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I am Unable to Print from my Laptop
Printing from a laptop isn't much different from printing from a desktop. The main difference is that the laptop is frequently set up for using multiple networks and printers. For example, if you use the laptop at work and at home, it would be set up to use the work network and printers as well as your home network and printer. In any case, getting printers to cooperate with computers can be a challenge. Below are a few common troubleshooting steps that you can try.
Check the Installed Printers
First, let's make sure that the printer that you want to use is installed on your laptop. Go to the Control Panel and click the Printers icon. You will see a list of installed printers. Is the printer you are trying to use listed? If not, you will need to install it. If it is, is the printer you want to use the default printer? To make a printer the default printer, right-click its icon and choose Set as Default Printer.
Install New Printer Drivers
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If you are using a shared printer, such as one that is attached to the network or to another computer, you may need to install printer drivers on your computer. Right-click the printer icon and choose Properties. Click the Advanced tab and click New Driver. Install the new driver by following the prompts.
Network Printers
Another question comes to mind. Are you connecting directly to the printer or is the printer a network computer that's attached to another computer? If the printer is connected to the network, is it properly shared on the network? Are all involved computers properly set up for file and printer sharing (this is done in the Networking section of the Control Panel).
Wireless Printers
Many new printers now have wireless capabilities. While these wireless printers are convenient, if they aren't properly networked, printing becomes a challenge. Have you set up the wireless printer within your home network's router? Is your laptop's wireless card turned on?
If these basic steps don't get you far, let us know the details surrounding your printer installation and any error messages so that we can provide a more detailed solution.
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Celeste Stewart | June 23rd, 2009
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