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This article provides a step-by-step guide to connect both wired and wireless printers to a Windows or Mac computer. Once connected, you can also share your printer within your home network, allowing other computers to use it even if they are not directly connected.
Steps
Connecting a Wired Printer to a Windows Computer
Place the printer near the computer. Ensure the printer is close enough so that the cable can be connected to the computer without being stretched too tightly.
Power on the printer.
- Your printer needs to be connected to a power outlet.
Once your computer is powered on and unlocked, use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer.
- In some cases, this connection will automatically detect and install the printer, allowing you to use it immediately.
Click the Devices option near the top of the Settings window.
Click on the Printers & scanners tab on the left side of the window.
Click on Add a printer or scanner at the top of the page (Thêm máy in hoặc máy scan).
Click on the printer's name and select Add device (Thêm thiết bị). The device name is typically a combination of the printer's manufacturer (e.g., "HP"), model line, and printer code.
- If you can't find your printer name, click on the link The printer that I want isn't listed (Máy in mà tôi muốn dùng không có trong danh sách) below the Add a printer or scanner button and follow the on-screen instructions.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Depending on the printer, you may need to adjust settings before it is ready for use; once finished, your printer will be ready to go.
- If prompted, insert the CD that came with the printer into your computer's drive.
- If you purchased a used printer without a CD, you can download the software from the manufacturer's website.
Connecting a wired printer to a Mac computer
Update your Mac. Before connecting the printer to your Mac, make sure that all the latest drivers and updates have been installed on your computer.
Position the printer near the computer. Ensure that the distance is short enough so the cable can be attached to the computer without stretching.
Turn on the printer.
- The printer must be connected to a power source.
Connect the printer to the computer by plugging the USB cable into the USB port on the computer.
- If using a Mac without a traditional USB port, you’ll need to buy a USB-C to USB adapter for the Mac.
- Your computer should be powered on and logged in during this process.
Click on Install and follow the on-screen instructions. Once the printer is properly connected to the Mac, the installation will start automatically; however, you might need to click Download & Install in the pop-up window to finish the installation. After the installation is complete, the printer will be ready to use on your Mac.
Connect the wireless printer to a Windows computer
Check the printer's network connection. If the printer is connecting via Bluetooth instead of Wi-Fi, the steps for preparing the printer connection will be slightly different.
- Some Wi-Fi printers need to be directly connected to the Wi-Fi router via Ethernet to receive an Internet signal.
Place the computer where it can receive a wireless signal. Your printer also needs to pick up the signal from the Wi-Fi router, so it can't be placed too far from it.
Turn on the printer.
- The printer must be connected to a power source.
- If necessary, connect the printer's Ethernet cable to the Wi-Fi router.
Refer to the printer's manual for instructions on setting up the network. If the manual is unavailable, you can find the information on the manufacturer's support website.
- Some printers need to be connected directly to a Windows or Mac computer before you can use a wireless connection, while others allow you to complete the wireless setup directly on the printer.
- If the printer supports wireless networking, you typically use the printer's menu interface to find available wireless networks. You will need to enter the wireless network's password to complete the connection.
Prepare to connect the printer as follows:
- Wi-Fi - Use the printer's display to locate the Wi-Fi setup page, then enter the network password. Both the computer and the printer must be connected to the same network.
- Bluetooth - Press the 'Pair' button, usually marked with a Bluetooth symbol ('B') on the printer's interface or nearby.
Click on Devices at the top of the Settings window.
Click on Printers & scanners or Bluetooth & other devices on the left side of the window. If you are connecting a Wi-Fi printer, click on Printers & scanners. For a Bluetooth printer, select Bluetooth & other devices.
Click on Add a printer or scanner or Add Bluetooth or other device. These options are located at the top of the page, and you will choose the one based on whether you are connecting a Wi-Fi printer or a Bluetooth printer.
- If connecting a Wi-Fi printer, you should see the printer's name listed on this page. If you do, the printer has successfully connected.
- You may first need to slide the Bluetooth switch to enable Bluetooth on your computer.
Connect the printer to the computer. Click on the printer's name in the Add window; for Bluetooth printers, you will also need to click Connect after selecting the printer. This will establish the connection between the printer and the Windows computer.
- If you're connecting via Bluetooth, you may need to press the printer's 'Pair' button again.
Connecting a wireless printer to a Mac
Check the printer's network connection. If the printer is connected via Bluetooth instead of Wi-Fi, the setup process for connecting the printer will differ slightly.
