How to Install Canon LBP 800 Laser Printer to Windows XP

Adding a printing machine to your computer, commonly includes two necessary processes, connecting the computer to the printer either a USB or parallel cable and installing the driver software required to let your system communicate with the printer which you want to use. Canon laser printers support a USB connection, which can transmit data quickly instead of others. If you’re going to install your Canon LBP 800 Laser printer, then ensure that the cables are connected correctly on both ends. Also, you can consult with experts by dialing the Canon Customer support number and get to know the step-by-step instructions. 
Here’s how to install Canon LBP 800 Laser printer on Windows XP’s. Steps are:-

• Click the ‘Start’ button and then the ‘Control Panel,’ followed by the ‘Printer and Other Hardware’ link if the Control Panel window appears in the Category View. If it’s in the Classic View, then double-click the ‘Printers and Faxes’ icon.

• Next, click the ‘Add a Printer’ link to open the ‘Add Printer Wizard,’ and then click the ‘Next’ button to continue to the ‘Local or Network Printer’ connection dialog box.
• Ensure that the Add Printer Wizard chooses the Local printer radio button, and then select the box next to the ‘Automatically Detect and Install my Plug and Play Printer.’ Click the ‘Next’ button.
• If the wizard is not able to recognize your Canon printer in the Detection dialog box, click the ‘Next’ button to install your printer manually.
• Select the printer port next to the ‘Use the Following Port’ drop-down menu, and then click the
• ‘Next’ button. Here, you can choose the USB.
• Click the Canon and then the LBP 800 Laser printer in the ‘Manufacturers and Printers’ dialog boxes, respectively. If you have a printer software installation disk, insert it into your computer and then click the ‘Have Disk’ button. Choose the drive that includes this disk under the Copy Manufacturer’s Files drop-down box, and then click ‘OK.’
• Click the ‘Next’ to continue with the ‘Name your Printer’ window. If you want, then edit the printer’s name in the ‘Printer Name’ text field. If you want to use your Canon printer as a default printer that is used automatically whenever you print from the system or from within a program, remain the ‘Yes’ button selected. Click ‘Next.’
• In the ‘Printer Sharing’ dialog box, if you want, share your Canon printer with other users by selecting the ‘Share Name’ radio button, and then input or edit the name that the wizard provides in the text field. Click ‘Next.’
• In the ‘Print Test Page’ dialog box, check that the ‘Yes’ radio button is selected to print a test page via a newly installed printer. Click the ‘Next’ button.
• Now, see the settings for your Canon printer before clicking the ‘Finish’ button. Click ‘Finish’ or press ‘Enter’ to complete the printer installation.

Note that you can also download the updated version of drivers from Canon’s official website. But make sure that the software is compatible with the Windows XP. The printer drivers available on the site may include added features. However, if you find any inconsistency while installing the printer or have any concerns associated with the installation, feel free to call on the Canon printer tech support number to get the instant solution.