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How to Connect your Printer to a Computer
This Part explains how to connect a wired or wireless printer to a Windows or Mac computer. If you have connected, you can share the printer to your home network so that other computers at home can use the printer even if the computer is not directly connected.
- Set the printer so that the place is close to the computer. Make sure the distance is close enough so that the cable can reach the computer without having to stretch.
- Turn on the printer. Press the power button on the printer. This button usually has an icon above or beside it. You must connect the printer to a power source.
- Connect your printer to the Windows computer using a USB cable. Make sure the computer is on and not locked. In some cases, the computer will automatically run setup and install the printer correctly when you connect it to a computer so you can use it directly.
- Open Start. Click the Windows logo in the left corner of your desktop.
- Click Settings located at the bottom left side of the Start window.
- Click Devices. This option is located at the top of the Settings window.
- Click the Printers & scanners tab located on the left side of the window.
- Click the Add a printer or scanner button. This button is located at the top of the Windows page.
- Click the name of your printer, then click Add device. The printer name is usually a combination of the printer manufacturer (for example “Canon”), the printer model name, and the model number.
If the printer name is not here, click the printer link that I want isn’t listed which is under the Add a printer or scanner button, then follow the instructions on the screen. - Follow the instructions given. Depending on the printer, you may need to adjust the settings before the printer is ready. When finished, the printer is ready for use.
- When prompted, insert the CD that came with your printer into the disc slot on the computer. If you are using a used printer that is not accompanied by a CD, download the software on this website by search your model and printer manufacturers.
- Update your Mac computer. Before you connect the printer to a Mac computer, make sure all the latest drivers (drivers) and patches are installed on the computer. [1]
- Set the printer so that the place is close to the computer. Make sure the distance is close enough so that the cable can reach the computer without having to stretch.
- Turn on the printer. Press the power button on the printer. This button usually has an icon above or beside it.
You must connect the printer to a power source. - Connect your printer to the Mac computer using a USB cable. The USB cable must be plugged into the USB port on the computer.
If your Mac computer does not have a normal USB port, buy a USB-C-to-USB adapter for that computer.
When doing this, the computer must be turned on and you are logged in. - Click the Install button, then follow the instructions given. Provided that it is compatible with your Mac computer, the printer will most likely be directly installed on the computer. However, you may need to click the Download & Install button in the window that appears to complete the installation. When the process is complete, the printer is ready to be used on your Mac computer.
Please note, Many modern printers provide applications that can be downloaded so that your printer can connect to a tablet or smartphone. Some old production printers may not be shared or connected via Wi-Fi or other networks.