Operating Systems 2/4

 Step 1: Configure Windows Update to automatically download driver software

Open the Windows Device Setup configuration and confirm that the computer is configured to automatically download the driver software.

   1- Look for change device installation in Windows and click the Change device installation settings option in Control Panel in the results list.

    The Device Setup Settings window appears.

  2- Select Yes and then click Save Changes.

    Figure: Sample selection of Yes option

 

Step 2: Connect your printer to your computer

Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable or through your local network so that Windows can detect the printer during the installation of the printer driver.

2.1USB connection to computer

Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable.

   1- Make sure your computer is turned on and connected to the Internet.

       2- Turn on the printer.

    3- Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the printer and then to the computer.

      4- If a Found New Hardware window appears, follow the prompts to install the driver, and then try to print.

            · If you can use your printer, the driver is installed and you do not need to continue with the steps in this document.

    ·  If you can not use the printer, continue with the next step.

2.2Wireless (Wi-Fi) connection

Connect the printer to your network using the Printer Wireless Setup Wizard, or use a router that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). If your printer has a touch-screen or text control panel, connect using the Wireless Setup Wizard.

2.3Wired connection to network

   

    Connect the printer and the computer to the router with a standard Ethernet cable.

Step 1: Prepare for the connection

Before installing the driver, make sure you have a working network router and an Ethernet cable.

   1- Make sure you have a router, switch, or hub with available Ethernet ports.

   2- Be sure to connect the machine to the router, switch, or hub if it is not already connected.

   3- Get an Ethernet cable. Do not use a standard telephone cord.

Step 2: Connect the printer to the network

Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the wired router or hub.

   1- Turn on the printer.

   2- Remove any protective cap or cover from the Ethernet port on the back of the printer.

   3- Connect the Ethernet cable to the printer port, and then connect the other end of the cable to an available port on the router, switch, or network hub.

Step 3: Install the printer driver with the Add Printer Wizard

Select the connection type of your printer and use the Add a Windows Printer wizard to install the embedded printer driver.

3.1Wireless or wired network connection (Windows 10, 8) 

Install the built-in printer driver over a wireless or wired (Ethernet) network connection on a Windows 10 or Windows 8 computer.

   1- Locate devices in Windows, and then click Devices and Printers in the results list.

   2- Click Add a printer.

A Select a device or printer to add to this computer window will open.

            · If your printer is listed, select it, click Next, and then follow the         on-screen instructions to install the driver. You can now use your printer.

            · If the printer is not listed, continue to the next step.

   3- Click The desired printer is not in the list and then select Add a local printer or a network printer with manual configuration.

   4- Click Next.

   5-Select Use an existing port (LPT1: printer port), and then click Next.

   6-Click Windows Update, and then wait for the print drivers to refresh.

   7- Click HP, Hewlett-Packard, or Hewlett Packard in the Manufacturer panel, and then click the name of your printer in the Printers panel.

        · If your printer is listed, select it, click Next, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. You can now use your printer.

       · If your printer is not listed, click the back arrow in the upper left corner of the window twice to return to the Search for a printer with other options step, and then continue to the next step.

  8-Select Add a printer using the TCP / IP address or host name and click Next.

  9- Select Autodiscover from the Device Type drop-down list.

  10- Type the IP address or host name of your printer in the text box and click Next.
          To find the IP address, print a Wireless Network Test report or a Network Configuration page. On screen printers, the IP address appears on the printer control panel via the wireless icon or button.

 11- Wait for the computer to connect to the printer, and then click Next to install the printer driver

Step 4: Print and scan a document

Try printing and scanning, depending on your printer's resources, to make sure the printer is working.
        If you can print and scan, the driver is installed.

        If you can not print and scan, go to the frequently asked questions in this document for troubleshooting tips and for information on how to use the driver.