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The document outlines the steps for configuring local and network printers, emphasizing the importance of understanding computer hardware. It details the process of connecting a printer, installing the printer driver, and ensuring the driver is up-to-date. Finally, it instructs users to print a test page to verify printer functionality.

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Conf Scanner Printer

The document outlines the steps for configuring local and network printers, emphasizing the importance of understanding computer hardware. It details the process of connecting a printer, installing the printer driver, and ensuring the driver is up-to-date. Finally, it instructs users to print a test page to verify printer functionality.

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ELECTRONICS WORKSHOP PRACTICE (312008)

Experiment No-
Configure local and network printer

I) Practical Significance
In order to know computer hardware system, It is a good idea that student get familiar with
various components of computer hardware system and their functioning.

II) Theory
Step 1: Connect a printer.

Connect a printer to a computer directly or connect the printer to a local network. Plug the
printer power cord into an AC outlet if necessary. Unlock the printer if it is locked. Refer to the
instruction manual if you do not know how to unlock the printer. Printer heads are often locked
to prevent damage during shipment. Connect the printer to the computer either using a USB
cable, parallel port cable, or SCSI cable and then connect the power plug to a power outlet.

Step 2: Install the printer driver.

A printer driver is a software program that enables the computer and the printer to
communicate with each other. The driver also provides an interface for the user to configure
printer options. Each printer model has a unique driver.

a. After you have powered on the printer, the operating system may discover the printer
and installs the driver if the printer is directly connected to the computer via a USB cable.

b. If the installation process does not start automatically, navigate to the

Control Panel

>Devices and Printers Click Add a printer

Windows 7

1) Choose Add a local printer

Or Add a network wireless or Bluetooth printer

2) If you selected Add a local printer, select a printer port that allows your printer to exchange
information with the computer and choose your printer from the list. You could also use the CD
or download the printer software from the printer manufacturer. Provide a name for the printer.
ELECTRONICS WORKSHOP PRACTICE (312008)

You may choose to share the printer or set it as a default printer. Follow the on-screen
information to complete the installation.

3) If you select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer, choose your printer in the results.
If it is not found, you can provide the necessary information to locate the printer. Follow the on-
screen information to complete the installation.

Windows 8.x and 10

Select your printer in the results. If it is not found, click The printer that I want isn’t listed

and provide the necessary information to locate the printer. Follow the on-screen information
to complete the installation

Step 3: Install and download an up-to-date printer driver.

To ensure that your computer has the most current driver, find the manufacturer and the model
number of the printer.

Visit the manufacturer’s web site and navigate to the product downloads or support page.
Download the most recent driver and software for the model of printer device that you have
installed. The software and driver must be compatible with your operating system. Make sure
that you download the driver with a matching architecture for your computer (x64 or x32), if
necessary.

a. Download the driver. The driver is often found in archive format


b. Extract the driver to a temporary folder on your desktop, if necessary.
c. The installation wizard may start automatically after file extraction. If not, double-click
the .exe file or .msifile.
d. Follow the installation wizard instructions until the software and driver have
been installed.
e. Reboot your computer if necessary.

Step 4: Print a test page.

a. To verify printer functionality, navigate to Control Panel > Devices and Printers

b. Right-click the printer and select Printer Properties

c. Click Print Test Page in the General tab to print a test page
ELECTRONICS WORKSHOP PRACTICE (312008)

III) Conclusion

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