Printer Setup

Network Printer Setup

Here are the steps to setup a network printer in Windows XP.

• Open the Printers and Faxes Window by choosing: Start -> Settings -> Printers and Faxes

• Then under the Printer Tasks choose: Add a Printer

• The Add Printer Wizard will begin

• Click Next.

• Select Local printer attached to this computer. Make sure that Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer is not checked.
• Click Next.

• Choose Create new port. For the type of port, choose Standard TCP/IP Port
• Click Next.

• The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard will open.
• Click Next.

• It will ask you for your printer name. Check your printer for the printer name. It will usually be in the form: lj-netid Append .igb.uiuc.edu on the end. Example:lj-netid.igb.uiuc.edu or an IP address of the printer. To get the IP addres of the printer, you can click the Green Go/Start button on the printer for over 3 seconds and a configuration page will print out with the IP addres on it.
• Click Next.

• Click Finish

• You will be asked to select the driver for your printer. Find you manufacturer and model from the list. Example: HP and LaserJet 5000 Series PS

• Click Next.

• Select a Printer Name

• Select if you wish the added printer to be the default Printer

• Click Next

• Select if you want to print a test page
• Click Next.

• Click Finish

• Windows will install the drivers and add the printer to your list of printers.