How to connect the printer to a computer: step by step guide

Before connecting the printer to your home computer, make sure that the last device turned on, and the system is fully loaded

General recommendations how to connect the printer to the computer in several ways

The printer is in most cases is a universal device offers its user a lot of additional functions. Accordingly, such equipment can be connected to a PC using different methods:

1. Wired connection. This method is performed by connecting the two devices using the USB-cable. For this bundled cable with standard output is connected to the USB-port of your computer case, and the other - to the appropriate printer slot.
2. Wireless connection. Here, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi can be used. Of course, this option is available for devices equipped with similar functionality.
3. Opening the option "Sharing". This method is useful if you need to make a seal with an additional PC and printing device is programmed to a stationary computer.
   

   MFPs are connected to a computer in a similar way as the single device

4. Connecting with the built-in functions. For new models of home PC it is assumed the easiest way to connect the printer. To do this, you only need to turn on both devices and connect them to cable, then appears on the monitor, "Setup", which automatically detects the printer and install the necessary software.
5. With the help of drivers. They can be found on the disk, bundled to the printing machine, or on a site of your printer manufacturer. But for this you need to pinpoint the device model.

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Connect the printer to a PC running Windows: main features

Connect the printer to a PC requires care, because one wrong move can lead to malfunction of both devices. We offer you the exact connection algorithm:

USB to AMBM printer cable

1. Unpack the printer and set it in the appointed place near the PC. Ensure that the connecting cable is enough for a good quality connection with connectors. Connect a power cable into the socket 220 V.
2. Start the operating system, wait until it is fully loaded, and then click "Enable" icon on the printer. In the lower right corner you will see an icon that tells about the search and automatically install the drivers (typical for a new PC).
3. Next, go to the "Start" menu (this is the button in the lower left corner of the screen). After the transition to the "Options", then - "Devices and Printers". If your printer does not appear, click "Add a Device".
4. Then select from the list the name associated with the brand of your device, and follow the instructions to confirm your consent to the constant pressing "Next" button.

How to connect the printer to a computer with a CD with software

For most printer models, which differ in a complex installation, go to the CD set, in which all recorded software for each device. In this case, you need to perform three steps in turn.

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How to connect the printer to the computer without a disc: using the Internet

If for some reason you do not have the installation CD to the printer, or it has been strongly zatort and Now is no longer functioning, and you have reinstalled the operating system, then use the following way:

1. Make connections between the devices are similar as for previous methods. Displayed with an icon at the bottom of the "Software for the device has not been established." In this case, we go on.
2. We go in Yandex, where the search engine knock the brand and model of your printer device and operating system version. Select your favorite website and see the appropriate drivers.
3. When you find a suitable option, click "Download" and wait for the download to finish sharing. Then unpack the file and is usually carried out the installation of the software.

Connect the printer via Bluetooth is only permitted if the two devices are close to each other, otherwise the signal is lost

Step by step instructions on how to connect the printer to a Windows computer by means of Bluetooth-module or a Wi-Fi-router

If you purchased a printer has the ability to connect via Bluetooth, then you just have to tab "Devices" Bluetooth-connected device only on the condition that the computer itself has the function. Otherwise you will have to acquire the appropriate adapter that transmits the signal. With the method of connecting via a wireless Wi-Fi connection it is more complicated, so it is important to read the instructions carefully. This method is available if your router has an output for the standard USB-cable.

Illustration	Description of the action
Turning printer cable connect it with the router, then go to the "Control Panel".
	Now go to the "Hardware and Sound", "Devices and Printers".
a window will appear in front of you at the top of that panel, click "Add a printer". In the window that opens, click "the desired printer is not listed".
	Change the position of the marker on the "Find a printer by its IP-address."
There is such a window, fill it in all fields and click "Next" button.
	A connected printer will appear in the visible list of devices, marked by a green check mark.

