How to download and install the latest printer drivers (2024)

Windows Update might find an updated version of your printer driver. To use it:

1. SelectStart, then select Settings > Windows Update.

   Open Windows Update

2. Select Check for updates.

If Windows Update finds an updated driver, it will download and install it, and your printer will automatically use it.If a device driver couldn’t be installed automatically, there may be an optional driver available that your printer can use. To check for optional drivers:

1. After the check is complete, select Advanced options, then selectOptional updates.

2. Select Driver updates if available.

3. Select a checkbox next to a driver that's associated with your printer.

4. Select Download & install.

Note:If you didn't find an optional driverthat works for your printer, you might need todownload and install the driver from the printer manufacturer’s website.

Check your printer manufacturer’s support site. To find it, search the internet for the name of your printer manufacturer plus the word “support,” such as “HP support.”

Driver updates are often available in the “Drivers” section of a printer manufacturer’s website. Some support sites let you search for your printer model number directly. Locate and download the latest driver for your printer model, then follow the installation instructions on the manufacturer’s website.

Most drivers are self-installing. After you download one, double-click (or double-tap) the file to begin installing. Then follow these steps to remove and reinstall the printer.

1. Right-clickStart, then select Settings> Bluetooth & devices> Printers & scanners.

2. Find the printer, select it, then selectRemove.

3. After removing your printer, add it back by selectingAdd device. Wait for your device to find nearby printers, choose the one you want,then selectAdd device.

Windows Update might find an updated version of your printer driver. To use it:

1. SelectStart, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
   Open Windows Update.

2. Select Check for updates.

If Windows Update finds an updated driver, it will download and install it, and your printer will automatically use it.If a device driver couldn’t be installed automatically, there may be an optional driver available that your printer can use. To check for optional drivers:

1. Once the update check is done running, select View optional updatesif this is visible.

2. On the next screen, expandDriver updates.

3. If you see the applicable drivers for your printer, select the updates you want to download and install.

4. Select Download and install.

Note:If you didn't find an optional driverthat works for your printer, you might need todownload and install the driver from the printer manufacturer’s website.

Check your printer manufacturer’s support site. To find it, search the internet for the name of your printer manufacturer plus the word “support,” such as “HP support.”

Driver updates are often available in the “Drivers” section of a printer manufacturer’s website. Some support sites let you search for your printer model number directly. Locate and download the latest driver for your printer model, then follow the installation instructions on the manufacturer’s website.

Most drivers are self-installing. After you download them, double-click (or double-tap) the file to begin installing it. Then follow these steps to remove and reinstall the printer.

1. Select Start, then select Settings> Devices > Printers & scanners.
   

2. UnderPrinters & scanners,find the printer, select it,and then selectRemove device.

3. After removing your printer, add it back by selectingAdd a printer or scanner. Wait for your device to find nearby printers, select the one you want, and then selectAdd device.