Add+a+printer+in+Windows+7

Connected to a wireless or networked device
 * Add a printer in Windows 7 **

Many Windows PC users do not rely on a printer connected to their machine via USB. Instead they will use a device located on a network, or perhaps as many machines now feature Wi-Fi connectivity, the printer will be connected to their home network and they will use that to print. If this is the case, you will need to find and connect to the device through Windows before you can use it. Here is how :-


 * Step one**

From the Start menu, select Control Panel, or go direct from taskbar.


 * Step two**

Scroll down to the Hardware & Sound section and then select View devices and printers.


 * Step three**

At the top click Add a printer. Now you will be asked to confirm whether it is a Local printer (although not those connected via USB as Windows automatically installs these when they are connected to your machine) or a Network, wireless or Bluetooth printer (although they will need to be connected to the same network as your PC).


 * Step four**

If you have selected Network, wireless or Bluetooth printer, Windows will now scan your network and display a list of devices. Select the printer you want and click next. If it is not listed, then press the printer I want was not listed and you'll be given the ability to add the device by using its name or IP address, then press Next.


 * Step five**

Windows will now begin connecting to the printer. You will be alerted once it has been successfully connected. Press Next. Now you will be given the opportunity to set the device as your default printer, and print a test page. Press Finish to complete the action. The printer will now appear in your device list displayed when you select View devices and printers from the Control panel.


 * Step six**

If you selected Local printer, you will be asked to specify which printer port you are using, you will also have the opportunity to create a new port here. Press Next.


 * Step seven**

Now choose the printer manufacturer and model number from the list presented and press Next. You will be asked to name the printer, and select Next. The printer will now be installed and once complete will appear in your device list