To add a printer on a Windows computer, follow these general steps:
1. Open the Start menu and go to Settings (gear icon).
2. Select Devices, then choose Printers & Scanners.
3. Click “Add a printer or scanner.”
4. Wait for Windows to detect your printer. If it appears in the list, select it and click “Add device.”
5. If your printer is not listed, click “The printer that I want isn’t listed” to manually add it.
6. For network printers, choose “Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings.”
7. Create a new port — select Standard TCP/IP Port.
8. Enter the printer’s IP address and follow prompts to install the driver.
9. Finish the setup by following the on-screen instructions.
If the printer is connected via USB, simply connect the cable and follow any prompts to install drivers automatically[1][2][3][4].
For wireless or network printers, make sure the printer is on the same network as your PC and turned on before starting. If Windows cannot auto-detect it, manual setup with the printer’s IP address will be necessary[1][4].
These steps apply mainly to Windows 10 and 11 systems. If you are using a different OS, please specify.