Adding printers to a computer

Install the print driver on the computer.

Note:  For more information, see Installing the printer software.

Open Printers & scanners, and then click Add a printer or scanner.

Depending on your printer connection, do one of the following:

• Select a printer from the list, and then click Add device.
• Click Show Wi‑Fi Direct printers, select a printer, and then click Add device.
• Click The printer that I want isn’t listed, and then from the Add Printer window, do the following:


1. Select Add a printer using an IP address or hostname, and then click Next.



2. In the Device type field, select TCP/IP Device.



3. In the Hostname or IP address field, type the printer IP address, and then click Next.

   Notes:

   • View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
   • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the web page correctly.


4. Select a print driver, and then click Next.



5. Select Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended), and then click Next.



6. Type a printer name, and then click Next.



7. Click Finish.

Open Printers & Scanners.

Click Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax, and then select a printer.

From the Add Printer menu, select a print driver.

Notes:

• To use the Macintosh print driver, select either AirPrint or Secure AirPrint.
• If you want custom printing features, then select the Lexmark print driver. To install the driver, see Installing the printer software.

Add the printer.