How to connect a printer without a disk?

Many users believe that to install orYou can connect the printer to the computer only if you have an installation disc. But it happens that the disc is lost or it is not at hand. It turns out that everything can be done without it. In this article, we'll figure out how to connect a printer without a disk.

Connecting the printer

1. Open the "Start" menu and find the button in it"Control Panel", "Printers and Other Hardware" item, if you use Windows XP. In Windows Vista or Windows 7, the function that interests us is hidden behind the buttons "Printers".
2. We find and press the button "Install Printer". It is located in the "Printing tasks" (Windows XP) or on the toolbar (Windows Vista or Windows 7).
3. We press the "Next" button when using Windows XP, and then "Add a network printer" (for any version of the OS).
4. Now fill out all the items that requirethe installation wizard. This is the connection port (most likely, USB001), the printer manufacturer, the model (this data is printed on the case), the printer name (you can enter any). When you reach the last point, click on the "Next" button and wait for the printer to complete installation.
5. To test the correctness of the connection in the window that appears, press the button "Print a test page". If it is printed, then your printer is connected correctly, and you can use it.

To learn how to connect the printer to a computer or laptop, you can in the articles How to connect the printer to the laptop and How to connect the printer to the computer.

For more information on installing the printer, see How to Install a Printer.