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How to Add a Shared Printer to a HomeGroup Network in Windows 7
Windows 7 is designed around networking. Consequently, Microsoft has designed it to be easy to add a network printer to a HomeGroup network using Windows 7. And thanks to HomeGroup networking, when you [more…]
How to Install a Local Printer in Windows 7
Windows 7's Device Stage makes the process of installing a local printer incredibly easy. (Most of the time.) Windows 7 does most of the work for you, from recognizing the printer to installing any necessary [more…]
How to Stop a Runaway Print Job in Windows 7
We’ve all been there: You send a document to the printer, and as it begins printing, you realize that you’re accidentally printing a zillion pages you don’t want. How do you stop a runaway print job and [more…]
How to Use the Print Queue for a HomeGroup Printer in Windows 7
When you have more than one document scheduled to print, Windows keeps track of the scheduled print jobs in a print queue. In Windows 7, you can display the printer queue of a HomeGroup printer so that [more…]
For Seniors: Connect a Printer to Your Laptop
Connect a printer to your laptop whenever you need to print out a document or photo. To use a printer with your laptop, you have to install software — called a printer driver — and tell your laptop how [more…]
For Seniors: Connect a Wireless Printer to Your Laptop
A wireless printer connects to your laptop either through a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. After connecting a wireless printer to your laptop, you can print out documents, photos, and other files. Both [more…]
For Seniors: Set a Default Printer in Windows
In Windows 7, you can set up a default printer that will be used every time you print. With a default printer set, you don’t have to select a printer each time — instead, unless you specifically select [more…]
For Seniors: Set Default Printer Preferences in Windows
Set default printer settings for your Windows printer so you don't have to select them each time you print. Your printer might offer preferences such as printing in color or black and white, printing in [more…]
For Seniors: View Documents in the Windows Print Queue
As you send documents to your Windows printer, they are placed in a queue as they wait to be printed, one by one. View documents in the print queue anytime you like, without disturbing the printing process [more…]
For Seniors: Remove a Printer from Your Laptop
If you upgrade to a new printer for your laptop, remove the old printer (and its printer driver software) to keep it running lean and mean.
To use a printer with your laptop, you have to install its printer [more…]
How to Set Up a Printer in Windows 7
Windows 7 makes setting up a new printer a breeze. Often, you simply plug the printer in and go, but if that doesn't work, this video gives you some tips on how you can install the printer. [more…]
