Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz 3.20 GHz
64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
21H2
I have been having issues with my printer utility so I uninstalled everything.
Trying to set up the printer which is hard wired into my desktop but it doesn't find it.
It finds the printer across the office which I even unplugged, via Wifi I guess.
How to tell it "hey buddy, hook your butt up to the printer that's attached to you"?
You need to install the Printer driver.
Visit the printer manufacturers site for the correct driver version and installation method applicable to your model.
Is it a Canon printer? From personal experience I know they are a proper PITA in getting the driver software to recognise the printer. I've found (and it might be the case for other printers) that it's best left unconnected until the driver software is partly installed, and asks for the printer to be connected and turned on.
Hello @123pugsy,
I have put these together for you that might help with diagnosis.
Copy & Pastethe following commands into aCMD Promptand pressEnter.
Code:PowerShell Get-PrinterDriver -Name * ^| Format-Table -AutoSize ^| Out-String -Width 1000Code:PowerShell Get-WindowsDriver -Online ^| Where ClassName -eq 'Printer' ^| Select ProviderName, ClassName, Online, Driver, Version, Date ^| Sort-Object -Property ProviderName, ClassName, Date, Version ^| Format-Table -AutoSize ^| Out-String -Width 1000
I hope this helps
Might be worth uninstalling the driver completely before installing the new one. I use the PowerShell commands after removing from Settings.
How to completely remove a printer driver on Windows 10 - Pureinfotech
Thanks Guys.
I will uninstall before setting up the new printer.
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