How do I manually enable a printer?
The GoToMyPC printer uses a universal print driver that works with most printers but in some circumstances, you must manually install the manufacturer's specific print drivers.
Task 1 - Install the client's printer driver on to your host computer
- On your client computer, open the Devices and Printers by pressing the windows key and go to .
- Right-click the printer you want to manually enable and click Printer Properties.
- Under Advanced and Driver, note the name of your printer driver.
- Connect to your host computer and go to the manufacturer's website of the printer driver.
- On the host computer, download the printer drivers associated with your printer. Make sure that the download matches (or closely matches) the existing printer driver at your client computer. If prompted, select the host's operating system.
Task 2 - Add the client printer to your host's recognized devices
Article last updated: 27 March, 2023