How to Open Printer Driver Setup Window?

Accessing your printer driver setup window allows you to configure settings, manage printing preferences, and troubleshoot issues. The exact steps vary depending on your Windows operating system.

Accessing Printer Settings on Windows

To open the window where you can access your printer's driver settings, navigate to the Devices and Printers section within your Windows control panel or settings. Here's how to get there based on common Windows versions, according to information found on Canon's support site:

Windows 10

If you are using Windows 10, follow these steps:

1. Select the Start menu.
2. Click on Settings.
3. Choose Devices.
4. Select Printers & scanners from the left-hand menu.
5. Find your printer in the list, click on it, and then select Manage.
6. On the next screen, you can typically find options like "Printer properties" or "Printing preferences," which will open the driver setup or configuration window.

Alternatively, you can use the path mentioned in the reference:

1. Select the Start menu.
2. Click on Settings.
3. Choose Devices.
4. Scroll down and click on Devices and Printers (this is a link at the bottom of the 'Printers & scanners' page).
5. Right-click your printer and select Printer properties or Printing preferences.

Windows 8

If you are using Windows 8, follow these steps as outlined in the reference:

1. From the Desktop, open the charms bar (swipe from the right edge of the screen, or press Windows key + C).
2. Select Settings.
3. Choose Control Panel.
4. Under "Hardware and Sound," select View devices and printers or just Devices and Printers.
5. Right-click your printer and select Printer properties or Printing preferences.

Summary Table

Here is a quick reference for the paths on these specific Windows versions:

Windows Version	Path to Devices and Printers
Windows 10	Start > Settings > Devices > Devices and Printers
Windows 8	Desktop charms > Settings > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound

Note: Once you reach the "Devices and Printers" window, you will typically right-click your specific printer and select either 'Printer properties' (for system-level settings, driver versions, ports, etc.) or 'Printing preferences' (for default paper size, quality, orientation, duplex printing, etc.) to access different aspects of the driver setup.

This process guides you to the location where you can manage your printer's settings and access its driver configuration options.