Easily set up a printer for Windows 8 Introduction

This article uses the HP Officejet Pro 8600 N911g as an example to introduce some basic things about using a printer in a Windows 8 system, including how to find a driver and how to send a print job in an app store.

Due to the age of the machines used, if you put the random drive CD into the Windows 8 system, you will be incompatible.

But because Windows 8 system comes with a considerable number of printer drivers (In-OS Driver) and can be installed via Windows Update to install the device driver (Windows Update Driver), generally connect the printer directly through the USB cable Computer, the system will automatically match the relevant driver.

If you have a network or Bluetooth connection, you can also add it manually by adding a printer in the control panel or by changing the device in your computer settings.

If you don't have one, you need to manually download the driver from the printer manufacturer's website to install it. At present, mainstream manufacturers have already launched support pages for Windows 8 system. Some of them are listed below. You can check it out at the download support center of the official website.

HP: http://www8.hp.com/cn/en/support-topics/Windows8-support/hp-printer-drivers.Html

Pson: http ://www.epson.com.cn/aPPS/tech_support/Win8support.ASPx

Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/cn/support/download/supportDownloadMain.do

As for whether the device can support Windows 8, you can go to the Windows Compatibility Center to view: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/compatibility/Win8/compatcenter/home

After installing the printer In traditional desktop applications, you can print by file-printing or by Ctrl+P shortcuts, which is no different from previous systems. Applications downloaded from the app store can also be printed if supported. You can also click on the device in the charm menu via the shortcut key Ctrl+P.

After selecting the printer, you can see the print settings and preview. The settings will vary according to the printer. Click More Settings to change the print quality, page layout, etc. After the setting is completed, click the Print button. Finish the task of printing.