To change your print port, you typically access your printer's properties through the Control Panel on your computer and select the desired port from the available options.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to change your printer's port:
Steps to Change Your Printer Port
Changing your printer's port is often necessary if you've moved your printer, reconfigured your network, or troubleshoot connectivity issues. The process involves accessing the printer settings within your operating system.
Follow these steps, based on common procedures:
- Open the CONTROL PANEL.
- You can usually find this by searching for "Control Panel" in the Windows search bar.
- Click on VIEW DEVICES AND PRINTERS.
- Depending on your Control Panel view (Category, Large icons, or Small icons), you might click on "Hardware and Sound" first, then "Devices and Printers".
- Right-click your printer icon and then select the PRINTER PROPERTIES option.
- Make sure you right-click on the specific printer you want to modify.
- Click on PORTS.
- This is a tab within the Printer Properties window.
- Select the PORT your printer is connected to and click APPLY.
- You will see a list of available ports (e.g., USB, TCP/IP ports for network printers, LPT ports). Choose the correct one for your printer's current connection type. After selecting, click Apply and then OK.
- Note: Selecting the wrong port will prevent your printer from working correctly. Ensure you know how your printer is physically or wirelessly connected.
For more details on this process, you can refer to resources like the Nextar help guide: How to Change Input Port in Printer Driver
This process helps your computer communicate with the printer via the correct connection point, resolving many common printing problems.