Since the release of the Windows 8 Developer preview, it has been the talk of the town for quite so long, there were a few thumbs up for the OS but still they can't avoid having some sort of negative feedback. Experiencing the new Windows 8 OS brings a lot of commotion, and problems were reported from a few customers. Well it's granted that it's still a developer's preview, thus making it vulnerable to such problems and issues. But the Windows 8 developer team emphasizes that all of the problems reported will be fix and improve with the release of the real Windows 8 OS.
One of the problems that had been reported to the team who developed Windows 8 Developer was the printer installation problem. If you're having the same issue with your new OS , then you use this article as your reference on solving this problem with your printer.
How To Add A Printer to Windows 8
- Open the Settings charm.
- Tap or click Change PC Settings.
- Select Devices.
- Click or tap "Add a Device."
- Follow the instructions on your screen.
Resolving Printer Problems With Windows 8
Before you start blaming your new OS, try checking first the driver of your printer, improper drivers or installation of your printer may possibly be the caused of problem. If you're not sure if you've downloaded the proper driver for your
printer, then please do check it from HP's support and drivers website. Aside from the printer's driver, recheck your printer's accessories like HP laser toner cartridges and HP ink cartridges, as well as the other components that may affect the printers performance.
You may also follow the instructions below if you're experiencing such problems with your HP printer and Windows 8 developer OS.
- Go to the Start menu in the Windows 8 developer preview.
- Now move your mouse to the bottom left corner and expand the Charms section. You will find a Search option. Click on it and type in “Compatibility” without the quotes.
- Once the compatibility window pops up, you will find an option “Settings”. Click on the option.
- Now you will find an option “Run programs made for previous versions of Windows”. Click the same.
- In order to complete the procedure by the Windows developer’s team, all you have to do is direct the troubleshooter to your printer driver and follow the instructions on the screen.
I hope the instructions above will help resolved your printer problems in Windows 8 developer.
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