Under Printers & scanners, find the printer, select it, and then select Remove device.Īfter removing your printer, add it back by selecting Add a printer or scanner. Select Start, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners. Then follow these steps to remove and reinstall the printer. After you download them, double-click (or double-tap) the file to begin installing it. Locate and download the latest driver for your printer model, then follow the installation instructions on the manufacturer’s website. Some support sites let you search for your printer model number directly. To find it, search the internet for the name of your printer manufacturer plus the word “support,” such as “HP support.”ĭriver updates are often available in the “Drivers” section of a printer manufacturer’s website. Use the Canon to print documents from the Dell laptop.Check your printer manufacturer’s support site. Remove the installation disc from the optical drive or close Windows Explorer if you downloaded the setup file from the Internet. Wait a few seconds for the setup utility to send a test document to the printer and for it to print.Ĭlick 'Finish' or 'OK' button in the setup wizard when prompted.

Wait a few seconds for the utility to configure the printer for use in Windows.Ĭlick the 'Test Printer' or 'Print a Test Page' link in the setup wizard window when it appears.

Power on the Canon printer, and then wait a few seconds for the installation wizard to detect the connection and prompt you to continue the installation.Ĭlick the 'Continue' or 'Next' button in the setup wizard window when prompted. Connect the USB data cable to the printer and a free USB port on the Dell laptop.

If you powered on the printer, turn it off before connecting it to the Dell laptop. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to install the software and printer driver until prompted to connect to the Canon printer.Ĭonnect the power cord to the Canon printer and insert paper into it if you have not already done so. Accept the End User License Agreement for the printer software if prompted to do so.

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