Install a printer Download and install printer drivers Set default printer View printer queue Printer installation problems on ARM PC's When a printer or all-in-one device is connected directly to a Windows device, the printer normally installs automatically, and printing can be started right away. Windows supports most printers out of the box so in most cases, special printer drivers or software doesn't need to be installed. However, additional or updated drivers might be available via Windows Update. Problems adding or installing printers on ARM PCs Problems adding or installing printers on ARM PCs Microsoft is aware of some ARM PCs not being able to add or install a printer when using an installer provided by the printer manufacturer. The installer might be included with the printer or downloaded from the printer manufacturer's website. Microsoft is aware of some ARM PCs not being able to add or install a printer when using an installer provided by the printer manufacturer. The installer might be included with the printer or downloaded from the printer manufacturer's website. To fix this issue, follow the instructions in the article Add or install a printer in Windows instead of using the manufacturer's installer. If the printer manufacturer has different guidance, follow the guidance from the printer manufacturer. To fix this issue, follow the instructions in the article Add or install a printer in Windows instead of using the manufacturer's installer. If the printer manufacturer has different guidance, follow the guidance from the printer manufacturer. An example ARM PC is Copilot+ PCs. To check if a Windows device is an ARM PC, select Start and then select Settings > System > About . Under Device specifications , ARM devices have ARM based processor listed next to System type . An example ARM PC is Copilot+ PCs. To check if a Windows device is an ARM PC, select Start and then select Settings > System > About . Under Device specifications , ARM devices have ARM based processor listed next to System type . Install a wired or local printer In most cases, local or wired printers will install automatically in Windows after they're plugged into the Windows device and the printer is turned on. If a printer doesn't install automatically: Make sure the printer is plugged into the Windows device, for example via USB, and that the printer is turned on. Make sure the printer is plugged into the Windows device, for example via USB, and that the printer is turned on. Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners . Open Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners . Open Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners Check if the printer is already installed in the list of installed printers. Check if the printer is already installed in the list of installed printers. If the printer isn't installed, go to Add a printer & scanner and then select Add device . If the printer isn't installed, go to Add a printer & scanner and then select Add device . A list of printers is displayed. It might take a few minutes for the list of printers to finish populating. Select the Add Device button next to the desired printer. Note After selecting the Add device button, the printer might be added automatically without having to select the Add Device button. After the printer installs, check Windows Update to see if there are updated drivers for the printer. For more information, see How to download and install the latest printer drivers . A Find drivers button might appear next to the printer after it's installed. The printer should work, but it might have reduced functionality until a full set of drivers is installed. The best method to obtain drivers for the printer is to use Windows Update. For more information, see How to download and install the latest printer drivers . If the printer isn't found automatically, next to The printer that I want isn't listed , select Add a new device manually . In the Add Printer window that opens, follow the instructions. If the printer still doesn't install after trying manually, try fixing the problem by using the steps in the article Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows . A list of printers is displayed. It might take a few minutes for the list of printers to finish populating. Select the Add Device button next to the desired printer. After selecting the Add device button, the printer might be added automatically without having to select the Add Device button. After the printer installs, check Windows Update to see if there are updated drivers for the printer. For more information, see How to download and install the latest printer drivers . A Find drivers button might appear next to the printer after it's installed. The printer should work, but it might have reduced functionality until a full set of drivers is installed. The best method to obtain drivers for the printer is to use Windows Update. For more information, see How to download and install the latest printer drivers . If the printer isn't found automatically, next to The printer that I want isn't listed , select Add a new device manually . In the Add Printer window that opens, follow the instructions. If the printer still doesn't install after trying manually, try fixing the problem by using the steps in the article Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows . Install a network or wireless printer To install a network or wireless printer: Make sure that the printer is turned on and connected to the same network as the Windows device. Important For wireless printers, make sure the printer is on the same wireless network as the Windows device. For more information on connecting a printer to a network, see the printer's documentation or the printer manufacturer's website. Make sure that the printer is turned on and connected to the same network as the Windows device. For wireless printers, make sure the printer is on the same wireless network as the Windows device. For more information on connecting a printer to a network, see the printer's documentation or the printer manufacturer's website. Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners . Open Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners . Open Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners Check if the printer is already installed in the list of installed printers. Check if the printer is already installed in the list of installed printers. If the printer isn't installed, go to Add a printer & scanner and then select Add device . If the printer isn't installed, go to Add a printer & scanner and then select Add device . A list of printers is displayed. It might take a few minutes for the list of printers to finish populating. Next to the desired printer select the Add Device button. Note After the printer installs, check Windows Update to see if there are updated drivers for the printer. For more information, see How to download and install the latest printer drivers . If the printer isn't found automatically, next to The printer that I want isn't listed , select Add a new device manually . In the Add Printer window that opens, follow the instructions. If the printer still doesn't install after trying manually, try fixing the problem by using the steps in the article Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows . A list of printers is displayed. It might take a few minutes for the list of printers to finish populating. Next to the desired printer select the Add Device button. After the printer installs, check Windows Update to see if there are updated drivers for the printer. For more information, see How to download and install the latest printer drivers . If the printer isn't found automatically, next to The printer that I want isn't listed , select Add a new device manually . In the Add Printer window that opens, follow the instructions. If the printer still doesn't install after trying manually, try fixing the problem by using the steps in the article Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows . Install a Bluetooth printer To install a Bluetooth printer, see the article Pair a Bluetooth printer or scanner . Remove a printer To remove an installed printer: Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners . Open Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners . Open Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners Select the printer that should be removed. Select the printer that should be removed. Select Remove .

