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How to Manage Devices and Printers in Windows 11
Perfect match for a perfect print job
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Published onJune 13, 2024
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Connecting peripherals to your Windows 11 PC requires proper management for a seamless connection so here’s a quick guide to manage your devices and printers settings.
A malfunctioned printer can cause issues with your printing and cause your system to slow down. If yourprinter is not printing, you’ve probably neglected it by not updating its drivers promptly or its printer firmware.
Effective management ensures your print jobs are seamless and anunresponsive printeris not your portion, elevating your overall experience.
How do I manage my devices and printers in Windows 11?
1. Access device and printer settings
1.1 Access device and printer settings
1.2 Update printer drivers
Remember, you can alsoupdate your printer drivers offlineif you don’t have a network connection.
2. Add a printer
2.1 By using the Settings app
2.2 By using the Control Panel
3. Remove a printer
4. Rename your printer
4.1 By using the Settings app
4.2 By using the Control Panel
5. Install the printer management feature
Print management is an optional feature which means it is not added by default. It is also not available on all Windows editions so ifit is missing, your edition is probably the issue. For more information on how tomanage optional features, check out our detailed article.
Once installed, you can manage your printer, add a new printer and configure its settings.Printer configuration issuestend to occur when you do it manually so try this feature and see if the process is error-free.
How to troubleshoot common issues
You can easily troubleshoot printer problems with Windows built-in printer troubleshooter.
To ensure your devices and printers are properly maintained, keep our drivers up-to-date, do routine check-ups and keep it clean.
Finally, while all these tweaks are built-in, you may want to ease your load by downloadingprinter management software. These tools can make your work easier by automating a majority of these tasks. Some even have advanced features that can help youtroubleshoot common printer problems.
And in case you’re on the look out for a new printer, we have a collection ofall-in-one printersthat we think will be a perfect match for you.
Hopefully, with these tips, you can now make your printer work for you and get the most out of it. If you have any additional tips on how to better manage your device and printer settings on your Windows 11, we’re happy to hear them. Drop us a comment down below.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
