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IP Printing - Windows XP

How To Add/Install A Network Printer: Windows XP From an original document by Roberth P. Rodriguez, 2004. To add a network printer in Windows XP, you will need the printer's IP address. Obtaining an IP address varies from printer to Printer. Refer to the table here to find your printer's IP address. If its not listed then you need to print a settings page on the printer or check with a collegue who has that printer installed. Contact your local IT support person if you have problems.

1. Open the Printers and Faxes Control Panel by selecting it in your Start Menu.

This second image shows the alternative classical look of the start menu.

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2. Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printers Wizard

4. Once the wizard opens, click Next.

5. Select local printer. Make sure automatic install is NOT selected.

7. Create a new 'Standard TCP/IP Port'. A new wizard will open.

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8. Make sure the pritner is turned on, then click Next.

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turned on, then click Next.

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9. Enter the printer's IP address in the appropriate box. A name will be created accordingly beginning with 'IP_'.

** Click here for a list of common school printers **

10. You have now added the port successfully. Now you have to install the printer.

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be prompted to install drivers for your printer. Windows XP comes with plenty of models/brands' software drivers built-in. Select your printer's brand name under Manufacturer and its model under Printers. Then click Next.For HP printers I would normally recommend using the PCL6 version of the driver if available unless you know that you need something different.

If your printer's specific model is not found in the list, go to the website of the printer's manufacturer. Some common printer manufacturers are Hewlett-Packard (http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html), Epson (http://www.epson.com/northamerica.html) and Canon (http://www.usa.canon.com/html/download/index.html).

12. Give your printer a name. If this is your default (only) printer, set it so accordingly.

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13a. Congratulations! You have successfully set up your network printer.

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13b. A test page will be printed if you chose for it to do so.

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