On a Mac you will get a dialog box asking you to confirm whether you want to download and install the software. Click Install to start the installation process. On Windows computer, you’ll get a pop-up showing you the status of the installation. You’ll get another one when the installation is complete. Click “Next” or “Close"if prompted.
Go to the Apple Menu and choose Software Update. Enter your login and password if necessary. The App Store will open. A list of available updates will appear. Any OS X updates will appear at the top of the list. Click Update All to download all updates, or choose the updates individually.
From the Apple Menu, click System Preferences. Select View, then Print & Scan. If you are prompted to do so, enter your login and password. Click and hold the + (plus sign) button. From the pop-up menu, choose Add Other Printer or Scanner. The Add Printer window will open. In the Add Printer window, click the icon that says Default. A list of printers will appear. Find your new printer on the list and select it. Click Add, and your printer will be added.
Click on the Windows button in the lower left corner of the screen. In the menu that pops up, locate the Shut Down button Mouse over the arrow to the right of the Shut Down button. Select Switch User from the menu that pops up. You’ll now be on the Welcome screen, where you can select from all the profiles that exist on your computer. Select the administrator profile and login.
Click on the Start Menu (Windows Button) in the lower left corner of the screen. Select Devices and Printers from the menu. At the top of the window, select Add A Local Printer Go to Choose a Printer Port, and select Use An Existing Port From the drop down menu, select the appropriate port. USB001 (Virtual Printer Port for USB) For an older printer that connects with a serial cable, choose. . . and click Next From the menu, select the manufacturer and model number of your printer. If it doesn’t appear, choose the closest model number. Click Windows Update. Windows will search its driver database for printers from your manufacturer. When it’s done, your model number should appear in the list. Select it. Your printer will appear in the printer name box, click Next again to install the printer.
If Windows finds your printer in this step, it will guide you through the installation process. Follow the directions as they appear on the screen. If it’s successful, you’ll see your new printer appear in the list of printers.
Install from disk - If your printer came with a disk, it may contain the driver. Unplug the USB cable from your printer, insert the disc into the drive, and follow the installation instructions. Download and install the driver - Your printer’s manufacturer will have printer drivers available for download on its website. Search for your printer’s driver, download it and follow the instructions to install.
Double click on the Macintosh HD icon located on your desktop. Double click on the Users folder and select the icon with the user’s name. Double click on the Library folder and select the Printers folder. Double click on the printer you’re working with. Select Printer > Print Test Page
Click on the Start button On the Start Menu, select Devices and Printers Locate the printer you want to test and right click on it From the menu that pops up, select Printer Properties On the General tab, click Print Test Page Your test page should start printing.