Select Remove . Support for Windows 10 has ended on October 14, 2025 After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. When a printer or all-in-one device is connected directly to a Windows device, the printer normally installs automatically, and printing can be started right away. Windows supports most printers out of the box so in most cases, special printer drivers or software doesn't need to be installed. However, additional or updated drivers might be available via Windows Update. Problems adding or installing printers on ARM PCs Problems adding or installing printers on ARM PCs Microsoft is aware of some ARM PCs not being able to add or install a printer when using an installer provided by the printer manufacturer. The installer might be included with the printer or downloaded from the printer manufacturer's website. Microsoft is aware of some ARM PCs not being able to add or install a printer when using an installer provided by the printer manufacturer. The installer might be included with the printer or downloaded from the printer manufacturer's website. To fix this issue, follow the instructions in the article Add or install a printer in Windows instead of using the manufacturer's installer. If the printer manufacturer has different guidance, follow the guidance from the printer manufacturer. To fix this issue, follow the instructions in the article Add or install a printer in Windows instead of using the manufacturer's installer. If the printer manufacturer has different guidance, follow the guidance from the printer manufacturer. An example ARM PC is Copilot+ PCs. To check if a Windows device is an ARM PC, select Start and then select Settings > System > About . Under Device specifications , ARM devices have ARM based processor listed next to System type . An example ARM PC is Copilot+ PCs. To check if a Windows device is an ARM PC, select Start and then select Settings > System > About . Under Device specifications , ARM devices have ARM based processor listed next to System type . Install a wired or local printer In most cases, local or wired printers will install automatically in Windows after they're plugged into the Windows device and the printer is turned on. If a printer doesn't install automatically: Make sure the printer is plugged into the Windows device, for example via USB, and that the printer is turned on. Make sure the printer is plugged into the Windows device, for example via USB, and that the printer is turned on. Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners . Open Printers & scanners Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners . Open Printers & scanners Check if the printer is already installed the list of installed printers. Check if the printer is already installed the list of installed printers. If the printer isn't installed, go to Add printers & scanners and then select Add a printer or scanner . If the printer isn't installed, go to Add printers & scanners and then select Add a printer or scanner . A list of printers is displayed. It might take a few minutes for the list of printers to finish populating. Choose the desired printer and then select the Add Device button. Note The printer might be added automatically without having to select printer and then selecting the Add Device button. After the printer installs, check Windows Update to see if there are updated drivers for the printer. For more information, see How to download and install the latest printer drivers . If the printer isn't found automatically, select The printer that I want isn't listed . In the Add Printer window that opens, follow the instructions. If the printer still doesn't install after trying manually, try fixing the problem by using the steps in the article Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows . A list of printers is displayed. It might take a few minutes for the list of printers to finish populating. Choose the desired printer and then select the Add Device button. The printer might be added automatically without having to select printer and then selecting the Add Device button. After the printer installs, check Windows Update to see if there are updated drivers for the printer. For more information, see How to download and install the latest printer drivers . If the printer isn't found automatically, select The printer that I want isn't listed . In the Add Printer window that opens, follow the instructions. If the printer still doesn't install after trying manually, try fixing the problem by using the steps in the article Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows . Install a network or wireless printer To install a network or wireless printer: Make sure that the printer is turned on and connected to the network. Important For wireless printers, make sure the printer is on the same wireless network as the Windows device. For more information on connecting a printer to a network, see the printer's documentation or the printer manufacturer's website. Make sure that the printer is turned on and connected to the network. For wireless printers, make sure the printer is on the same wireless network as the Windows device. For more information on connecting a printer to a network, see the printer's documentation or the printer manufacturer's website. Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners . Open Printers & scanners Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners . Open Printers & scanners Check if the printer is already installed in the list of installed printers. Check if the printer is already installed in the list of installed printers. If the printer isn't installed, go to Add printers & scanners and then select Add a printer or scanner . If the printer isn't installed, go to Add printers & scanners and then select Add a printer or scanner . A list of printers is displayed. It might take a few minutes for the list of printers to finish populating. Choose the desired printer and then select the Add Device button. Note After the printer installs, check Windows Update to see if there are updated drivers for the printer. For more information, see How to download and install the latest printer drivers . If the printer isn't found automatically, select The printer that I want isn't listed . In the Add Printer window that opens, follow the instructions. If the printer still doesn't install after trying manually, try fixing the problem by using the steps in the article Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows . A list of printers is displayed. It might take a few minutes for the list of printers to finish populating. Choose the desired printer and then select the Add Device button. After the printer installs, check Windows Update to see if there are updated drivers for the printer. For more information, see How to download and install the latest printer drivers . If the printer isn't found automatically, select The printer that I want isn't listed . In the Add Printer window that opens, follow the instructions. If the printer still doesn't install after trying manually, try fixing the problem by using the steps in the article Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows . Install a Bluetooth printer To install a Bluetooth printer, see the article Pair a Bluetooth printer or scanner . Remove a printer To remove an installed printer: Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners . Open Printers & scanners Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners . Open Printers & scanners In the Printers & Scanners window, select the printer that should be removed, and then select the Remove device button. In the Printers & Scanners window, select the printer that should be removed, and then select the Remove device button. Related articles Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows . Troubleshooting offline printer problems in Windows . Thank you for your feedback!