To add a printer on a Windows PC, you generally follow these steps:
1. Open the **Start menu** and go to **Settings** (gear icon).
2. Click on **Bluetooth & devices** (or **Devices** on some versions).
3. Select **Printers & scanners**.
4. Click on **Add a printer or scanner**. Windows will search for available printers.
5. If your printer appears, select it and click **Add device** to install.
If Windows does not automatically detect your printer:
– Click on **”The printer that I want isn’t listed.”**
– Choose **”Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings.”**
– Create a new port, typically choosing **Standard TCP/IP Port** if it’s a network printer.
– Proceed to install printer drivers, either using Windows built-in drivers or downloading the latest drivers from the manufacturer’s website for best compatibility (especially for multifunction printers) [1][4][5].
For local printers connected via USB, ensure the printer is turned on and plugged in before starting the setup. On older Windows versions like 7 or 8, the process is similar via **Devices and Printers** in Control Panel [3].
This method works for network printers and USB-connected printers and applies mainly to Windows 10 and later systems [1][2][4].