Find a Connected PrinterĪ printer can connect to a network on either an Ethernet or Wi-Fi local area network (LAN), or you can connect it directly via USB to a computer on the network. If this doesn't work, though, these easy troubleshooting steps can rescue the day.
Running the 'Add a printer or scanner' wizard or the printer troubleshooter should fix the problem, in most cases. But what if your computer can’t see the printer, or simply refuses to connect? Adding a printer on a local network is simple in theory, but the reality is that, when the process goes wrong, it can be tricky to unravel. Most of the time, Windows automatically sees any printer on the same network as your PC.
