How to install a printer

For beginners, the question of how to install a printer is very important. Labor does not constitute a normal connection between the computer and the printer through wires, but the subsequent installation process can confound many. Next, you will learn how to install the printer, and what parameters might be useful.

The printer serves as one of the main devices, oriented to the output of information. There are a number of connection options that depend on the computer's configuration: a local printer that normally connects to a USB or LPT port; Network printer. After you decide which printer to use, you need to install it, that is, install the required software designed to convert text and graphic information into a printer- friendly view. Printing is done not by letters, but simply by dots, and the saturation of the image is transmitted by the frequency of applying these same points to the paper. If you install a local printer, then it should be connected off, after which you can turn on the power. Printers that conform to the plug and play standard are automatically recognized by means of the operating system, after which the driver is installed in automatic mode. Otherwise, you must perform the installation manually.

How to install a printer that supports plug and play

- First of all it must be connected to the computer in accordance with what is specified by the manufacturer in the manual;

- Now you can plug the power cord into the power outlet, turn on the printer. The system itself recognizes the device. Very often user participation when installing drivers for such printers does not need;

- When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, you must select the automatic installation, and then follow the instructions offered to the user.

How to install a printer without plug and play technology

- First of all it must be connected to the computer in accordance with what is specified by the manufacturer in the manual;

- You can plug the power cord into the power outlet, turn on the printer. The system itself recognizes the device. Very often user participation when installing drivers for such printers does not need;

- enter the "Printers and Faxes" component;

- in the Print Tasks field, select the "Install Printer" link, a special installation wizard will be launched;

- you need to install the "Local printer", and then uncheck the automatic detection, then continue;

- you need to choose a serial or parallel port, depending on the type of printer;

- Next you will be told the sequence of actions in the instruction that appears on the screen.

When the installation is complete, the printer icon appears.

If you need to install a network printer, then there is also a certain sequence of actions:

- run the Add Printer Wizard;

- select a network printer;

- Now you can manually specify or select a printer from the list of network devices;

- select the device manufacturer and model;

- give him a specific name;

- set the printer's name so that it allows it to be accessible to other network users.

These actions relate to the network device installed on your computer, and if you care about how to install a network printer, then there is also a certain set of instructions:

- the printer must be shared;

- Now run the setup wizard, in which you need to select the network printer item;

- You can connect to the desired printer by reviewing all available network devices;

- further on the screen there will appear instructions, which must be followed.