If you can’t get the printer installed automatically by Windows 10, then you can try to manually add it. This is a last resort option because it’s not always possible to automatically add printers on a computer.

In Windows 10, you can add/remove/manage printers from the Control Panel or the Settings app. Before you get started, here are a few tips to help manage your printers:

  • Make sure you have the latest drivers installed for your printers.
  • If you have multiple printers connected to your computer, make sure that they are all set up to share print jobs.
  • If you need to remove a printer from your computer, first make sure that it is not in use by any other programs. Then, open the Control Panel and click on Printers and Faxes. On the left side of the window, under “Printers,” click on the printer that you want to remove and then click on “Remove.” ..

Manage Printers in Windows 10

To get to the Control Panel printer manager, go to Devices and Printers. I still find this interface more familiar since it’s been around since Windows XP. ..

To see a list of all your printers and other devices that may be on the network, click on Start, then Settings, and then click on Devices. ..

In Windows 10, there are two ways to do this: either you can pick one way and get all the same options, or you can pick one way and not get all the same options.

Adding a Printer in Windows 10

First, open the Windows 10 Settings app and click on the Printers and Faxes tab. In this tab, you will see a list of your printers. If your printer is not listed, it may be because it is not connected to the network or because you have not added it as a printer in Windows 10. To add your printer to the network, click on the Add Printer button and enter its IP address into the text field. Once you have added your printer to the network, you can use it to print documents and prints from any computer that has an internet connection.

Most new wireless printers allow you to configure the printer with the wireless network settings on the on-screen display. However, some older wireless printers require you to connect the printer directly to a computer first, configure the wireless settings, and then disconnect it. ..

If you have a printer connected to your computer, you can add it to the Devices and Printers dialog by clicking on the Add a printer button. ..

If the printers are on and connected, Windows should show them in the list of printers. If they’re not there, you can try clicking on The printer that I want isn’t listed link at the bottom to troubleshoot. Go down to the Troubleshoot Installing Printers in Windows 10 section to read more about solving common problems.

If everything is going according to plan, you should click on the printer you want to install and then click Next. ..

Windows will automatically install the appropriate printer drivers onto your system if they are available. If the drivers are not available from the printer, Windows will download them from the internet. ..

After adding the printer to your network, you can print a test page. Note that this procedure will be able to find printers on the network.

Troubleshoot Installing Printers in Windows 10

If you’re having trouble printing from your computer, there may be a problem with the printer or your computer. Try connecting the printer to another computer and see if that works. If you still can’t print, there may be a problem with the file you’re trying to print. ..

If you want to print to a local printer, click on the Add a Local Printer button. If you want to print to a network printer, click on the Add a Network Printer button. ..

If your printer is older, you may be able to find a new one through your local store or online. If you can’t find a new printer, you may need to try using different methods to detect different printers.

If you’re in an office environment with a shared printer, you can go ahead and enter the full path to the printer, which you’ll need to get from your administrator. The Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname option is basically the previous post I wrote about printers, which I linked to at the top of this article. ..

The Add a Bluetooth, wireless or network discoverable printer dialog is the one that comes up when you click on Add a Printer. It will just perform another normal scan.

If you’re having problems with your Windows 10 printer, you might want to try the printer troubleshooter. You can start by clicking on Start, type in printer troubleshoot, and then click on Find and Fix Printing Problems.

You can also try to uninstall the printer driver and see if that fixes the issue. If not, you might have to upgrade your printer. You can try to install a Windows 8 or Windows 7 driver, but it may not work because of higher security settings in Windows 10. If you have any questions, post a comment. Enjoy!