How to install your printer without CD

If you want to install a new printer, you often have an installation CD included with the device. If there is none, because you bought the device used, for example, you can also install the printer without the CD without any problems.

In many cases, it is already enough if you connect your printer correctly via USB cable or WLAN to your PC. Windows will then automatically search for the drivers. For this to work without problems, your Windows should also be up to date.If the printer is not recognized when you try to connect it via USB, check the cable. It could be broken or the USB port on the printer or PC is defective. If you want to connect the device via your WLAN network, you should check the correct entry of the WLAN key if it is not recognized in the network.

Add and install printer in Windows

If Windows does not automatically search for the printer drivers, add the device via Windows as follows.

1. Check if the printer is connected correctly.
2. Open the Control Panel. To do this, type "Control Panel" in the Windows search box in the taskbar.
3. Navigate to "Devices and Printers."
4. Click "Add Printer" at the top and select your printer. Ist der Drucker über das Netzwerk angeschlossen, benötigen Sie eventuell die Drucker-IP, um das Gerät hinzufügen und installieren zu können.

Wird Ihr Drucker nicht angezeigt, können Sie online die Treiber manuell herunterladen und den Drucker so installieren.