User talk:Mikemohr44

First, is the printer connected straight to your computer or is it connected via network? If connected straight to the computer: -Windows will attempt to automatically install the printer. If Windows can't automatically install it, or if you've previously removed the printer and want to add it again, follow these steps: -Open Printers by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Hardware and Sound, and then clicking Printers. -Click Add a printer. -In the Add Printer Wizard, select Add a local printer. -On the Choose a printer port page, make sure that the Use an existing port option button and the recommended printer port are selected, and then click Next. -On the Install the printer driver page, select the printer manufacturer and model, and then click Next. -Complete the additional steps in the wizard, and then click Finish. If connected via network: -Make sure you know the name of the printer that you want to add. Sometimes the name is displayed on the printer itself. If the name is not on the printer, contact the printer owner or your network administrator to find out the printer's name before following the steps below. -Open Printers by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Hardware and Sound, and then clicking Printers. -Click Add a printer. -In the Add Printer Wizard, select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. -In the list of available printers, select the one you want to use, and then click Next. If your computer is connected to a network, only printers listed in Active Directory for your domain are displayed in the list. -If prompted, install the printer driver on your computer. Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. -Complete the additional steps in the wizard, and then click Finish.