{"id":407817,"date":"2022-02-19T21:00:20","date_gmt":"2022-02-19T18:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-add-a-printer-on-windows-11\/"},"modified":"2022-02-19T21:00:20","modified_gmt":"2022-02-19T18:00:20","slug":"how-to-add-a-printer-on-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-a-printer-on-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Add a Printer on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a37323626133\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a37323626133\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-a-printer-on-windows-11\/#Adding_a_Printer_on_Windows_11\" >Adding a Printer on Windows 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-a-printer-on-windows-11\/#How_to_Troubleshoot_the_Printer\" >How to Troubleshoot the Printer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-a-printer-on-windows-11\/#Restart_Windows_11\" >Restart Windows 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-a-printer-on-windows-11\/#Double_Check_the_Instructions\" >Double Check the Instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-a-printer-on-windows-11\/#Manufacturer_Drivers\" >Manufacturer Drivers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Add a Printer on Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-769238\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/win11_devices_printers_hero.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/win11_devices_printers_hero.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/win11_devices_printers_hero.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whether you have a wired printer connected via USB, a wireless printer on your Wi-Fi network, or a Bluetooth printer, printer setup is easy on Windows 11. Windows can automatically install printer drivers, too.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_a_Printer_on_Windows_11\"><\/span>Adding a Printer on Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, make sure your printer is powered on and plugged in if it is a wired printer. If it is a Wi-Fi printer, make sure it is connected to the same network as your computer.<\/p>\n<p>Windows 11 automatically <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a>s the software your printer needs to function when you add the device.<\/p>\n<p>To add a printer, click on the Start button, type \u201cSettings\u201d in the search bar, and hit Enter. Alternatively, you can hit Windows+i to open Settings. On the left hand side of the Settings menu, click \u201cBluetooth &amp; devices.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785688\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Click-Bluetooth-and-devices.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Bluetooth and devices.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the next page, click on \u201cPrinters &amp; scanners.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785691\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Printers-and-scanners.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Printers and scanners.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cAdd device\u201d near the top right of the Printers and scanners page. Windows will attempt to detect your printer. Let this run for a bit \u2014 say 30 seconds to a minute . Depending on your PC and the printer, it could take a little while to identify the printer correctly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785692\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Click-Add-Device.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Add device.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If your printer doesn\u2019t appear, click \u201cAdd manually.\u201d A pop-up window will present you with a few choices.<\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cMy printer is a little older. Help me find it.\u201d if you plugged your printer into your computer. If it is a network or other wireless printer, select \u201cAdd a Bluetooth, wireless or network discoverable printer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve made your selection, click \u201cNext.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785693\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Click-1-or-2-green-then-next.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;My printer is a little older. Help me find it&quot; or &quot;Add a bluetooth, wireless or network discoverable printer.&quot; Then click &quot;Next&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If Windows 11 detects a printer, follow the recommendations shown on screen.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Troubleshoot_the_Printer\"><\/span>How to Troubleshoot the Printer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, printers are notoriously fickle machines. Here are a few <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> troubleshooting steps you can take to try to resolve detection or printing problems.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restart_Windows_11\"><\/span>Restart Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Rebooting your PC can fix a huge number of issues. If your printer is not detected, or detected but not working correctly, restarting your PC may fix the issue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Double_Check_the_Instructions\"><\/span>Double Check the Instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many printers sold today have smart and wireless capabilities. It adds convenience, but it also introduces more places where problems can occur. Ensure that any setup instructions included with the printer were followed closely and that any connections to your computer are secure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manufacturer_Drivers\"><\/span>Manufacturer Drivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your printer has more advanced functions, like an all-in-one, or Windows 11 didn\u2019t correctly install the printer\u2019s drivers, it might be necessary to download drivers from the manufacturer. Use the disk included with your printer, if there was one. Otherwise, go to the manufacturer\u2019s website \u2014 usually drivers will be found in Support &gt; Downloads or Support &gt; Drivers and Software. Here are links to printer driver pages for a few common manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/15960\/best-printers-and-all-in-ones-for-your-home-office\/\"><strong><em>Best Printers and All-in-Ones for Your Home Office<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once your printer is up and running, you may want to manage your printer settings or set your printer as the default print device. 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