diff --git a/content/applications/productivity/iot/config/windows_iot.rst b/content/applications/productivity/iot/config/windows_iot.rst index 845fe4d45..80b439f44 100644 --- a/content/applications/productivity/iot/config/windows_iot.rst +++ b/content/applications/productivity/iot/config/windows_iot.rst @@ -88,6 +88,28 @@ Next, connect the :abbr:`IoT (Internet of Things)` devices to the Windows comput automatically detect the device because the driver is pre-installed on the computer. If not, search for and install the Windows driver for the device. +.. important:: + Most devices connect to the Windows Machine for Windows IoT automatically through Windows + Plug-N-Play (PnP). However, if Windows does not automatically recognize the device after + connecting, then the administrator may need to install the corresponding drivers manually. + + Devices automatically recognized: + + - Regular ink/toner based printers + - Receipt printers (Epson/Star) + - Barcode scanners + - Measurement devices (although some configuration of the measurement device settings is + required) See this documentation: :doc:`../devices/measurement_tool` + + Devices not automatically recognized (requires manual driver download): + + - Label printers (Zebra) + - Scales + + Reference the manufacturer's website for the equipment in question. Then, download the drivers + and install them on the Windows machine. Reconnect the device in question and Windows will find + the device. + Following connecting devices to the computer, refresh the :abbr:`IoT (Internet of Things)` box homepage and verify the device is seen. If not, reload the handlers through the :abbr:`IoT (Internet of Things)` box homepage.