Windows 10: which printers are compatible with Surface pro 11

Specifically. which HP printers are compatible with SP11?

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Windows 11 install on new Surface Pro

Installing Windows 11 on a new Surface Pro or any compatible PC involves aseries of steps. please note

that the process can very slightly depending on the specific model of Surface Pro you have and the

harware requirements for windows 11. Here is a general guide to help you instal Windows 11 on a

campataible surface Pro:

Before You Begin:

1. Check System Requirements: Ensure that your Surface Pro meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 11. These requirements may include a compatible processor, a certain amount of RAM, and TPM 2.0 support.
   
2. Backup Data: Before proceeding, back up any important data on your Surface Pro to prevent data loss during the installation process.
   

Installation Steps:

1. Download Windows 11: Visit the official Microsoft website to download the Windows 11 installation media. Microsoft usually provides tools for creating bootable USB drives or ISO files.
   
2. Create Installation Media: Use the downloaded Windows 11 installation files to create bootable media. You can either create a bootable USB drive using tools like Rufus or use the Media Creation Tool provided by Microsoft.
   
3. Insert Bootable Media: Insert the bootable USB drive with the Windows 11 installation files into your Surface Pro.
   
4. Boot from USB Drive: Restart your Surface Pro and boot from the USB drive. You might need to change the boot order in the BIOS/UEFI settings to prioritize the USB drive.
   
5. Install Windows 11:
   
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the Windows 11 installation process.
     
   • Choose your language, time, keyboard input, and other preferences.
     
   • Enter your Windows 11 product key if prompted.
     
6. Partition and Install:
   
   • When prompted, select the partition where you want to install Windows 11.
     
   • Follow the installation wizard to complete the installation process.
     
7. Set Up Windows 11: After installation, follow the initial setup process, including creating or signing in with a Microsoft account, choosing privacy settings, and customizing your desktop.
   
8. Install Drivers: Visit the official Microsoft Surface support website to download and install any necessary drivers and firmware updates for your specific Surface Pro model.
   
9. Install Software: Install your desired software and applications. You can download and install software from the Microsoft Store or other trusted sources.
   
10. Windows Updates: Make sure to keep Windows 11 up to date by regularly installing Windows updates through the Windows Update feature.
    

Regard!

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Surface Pro & Dell 1320c printer

Good morning - have just tried to print from my new Surface Pro running Windows 10 & office 365 (word) via my old dell printer - it works fine with an old laptop and desktop running windows 10 and office 2007 but I get an error saying something about USB
3.0 not compatible with my printer...?

Any simple suggestions (eg backwards compatibility...)?

 

Compatibility of printer

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

With the issue description, I understand that after upgrading to Windows 10 operating system your computer is not detecting and installing the HP Printer. I will certainly help you in getting this fixed. I would appreciate if you could help me with more
information:

• Is this a wired printer or wireless printer?

I would like to tell you that you have to make sure that the printer is enabled in “devices and printer” by following below steps:

• Press “Windows key”, click on “Settings”
• Click on “Devices”, now click on “Printer & Scanners” in the left pane
• Click on “Devices and Printers”
• Right click on the printer and “Enable” it, Now try to use the printer.

There might be a possibility that while upgrading/installing Windows 10, printer drivers might get corrupt. Hence you are facing issues while printing. I would suggest you to follow the below methods and check if that helps:

Method 1:
Printer Troubleshooter

The built-in Printer Troubleshooter can automatically detect and fix most of the incorrect settings and errors that could cause issues while printing. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if there is any issue while printing. Refer
top these steps:

• Open Control Panel
• Click on Troubleshooting and select the view all option on the left pane.
• Click on Printer troubleshooter and follow the prompts.

Try method 2, if the issue persist

Method 2:
Uninstall and Reinstall the Printer's Driver

Step 1: Uninstall the Printer's Drivers

a. Press “Windows Logo” + “X” keys on the keyboard.

b. Click on “Device Manager” from that list.

c. Search for the Printer from the device list, right click on it and then select “Uninstall”. On the un-installation window, if you have an option: “Delete the driver software for this device” you may select that and then remove
the corrupted drivers from the computer.

d. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete it and then restart the computer if prompted.

After the restart, please go ahead with the next steps to install the latest drivers and check if that resolves the issue.

Step 2:
Update Driver Software from the Manufacturer’s website:

Go to the Printer manufacturer’s website and search for the latest Windows 10 drivers available for the printer model and then install it by following the instructions given in the website.

Try method 3, if the issue persist

Method 3:
You may check the compatibility of the printer by following below mentioned link:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility

If the printer is not compatible with the computer then follow these steps to install the drivers in compatibility mode and check if that helps.

a. Download the driver from the manufacturer’s website.

b. Right-click on the driver setup file and click on ‘properties’.

c. Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 7 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the computer
and check if the issue persists

Hope this information is helpful. Please write back to us if you need any further assistance, we'll be glad to assist you.