If you have a wired printer that you want to connect to your Windows 11/10 PC, you can do so via the native Printer and Scanner settings. Here's how!

If a parallel printer still is functional, however, you might still be able to use it with a new computer. To adapt parallel printer settings with a USB adapter, simply purchase a parallel-to-USB ...

Connect the wireless printer server to your computer with a single Ethernet cable when prompted. Connect one or more printers to your wireless print server with USB cables.

Recommended Videos Set up the scanner You need to set up your all-in-one printer and connect it to your computer, of course. Depending on the model, you might connect via Wi-Fi, USB, or Ethernet.

How to connect USB-C devices The Thunderbolt ports in the current Mac Studio, 24-inch iMac, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air work with USB-C devices, which have the same connector shape.

Most old printers connect using a parallel port on the computer. New printers can connect using a USB port, a network adapter built into the printer or, most recently, the wireless printer adapter.

If not, you may need to temporarily connect your printer to your computer with a USB cable. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your printer to your WiFi network.