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Add a Printer in Windows 10

Overview

This document provides instructions on how to add a printer in Microsoft Windows operating system. After the printer has been added, the printer will be available to use.

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Instructions for Adding a Printer

  1. Open the Start Menu and type 'Printers'
     printer setting in start menu
  2. Click the first result and then click 'Add a Printer or Scanner'
  3. At the bottom of the list click 'The printer that I want isn't listed'
    printer not listed
  4. In the pop-up choose 'Find a printer in the directory, based on location or feature'
    options to view directory printers
  5. Click "Next"
  6. Double click on the printer you want and install.

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Get Help

  • If the above instructions do not work, or if it prompts you for admin access. Please reach out to the Help Desk.

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Keywords:
Information,Technology,Requests,Hardware,Printers 
Doc ID:
103122
Owned by:
Eric B. in UW–Shared Services
Created:
2020-06-17
Updated:
2024-08-01
Sites:
UW–Shared Services