This video shows the most common process for setting up a printer in Windows. See the default automated process and see how to find software for your printer if you need to set it up manually.
- [Narrator] Let's talk about setting up a printer … on Windows 10. … I'll be going through the process … that you would use for most modern printers … that connect to your computer with a USB cable. … Once you have your printer plugged into power, … with the ink cartridges installed … according to your instructions and of course turned on, … generally all you need to do is plug the printer … into your computer using the USB cable. … Above all else please refer to the instructions … or quick start guide that came with your printer. … If those instructions contradict what I'm telling you here, … then stick with the instructions. … But that's pretty standard, … I'm going to plug my printer into the computer … with the USB cable. … With many printers you'll see a notification like this … and is attempting to set it up for you. … For this automatic set up to work … you must be connected to the internet. … Your computer will download and install the software … that it needs for your printer. …
Author
Nick Brazzi
Released
5/21/2019- Interacting with the taskbar, windows, menus, and apps
- Adjusting Windows settings
- Switching to tablet mode
- Multitasking to switch between multiple applications
- Managing files and folders with the File Explorer
- Using the bundled apps, including Office and Edge
- Browsing the web with Edge
- Accessing email, contacts, and calendars
- Installing additional applications
- Managing notifications and account settings
- Using Cortana, the digital assistant
- Sharing data between devices
- Backing up Windows 10
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Use the exercise files3m 9s
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1. Getting Started
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Adjust system settings4m 7s
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Use keyboard shortcuts2m 51s
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Connecting to the internet3m 59s
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Update Windows 102m 49s
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2. Launch and Use Applications
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Quit applications3m 13s
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Switch to tablet mode2m 26s
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3. File Explorer: The Windows Filing Cabinet
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Browse through folders3m 3s
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Create and rename folders1m 53s
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Move and copy files4m 44s
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Delete files and folders2m 33s
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Zip and unzip archive files2m 32s
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4. Work with the Desktop
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5. Work with Bundled Applications
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Use bundled applications4m 1s
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Use the bundled Office apps3m 54s
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Organize and edit photos4m 23s
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Browse the web with Edge4m 48s
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6. Work with Mail, Address Book, and Calendars
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Work with the Mail app3m 49s
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Use the Calendar4m 37s
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7. Install and Manage Applications
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Uninstall applications3m 1s
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Set up a printer3m 56s
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8. Manage Notifications
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Manage notifications4m 14s
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9. Account Settings
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10. Cortana and Windows Search
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Use Windows Search3m 27s
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11. Share Data Between Devices
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Link a phone to Windows4m 56s
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12. Backup
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Set up a backup4m 34s
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Conclusion
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Next steps44s
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