How to install IP, Canon, HP... printers to print over the network easily

Setting up IP, Canon, HP printers for network printing can be complicated for many people because it requires many setup steps. Below is a detailed guide to help you install it easily and quickly.

Typically, a printer can serve multiple computers over a local network. To send print jobs, you need to set it up properly.

Install printer over network

Step 1: Installing the correct driver for your printer model is an important step.

Refer to the driver installation instructions for popular printer models: 

- Canon 2900 Driver,
- HP LaserJet 1020 Printer Driver
- Epson LX 300 Printer Driver Disk

Step 2: Make sure both your PC and printer are connected to the same LAN, whether via network cable or Wi-Fi.

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Step 3: Access Control Panel , you can refer to how to access Control Panel on operating systems

Step 4: Click on Devices and Printers

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Step 5: Click Add a printer

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Step 6: Select The printer that I want isn't list

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Step 7: Tick Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname , then click Next

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Step 8: Enter the IP address of the printer being shared and the Port, then click Next.

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Step 9:  After selecting the printer name from the available list, if the printer is too old and not displayed, click Have Disk to install the driver from an external file. Then, click Next to continue.

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Step 10: Name the printer

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Step 11: Click Finish to finish. To check, you can place a print order right away.

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With just a few simple steps, you can easily install the printer to print over the network. Make sure to choose the correct driver to avoid system errors and printing interruptions. If you print by mistake, you can  cancel the print job immediately  to save time and resources.

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