Windows XP
Connecting to a Printer
This document contains information on connecting to a printer in Windows XP.
Connecting to a Network Printer
If you work in a network environment, you will want to connect to one or more printers. The Add Printer Wizard makes this process easy to do.
NOTE: These instructions assume that you know the network name of the printer you wish to add.
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On the Taskbar, from the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes
The Printers and Faxes dialog box appears. -
Double click ADD PRINTER
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From the Common Tasks area, under Printer Tasks, click ADD A PRINTER
The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. -
Click NEXT
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Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer
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Click NEXT
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Select Connect to this printer
NOTE: Clicking NEXT will allow you to browse for a printer. -
In the Name text box, type the name of the printer (e.g., \\print\citi04)
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Click NEXT
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Select whether you would like this to be your default printer by selecting the appropriate option button
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Click NEXT
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Verify that the printer name and default setting is accurate
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If the information is incorrect, click BACK and repeat the necessary steps, adjusting the appropriate information
If the information is correct, click FINISH
The printer has been added.
Connecting to a Local Printer
If your computer is not connected to a network, you will want to add a local printer. The Add Printer Wizard simplifies this process.
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On the Taskbar, from the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes
The Printers and Faxes dialog box appears. -
Double click ADD PRINTER
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From the Common Tasks area, under Printer Tasks, click ADD A PRINTER
The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. -
Click NEXT
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Place a check in the box before Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer
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Click NEXT
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Follow the on-screen instructions
