Topic
Drivers & Software Lessons
A driver is the small piece of software that lets your computer talk to your printer. Windows and macOS include basic drivers for many printers, and manufacturers offer fuller software packages with extra features.
These lessons show you where safe drivers come from (the manufacturer, Windows Update or Apple) and how to replace a driver that is not working.
Lessons in this topic
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How to Find and Install the Right Printer Driver
How to install printer driver software safely: use the driver built into Windows or macOS, or download the right package from the manufacturer’s site.
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How to Update, Remove or Reinstall a Printer Driver
How to update printer driver software safely, and how to fully remove and reinstall a printer driver on Windows or Mac when printing breaks.