How to Change a Printer Driver (11 Steps)

Log on to your PC computer with an account that has administrative privileges.
Open the 'Start' menu and click on the 'Printers and Faxes' icon.
Right-click on the printer you want to change the driver for and select 'Properties.'
Go to the 'Advanced' tab at the top of the window.
Open the 'Driver' drop-down menu and select the new printer driver you want to use.
Click 'Apply' to save the settings.



Open 'System Preferences' by clicking on the icon in the Dock.
Go to the 'Print & Fax' control panel underneath the 'Hardware' heading.
Highlight the printer you want to change the driver for from the list on the left side of the window.
Click on the 'Options & Supplies' button on the right side of the window.
Go to the 'Driver' tab at the top of the window and select the new driver you want to use from the drop-down menu. Click 'OK' to save the settings.