How do you get ur computer to connect with the printer if you don't have the instillation disk that came with the printer??? Is there any way to do this without the disk???
2007-06-16 13:15:30 · 7 answers · asked by Twinkie! 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
You could check on the Manufacturer of the printer's website for drivers and software for the printer.
2007-06-16 13:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have Windows XP, most drivers are already in the computer making the printer 'plug & play'.
Try just pluging the printer in, wait for a popup saying "New Hardware Found" followed by a popup saying "New Hardward Installed and Ready To Use".
If the computer needs a disk, you will get a message saying so.
2007-06-16 13:27:20 · answer #2 · answered by pappy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there IS a way.
GO to the manufacturer's website and find the support/download center. Look for drivers. Just enter your model number and download the appropriate software for your printer.
REMEMBER:
If you have an HP printer, you MUST install the drivers BEFORE you plug in the printer.
Good luck.
2007-06-16 13:19:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The website of the printer manufacturer will have the drivers available for you to download. Go to Canon.com (or whatever.com) and click on support and find the drivers for your printer.
2007-06-16 13:20:03 · answer #4 · answered by Aldo the Apache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I installed my HP photosmart
anyhow the manufacturer is the best place to get the drivers..if they no longer support the printer... get a new one...or go to driverguide.com
2007-06-16 13:43:02 · answer #5 · answered by PBcompanies.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is USB and you have Windows, it will hunt for a driver - otherwise follow the first two answers.
2007-06-16 13:20:16 · answer #6 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the manufactory web site and download the software from there
2007-06-16 13:19:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