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Add a USB, Wi-Fi, or network printer from Windows Settings. Open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, select Add device, and choose the.

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# How to Add a Printer in Windows




## How do I add a Printer in Windows?




Open Settings \> Bluetooth & devices \> Printers & scanners, select Add device, and choose the printer.




Add a USB, Wi-Fi, or network printer from Windows Settings.




Updated 
September 2, 2026
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 6 min
Applies to: Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11


 


Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.




**Before you begin**


Save open work. Confirm that you are working on the intended computer and that you are authorized to make the change.




## Prepare the printer




Turn the printer on. For USB, connect its cable. For Wi-Fi or Ethernet, connect the printer to the same trusted network as the PC.




## Open Printers & scanners




Press Windows + I. In Windows 11 select Bluetooth & devices, then Printers & scanners. In Windows 10 select Devices, then Printers & scanners.




## Add the printer




Select Add device or Add a printer or scanner. Wait for discovery, select the correct printer, and follow the prompts.




## If it is not listed




Choose Add manually or The printer that I want isn't listed. Use the printer's IP address or its shared path only when you know the correct device.




## Print a test page




Select the installed printer, open Printer properties, and print a test page before closing Settings.




**Verify the result**


Repeat the relevant check and confirm the intended result before considering the task complete.


 


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