How To Check whether My Printer Is Compatible With Windows 11?

Windows 11 is one of the updated versions of Windows Operating System and high in demand today since it is compatible with many other softwares and their updated versions. And it feels like a requirement for the Windows OS users who still use the old version.

Windows 11 has an amazing GUI as well as High Performance. Because of its advantages and amazing features, its popularity is increasing day by day. And that is why we need to connect different devices which can make use of this OS.

Just like a Printer, which we use almost everyday to print pur valuable pictures, documents, etc which are a part of our life.

And now the question is, How to add a printer in your Windows 11 PC? But for this purpose, the first question that all of us think about is,

How to check whether our printer is compatible with Windows 11?

The thing is, all the printers are compatible with Windows 11 since it is just like Windows 10 and all the printer’s drivers are compatible with Windows 11 very well. Since Windows 11 is an Operating System, it is actually not related to hardware so it won’t affect the printer. But the only important thing is, you need to install the drivers for your printer again after updating its version if they are deleted.

And of course, add those printers in your computer after installing the necessary drivers.

How to add your printer in Windows 11?

Adding your printer in Windows 11 is pretty simple and easy to do. Just follow these few easy steps.

Method 1: Settings

Step 1 – Go  to Settings.

Step 2 – Click Bluetooth and Devices.

Step 3 – Click on Printers and Scanners.

Step 4 – Click on Add device and wait for the devices to load.

Step 5 – Check whether your printer is already visible or not.

Step 6 – If the printer is not visible, add your printer easily.

Method 2: Search

Step 1 – Use the Start Button.

Step 2 – Search for Printers and Scanners.

Step 3 – Go to the add device and wait for the devices to load.

Step 4 – Check whether your printer is visible or not.

Step 5 – If your printer is not visible, add your printer here.

How to connect your printer if it’s wireless?

To connect your printer if it’s wireless, using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi you can follow these few easy steps:

Step 1 – Establish a common connection (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) in both the devices (Printer and the PC).

Step 2 – Go to Settings.

Step 3 – Go to Bluetooth and Devices.

Step 4 – Click on Printers and Scanners.

Step 5 – Click on Add device and wait for the devices to load.

Step 6 – Check whether the printer is visible or not and add the device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

We hope that you were able to solve the issues with your printer. Let us know if now your printer is compatible with Windows 11. For any other queries, comment below, we will let you know. Till next time, kudos!