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Meer informatie vind je in ons cookiebeleid. Connecting your computer to a printer has become easier than ever as we progress into the age of innovative technology, but it seems as though the number, colors, sizes, and complexity of all the wiring can get lost in translation. Even when you think you’ve got the hang of connecting point A to point B, it takes a lot more than merely plugging in and out to deliver the right results. In our digital age, printing comes in two forms - wired and wireless. We’ll walk you through how to connect a printer to your computer, laptop, or handheld device. Let’s get startedFirst and foremost, make sure you’ve properly removed the printer from its box with all included pieces for swift and organized assembly. It is easy to rush through the simplest part blinded by excitement and haste, and even easier to skip the most basic of steps. Once you’ve got all the pieces of the puzzle laid out and ready for configuration, plug the double-pronged end of the power cable into a conveniently located outlet. Your printer may automatically turn on or you may need to press a power button to wake the machine up. This is where we come in. How to connect a printer via wired USB cableAmong your puzzle pieces should be a USB cable that connects directly into your computer’s tower or your laptop’s body. Depending on your computer’s operating system, your computer should notify you that a new connection is being made and that a driver will need to be downloaded for it to complete the installation. If you get this notification, follow your computer’s intuitive lead and click the notification. It could do all the heavy lifting for you. If your computer has left you to do all the figuring out by yourself follow these steps. Step 1: Open windows setting
Step 2: Access devices
Step 3: Connect your printer
That’s it! Your printer should be connected and running, ready to churn out beautiful pages. How to connect a printer via wireless networkIf you want to connect a wireless printer, the connection process may seem more daunting, but you’ll be surprised to find how smooth the transition from wired to wireless can be. Step 1: Locate your settings
Step 2: Link your WiFi network
Step 3: Complete connectivity
Step 4: Locate your printer settings
Step 5: Connect the printer to the computer
How to connect a printer to your handheld devicesIt seems as though we are constantly glued to our favorite handheld devices and reliant on them to perform hundreds of everyday tasks. New and ever-improving technology allows those on-the-go to print with the touch of a finger. Need to quickly transform the content on your 6-inch screen into letters and images on an 8½ x 11-inch sheet of paper? We are here to show you how. How to connect a printer to your iPhone or iPadEngineered specifically for Apple products, AirPrint-enabled printers are the answer to your wireless printing wishes. Without any need to download drivers or install printer-specific software, AirPrint allows you to print computer quality photos and documents from any of your Apple products. There are hundreds of wireless printers already manufactured with AirPrint enablement. Check Apple Support to see if your printer is compatible. Step 1: Connect to your WiFi network
Step 2: Locate your printer
Step 3: Complete the job
How to connect a printer to your Android deviceMuch like their clever competitors, Android technology continues to evolve with the times and gives people on-the-go even more freedom from their computers and desktops. Thanks to Google engineers, Google Cloud Print was created and designed to deliver seamless cloud printing. The app allows you to print from your Android phone or tablet and is even downloadable on your laptop. Available in the Android app store, users will need to download Google Cloud Print in order to wirelessly print from their handheld devices. There are many steps to complete the printing process, but we will break it down for you. Step 1: Add your printer to Google Cloud Print
Step 2: Download the Google Cloud Print app to your device
Step 3: Print from your device
Troubleshooting solutions to common printer connection problemsMy computer can’t find my printer, what do I do?This tends to happen with older printer models that aren’t quite compatible with your computer’s current operating system. In the event that your Windows computer does not recognize your printer, return to your “Devices” tab under your Windows settings. Click “Add Printers & Scanners” and let your computer search again. If it still does not appear, an option under the “Refresh” button should appear that reads “The printer that I want isn’t listed.” Windows’ integrated troubleshooting guide will take over and search for available linked printers. Once located, Windows will provide the corresponding driver for you to download to complete the installation. If the troubleshooter is still unable to connect your printer, turn to your printer manufacturer’s website for a better understanding of why the connection is misfiring. My computer can’t install the printer software, what do I do?Technology can be extremely fussy, and even more so when it’s brand new and you expect things to run smoothly. If your computer is not responding to your new printer connection by prompting the installation of the printer’s software, here’s an easy fix. Sometimes it just takes a little direct plugging to fire things up. Your printer should have been packaged with a USB cable regardless of whether it is a wireless or wired printer. Plug the cable into your printer and your computer’s USB port. The direct linking should trigger your computer to recognize the printer and start up the software needed to complete the installation. If your computer is still unresponsive, make sure you have enabled automatic device installations. Follow these steps to confirm or update your settings. Step 1: Access your control panel To the right of your Windows start menu, use the Cortana search system to find your control panel by simply typing “control panel.” Step 2: Locate device installation settings In your control panel window, use the search bar at the top right-hand corner and type “change device installation settings.” A result will pop up with a printer icon next to it that allows you to modify your installation settings. Step 3: Update your settings Upon clicking “change device installation settings” a new window will appear asking if you want Windows to download driver software and realistic icons for your devices. Click “Yes,” save changes, and you’re all set! My printer is unable to print over a network, what do I do?You’ve followed every step but your print job is stuck in limbo. Check to make sure that everything is plugged in, turned on, and ready for action. This to-do checklist should glue all the pieces together. Is your printer properly connected?This could be through USB for wired printers or through a WiFi network for wireless printers. Is your printer connected to the correct WiFi network?Revisit your printer’s Wireless LAN Settings to make sure it is linked to your home WiFi network. Take a look at your router to confirm your SSID and password and try re-entering your network information into your printer. Is your printer too far away?Although we would like our devices to function perfectly from any point in our homes or offices, the reality is that the closer to the source you are, the better your device will respond. Try your print job again at a closer proximity, or try moving your printer closer to your wireless router. Is the proper driver still working?It is possible that your downloaded driver has become corrupted and needs to be reinstalled. After uninstalling your computer’s current driver, visit your printer manufacturer’s website to locate and download the most updated driver. If you said yes to all four questions and are still faced with a non-printing printer, use your printer’s User Manual to troubleshoot. They should be able to provide solutions to your problems and a number to contact tech support. About the AuthorTulie Finley-Moise is a contributing writer for HP® Tech Takes. Tulie is a digital content creation specialist based in San Diego, California with a passion for the latest tech and digital media news. Why is my Canon printer not connecting to my computer via USB?- The printer driver may not be installed correctly. Uninstall and re-install the printer driver. Make sure that there is a direct connection between the printer and USB port of the computer. Reboot the computer with the printer's USB cable unattached and reconnect the cable once the computer has restarted.
How do I get my computer to recognize my Canon printer?Simply plug the USB cable from your printer into an available USB port on your PC, and turn the printer on. On the taskbar, select the Search icon, type Printers in the search bar, and then select Printers & scanners from the search results to open the Printers & scanners system setting.
How do I connect the printer and my computer via USB cable?FAQs & Troubleshooting. Make sure that the printer is turned off before connecting the USB cable.. Connect the printer end of the USB cable to the USB port on the side of the printer. ... . Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.. Turn on the printer by pressing the Power button.. Where is USB connection on Canon printer?The USB port is located on the rear of the printer.
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