Adding a Printer to the Control Panel
1. Launch the Control Panel by selecting “Start” on the task bar, then selecting “Control Panel” from the menu.
2. Select the “Hardware and Sound” icon.
3. Select the “View Devices and Printers” link located in the Devices and Printers section.
4. Select the “Add a Printer” link located in the upper-left corner of the window.
5. Select the “Add a Local Printer” option, then select “Next.”
6. Select the port for the printer (e.g. USB, network etc.), then select “Next.”
7. On Windows 7, select the manufacturer and model from the list of installed drivers, or connect to the Internet to download the drivers. On Windows 8, select the “Use an existing port” drop-down menu and select the port associated with the printer.
8. Click “Next” and follow the instructions to finish installing the printer.
Removing a Printer from the Control Panel
1. Launch the Control Panel by selecting “Start” on the task bar, then selecting “Control Panel” from the menu.
2. Select the “Hardware and Sound” icon.
3. Select the “View Devices and Printers” link located in the Devices and Printers section.
4. Right-click the printer you want to remove, then select “Remove Device.”
5. Windows will prompt you to confirm that you want to remove the printer. Select “Yes” to remove the printer.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for any other printers you want to remove.