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How to windows 8 printer setup via usb

How to windows 8 printer setup via usb - Windows 8 is a device-friendly plug-and-play, in fact add the printer does more than turn on the printer by connecting it to a PC using a USB cable.
How to windows 8 printer setup via usb

windows 8 printer setup via usb


Windows 8 detects and then proceed to install the drivers automatically process, a process that usually only takes a few seconds.

If the printer is giving you problems, or want to connect to a network printer, it may be necessary to configure Windows 8 bit.

How do set the printer with usb ?

At this stage we will guide you how to set the printer via USB

Connecting Via USB Printer

Check compatibility if you are using Windows RT. 
In a proportion of the device is not so compatible with Windows RT, particularly the mobile version of Windows 8 (generally found RT tablet).

Check the manufacturer's website, enter the printer type online to see whether Windows RT devices are supported.

Reading documentation.
Most than printers can only be plugged into the USB port of the computer users and good to go, but some require the installation of the printer driver before it is installed. Follow the guide manual or quick-start, see the recommended installation procedures.

You can get the documentation is also required software including printer support site if you can not find a copy clearly.

Plug the USB into the printer.
In general, we find Windows 8 will automatically detect the printer and then install the driver. Update drivers can be downloaded via Windows Update during the installation process runs.

Be sure to install the printer directly to the USB port and connect to the computer. Do not enter into a USB hub, as it allows the printer does not work.


Detection of the printer.
The printer is connected and still does not appear, it is highly recommended untukmenambahkannnya manually. This may be necessary in order that the old printer is not automatically detected by Windows.

Open the Control Panel.
  • Accessing the Control Panel by pressing Win + X and choose Control Panel.
  • Notice and select "Devices and Printers". if you are in Category view options, then click the "View devices and printers" link.
  • The window will display all of your devices are connected.
  • Click Add a printer. It is located at the top of the window.
Select the printer in the list. The list of available printers may take some time to load and will look.

Then verify that the printer is not connected properly registered, have the right software installed, and is compatible with the computer.
So methods of installation via usb.


The next method we describe:
  • Windows 8 setup a network printer
  • Windows 8 setup home printer printer group