How to Install Driver
Follow these steps to manually install or update your printer driver.
Open Control Panel
Open the Windows Start Menu and search for Control Panel. Click the Control Panel option to continue.
Go to Devices and Printers
Inside Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, then click Devices and Printers.
Select Your Printer
Locate the printer experiencing the issue and select it from the list of available devices.
Open Printer Properties
Right-click your printer and choose Printer Properties from the menu options.
Go to the Advanced Tab
In the Printer Properties window, open the Advanced tab to access driver settings.
Click New Driver
Under the Driver section, click New Driver to start the driver update wizard.
Select the Correct Driver
Choose the appropriate printer manufacturer and model from the available driver list.
Browse Driver Files
If required, click Have Disk or Browse and locate the downloaded driver files on your computer.
Install the Driver
Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to begin the driver installation process.
Finish Installation
Once the installation is complete, click Finish to close the setup wizard.
Verify Printer Installation
Return to Devices and Printers and confirm that your printer appears correctly without warning icons.
Print a Test Page
Print a test page to verify that the driver is working properly and the printer is responding correctly.
Continue learning across driver categories.
Explore the complete directory and understand how different hardware devices communicate with the operating system.
Explore More Topics