Setting up a printer or other peripheral devices can vary
depending on the type of device and the operating system you’re using. Below
are step-by-step instructions for setting up printers and other common
peripherals on Windows and macOS.

Setting Up a Printer (Windows & macOS)

1. Setting Up a Printer on Windows

1. Connect
   the Printer:
   • For
     Wired Printers: Connect via USB cable or Ethernet cable.
   • For
     Wireless Printers: Connect to the same Wi-Fi network as your
     computer.
2. Add
   the Printer:
   • Press
     Win + I to open Settings.
   • Click
     Devices > Printers & Scanners.
   • Click
     Add a Printer or Scanner.
   • Windows
     will search for available printers. Select your printer from the list and
     follow the prompts to install the necessary drivers.
3. Install
   Drivers:
   • If
     Windows cannot automatically find the correct driver, visit the printer
     manufacturer’s website and download the latest driver for your printer
     model.
4. Set
   as Default Printer:
   • Once
     installed, set your printer as the default by selecting it from Devices
     > Printers & Scanners, then click Manage > Set
     as default.

2. Setting Up a Printer on macOS

1. Connect
   the Printer:
   • For
     Wired Printers: Connect via USB cable.
   • For
     Wireless Printers: Ensure both devices are connected to the same
     Wi-Fi network.
2. Add
   Printer:
   • Open
     System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.
   • Click
     + to add a printer.
   • Select
     your printer from the available list. macOS will automatically install
     the necessary drivers.
3. Set
   Default Printer:
   • After
     adding, select the printer and click Set Default from the
     bottom-left corner.

Setting Up Other Peripheral Devices (e.g., Scanners,
External Hard Drives, Webcams)

3. Setting Up a Scanner

1. Connect
   the Scanner:
   • Connect
     via USB or network connection (depending on the model).
2. Install
   Drivers:
   • Visit
     the manufacturer’s website to download the latest drivers for the
     scanner.
3. Use
   Scanner:
   • Open
     scanning software or use the device through system options (e.g., Windows
     Fax and Scan or macOS Image Capture).

4. Setting Up an External Hard Drive

1. Connect
   the Hard Drive:
   • Plug
     the external hard drive into a USB port or other supported connection.
2. Format
   (Optional):
   • If
     the hard drive is new, you may need to format it using Disk Management on
     Windows or Disk Utility on macOS.
3. Access
   Files:
   • You
     can access the external hard drive through File Explorer on
     Windows or Finder on macOS.

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