If you want to know how to make Windows 11 add printer, read this post. Windows 11 centralizes in the Settings app the actions necessary to connect a printer and be able to print your documents or scan files.

Knowing how to add printer to Windows 11 is critical. Currently, connecting a printer in Windows 11 is very easy, just connect it with a USB cable to the computer and Windows 11 will install the drivers. But, this does not always happen manually.

In this post, we will guide you through the necessary steps to know how to install a printer on Windows 11 computer.

How to install printer in Windows 11

How to install wired printer in Windows 11

To add a wired printer in Windows 11, follow the steps below:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click Bluetooth & Devices.
  3. Select Printers and Scanners.

4. Click the Add a printer or scanner button.

  1. Choose the printer you want to add.
  2. Select Add Device.

Note: if you get a message that “The printer I want is not listed”, click Add manually as highlighted in the section below.

7. Click Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings.

  1. Check the Use an existing port button.
  2. Select the USB port from the list to which the printer is connected.

Note: the printer must come with an installation CD or a link to download drivers from the manufacturer’s website.

  1. Go and install the printer driver.
  2. Click the Have Disk button.
  1. Browse to the location where the driver was saved.
  2. Select the printer driver.
  3. Install the printer driver.
  4. Follow with final instructions.
  5. Perform test print.

After following the steps above, the system will install the usb printer in Windows 11.

How to install bluetooth printer in Windows 11

To add wireless printer in Windows 11, follow the steps below:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click Bluetooth & Devices.
  3. Select Printers and Scanners.

4. Click the Add a printer or scanner button.

  1. Choose the printer you want to add.
  2. Select Add Device.

Note: If you get a message that “The printer I want is not listed”, click Add manually as highlighted in the section below.

7. Check the Add a bluetooth, wireless or network discoverable printer button.

8. Follow the instructions.

Tip: in case of doubts about installing the bluetooth printer in Windows 11, try to read the manufacturer’s manual.

After following the steps above, the system will install wireless printer in Windows 11.

If you install two or more printers, it is interesting to set the preferred one as the default for printing your documents.

How to set Windows 11 default printer

To change the default printer in Windows 11, if you have two or more installed, follow the steps below:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Select Bluetooth and Devices.
  3. Click Printers and Scanners.
  1. Find the Printer Preferences section.
  2. Turn off the Let Windows to manage my default printer toggle switch.

6. Select the printer to be chosen as the default.

7. Click the button that says Set as Default.

After following the steps above, Windows 11 will send all files to the same printer.

Also, if you install two or more printers, it’s a good idea to edit the name for easier identification.

How to change printer name in Windows 11

To determine a new name for the printer, making it easier to identify, follow the steps below:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Select Bluetooth and Devices.
  3. Click Printers and Scanners.

4. Click on the printer you want to rename.

5. Select Printer Properties.

  1. Click the General tab.
  2. Enter the new name.
  1. Click the Sharing tab.
  2. Enter the new name.

10. Click OK.

After following the steps above, the system will display the new printer name in Windows 11 and for other computers on the network.

Summary

Learn how to add a printer to Windows 11 and how to choose which printer will be the main one.

So, follow the instructions above and tell in the comments if you were able to add printer in Windows 11 correctly.

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