receive the following error message: No printers are installed. To install a printer, point to Settings on the Windows Start menu, click Printers, and then double-click Add Printer. Follow the instructions in the wizard.