How to Connect Printer to Your Windows/Mac Computers- Complete Guide

After the invention of the printer, it has made our lives more comfortable from quickly printing office documents to school and college projects.

The printer has been quite a handy invention.

And suppose you’ve recently purchased a new printer and expecting it to print directly after taking out of the box and plugging to your computer, unfortunately. In that case, it won’t work like that.

Then, how can you connect your printer to the computer?

You can follow the instructions below on how to connect the printer to your computer.

This post covers instruction for connecting both wireless and wired printers. Depending on the type of printer you’ve purchased, follow the steps.

• Connect wired/wireless Printer to Windows Computers.

• Connect wired/wireless Printer to Mac Computers.

Steps to connect a printer to both Windows and Mac is given below.

How to Connect Your Printer to a Windows Computer?

• Add a Wired Printer on Windows

1. First, connect the USB cable to both the printer and computer.
2. Click on Settings Icon o your Windows start menu.
3. When the Settings window opens, click on Devices.
4. On the Devices window, click on Printers & Scanners. It will be on the left of your screen.
5. Now, click on Add a Printer or Scanner. Windows will begin detecting the device.
6. On the search list, look for the printer you want to add. Click on the name of the printer and start the setup.
7. Once, you finish with the installation; you can use the printer.
8. Add a Wireless Printer on Windows
9. A wireless printer connection can either be Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. So, first, check what connection it uses.
10. Keep your router, computer and the wireless printer close to each other so that the printer will connect properly.
11. Now, connect your printer to a power source and turn it ON.
12. Check your printer’s manual for setup and installations.

Some printers can be directly connected to a computer with the installation process while others using the main interface on the printer.

For Wi-Fi printers, use the main interface to connect to a Wi-Fi network your computer is linked.

For Bluetooth ones, press the pair or Bluetooth icon to pair it to the computer.

1. After that, go to Windows Settings from the Start menu.
2. When the Settings window opens, click on Devices.
3. On the Devices menu, click either on Printers & Scanners (Wi-Fi printers) or Bluetooth & Other devices (Bluetooth printers).
4. Click on Add device or Connect, next to the printer’s name you want to use.
5. Follow the installation process or pair the printer, and you can use the printer to print.

How to Connect Your Printer to a Mac Computer?

• Add a Wired Printer on Mac

1. Connect the printer to a power source and then turn it ON.
2. Using the USB cable, connect both the printer and Mac computer.
3. A window will prompt to install the printer on your Mac. Click on Install or Download & Install.
4. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the installation process.
5. After completion, the printer is ready to use.

• Add a Wireless Printer on Mac

1. A wireless printer connection can either be Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. So, first, check what connection it uses.
2. Keep your router, computer and the wireless printer close to each other so that the printer will connect properly.
3. Now, connect your printer to a power source and turn it ON.
4. Check your printer’s manual for setup and installation.

Some printers can be directly connected to a computer with the installation process while others using the main interface on the printer.

For Bluetooth ones, press the pair or Bluetooth icon to pair it to the computer.

1. Now, open the Apple menu and click on System Preferences.
2. When the System Preferences window opens, click on Printers & Scanners. Through this menu, you can connect both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth printers.
3. Click on the “+” sign. If your printer is connected to your Mac computer, its name will appear on top.
4. Click on the printer’s name and start the installation process.
5. After finishing the setup, your printer will be successfully connected.

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