- Some Wi-Fi printers need to be connected directly to a Wi-Fi router via Ethernet to receive an Internet signal.
Place your computer where it can receive a wireless signal. Your printer also needs to receive a signal from the Wi-Fi router, so ensure the printer is not placed too far from the router.
Turn on the printer.
- The printer must be connected to a power supply.
- If necessary, connect the printer's Ethernet cable to the Wi-Fi router.
Consult the manual that came with the printer for instructions on setting up the network. If the manual is unavailable, you can visit the manufacturer's support page.
- Some printers need to be directly connected to a Windows or Mac computer before enabling wireless connectivity, while others allow you to complete the wireless setup directly on the printer.
- If the printer supports wireless networking, you typically use the printer's menu interface to locate the wireless network. You will need to enter the network password when connecting.
Follow these steps to prepare for printer connection:
- Wi-Fi - Use the printer's display to navigate to the Wi-Fi setup page and input the network password. Both the computer and printer must be connected to the same network.
- Bluetooth - Press the "Pair" button, usually marked with the Bluetooth symbol, located at the top or nearby.
Click on System Preferences located at the top of the Apple menu.
Click on Printers & Scanners with the printer icon in the System Preferences window.
- You can connect both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth printers from this menu.
Click on + near the bottom left corner of the window.
- If the printer is already connected to a network, you will see its name appear on the left side of the window.
Click on the printer's name from the list of available options. This will initiate the printer setup process. Once completed, the printer's name will appear on the left side of the window, confirming the printer has been successfully connected to the Mac.
- If the printer's name doesn't appear, make sure the computer is connected to the same network as the printer.
- If you're using Bluetooth, you will need to press the "Pair" button on the printer again to complete the connection.
Share a printer with a local network on a Windows computer
Set up the printer on the computer you want to share it from. You can do this through either a wired connection or a wireless connection.
Click on Status at the top left corner of the window.
Click on Sharing options located beneath the "Change your network settings" header near the top of the page.
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Check the box labeled "Turn on file and printer sharing" located under the "File and printer sharing" section.
Connect the shared printer to another Windows computer on the local network. The computer sharing the printer must be turned on.
- If you wish to connect to this printer from a Mac, proceed to the next step.
Connect the shared printer to another Mac on the local network. The computer sharing the printer must be turned on. To do this:
- Click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
- Select Print & Scan.
- Click on the + button below the printer list.
- Click on the Windows tab at the top of the new window.
- Select the printer name from the list.
Share the printer with the local network on a Mac computer
Set up the printer on the Mac that you want to share. You can do this by using a wired connection or a wireless connection.
Click on System Preferences located near the top of the menu.
Click on Sharing with the folder icon in the System Preferences window.
Check the box labeled "Printer Sharing". By checking this box, you are enabling printer sharing on your Mac.
- If this box is already checked, your Mac is sharing the printer.
Đánh dấu vào ô bên cạnh máy in mà bạn muốn chia sẻ. Thao tác này sẽ chọn máy in đã được kết nối để chia sẻ.
Kết nối máy in đã chia sẻ với máy Mac khác trong mạng nội bộ. Máy tính đang chia sẻ máy in phải được bật. Thao tác kết nối như sau:
- Nhấp vào Apple menu và chọn System Preferences.
- Chọn Print & Scan (In và Scan)
- Nhấp vào + ở bên dưới danh sách máy in.
- Nhấp vào thẻ Windows ở phía trên cửa sổ mới.
- Chọn tên của máy in trong danh sách.
Kết nối máy in đã được chia sẻ với máy tính Windows khác trong mạng nội bộ. Máy Mac đang chia sẻ máy in phải được bật. Thao tác kết nối như sau:
- Truy cập
https://support.apple.com/kb/dl999?locale=en_US. - Tải và cài đặt chương trình "Bonjour Print Services for Windows" (Dịch vụ in Bonjour dành cho Windows).
- Chạy "Bonjour Print Wizard" sau khi cài đặt.
- Chọn máy in đã chia sẻ mà bạn muốn kết nối.
- Chọn đúng ổ đĩa trong danh sách, nếu được yêu cầu.
- Nhấp vào Finish (Hoàn tất).
Lời khuyên
- Nhiều máy in hiện đại có ứng dụng mà bạn có thể tải về để kết nối từ điện thoại thông minh hoặc máy tính bảng.
Warning
- Some older printers may not support sharing, Wi-Fi, or local network connections.
