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This is an article that shows you how to install the printer on your computer without the printer’s software installation disc. You can usually do this using the USB cable that came with the printer, but you’ll need to download the software directly from the printer manufacturer’s website if it’s an older printer.
Steps
Using a USB Cable on Windows
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Connect the printer’s USB cable to the computer. The cable should fit snugly into one of the USB ports on the side wall of the laptop or on the front or back of the desktop CPU case.
- If the printer does not have a USB cable, you will need to purchase a suitable cable for the printer before continuing. Search for cables by entering the printer number with the keyword “USB cable” into the search engine. If the USB cable for your printer cannot be found, you will have to install the software manually.
You may also need to attach the non-USB end of the cable to the printer.
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Turn on the printer. Press the power button
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of the printer to turn on the printer. Remember to wait about a minute after this operation before continuing.
- If connecting the printer to the computer does not start the installation process, you need to take additional steps.
In many cases, turning on the printer after connecting it to the computer will start the installation process. If so, you will follow the on-screen instructions until the printer is installed.
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Open Start 
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. Click the Windows icon in the lower left corner of the screen. The Start menu will display.
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Enter printers & scanners into Start. This is to search for the Printers & Scanners section on your computer.
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Click Printers & scanners . You’ll see this option at the top of the Start window.
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Click Add a printer or scanner . It’s the option at the top of the Printers & Scanners window.
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Click the name of the printer. You will see this information in the Add a printer or scanner window. This is to open the printer settings window.
If the printer’s name doesn’t show up here, you’ll click the link the printer that I want isn’t listed , then choose a search and go option. follow the instructions on the screen. You may have to download the printer’s software before continuing.
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Follow the on-screen installation steps. Each printer will have a different installation process. After the installation is complete, you can use the printer.
Use a USB cable on a Mac
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Make sure your printer is compatible with your Mac. Not all printers work on Mac operating systems. Before you install a printer on your Mac, find out online if your printer is compatible with your Mac.
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Make sure the printer is located near the computer. Most printers have a relatively short USB cable that allows you to connect the printer and Mac in a form of direct communication between the printer and the computer. To use this cable, your printer and computer must be located close to each other.
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Make sure you have a USB adapter when you need it. Most newer Macs don’t have a traditional USB port, just a smaller USB-C port. In this case, you’ll need Apple’s USB to USB-C adapter to be able to connect the USB cable to your Mac.
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Connect the printer’s USB cable to the computer. The cable should fit snugly into one of the USB ports on the side wall of the laptop or on the back of the desktop iMac’s display.
If you need an adapter, attach the adapter to the USB-C port first, and then attach the cable to the USB adapter.
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Turn on the printer. Press the power button
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of the printer to turn on the printer.
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Click Install when asked. Your Mac will automatically search for the printer and determine if an update is necessary; if you already have the printer installed on your Mac, you will receive an update request.
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Follow the instructions on the screen. You’ll need to follow the steps in the printer setup process to install the latest software and drivers on your Mac. When the installation is complete, you can use the printer.
Download software
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Refer to the printer manual. The user manual will have specific instructions on how to install the printer without the software. In this case, simply follow the instructions to find and download the printer’s software.
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Visit the printer manufacturer’s website. For example, you would go to http://www.hp.com/ if you use an HP printer. Here are the websites of popular printer manufacturers:
- Canon – https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support
- Epson – https://epson.com/
- Brother – http://www.brother-usa.com/printer/
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Click the Printers tab. Each manufacturer’s website will have a different look and feel; You’ll probably find this option in the menu at the top of the page.
If you see a search bar at the top of the web page, enter the printer’s number there and skip to the next step.
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Search for your printer type. You can drag the scroll bar to see the printer models listed on the website, or enter the printer’s number in the search bar if possible.
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Find the “Software” download link. You’ll have to re-enter the printer’s number in the search bar to find the right software here.
- Some websites put the Download Software link in very small font size at the bottom of the page.
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Click the download link to download the printer’s software. This is the operation to download the software to the computer.
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Wait for the printer’s software download to complete. This process can take from a few seconds to several minutes.
- Please select the folder to save the file first if you are asked.
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Extract the folder containing the software if you use Windows. You just need to double click on the folder, double click on the installation file, select OK when asked, select the folder and click Extract Here… to extract the folder.
- Mac users just need to double-click to open the folder.
- Skip this step if the software is downloaded as an unzipped installation file.
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Double-click the software installation file. On a Windows computer, you will first have to open the newly extracted folder and double-click the EXE file in it. Mac users just need to double-click the installation file (usually a DMG file) to open it.
- If your Mac uses macOS Sierra, you’ll need to verify the software before continuing.
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Follow the instructions on the screen. What you see after double-clicking the software installation file will vary depending on the operating system and printer used; so you just need to follow the on-screen instructions until the installation is complete.
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Connect to the printer. If your printer has a USB cable, try connecting the printer to the computer to see if the computer recognizes the printer. If the printer only has a Wi-Fi connection, you need to make sure the printer and computer are both connected to the network. Now you can use the printer.
Advice
- Manufacturers are usually willing to send driver installation discs to your home for a fee. Check out their support page for details.
- You can also find the printer’s software on a third-party website if the printer is too old and no longer supported by the manufacturer. However, you should exercise caution when downloading software from third-party websites.
Warning
- DO NOT download and install software from untrusted sites. This can make your computer infected with malicious code.
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