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Old January 18th 16, 09:29 PM posted to alt.windows7.general,comp.periphs.printers,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,alt.comp.hardware
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Default The travails of installing a different printer.

On 1/18/2016 3:19 PM, Micky wrote:
his is NOT the Brother All-in-One b&w laser printer with document
feeder, described in the thread, "The travails of installing a
printer".

While I don't have that printer I could not complete the install, I did
an aborted install on LPT1 for the Samsung.

I have Windows 8.1 so it probably will work on Windows 10.

I went to the Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers.

I then used the Add Printer option at the top of the page.

I stopped the search and checked "Add a local printer or network printer
with manual settings" (If you have the printer attached the search may
find it.)

After checking the above and clicking Next it brings you to a printer
list. There is a Samsung MP-4550 listed which if it is like other
manufacturers is just a bells and whistles version of the basic MP-4500
model.

Please note if you have never installed a printer you will have to
download the print drivers from MS. It is done by from the install
printer page, and will not immediately start.

I have an HP-932 printer that I bought in 2000. Using this technique I
was able to get a driver and currently using the printer under Windows 8.1