Add Printer Driver Windows 10

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When you connect a printer to your PC or add a new printer to your home network, you can usually start printing right away. Windows 10 supports most printers, so you probably won't have to install special printer software. Additional printer drivers and support might be available if you update Windows 10.

Note: If your PC is running Windows 10 S, some printers might not work with it, or they might have limited functionality. For more info, see Device support on Windows 10 S.

To install or add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer

If your printer is on and connected to the network, Windows should find it easily. Available printers can include all printers on a network, such as Bluetooth and wireless printers or printers that are plugged into another computer and shared on the network. You might need permission to install some printers.

  1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
    Open Printers & scanners settings

  2. Select Add a printer or scanner. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then choose the one you want to use, and select Add device.

Install

Install the Drivers & Software. If your mg7120 has already been set up on your wireless network, it is only necessary to install the software on the computer(s) to use the printer over the Wireless LAN. The printer does not have to be reset and no additional settings need to be made. The Add-PrinterDriver cmdlet installs a printer driver on the specified computer. You cannot use wildcard characters with Add-PrinterDriver. You can use Add-PrinterDriver in a Windows PowerShell remoting session. Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings, and then select Next. On the Choose a Printer Port page, select the desired port, and then select Next. On the Install the printer driver page, select Windows Update. The updated Printers list is displayed from Windows Update.

Installing Printer Driver Windows 10

Once you have the Network 3D Printer UWP app is running on your Windows 10 IoT Core device, it will broadcast its presence on the network, and anyone connected can easily add it using Windows 10. If you would like to add a device to the list of pre-installed drivers within Windows, it’s easy. Just follow these steps. So let’s say that I install a lot of HP LaserJet P1006 printers and I want it to be on the list of drivers to choose from when installing it. Windows will not show the LaserJet P1006 by default.

Problem Installing Printer Driver Windows 10

If your printer isn't in the list, select The printer that I want isn't listed, and then follow the instructions to add it manually using one of the options.

Notes:

  • If you use wireless access points, extenders or multiple wireless routers with separate SSIDs, you'll need to ensure that you're connected to the same network as the printer for your PC to find and install it.

  • If you have a new wireless printer that hasn’t been added to your home network, read the instructions that came with the printer, and check the printer manufacturer’s website to learn more and to get up-to-date software for your printer.

To install or add a local printer

In most cases, all you have to do to set up a printer is to connect it to your PC. Simply plug the USB cable from your printer into an available USB port on your PC, and turn the printer on.

  1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
    Open Printers & scanners settings

  2. Select Add a printer or scanner. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then choose the one you want to use, and select Add device.

If your printer isn't in the list, select The printer that I want isn't listed, and then follow the instructions to add it manually using one of the options.

Reinstall Printer Drivers Windows 10

Need more help?

How To Install Printer Driver

  • If you’re looking for help with a scanner, see Install and use a scanner in Windows 10.

  • Find out how you can Share your network printer.

  • Find out How to set a default printer in Windows 10.

  • Find out how you can Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows 10.

  • If your printer appears 'offline,' find out how you can Change a printer's status to 'online.'

  • If you're having problems with your printer after updating to the latest version of Windows 10, see Fix printer problems after updating Windows 10. For driver issues, see the 'Step 3: Update drivers' section of this page.