Open the network access to the printer with a computer

With the help of open access to the printing device you can operate it from anywhere in the local home network. Now you do not need to include the main PC to print a photo or document. To perform this procedure without restrictions, it is necessary to make a few actions:

1. Connect the two units using the cable and plug it into the network. After starting the device switches to the "Start" button, then the tab "Settings", "Network and Sharing Center."
2. Next, go on the "Status", "Sharing Options," "Home or Work".
3. Set the checkbox next recording "Turn on sharing files and printers." Next, work out a connection from any home computer.

Remember that the computer to which the printer is connected by wires, should be included. Otherwise not be able to print

Nuances connect the printer to MacOSX by opening the general network access

This operating system has some differences, so if you need to open access to the printer for shared use, you need to perform all the steps up to the fourth step of the previous section, and then move to the next stage:

1. Open the Apple menu system and go to the "System Settings", "Printers & Scanners", press the "+" in the list that appears.
2. Going into Windows tab at the top of the new window that appears. Here, make the printer a name that you want to open access for all home PCs.

MacOS - is individually controlled, so that the connection to the printer it will be slightly different

printer settings with the computer on Apple's operating system performs similarly to traditional computers. The difference connections via cable or Bluetooth wireless network, or Wi-Fi for MacOS obvious. It is important to follow the instructions and know the technique of switching devices on a standard WindowsXP.

A method of connecting a printer to two computers: the use of USB-adapter and Local Area Network

For high-quality print images and documents with two printers is necessary to carry out a proper connection of these devices. To implement this feature is useful to you a special USB-switch having outputs for routing cables on two PCs.

2-Port USB 2.0 switch US-221A ATEN peripheral device

If the opportunity to buy such an adapter is not, then try to create a working group of the PC (they are machines, combined with each other). Make this network can be by the following algorithm:

1. Through the "Start" menu, locate the subsection "Connections."
2. Select the option that is responsible for the display of all possible connections.
3. Invoke the context menu and click "Properties."
4. "Properties" to make the transition to the tab «TCP / IP Internet Protocol", select the tab.
5. Before you open an item with fields where you want to edit the data. Prescribes the following values ​​in the fields: IP-address of 192.168.0.1; subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
6. At another home PC or laptop make such data: IP-address of 192.168.0.2; subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Then press the "Save" button.

The next step - is the creation of the core working group of computers. Do it step by step:

1. Go to "My Computer", "Computer Name" and "Change".
2. Enter the desired name for the PC, click the "OK" button, this will save the data without saving.
3. Restart the device and perform a similar effect to the second computer. After rebooting, the second will be visible established LAN.
4. Proceed to configure the printer. Open the "Start", "Devices and Printers". select your device from the list, click "Properties" and "Access".
5. Here, check the box indicating the provision of public access to the printing device.
6. On the second computer perform all the same, only to action "Devices and Printers", then click "Add or install a printer" and "Next."
7. You'll get a list of network printers. We find the device on the first PC and launch. This will install the driver for the second PC automatically.

Thus, your PC will run on both devices, which is quite convenient for the production of instant printing documents.

Possible problems of connection

Many have faced when trying to connect the printer to a computer error. For proper switching devices is an urgent need to solve the problem and, therefore, to find the cause.

If the computer does not see the printer: it can be

You bought a new printer, and when you try to install the device to work through his computer is not visible to the devices? Most likely, the problem is in the installation CD, or rather, in the fact that there are outdated drivers. In this situation, you can download a newer version of the tools.

If your operating system is included antivirus software can also block the connection created. Therefore, temporarily disable the application and restart the PC. If this action fails, check your PC for viruses, and, of course, the correct connection of all cables and settings (if wireless switching).

The printer is not connected to your computer via USB - all the fault of the OS

Most likely, the problem is an incorrect connection or strong tensioning wires. Try to disconnect the cable from both devices and connect again. You can also check the serviceability of the USB-port on the PC. To do so, connect this output any other device.

Go to "Control Panel" and "Devices and Printers." In the list that appears, select the device, and then right-click context menu, and check "Use Default."

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