Method 1: Official site of the manufacturer
As a first method, we suggest familiarizing yourself with the official Kyocera site, which is a priority to search for drivers, as developers always check them on performance and provide on their resources the latest software versions. The user remains only to find a suitable version and upload it to your computer. The following instruction will help to understand this.
Go to the official site Kyocera
- Use the link above to get to the global version of the Kyocera site, where to expand the "Support & Download" section and in the menu that appears, select "Global Download Center".
- A list with affordable countries is displayed, where specify the localization to go to the regional site.
- After displaying the Russian version of the site in the menu, click on "Downloads".
- A search string appears in which enter the name of the Kyocera - ECOSYS M2040DN model - and confirm the transition to the product page.
- The operating system is determined automatically, but if it does not happen or for some reason the version is incorrect, click the Edit button and select a new version.
- Check out the list of available drivers: In most cases, it is recommended to choose a universal, providing software for a scanner, printer, or all MFP.
- After clicking on the line, download the archive will immediately begin, and you will need to wait for the download and start the installer.
- Open the folder, find the "setup.exe" executable file there and double-click on it.
- The Kyocera Installer window appears, in which accept the Terms of Use.
- The easiest way is to start the express installation that we recommend to do by clicking on the appropriate tile.
- Pre-connect the Kyocera Ecosys M2040DN to the computer and wait for it in the list. Then select the equipment and click "Set".
- You can return to the list of drivers and download the missing if required. Their installation is made in the same way.
- This also applies to subsidiary applications located on the Software tab. There are useful solutions for quick scanning, which can be downloaded to the computer and install.
Immediately after installing the necessary files, you can start using MFP, printing from it and scan. If it is not yet displayed in the OS, you will need to reconnect, after which everything should work correctly.
Method 2: by from third-party developers
There are created by third-party developers of a program intended for those users who do not want to independently search for drivers. Such software scans the OS for the presence of connected devices, checks the updates and indicates that you can install. If you prefer to use this method, and not search for the driver on the official website, go to the selection of suitable software in the next review.
Read more: The best programs for installing drivers
As for interaction with such applications, it is often equally produced, because they often have similar functions and even interface. As an example, you can get acquainted with DriverPack Solution. If you chose another program, these instructions will still be useful.
Read more: How to update drivers on a computer using DriverPack Solution
Method 3: Unique MFP Identifier
The unique identifier of the device is a code that is assigned to him at the development stage. It is used by the operating system for different purposes, but may be useful and the usual user. Just such an ID can be the criterion for finding a suitable driver if it failed to find two methods described above. In this case, you will have to refer to a special site and set the corresponding request there. All the necessary information on this topic can be found in another article on our website.
Read more: Search for hardware drivers
Method 4: staff of the operating system
The Windows operating system has a separate tool designed to automatically install the drivers of the connected periphery. Unfortunately, it is not always that the tool is triggered correctly or he cannot find compatible files. If such a situation happened, try manually start scanning or manually adding a device. This is written in detail in the material below.
Read more: Installing drivers with standard Windows tools
