Connecting to a printer takes just a few minutes. Follow the steps below to add a printer on your work computer.

🔌 Option 1: Add a Network Printer

  1. Open Settings

    • Press Windows Key

    • Type Printers

    • Go to Devices → Printers & scanners.

  2. Click Add a printer or scanner.

    • Windows will search for available printers on the network.

  3. Select your printer from the list.

    • Example: HP-LaserJet-Accounting.

    • Click Add device.

  4. Wait for setup to finish.

    • Windows will automatically install the driver.

    • Once complete, the printer will appear in your list.

🔑 Option 2: Add by Printer Name (if not found)

  1. In Printers & scanners, click Add device → The printer that I want isn’t listed.

  2. Select Find a printer in the directory (or Add by name/IP if provided by IT).

  3. Enter the printer name or IP (check with your department).

  4. Click Next, then Finish.

🖨️ Set as Default (Optional)

  1. In Printers & scanners, click the printer you just added.

  2. Select Manage → Set as default.

✅ Quick Tips

  • If the printer doesn’t appear, make sure you’re connected to the company network or VPN.

  • If you receive a driver error, restart your computer and try again.