The Xerox WorkCentre 5021 multifunction device performs the role of a copier, scanner and printer at the same time, however, all these options will work in a pair with a computer only if the drivers installed in the operating system. You can cope with this task in different ways by choosing suitable for yourself. Each of them will lead to the same result, but the action plan will be different, therefore it is worth paying attention to all methods, and only then determine the optimal one.
Download drivers for the Xerox WorkCentre 5021 multifunction device
Within the framework of today's article, we want to help beginner and advanced users with the procedure for downloading drivers for Xerox WorkCentre 5021. Immediately, notify that we skip the method using the disk-running disc. If you wish, you can find it, insert it into the drive, wait for the installer and add the software that follows the instructions displayed on the screen, and we immediately go to other options.Method 1: MFP Support Page
Almost every user is known that on the official website of any manufacturer of component and peripheral devices there are separate support pages where not only documentation for products are present, but also the files needed to download, including drivers. The main task is to find the required files and download them. In the case of Xerox, this happens literally in several clicks.
Go to the official website of Xerox
- Follow the link above to get to the main page of the site. Run down a bit and select the "Support and Drivers" section.
- You can find the desired model through the items "Browse by Product Type", but it will be long. We advise simply enter the name of the Xerox WorkCentre 5021 in the search bar and click on ENTER.
- Now look at the results. There you are interested in a string with the content of "Drivers & Downloads".
- On the product page, make sure that the operating system has been determined automatically. If this does not happen, specify the correct option by turning the appropriate list. Leave English by default, because the Russian is simply missing here.
- Then browse the list of displayed drivers. As you can see, the software for the printer and the scanner will have to download separately. Make it by clicking on a clikable string.
- After that, confirm the license agreement by clicking the "Accept" button.
- Wait until the archive download is completed, and then open it.
- You can install the files there automatically or simply move them to the root of the system directory with drivers.
After this type of installation, we strongly recommend reloading the computer so that all changes entered into force. Then check the list of devices in Windows. If Xerox WorkCentre 5021 appeared there, it means that you can proceed to the full use of the device.
Method 2: Solutions from third-party developers
Sometimes users do not want to search for drivers on the official website independently and make them installation in accordance with the instructions. Especially for such cases there are solutions from third-party developers, made in the form of programs with a graphical interface. After installing such software, you just need to start checking updates, which will entail the start of scanning components. Then the drivers will be displayed on the screen, and the user chooses which of them is loaded and installed in automatic mode. Do not forget only before this analysis, connect a multifunctional device to a PC and turn it on. With a list of thematic software we advise you to get acquainted in a separate review on our website by clicking on the link below.
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If you first encounter the tools of this kind, or have not yet decided what kind of program, please read the instructions. It is based on DriverPack Solution, but can be used as a universal, because most of such software is extremely similar to each other. In this material you will find a step-by-step analysis of the installation of drivers through such solutions.
Read more: Install drivers via DriverPack Solution
Method 3: Hardware ID
Hardware ID is called a unique identifier assigned to a completely different component or peripheral device that will be connected to a computer. This is necessary in order for the operating system and auxiliary programs the correct detection of the model. At the Xerox WorkCentre 5021 medium under consideration, this code has this kind:
USBPRINT \ XeroxWorkCentre_5021ac78.
With regard to the application of this identifier by ordinary users, it can be used to search for suitable drivers on special sites. Now you do not need to determine the hardware ID, as we did it yourself. It remains only to find a convenient site, find it for equipment and download it. To understand this will help other guidance on our website, where the author took over an example of several popular thematic web resources.
Read more: How to find a driver by ID
Method 4: Windows staff
In the last place of today's article is located in the operating system that is responsible for installing the printer. Immediately after connecting the Xerox WorkCentre 5021, you can run this tool and see how it installs drivers, since this step is included in the installation process. In manual mode, this will not succeed, because on Microsoft's branded storage facilities there are no files suitable for us, but try to produce such a connection exactly worth if you do not want to use the methods described above. Perhaps this tool will select a fully compatible driver of another model or will find universal files.
Read more: Installing drivers with standard Windows tools
As can be seen, the installation of drivers for Xerox WorkCentre 5021 will not take much time, and the main task is to choose the optimal method. After successfully adding all the necessary files, you immediately test all aspects of the model work, so that in the future it is not accidentally encountered with some difficulties at the most inopportune moment.