Windows 10: Add a printer or scanner

Discus and support Add a printer or scanner in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hello, I can't find the "show wi-fi direct" option in the add a printer or scanner. Help me!... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Zazzaz44, Jul 2, 2020.

  1. ZAZZAZ44
    Zazzaz44 Win User

    Add a printer or scanner


    Hello, I can't find the "show wi-fi direct" option in the add a printer or scanner. Help me!

    :)
     
    Zazzaz44, Jul 2, 2020
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  2. JOHNMEL AND
    JohnMel And Win User

    Windows 10 recognizes my printer+scanner only as a printer.

    Hello,

    Another method you may try is to uninstall and reinstall the printer. The following are the steps:



    Remove your printer

    • Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers and Scanners.
    • Under Printers & scanners, find the printer, select it, and then select Remove device.


    Install or add a local printer

    • Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers and Scanners.
    • Under Printers & Scanners, see if your printer is installed.
    • If you don’t see your device, select Add a printer or scanner. Wait for it to find available printers, choose the one you want, and then select Add device.


    On the other hand, we suggest also that you reach out the manufacturer of your printer/scanner for the driver availability or work around.



    Regards.
     
    JohnMel And, Aug 5, 2020
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  3. VINODH_KUMAR V
    Vinodh_Kumar V Win User
    Remove Old Printers from "Add a printer or scanner"

    Hi,

    My apologies for the delayed response.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to remove unwanted Printers and check if it resolves the issue. Here's how:

    1. Right click on Start and select Control Panel
    > Devices and Printers.

    2. Under Printers, select the unwanted Printer and click on
    Remove device.

    3. Now go to Start menu and navigate to Settings >
    Devices > Printers & scanners and check whether the printers

    are listed under Add printers & scanners.

    Please post back with the status of the issue and we will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Vinodh_Kumar V, Aug 5, 2020
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  4. VANESSA YAR
    Vanessa Yar Win User

    Add a printer or scanner

    Scanner

    Hi JSmith,

    Your scanner should be installed first in order for your computer to recognize it. Since you're using a printer/scanner in one, you need to add or install the device as a printer and as a scanner. Make sure that the printer is properly connected to your
    computer and is turned on when you try to install it. Follow these steps:

    • Click Start > Settings > Devices.
    • Under Add printers & scanners, click the + sign and select
      Add device.

    Once added, try checking if you're able to scan. If your computer still doesn't detect the scanner, then we suggest that you get in touch with HP Support for further assistance.

    Feel free to let us know if you need more information.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Aug 5, 2020
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