Chapter 32
Installing and Managing Printers
IN THIS CHAPTER
Using the new Windows 8 Devices tool
Using your Devices and Printers folder
Choosing a default printer
Installing a new printer
Managing printer drivers
Setting default printer properties
Installing a printer is usually an easy job. There’s one rule that applies to installing any hardware, and it certainly applies to printers: Read the instructions that came with the printer first. Trying to save time by ignoring the instructions and winging it is likely to cost you more time in getting the thing to work.
In many cases, you’ll have the option to connect the printer to a USB port or a printer port. If your computer is a member of a network, you might want to install a shared printer that’s physically connected to some other computer. This chapter looks at different ways of installing printers, including using the new Windows 8 Devices tool, as well as techniques for managing installed printers.
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