Don’t worry. This guide covers to get your network printer working, whether it’s a new Wi-Fi model or an older wired office printer.
If your printer is old and only has USB, you can still use it as a network printer by sharing it from a Windows 11 PC that stays on.
This report provides a detailed procedural guide for deploying network printers within the Windows 11 environment. With the transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11, the user interface regarding device management has shifted significantly, moving many legacy Control Panel functions into the modern Settings app ( Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners ).