Windows 10: network printer wont install in win10

Discus and support network printer wont install in win10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Unable to connect my older brother hl-5040 laser printer to new computer running win10-64b,v1909. the printer connects to my old computer (win10-32b)... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by dblake2, May 4, 2021.

  1. dblake2 Win User

    network printer wont install in win10


    Unable to connect my older brother hl-5040 laser printer to new computer running win10-64b,v1909. the printer connects to my old computer (win10-32b) via usb. I set up sharing on it & the new computer sees it but keeps asking for drivers. It doesn't recognize the original ones I tried to install that came with the printer nor the 64b vista drivers I tried. I also have a laptop (win10-64b) which sees the printer & prints fine. I wish I'd kept more detailed notes for it, all it sez is 'added printer to network'. I would think win10 would have built in drivers for older printers anyway but it keeps insisting it needs a driver.

    :)
     
    dblake2, May 4, 2021
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  2. dblake2 Win User

    network printer wont install in win10

    Unable to connect my older brother hl-5040 laser printer to new computer running win10-64b,v1909.

    the printer connects to my old computer (win10-32b) via usb.

    I set up sharing on it & the new computer sees it but keeps asking for drivers. It doesn't recognize the original ones I tried to install that came with the printer nor the 64b vista drivers I tried.

    I also have a laptop (win10-64b) which sees the printer & prints fine. I wish I'd kept more detailed notes for it, all it sez is 'added printer to network'.

    I would think win10 would have built in drivers for older printers anyway but it keeps insisting it needs a driver.
     
    dblake2, May 5, 2021
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  3. installing network printer on an Xp to use shared printer on win10

    If you had problems with "credentials" trying to install a network printer on an Xp this solution will work, Does not involve credentials.

    George

    If you have problems trying to install a network printer on an Xp computer to the shared printer on Win10:

    (the win10 is plugged directly into the computer!)

    try this



    Firstly

    On the win10 computer indicate the share name then in the securities window list all the users that will be using this printer. These will be user codes and will verified by win10.

    If you do not know the name of the win10 machine then do this now.

    Summary:

    Computer name

    Printer share name

    List of permitted users.



    Secondly sign on to the xp computer with a user name that is mentioned in the securities list above.



    Then proceed as follows:



    1) click start then click printers and faxes

    2) click add printer ( in left pane)

    3) click next

    4) select LOCAL printer attached to this computer: click next

    5) Select create a new PORT. Select “local port” for the port type and click next.

    6) System asks for port name: enter path and share name for example \\win10computername\printersharename
    this is similar to mapping a network drive, instead of server, folder it is server printer share name.

    7) Select printer brand and model number (for the driver)

    8) Follow the rest of the wizard.

    9) Do not share printer. Win10 will manage it

    10) Print test page, print a simple document.
     
    George Sirk, May 5, 2021
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  4. network printer wont install in win10

    Printer wont install

    So my dad got a new printer for Christmas. Its a Kodak EASYSHARE all-in-one 5500 series printer.

    I go to install the drivers leaving the printer unplugged from the computer (power cord is plugged in) and the instructions state to plug in the USB device when prompted. Okay...I wait until prompted and plug it in. It still sits there at the screen telling me to insert the USB cable to the back of the printer. I have tried it with the printer on and with it off. I have even tried using drivers off Kodak's website.

    Not really sure what to do. Vista doesnt even try to install a driver for it when i plug it into the motherboard. Ive never had this problem with a printer before.

    Not sure if i put this in the right section or not so if it isnt, mods feel free to move it. However it will be a networked printer. *Stick Out Tongue network printer wont install in win10 :p

    Any ideas guys?
     
    CrAsHnBuRnXp, May 5, 2021
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