How can i add a printer to my pc with out cd.?

how can i add a printer to my pc with out cd.?


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Place the computer and printer next to each other and make sure that all the wires are connected to both the printer and the computer.


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    Turn the computer on and wait for it to boot up.

  • Step 3
    Plug the printer into the wall and then take the USB cord that is attached to the printer and plug it into the appropriate port on the computer.

  • Step 4
    Turn the printer on.

  • Step 5
    Click on "Start menu" and go to the "Control panel".

  • Step 6
    Find "Printers and hardware" box and click on it.

  • Step 7
    Take mouse and click "Add printer".

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    When you see "Welcome to the add printer wizard," hit "Next."

  • Step 9
    Click "Automatically detect and install plug and play printer" on the add printer wizard page. Click "Next."

  • Step 10
    Installing the printer will begin if the network can automatically detect it. Otherwise, the message unable to detect will pop up and you will be prompted to install the printer manually. Click "Next."

  • Step 11
    Select printer port. Use the recommended port for best set up options. Click "Next."

  • Step 12
    Pick manufacturer and printer. Click "Next."

  • Step 13
    Type a name or confirm name if it appears in the box and set printer as default printer if wish. Click "Next."

  • Step 14
    Print a test page to be sure printer is set up and online. Click "Next."

  • Step 15
    Receive a successful completion of installation of printer message. Click "Finish."

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generally ,there si a special interface to connect your printer to a pc or laptop. Alao ,you can add a wireless network card to your pc,so.you can connect your printer to your pc without line..really fine.. there is another way to do it..Just a 4 port usb expresscard adapter to expand your usb hubs,,it's convenient and cheap.. You can get it on:http://www.espow.com/wholesale-4-port-usb-2-0-480mb-expresscard-34-express-card-adapter.html

 
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generally ,there si a special interface to connect your printer to a pc or laptop. Alao ,you can add a wireless network card to your pc,so.you can connect your printer to your pc without line..really fine.. there is another way to do it..Just a 4 port usb expresscard adapter to expand your usb hubs,,it's convenient and cheap.. You can get it on:http://www.espow.com/wholesale-4-port-usb-2-0-480mb-expresscard-34-express-card-adapter.html

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