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1.2. Add a Network Printer

How to add a Network Printer (Windows 7)

  1. Reboot Your Computer

  2. Open The Network Printer List On The Print Server by selecting the globe in the lower left hand corner of your desktop and type \\print. Press Enter on your keyboard.

  3. A new window will open that lists the available network printers you can install.

  4. Double-click on the network printer you want to use to begin the installation. On Windows 7 – You will be asked "Do you trust this printer?" Select Install Driver.

  5. The printer driver will be installed and the new network printer will show up in your Printers list.

  6. Repeat the same steps to install any other printers you want to use.

  7. If you have installed more than one printer, right-click on the printer you wish to use as the default and click Set as Default Printer. (You'll see a check mark on the printer's icon signifying that it's now your default printer.)

     

How to add a Network Printer (Windows XP)

  1. Reboot Your Computer

  2. Open The Network Printer List On The Print Server by clicking on the Start Menu in the lower left corner of your desktop and select Run. Type \\apu in the box and press Enter on your keyboard.

  3. A new window will open that lists the available network printers you can install.

  4. Double-click on the network printer you want to use to begin the installation. You may be asked "Do you wish to connect?" If so, select Connect or OK, to begin the installation.

  5. The printer driver will be installed and the new network printer will show up in your Printers list.

  6. Repeat the same steps to install any other printers you want to use.

  7. If you have installed more than one printer, right-click on the printer you wish to use as the default and click Set as Default Printer. (You'll see a check mark on the printer's icon signifying that it's now your default printer.)

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