How to link a Printer to your PC/Laptop

You may need admin permissions

Before linking the Printer to the computer, You should disable Windows S modes as this may impact what the computer can detect.

to disable Windows S mode:

1. Open the Microsoft Store

2. In the top right, in the search bar, search for S mode.

3. This should bring up the Switch out of S mode page

4. Click Get.

5. Your system should now be out of S mode.

You can also check out this link to a full guide on disabling S mode

Connect via USB

a lot of printers can be used with USB connections, this should set up a connection between the computer and printer straight away although the pc may require a driver update. This is a the preferred way of connecting to the printer as it has very little hassle and causes no problems, as-well as not needing to install any printer software to the computer

1. Connect the printer to the software using the USB cable

2. Open settings by looking it up in the search menu

3. Search for Printers & scanners

4. If the printer isn't already in the list, click

 Add a printer or scanner

5. Click the printer that shows up and select Add device

6. When the computer has recognised the pc, you may be prompted to install some software

7. the printer should now be connected and able to print whatever you need

Connect via Wi-Fi network

1.
 When you first turn on the printer it should ask you for an internet connection if it wireless, although wire may also offer the same WI-FI connection

2. Follow the printer screen prompts to navigate to the LAN internet settings.

3. Locate the internet network you want to connect the printer to and enter the internet password.

4. With the printer added to the local network it should be picked up by other devices much like a  wired device.

5. Search for Settings from the Search menu.

6. Search for Printers & Scanners.

7. If the printer isn’t already showing in the list, click Add a printer or scanner.

8. Click the printer that shows up and select Add device.

9. Click

10. When the computer has recognised the printer, it may ask you to download an app (not always).

11. The printer should now be connected and able to print anything you need.

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