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Connecting your computer to a printer has become easier than ever as we progress into the age of innovative technology, but it seems as though the number, colors, sizes, and complexity of all the wiring can get lost in translation. Even when you think you’ve got the hang of connecting point A to point B, it takes a lot more than merely plugging in and out to deliver the right results.
In our digital age, printing comes in two forms - wired and wireless. We’ll walk you through how to connect a printer to your computer, laptop, or handheld device.
First and foremost, make sure you’ve properly removed the printer from its box with all included pieces for swift and organized assembly. It is easy to rush through the simplest part blinded by excitement and haste, and even easier to skip the most basic of steps.
Once you’ve got all the pieces of the puzzle laid out and ready for configuration, plug the double-pronged end of the power cable into a conveniently located outlet. Your printer may automatically turn on or you may need to press a power button to wake the machine up. This is where we come in.
Among your puzzle pieces should be a USB cable that connects directly into your computer’s tower or your laptop’s body. Depending on your computer’s operating system, your computer should notify you that a new connection is being made and that a driver will need to be downloaded for it to complete the installation.
If you get this notification, follow your computer’s intuitive lead and click the notification. It could do all the heavy lifting for you. If your computer has left you to do all the figuring out by yourself follow these steps.
That’s it! Your printer should be connected and running, ready to churn out beautiful pages.
If you want to connect a wireless printer, the connection process may seem more daunting, but you’ll be surprised to find how smooth the transition from wired to wireless can be.
It seems as though we are constantly glued to our favorite handheld devices and reliant on them to perform hundreds of everyday tasks. New and ever-improving technology allows those on-the-go to print with the touch of a finger. Need to quickly transform the content on your 6-inch screen into letters and images on an 8½ x 11-inch sheet of paper? We are here to show you how.
Engineered specifically for Apple products, AirPrint-enabled printers are the answer to your wireless printing wishes. Without any need to download drivers or install printer-specific software, AirPrint allows you to print computer quality photos and documents from any of your Apple products.
There are hundreds of wireless printers already manufactured with AirPrint enablement. Check Apple Support to see if your printer is compatible.
Much like their clever competitors, Android technology continues to evolve with the times and gives people on-the-go even more freedom from their computers and desktops.
Thanks to Google engineers, Google Cloud Print was created and designed to deliver seamless cloud printing. The app allows you to print from your Android phone or tablet and is even downloadable on your laptop.
Available in the Android app store, users will need to download Google Cloud Print in order to wirelessly print from their handheld devices. There are many steps to complete the printing process, but we will break it down for you.
This tends to happen with older printer models that aren’t quite compatible with your computer’s current operating system. In the event that your Windows computer does not recognize your printer, return to your “Devices” tab under your Windows settings. Click “Add Printers & Scanners” and let your computer search again.
If it still does not appear, an option under the “Refresh” button should appear that reads “The printer that I want isn’t listed.” Windows’ integrated troubleshooting guide will take over and search for available linked printers. Once located, Windows will provide the corresponding driver for you to download to complete the installation.
If the troubleshooter is still unable to connect your printer, turn to your printer manufacturer’s website for a better understanding of why the connection is misfiring.
Technology can be extremely fussy, and even more so when it’s brand new and you expect things to run smoothly. If your computer is not responding to your new printer connection by prompting the installation of the printer’s software, here’s an easy fix.
Sometimes it just takes a little direct plugging to fire things up. Your printer should have been packaged with a USB cable regardless of whether it is a wireless or wired printer.
Plug the cable into your printer and your computer’s USB port. The direct linking should trigger your computer to recognize the printer and start up the software needed to complete the installation.
If your computer is still unresponsive, make sure you have enabled automatic device installations. Follow these steps to confirm or update your settings.
You’ve followed every step but your print job is stuck in limbo. Check to make sure that everything is plugged in, turned on, and ready for action. This to-do checklist should glue all the pieces together.
This could be through USB for wired printers or through a WiFi network for wireless printers.
Revisit your printer’s Wireless LAN Settings to make sure it is linked to your home WiFi network. Take a look at your router to confirm your SSID and password and try re-entering your network information into your printer.
Although we would like our devices to function perfectly from any point in our homes or offices, the reality is that the closer to the source you are, the better your device will respond. Try your print job again at a closer proximity, or try moving your printer closer to your wireless router.
It is possible that your downloaded driver has become corrupted and needs to be reinstalled. After uninstalling your computer’s current driver, visit your printer manufacturer’s website to locate and download the most updated driver.
If you said yes to all four questions and are still faced with a non-printing printer, use your printer’s User Manual to troubleshoot. They should be able to provide solutions to your problems and a number to contact tech support.
Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm
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Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm
(exc. Public Holidays)
Live product demo