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Setting Up Your Printer You can connect a printer to your computer using USB. Some printers may also support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. NOTE: The features supported by your printer and the steps to install may vary depending on the printer model. For more information, see the documentation for your printer. If you are installing a wired printer, connect the printer to your computer using the USB cable before performing these steps. If you are installing a wireless printer, follow the instructions in the documentation of your printer. Windows 8 1. Access the Search charm. 2. Click Settings and type Devices in the search box. 3. Click Devices and follow the instruction on the screen. NOTE: If your printer was installed, it should appear in the list on the right side. If your printer isn't in this list, click Add a device at the top of the device list. Select your printer from this list to install it. For more information on setting up the printer, see the documentation of your printer. Windows 7 1. Click Start → Devices and Printers. 2. Click Add a Printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: You may be prompted to install the printer driver while adding your printer. Use the printer-driver media or download the drivers from the printer manufacturer's website. For more information on setting up the printer, see the documentation of your printer. 42  Setting Up Your Computer

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Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Printer
You can connect a printer to your computer using USB. Some printers may
also support Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth connection.
NOTE:
The features supported by your printer and the steps to install
may vary depending on the printer model. For more information, see the
documentation for your printer.
If you are installing a wired printer, connect the printer to your computer
using the USB cable before performing these steps. If you are installing a
wireless printer, follow the instructions in the documentation of your printer.
Windows 8
1.
Access the
Search
charm.
2.
Click
Settings
and type
Devices
in the search box.
3.
Click
Devices
and follow the instruction on the screen.
NOTE:
If your printer was installed, it should appear in the list on
the right side. If your printer isn’t in this list, click
Add a device
at the
top of the device list. Select your printer from this list to install it. For
more information on setting up the printer, see the documentation
of your printer.
Windows 7
1.
Click
Start
Devices and Printers
.
2.
Click
Add a Printer
. The
Add Printer Wizard
appears.
3.
Follow the instructions in the
Add Printer Wizard
.
NOTE:
You may be prompted to install the printer driver while adding
your printer. Use the printer‑driver media or download the drivers
from the printer manufacturer’s website. For more information on
setting up the printer, see the documentation of your printer.