I have a printer my friend gave me it didnt come with a chord so i went out and bought a chord for it how do i get it to work now do i need to get software off the internet or something for it can i do it for free any answers help
2007-03-12 07:48:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
Depends on the type of printer, how old it is, and what OS you are running on right now.
As long as you can power the printer up, and you can plug the printer in to your system, you have a good shot at getting it up and running.
Go to Start-->Settings-->Printers-->Add a printer.
When that opens, select to add a local printer, and automatically detect to plug-and-play. If the printer is not too old, this should find it, and load the drivers for you.
Otherwise, you will need to go to the printer maker's website and see if they have a driver for you.
2007-03-12 07:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by dmc177 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need is Driver for the printer. Download them from the mfg site. Look for the correct one using the full model number.
After download, then turn on the printer. Your computer should be able to locate it.
2007-03-12 15:02:40 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey Chan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have to get soft ware to get it to work with your computer ask your friend if they still have it if not you will have to go and by it
2007-03-12 14:59:24 · answer #3 · answered by nicola s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