If I had to guess, you're trying to connect from your 64-bit Windows 7 workstation to a printer installed on a 32-bit Windows XP installation and you're trying to install the 32-bit drivers. You need 64-bit drivers for a 64-bit client. – Rob Moir Feb 15 '13 at 16:33. Connect to a Network Printer in Windows 7 You will need to know the static IP address assigned to the printer. You can obtain this by printing a configuration page from the setup menu of the printer. Ensure printer is turned on. Connect the printer to one of your PCs and share it with the network over Homegroup. If connecting a printer directly to the network isn’t an option, you can connect it to a PC on the network and share it with Windows Homegroup. It’s easy to set up, and is optimal for networks that are made up of mostly Windows computers.
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Connecting your printer
If you're running Windows 10, see Fix printer problems in Windows 10.
When you connect a printer to your PC or add a new printer to your home network, you can usually start printing right away. Windows supports most printers, and you probably won't have to go out of your way to install special printer software. If you're using Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1, additional printer support and drivers are available through Windows Update.
To install a printer
In most cases, all you have to do to set up a printer is to connect it to your PC. Simply plug the USB cable from your printer into an available USB port on your PC, and turn the printer on.
For wireless printers with Windows 8.1:
Note: If you have a new wireless printer that hasn’t been added to your home network, read the instructions that came with the printer to learn how to add it. Check the printer manufacturer’s website to learn more and to get up-to-date software for your printer.
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings. (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)
Tap or click PC and devices, and then tap or click Devices. If your printer is installed, it should appear under Printers.
If your printer isn’t listed, tap or click Add a device, and then select your printer to install it.
To install (add) a local printer
Click the Start button, and then, on the Start menu, click Devices and Printers.
Click Add a printer.
In the Add Printer wizard, click Add a local printer.
On the Choose a printer port page, make sure that the Use an existing port button and the recommended printer port are selected, and then click Next.
On the Install the printer driver page, select the printer manufacturer and model, and then click Next.
If your printer isn't listed, click Windows Update, and then wait while Windows checks for additional drivers.
If none are available and you have the installation CD, click Have Disk, and then browse to the folder where the printer driver is located. (For additional help, consult the printer manual.)
Complete the additional steps in the wizard, and then click Finish.
Tip: You can print a test page to make sure the printer is working correctly. If you've installed the printer but it doesn't work, check the manufacturer's website for troubleshooting information or driver updates.
To install a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer
If you're trying to add a network printer at the office, you'll usually need the name of the printer. If you can't find it, contact your network administrator.
Click the Start button, and then, on the Start menu, click Devices and Printers.
Click Add a printer.
In the Add Printer wizard, click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.
In the list of available printers, select the one you want to use, and then click Next. (If your computer is connected to a network, only printers listed in Active Directory for your domain are displayed in the list.)
If prompted, install the printer driver on your computer by clicking Install driver. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Complete the additional steps in the wizard, and then click Finish.
Tip: Available printers can include all printers on a network, such as Bluetooth and wireless printers or printers that are plugged into another computer and shared on the network. You might need permission to install some printers. You can confirm the printer is working by printing a test page.
Note: After your printer is installed, you can keep it up to date with automatic Windows 7driver updates.
Troubleshoot printer problems
Start by checking your hardware
Make sure that the printer's electrical cord is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power switch is turned on. If you're printing to a shared printer or a printer on a network, make sure that all necessary computers and routers are turned on too. If your printer or other equipment is plugged in to a surge protector or a backup power supply, make sure that hardware is plugged in and turned on as well.
If you’re using a wired printer, make sure that the printer cable is properly connected from the printer to your PC.
For wireless printers, check the wireless connection. Make sure the printer’s wireless option is turned on and available. Many printers have a button that displays a blue wireless icon when wireless is available.
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Next, run the printer’s wireless connectivity test. Read the instructions that came with the printer or check the printer manufacturer’s website for instructions about how to do this.
Use a troubleshooter
A troubleshooter is an automated tool that can find and automatically fix some problems with your PC. The printing troubleshooter can fix problems with installing and connecting to a printer.
Update drivers
Most printers require driver software to work properly. If you recently upgraded from one version of Windows to another, it's possible that the current printer driver is for the previous version of Windows. If you've had recent power outages, viruses, or other computer problems, it's possible that the drivers have become damaged. Downloading and installing the latest driver for your printer can resolve these types of problems.
Three ways to find and install a driver:
Use Windows Update. Windows Update might have an updated version of your printer driver.
Install software from the printer manufacturer. If your printer came with a disc, that disc might contain software that installs a driver for the printer.
Download and install the driver yourself . You can search for a driver on the manufacturer's website. Try this if Windows Update can't find a driver for your printer, and the printer didn't come with software that installs a driver.
