Wednesday, November 18, 2009

How to Find a Compatible Printer Driver for Microsoft Vista (Computer Devices)

Computer Devices

By Tricia Goss

If you have a printer connected to your Vista computer that has worked fine all along, but suddenly stopped working, you may need to update your printer driver. Likewise, if you are attempting to install a new printer onto your computer, but the Windows Vista cannot "see" it or it simply does not work, updating the printer driver may solve these problems. You can find a compatible driver and install it in Windows Vista.

Instructions

Step 1
Click "Start" and type "Printers" into the "Start Search" box on the bottom of the "Start Menu." Click on "Printers" under the resulting list of programs. The "Printers" window will open.

Step 2
Locate the printer for which you want to find a compatible driver. Right-click this printer and point to "Run as Administrator."

Step 3
Click on "Properties." If a "User Account Control" window opens stating that Windows Vista needs your permission to continue, click the "Continue" button. If you are prompted for a password, enter the user password for your Windows account. The "Properties" dialog box for that printer will open separately.

Step 4
Go to the "Advanced" tab of the dialog box. Click "New Driver." The "Add Printer Driver Wizard" will open. Click "Next." Select the make and model of the printer and click "Next."

Step 5
Click the "Finish" button to close the wizard and complete the printer driver installation. Close the "Properties" dialog box and the "Printers" window. Restart the computer to complete the driver installation.

References

Microsoft.com: Find and Install Printer Drivers

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