Add a USB-connected printer to Windows
30.11.2022 13:38
Set up a USB printer connection in Windows without installing any additional drivers.
Search Windows for and open Change device installation settings, and then make sure Yes (recommended) is selected.
Ensure that your computer has an open USB port. The printer might not get enough electricity to operate correctly if connected to a USB hub or docking station.
Connect the USB cord to the printer and the computer port after turning on the printer.
If a Found new hardware notice appears, install the printer by following any instructions.
If you can print, the driver installed successfully.
If you cannot print, continue with these steps to add the printer in Windows settings.
Do a search for and launch Include a scanner or printer.
Wait for Windows to locate any available printers before clicking Add a printer or scanner.
If your printer is shown, click it, and then select Add device to finish installing the driver.
Follow these steps if your printer isn't listed.
Click The printer that I want isn't listed.
Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings, then click Next, in the Find a printer by other options window.
Click Next after selecting USB001: (Virtual printer port for USB) from the drop-down option in the Choose a printer port box.
Install the driver for your printer model according to the instructions.
To help you configure your printer quickly and effectively, we strive to provide you with the greatest and most useful information about HP Printer Deskjet Setup. We promise that if you follow our setup instructions, your HP Deskjet printer will be correctly installed.
Search Windows for and open Change device installation settings, and then make sure Yes (recommended) is selected.
Ensure that your computer has an open USB port. The printer might not get enough electricity to operate correctly if connected to a USB hub or docking station.
Connect the USB cord to the printer and the computer port after turning on the printer.
If a Found new hardware notice appears, install the printer by following any instructions.
If you can print, the driver installed successfully.
If you cannot print, continue with these steps to add the printer in Windows settings.
Do a search for and launch Include a scanner or printer.
Wait for Windows to locate any available printers before clicking Add a printer or scanner.
If your printer is shown, click it, and then select Add device to finish installing the driver.
Follow these steps if your printer isn't listed.
Click The printer that I want isn't listed.
Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings, then click Next, in the Find a printer by other options window.
Click Next after selecting USB001: (Virtual printer port for USB) from the drop-down option in the Choose a printer port box.
Install the driver for your printer model according to the instructions.
To help you configure your printer quickly and effectively, we strive to provide you with the greatest and most useful information about HP Printer Deskjet Setup. We promise that if you follow our setup instructions, your HP Deskjet printer will be correctly installed.
