Having a printer networked wirelessly is an advantage anywhere office work is done. Due to this, Windows 10 makes it possible to configure such hardware in different ways..
But not all printers are compatible with Windows 10. This is because the operating system does not have the printer drivers, which the previous versions did.
In this post we will show you what are the compatible models you should choose to have with W10. In addition, we will tell you the steps to network a printer and ensure that all the devices that are connected to it can print without any problem.
Steps to install and configure a printer in Windows 10 of all possible methods
The steps you will need to install a printer on a Windows 10 computer are different according to the method you use. Then, We will explain how you should do in each case:
In local network
The first thing you should do is install the printer driver on some of the computers that are on the network. Then you must follow this guide:
- Go to "Start".
- Then choose "All applications".
- Find the option "Windows System".
- Choose "Control Panel".
- Click on "Hardware and Sound".
- Click on "Devices and printers".
- At this time you will see the name and model of your printer, so you must right-click on it.
- Then select "Printer Properties".
- Click on "Share" and then choose "Share this printer."
- To end this stage click on "To accept".
On the client computer you will have to follow these steps:
- Open the "Control Panel", in the same way that we explain with the other device.
- Find the option "Network and Internet".
- Choose "Network and Sharing Center".
- Then you must press "Change advanced sharing settings".
- Activate the option "Activate network detection".
- Well you must enable "Enable file and printer sharing".
- Click on "Save Changes".
When you have finished this first process you will be able to incorporate the printer into this equipment. For this, you must follow the following process:
- Click on "Control Panel".
- Choose "Equipment and Sound".
- Choose "Devices and printers".
- Press in "Add a printer". Then choose "Following".
- At this time, the name of the shared printer should appear on your screen.
- It will show you a warning message where you must click "Install driver".
- Then you must choose "Following".
- Click on "Finish".
Via WiFi
To carry out the process mentioned below, you must bear in mind that the printer Must be WiFi compatible. Although it is true that the latest models that have been launched for some years already have this technology, there may be a device that does not have this option.
The steps you must follow to install a printer via WiFi are:
- Go to the "Windows Settings".
- Choose "Devices".
- Click on "Printers and scanners".
- Click on "Add a printer or scanner."
- After a few seconds the computer will recognize the printer. For this it is necessary to be switched on and connected to the same WiFi network as the PC.
- In case you do not recognize it, you must press the option "The printer I want is not on the list."
- A wizard will open for you to type in your IP address. So you should select "Add a printer using a TCP / IP address or hostname."
By Bluetooth
You will have to follow this guide:
- Directs to "Start".
- Find the option "Control Panel".
- Choose "Devices".
- Click on "Printers and scanners".
- Turn on the Bluetooth of your computer and the printer.
- Click on "Add a printer or scanner."
- Press in "Search for a printer through other options."
- Choose "Add a recognizable network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer."
Device Compatibility What are the printers that can be used in Windows 10?
This operating system improved many functions, one of them being the automatic installation of hardware that was carried out by drivers. Before, Windows had all the drivers loaded in its programming making it much heavier and inconvenient when it comes to data processing.
Today this is no longer the case, the user needs to connect to the Internet to search for drivers and thus continue with the installation process. Accordingly, not all printers have Windows-approved security systems, so not all models and brands are compatible with this OS.
To make it clear which printer you should choose, we will show you below which printers Windows 10 is compatible with:
- Brother Industries LTD .: Regarding digital copiers, DCP series are compatible with Windows 10. While with HL series printers you can work without problems. The multifunctional ones have compatibility in the MFC models and in the scanners, the version accepted by W10 is ADS.
- Canyon: Windows 10 is compatible with Pixma, except for iP36, PRO-1000, G1, G2, TS31, TS51, TS 81, TS 91, TR75 and TR 85 models. With CanoScan the supported models are LiDE120 and LiDE220. While large format printers are not supported. The rest of the Canon models can be installed without any problem, for example, the LBP models.
- Dell: The printers compatible with W10 are the series S38, E5, H62, H82, C, 12c, 13cn, 21cd. While the monochrome laser printers in their S, E, H, B, 52, 53, 55, 33 and 23 models and in the B12, B11 and 11 series USB printers are accepted by the OS.
- EPSON: With printers models XP, WF, L, ET, PM, PX, PF and EP you will be able to work calmly.
- HP: The printers of this brand have different models accepted by Windows 10. These models are the Color LaserJet series CM, CP, Enterprise cm, Flow MFP, M, MFP, Pro M252, Pro MFP M, 100 color MFP, 200 color M, 300 color M, 400 color M, 400 M401, 500 color M, 500 MFP M, 600 M, 700 color MFP, 700 M, CM, color flow MFP M, CP 10, M1536dnf MFP, M6, M8, Pro 100 color MFP M, Pro 200 color M25, Pro 200 color MFP M, Pro M153, Pro M20, Pro MFP M12, Pro MFP M22, Pro MFP M43, Pro MFP M52, Professional CM, Professional CP, Professional M, Professional P, Deskjet, ENVY , Officejet and Photosmart.
- Konica Minolta INC .: Printers compatible with W10 are the 4750, bizhub, C, magicolor and pagepro series.
- Lexmark International Inc .: The models supported by the OS are the C73, E46, T6, TG, W850, X46, X65, X73, X86, 6500e, C7, C9, CS, CX, M, MS, MX, X, XC and XM.
- Toshiba: The e-STUDIO20, 23, 25, 28, 30, 34, 35, 40, 45, 47, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85 and Loops-LP30 printers are compatible with Windows 10.