How to Know If a Printer Is Compatible With a Laptop

Check to see what platform the printer supports. More than likely it is either Windows or Mac (some do support both). You need a printer that supports your particular computer platform. This information is printed on the side of the printer's box, or you can open your Internet browser, navigate to the printer's manufacturing site and select the particular printer in question to see its specifications.
Find out what operating system the printer supports. Newer printers (such as those that are compatible with Windows 7) typically support older versions of the operating system also.
Check the cable connection. Most new printers can connect to your computer through either a USB or wireless connection. If you are using an older computer with only serial connection ports you must purchase a USB-to-serial adapter in order to use the computer with the laptop. Similarly, you may need an adapter to connect an older printer with a newer computer.
Look up the printer on its manufacturer's site and search for available drivers. If you are using a newer laptop with an older printer you'll need the upgraded driver. If no drivers are available for the new operating system, then your laptop is not compatible with the printer.
Alternatively, check your computer for available printer drivers. For example, if you'd like to use a non-USB or wireless printer with a Windows 7 computer, search for the driver by navigating through 'Control Panel > View Devices and Printers > Add a Printer > Add a Local Printer.' Choose a printer port and click 'Next.' In the 'Install a Printer Driver' screen, select the printer's manufacturer in the left-side menu, then search for the specific printer in the right-side menu.

How to Make a Canon Mp210 Print Wirelessly (5 Steps)

Turn off your router.
Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the rear of the printer and insert the other end into the USB port on your router or access point.
Turn on your router to establish a connection to the printer.
Click the 'Start' button and click the 'Devices and Printers' option. Click 'Add A Printer' and click 'Add a Network, Wireless or Bluetooth Printer' in the window that appears. Your computer will search for networked devices.
Click the 'Canon MP210' option and click 'Next.' Click the 'Install Driver' option in the prompt that appears to install the necessary software to send commands to the printer. Open a word document, image or data sheet, and click 'Print.' Click the 'Canon MP210' option in the list of printers and click 'Print' to print wirelessly with the Canon MP210.

How to Print a PDF File to a Dot Matrix Printer

Turn on the dot matrix printer and load in the paper ream. Check that enough ink is available to print the PDF.
Double-click the PDF icon to open it or browse to its location on the computer.
Click the 'File' menu. Select 'Print.' Choose the printer from the 'Name' drop-down if it is not already showing as the default option.
Click up the 'Copies' box to the number of copies of the PDF to print.
Click the 'OK' button to print the PDF.

How to Enable Duplex Printing on the Konica Minolta DI3510F Printer

Press 'Printer Settings' on the printer's touch panel and select the 'Default Set' option.
Press 'Print Method.'
Select 'Duplex.'
Press 'Enter.'
Press 'Enter' again.
Press 'Exit.' Duplex printing is now enabled.

How to Connect a USB Printer to DIR

Plug the USB printer into any USB port on a computer that is connected to your D-Link DIR-635 router.
Open 'Start,' select 'Control Panel' and click 'Printers.'
Select the option to 'Add Printer' and follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer to that computer.
Open 'Start,' select 'Control Panel' and click 'Printers.'
Right-click on the USB printer and select 'Share.' Click on the option to 'Share this printer' to share it across your D-Link DIR-635 network.

How to Perform Printer Maintenance (14 Steps)

Turn off the printer and unplug any attached cables. Move the printer to a good accessible location.
Remove paper trays. Open the printer cover and gently remove the toner cartridge, being careful not to shake it. Place it on a clean sheet of paper.
Clean the inside of the printer with a lint-free cloth. Laser printers sometimes come with a small brush for cleaning the toner dust from the hard-to-reach spots. If one is not supplied, you can use a clean, dry paintbrush.
Moisten a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and gently clean the rollers to remove any buildup.
Replace the toner cartridge once the unit is cleaned and dry. Close the cover and clean the outside of the printer with a cloth moistened with a mild cleaner suitable for plastic.
Wipe down the paper trays with a clean cloth and replace. Return the printer to its normal location and plug the cables in.
Print a blank page to remove any last dust or toner particles.



Turn the printer off, unplug the cables and move to a good location for cleaning.
Remove paper. Open the printer to gain access to the ink cartridges and paper rollers. Check to see if there are any ink drips or stains on the inside of the unit. Clean the ink spots with a cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol.
Moisten a clean cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and gently clean the paper rollers. If the swab gets dirty, use a new swab. Using a lint-free cloth, wipe the inside of the printer to remove the dust from the printer. Close printer cover. Using a cloth moistened with a gentle safe-for-plastic cleaner, wipe the outside of the printer.
Return the printer to its usual spot. Plug in the cables and replace the paper in the paper tray. Turn the printer on and open the printer's software program.
Go to the Tools section of your printer software and run a print head cleaning cycle, following the onscreen instructions.
Before you install a new ink cartridge, take a cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol and gently wipe the contacts in the receptacle where the new ink cartridge will go. This keeps the contacts clean and helps prevent printing problems and ink error messages.
Print at least one page a week to keep the ink nozzles on the cartridge clear and clog-free.

How to Remove a Brother Hl2140 Cartridge

Turn the printer on. The printer must be powered on before proceeding.
Open the front cover by pulling the handle (the cupped depression in the front panel of the printer) downward and toward you.
Grip the toner cartridge and drum unit by inserting your hand into the ribbed depression on the underside of the cartridge.
Pull up and out to release the cartridge and drum unit.
Place the cartridge and drum unit on a piece of newspaper or paper towel to prevent toner from scattering.
Press down on the green lever on the left side of the unit to release the cartridge.
Pull the cartridge out of the cartridge and drum unit and place it in a sealable bag. Handle it carefully to avoid spilling toner.
Dispose of the cartridge (see Resources).