Win8 How do I install a printer?

It's easier to print now in Windows. When you connect a printer to your computer or add a new printer to your home network, you can start printing immediately. For most people, this is what it contains. Printing is simpler because Windows supports most printers and does not need to use downloads or CDs. You can even get more printer support online through Windows updates. If you do not have all of the printing features you need, Windows updates will help.

To learn more and get the latest software for your printer, visiting the manufacturer's website is also a good choice. Before you install a new printer, check the instructions that came with your printer.

　To set up a printer

In Windows8 and Windows RT, you simply connect the printer to your computer or network. Plug the printer's USB cable into the available USB port on your computer. If your printer is a network printer or wireless printer that already exists on your home network, you do not need to perform additional operations. Of course you should make sure that the printer is plugged in and turned on.

　　Warm tips:

1. If your new wireless printer has not been added to your home network, see the instructions that came with your printer to learn more about how to add it to your home network. There are several different ways to add a printer.

2. If someone else on your home network has a printer installed, you can join a homegroup and then connect to another shared USB printer.

To see if the printer is installed and running

1. Swipe from the right edge of the screen to the middle and click "Search". (If you use the mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, then move the pointer down, and then click Search.) )

2. Enter "Device" in the search box, click or click "Settings", and then click or click "Devices".

If you have a printer installed, the printer should appear in the list on the right. If the printer is not listed, click Add Device at the top of the list of devices. Select your printer from this list to install.

Some older network printers may need to use additional information to complete the setup and will not appear in the list when you select Add Device. If you are experiencing problems, double-click the printer to make sure it is turned on and that all cables are firmly seated. Check the manufacturer's description of the device to see if you can choose to enable the Web service, and the service will automatically install the printer when the printer is turned on. If the printer does not have this option, view the instructions to locate the printer's IP address. You need this address for advanced printer settings.

　Advanced printer Settings

1. Swipe from the right edge of the screen to the middle and click "Search". (If you use the mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, then move the pointer down, and then click Search.) )

2. In the Search box, enter advanced printer settings, click or click Settings, and then click or click Advanced Printer settings.

Follow the steps to understand other installation options for your printer.