Did you lose your Printer’s software installation CD? CDs get damaged or lost very easily. If you need to set up your old printer on your new Windows PC, then in most likelihood, you will not be able to find the installation disk. If your computer is connected to the internet, then you can just download the setup from the web. After that, you can use the printer’s USD cord to complete the installation process. Follow the steps given below to add a printer to your Windows device with the help of a USB cord:
1. You can use a USB cable to install a printer. A not so long USB cable is provided with a majority of printers. With this cable, you can connect the printer to the computer directly. Since the cable is not very long, ensure that the printer is positioned in the close proximity of the PC.
2. Now, if you have a Windows laptop, then you will find a USB port for printers along with its sides. If you have a desktop running Windows, then the USB port should be present either in the front side or on the back side of the Central Processing Unit.
3. After inserting the USB cable into the computer’s port, you need to insert the other end into your printer.
4. If the printer does not have a USB cable, then you will have to install the printer manually.
5. After attaching the USB cable, you need to start the printer. Just press the power on the button located on the printer. Wait for a while for the printer to start.
6. In a majority of instances, the installation procedure of the printer begins as soon as it is switched on and connected to a system. If this happens, then just follow the instructions on the screen and install the printer on your computer.
7. If you do not get prompted to initiate the installation procedure after turning on the connected printer, then follow the next step.
8. Click on the Start button. It is located at the lower left edge of the desktop. You can also hit the Windows key on the keyboard.
9. In the Search bar in the Start menu, write: printers and scanner and hit the enter key.
10. Wait for the search for the text as mentioned earlier to be over.
11. In the search results, click on Printers & Scanners.
12. Now, in the upper section in the Printers & Scanners window, click on Add a printer or scanner.
13. In the Add a printer or scanner screen, select the printer.
14. If your printer does not show up in the list, then go to “The printer I want is not listed” and look for it.
15. Now, the installation needs to be initiated. Just follow the directions on the screen. The installation process and time taken for installation depend on the make and model of your printer.
16. When the installation is over, you will be prompted to restart the computer.
17. When the computer restarts, just print a test page to see if the printer is working properly or not.
Edward Cullen is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Edward has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.
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