How to Install Drivers for a Laser Printer

Every printer needs a driver, which is the software program that makes the printer work, feeding data from the computer to the printer. You may need to install a driver for a new printer, or you may want to install an updated driver for an existing printer. Follow these instructions to install a driver for a laser printer.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access
• Laser printer
• Computer

Instructions

1. Select the driver you want to download. This can be found on the Web site of the manufacturer of your laser printer.

2. Download the driver onto your computer. When prompted, click the "install" button and follow the additional prompts.

3. Install the program manually if the prompt does not appear. Under your settings, select the "Printer and Other Hardware" option, and click on the "Install New Program" button.

4. Once the driver has been installed, restart your computer and printer. When it has restarted, print a document to ensure that everything is working properly.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you download the appropriate program for your printer and computer.

• You may have to uninstall your current driver before the new one installs. Do not do this unless prompted.

• Follow all directions in your printer's user manual. Do not download any software not recommended by the manufacturer.