Windows 10: Connecting my old printer

Discus and support Connecting my old printer in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have a Fuji Xerox Docuprint C3055 and connect via the usb port. My new computer recognises this as an other device but not as a printer. How can I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by stenskell, May 6, 2020.

  1. stenskell Win User

    Connecting my old printer


    I have a Fuji Xerox Docuprint C3055 and connect via the usb port.

    My new computer recognises this as an other device but not as a printer.

    How can I get it to recognise it as a printer?

    :)
     
    stenskell, May 6, 2020
    #1

  2. connect new laptop to old printer

    Hi Yon,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

    I understand your concern about adding a printer to your device. We will help you with this issue.

    This issue might have occurred due to corrupted or outdated printer drivers after upgrade to Windows 10. We will help you with this issue.

    Do let us know if the drivers are compatible to Windows 10 Operating System?



    Try few of the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps you to add the printer.

    Step 1: If the device is not detected on your computer try to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

    Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
    checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.

    Follow:

    • Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
      Troubleshooting and select it.
    • Click on view all option on the upper left corner of
      Troubleshooting window.
    • Select the Hardware and Device
      options from the list.
    • Click Next to run the
      Hardware and Device
      Troubleshooter.

    Step 2: I suggest you to check the status of
    Print Spooler service and check.

    Print Spooler service, spools print service and handles interactions with the printer.
    If you turn off this service you won’t be able to print or see your printer.

    Steps:

    • Press Windows + R to open Run command, type
      Services.msc and press Enter.
    • Search for Printer Spooler service, right click on it and
      Start the service.
    • Also, set the Startup type to Automatic.
    • Now check if you are able to install the driver.

    Step 3: I suggest you to refer to the below thread, check if your issue matches with the same.

    If so, try the troubleshooting steps suggested by Greg Carmack - MS MVP
    on January 10, 2016 and check if it helps.

    Unable to connect my Printer to Windows 10


    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, May 6, 2020
    #2
  3. connecting laptop to Office jet G55 printer

    Hi Luisa,

    To help you with your concern regarding the printer, let me suggest you to contact the manufacturer for the steps on how to connect your printer to your computer. Please follow the steps on how to contact the manufacturer:

    • The name of the OEM + “contact information”
    • The name of the OEM + “PC support”

    Regards.
     
    Virfranz Man, May 6, 2020
    #3
  4. Connecting my old printer

    Windows 10 + printer connection

    Hi murlichatlani,

    Have you tried the suggestions on my initial post, in response to the original poster? If you haven't performed any troubleshooting yet, here are a couple of things you can try:

    • Power off, and then power on your printer to restart it. Wait for a while for it to be fully ready.
    • Check your printer connection. Check your printer and make sure that it’s connected to your PC network.

    If the steps didn't help, you may go through this list of suggestions to fix printer connection in Windows 10.

    If you would like me to provide additional advice, simply respond to this thread. I will get notified and I’ll reply to you as soon as I can.
     
    Aileen Alf, May 6, 2020
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