Printer Installation

Printer Installation using USB:
  • Connect the printer to the computer using USB cable.
  • Windows will automatically detect the printer.


  • To download printer drivers open browser and search for drivers.





  • Double click on the driver file to install the driver.


  • Follow the below steps to install the driver.





  • The driver is now installed on the computer. So the printer installation is now completed.

  • Click on Manage and print a test page.


Sharing a Printer:
  • Open Control Panel and then click on Devices and Printers.

  • Select the printer we want to share and right click on the printer.

  • A window will appear as below. Click on Sharing tab and follow the below steps.


  • The printer is shared successfully.
Sharing a folder:
  • To share a folder right click on the folder and then click on Properties.

  • A window will  appear as below. In the Sharing tab click on Advanced Sharing and follow the below steps.







  • The folder is shared successfully.
  • To find the printer and the folder. On the other computer in the same network. Open file explorer and follow the syntax: \\ComputerName and hit enter.
  • The ComputerName is the name of the computer to which the printer is connected.


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