Windows 7: How to Install a network or a blue tooth printer in Windows 7

How to Install a network or a blue tooth printer in Windows 7

Posted Date: 03-Jul-2010		Category: Installation and Setup
Author: Raghav	Member Level: Gold
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There are many methods in which you can connect a printer to a Windows 7 Computer. In this article, you will learn how to install a network or a blue tooth printer in Windows 7 computer.

How to install a network or a blue tooth printer in Windows 7 computer

Most of the printers in any office are network printers which are shared by many number of users. This kind of printers are directly connected to a network as a standalone devices with their own IP address. There are low cost network printers also for a home network.

For installing a network printer, first you need to know its name. Once you know the name of the printer to be installed, follow the instructions given below:

Click 'Control Panel --> Hardware and Sound --> Devices and Printers

Click on Add a printer.

Now click on "Add a network, wireless or a blue tooth printer" in the Add Printer Wizard.

In the list of available printers, select the one you want to use, and then click Next.

If prompted, install the printer driver on your computer by clicking Install driver. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Complete the additional steps in the wizard, and then click Finish.

Now you can confirm whether the printer is working or not by printing a test page.

1. Click to open Devices and Printers.
2. Right-click a printer, and then click Printer properties.
3. On the General tab, click Print Test Page.

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