Windows 10: adding a printer

Discus and support adding a printer in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Im trying to connect a new wireless printer and its not showing up even under 'advanced search'... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by wendyhunt2, Nov 17, 2021.

  1. adding a printer


    Im trying to connect a new wireless printer and its not showing up even under 'advanced search'

    :)
     
    wendyhunt2, Nov 17, 2021
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  2. JohnD Win User

    Adding unlisted printer to the Win10 list

    !'m not sure how I did it but all seems well now. It was something like Deacon suggested plus a re-boot or two. It's now listed as a printer, not as unspecified.


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    Update the list still doesn't work.

    Thanks for your support.

    PS MS's Update catalogue is very useful. E.g. Microsoft Update Catalog
     
    JohnD, Nov 17, 2021
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  3. Printer not being added

    Hello,

    If you're unable to connect to your printer or print in Windows 10, we recommend following the steps in this
    article to try and fix the problem. Since you keep on getting the "Windows doesn't has a network
    profile for this device
    " error, we also suggest installing the driver for your printer. You can follow the steps below:

    1. Press Windows key + X > Device Manager.
    2. Click the drop-down menu for Printers > right-click on your printer's name > Properties.
    3. Go to Driver tab > Install > OK.
    4. Restart your computer after doing these steps.

    Hope this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help.
     
    Michelle Vil, Nov 17, 2021
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  4. Jerry8A Win User

    adding a printer

    Adding a Printer to Desktop Computer

    Adding Printer to Desktop Computer –

    I have two Canon printers, PIXMA Model 480 and MG5721.

    I recently downloaded the drivers for model MG5721. I checked my Devices and Printers page and both were listed as follows:


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    I then selected Model 480 to be my default printer. And when I did that I lost the listing of Model MG5721 as follows:


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    However, if I want to manually print a document, both models do appear. See below:



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    I haven't had this issue before.

    How can I get both models to be listed under Devices and Printers?

    Thanks,

    Jerry

    Sorry, I found the answer to my post. It turns out when I selected Model 480 to be my default printer, the icon for Model MG5721 changed to Inkjet Printer.
     
    Jerry8A, Nov 17, 2021
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