Your printer may need a special driver for Windows 10, 8.1, or 8 to recognize it, and you may need to reinstall a printer driver. This can happen if the original driver is deleted, or if you refresh your Windows installation and need to replace apps and settings.

Before using these instructions, you should review the installation instructions for your printer. If it's a new printer, you'll likely find a quick start guide in the box. If you're reinstalling the printer driver for an older printer, go to the manufacturer's website and look for the printer manual, which is often located on the site's support pages.

The installation guide for your specific printer may contain instructions that differ from these general guidelines.

In Windows, select Start > Settings.