For Windows 8.1
To print webpages using Internet Explorer, click the Tools button, select Print, and then select Print again. See what the printed page will look like by selecting Print Preview. Or, print pages by pressing Crtl + P.
To print only a picture from a page (and not the whole page), right-click on the picture, and select Print. In the Print dialog box, select Print again.
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To print webpages using Internet Explorer, press Crtl + P and choose which of your installed printers to print from.
In Windows 10, you can share your printer with many PCs on your network. To share a printer from the PC that the printer is connected to (the primary PC) with secondary PCs that the printer is not connected to, you must set up sharing settings for the printer, connect the printer to the primary PC (either wirelessly or by using a USB cable), and then turn on the printer. Also make sure the primary PC is turned on, connected to the printer, and connected to the network.
Note: When sharing a printer, make sure that sharing settings are set up on the primary and secondary PCs. Also, make sure you know the name of the primary PC. For more info, see the Set up Sharing settings and Find your PC name sections at the end of this topic.
Share the printer on the primary PC
There are two ways to share your printer: using Settings or Control Panel.
Share your printer using Settings
Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
Choose the printer you want to share, then select Manage.
Select Printer Properties, then choose the Sharing tab.
On the Sharing tab, select Share this printer.
If you want, edit the share name of the printer. You'll use this name to connect to the printer from a secondary PC.
Share your printer using Control Panel
In the search box on the taskbar, type control panel and then select Control Panel.
Under Hardware and Sound, select View devices and printers.
Select and hold (or right-click) the printer you want to share, select Printer properties, and then choose the Sharing tab.
On the Sharing tab, select Share this printer.
If you want, edit the share name of the printer. You'll use this name to connect to the printer from a secondary PC.
Share your printer using Settings
Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
Choose the printer you want to share, then select Manage.
Select Printer Properties, then choose the Sharing tab.
On the Sharing tab, select Share this printer.
If you want, edit the Share name of the printer. You'll use this name to connect to the printer from a secondary PC.
Share your printer using Control Panel
In the search box on the taskbar, type control panel and then select Control Panel.
Under Hardware and Sound, select View devices and printers.
Select and hold (or right-click) the printer you want to share, select Printer properties, and then choose the Sharing tab.
On the Sharing tab, select Share this printer.
If you want, edit the share name of the printer. You'll use this name to connect to the printer from a secondary PC.
Connect the shared printer to another PC
There are two ways to connect a shared printer to another PC: using Settings or Control Panel.
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Connect a shared printer using Settings
Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
Under Add printers & scanners, select Add a printer or scanner.
Choose the printer you want, and then select Add Device.
If you don’t see the printer you want, select The printer that I want isn’t listed.
In the Add printer dialog box, select Select a shared printer by name, and then enter the computer or device name of the primary PC and the share name of the printer using one of these formats:
computernameprintername
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When prompted to install the printer driver, select Next to complete the installation.
For more info about the computer or device name, see the Find your PC name section in this topic. By default, you need the user name and password of the primary PC to access the printer.
Share a shared printer using Control Panel
In the search box on the taskbar, type control panel and then select Control Panel.
Under Hardware and Sound, select View devices and printers, and then select Add a printer.
Select the printer you want, select Next. When prompted, install the printer driver.
If you don’t see the printer you want, select The printer that I want isn’t listed.
In the Add a device dialog box, select Select a shared printer by name, and then enter the computer or device name of the primary PC and the share name of the printer using one of these formats:
computernameprintername
http://computername/printername/.printer
When prompted to install the printer driver, select Next to complete the installation.
For more info about the computer or device name, see the Find your PC name section in this topic. By default, you need the user name and password of the primary PC to access the printer.
Set up Sharing settings
The settings you use to share devices is often turned on by default. If not, follow the steps in this section to turn settings on using settings or Control Panel.
Turn on Sharing in Settings
Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
Under Related settings, select Change advanced sharing options.
In the Advanced sharing settings dialog box, expand the Private section. Next, under Network discovery, select Turn on network discovery.
Under File and printer sharing, select Turn on file and printer sharing.
Turn on Sharing in Control Panel
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In the search box on the taskbar, type control panel and then select Control Panel.
Select Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings.
In the Advanced sharing settings dialog box, expand the Private section. Next, under Network discovery, select Turn on network discovery.
Under File and printer sharing, select Turn on file and printer sharing.
Find your PC name
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You’ll need the name of your primary PC, also called the computer name or device name, to connect the secondary PC to the printer.
Find your PC name in Settings
In the search box on the taskbar, type computer name.
Select View your PC name.
Under Device name, you’ll see the PC (computer) name.
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Find your PC name in Control Panel
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In the search box on the taskbar, type control panel and then select Control Panel.
Select System and Security > System > See the name of this computer.
Under Computer name, you’ll see the PC (computer) name.