Printer Articles
Plain-language explanations of printer connections, device settings, apps, paper and terminology.
How Printer Connections Work
An overview of the ways a printer can talk to your devices, and how to pick the right one.
Read articleSetting Up Printing on Windows
Where printers live in Windows 10 and 11 settings, how Windows finds them, and what the options mean.
Read articleSetting Up Printing on a Mac
Adding a printer in macOS, what AirPrint is, and the print options worth knowing.
Read articlePrinting from an iPhone or iPad
How AirPrint works on iPhone and iPad, where to find the Print option, and how to check print jobs.
Read articlePrinting from an Android Phone or Tablet
How Android print services work, where printing settings live, and how to print from an app.
Read articleWi-Fi Printing Explained
How wireless printers join a network, the setup methods you may see, and terms like WPS and 2.4 GHz.
Read articleUSB Printing Explained
When a USB connection makes sense, which cable you need, and how computers detect USB printers.
Read articlePrinter Apps Explained
What manufacturer printer apps do, when you need one, and how to get the genuine app safely.
Read articlePaper and Media Basics
Paper sizes, weights and types, and how to load and set them so prints come out as expected.
Read articleChoosing a Printer: What to Consider
Inkjet, ink tank or laser? A neutral look at the questions worth asking before you buy a printer.
Read articlePrinter Terms Glossary
Plain-language explanations of common printer terms, from ADF to WPS.
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