Printer Setup Tutorial in Windows 8

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

▲Information Tips
But 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 speaking directly Connect the printer to the computer via the USB cable and the system will automatically match the relevant driver.

▲Installing
If it is 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 the computer settings.

▲Device List

▲Searching Equipment
If you don't have it, you need to manually download the driver from the printer manufacturer's website to install it. At present, mainstream manufacturers have already launched Windows 8 support. The support page of the system, some of which are listed below, others can be viewed in the download support center of the official website.
HP: http://www8.hp.com/cn/en/support-topics/windows8-support/hp-printer-drivers.html
Epson: http://www.epson.com.cn /apps/tech_support/win8support.aspx
Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/cn/support/download/supportDownloadMain.do
As for 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, you can use the file — print or Ctrl+P shortcut in the traditional desktop application. Printing 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.

▲Available devices
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. When you are done, click the Print button to complete the print job.

▲Print Settings