How Do I Setup a Local Printer in Windows 10?

How Do I Setup a Local Printer in Windows 10?
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How do I get Windows 10 to recognize my printer?

How to connect your printer

  1. Open Windows search by pressing Windows Key + Q.
  2. Type in “printer.” Source: Windows Central.
  3. Select Printers & Scanners.
  4. Turn on the printer.
  5. Refer to the manual to connect it to your Wi-Fi network. …
  6. Hit Add a printer or scanner.
  7. Select the printer from the results. …
  8. Click Add device.

How do I setup a local printer?

Add a local printer

  1. Connect the printer to your computer using the USB cable and turn it on.
  2. Open the Settings app from the Start menu.
  3. Click Devices.
  4. Click Add a printer or scanner.
  5. If Windows detects your printer, click on the name of the printer and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation.
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