🖨️ How to Add or Remove a Printer in Windows 10 & Windows 11

🖥️ Note: These instructions apply to both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Some menus and screens may look slightly different in Windows 11, but the steps are the same.

đź“Ś Adding a Printer

  1. Open Printers & Scanners

    • Windows 10: Click the magnifying glass (🔍) on the taskbar, type “Printers & Scanners”, and select it.

    • Windows 11: Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.

  2. Add a Printer

    • Click Add a printer or scanner.

    • Windows will search for available printers.

  3. Important: Do Not Select a Listed Printer

    • Scroll down and click “The printer that I want isn’t listed”.

    • ⚠️ Skipping this step may result in needing administrator access to install the printer.

  4. Choose Printer Discovery Option

    • In the new window, select:

      Find a printer in the directory, based on location or feature

  5. Search and Select Your Printer

    • Browse the list or search by printer name or location.

    • Once you’ve found your printer, click it and press OK.

  6. Finish Setup

    • Windows will install the printer.

    • You may be prompted to print a test page—this step is optional.

    • âś… You’ve now successfully added your printer.


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