One way to open tweaks is by right-clicking the Start menu and choosing it from the list.

you’re free to also search forSettingsorPrinters & scanners.

SelectAdd deviceto search for available printers.

Bluetooth and devices and Printers and scanners in Windows 11 settings

SelectAdd devicenext to the printer you want to install.

Wait a few seconds, and then selectAdd manuallywhen you see it.

ChooseSelect a shared printer by name, and enter the printer’s share name.

Refresh in Windows 11 Settings

It needs to include the computer hosting the printer.

Confirm the printer itself is able to reach the web connection.

For wired printers shared over the web link, verify the computer has a valid connection.

Select a shared printer by name in Windows 11 Add printer settings

Shut down, and then power back on, everything standing between your system and the printer.

Enter the printer’s details manually into the Add Printer dialog box.

Get there throughSettings>Bluetooth & devices>Printers & scanners>Add unit>Add manually.

Next in Add printer settings in Windows 11

plant the printer driver, if when adding the printer, you see the messageDriver is unavailable.

Start the print spooler service.

fire off the built-in printer troubleshooter.

Add manually in Windows 11 Settings

Get there throughSettings>Bluetooth & devices>Printers & scanners>Troubleshoot.

If your printer is compatible with Windows 10, it should work with Windows 11.

The steps forconnecting your printer to your Wi-Fi networkdiffer depending on your model.

Windows can’t open Add Printer error in Windows 11 settings

You will need to know the Wi-Fi web connection name (SSID) and password.

Find theFile and Printer Sharingsection and selectTurn on file and printer sharing.

Go toSettings>Bluetooth and Devices>Printers & Scanners>your printer>Set as default.

Alternatively, selectLet Windows manage my default printeron thePrinters & Scannerspage.