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
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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.

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