Adding Network Printer to a Windows Computer
Modified on: Thu, Jan 9 2025 12:42 PM-
Open the Control Panel
(Easiest way is to use the Search Bar next to the Windows Start button and type "Control Panel" or click on the icon on your desktop)
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Click on "Devices and Printers"
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Click "Add a Printer"
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Click “The Printer that I wanted wasn’t listed”
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Select "Add printer using IP address or hostname"
- Click Next
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Device Type Select "TCP/IP Device"
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Use the IP address found in the network settings in the device. Type the IP address in the "Hostname or IP address" field.
This maybe located in Printer/Copier Network settings or displayed on an LCD panel. It will look like a set of numbers in this format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
- Click Next
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Select the Driver for the model of the Printer
(It may or may not be listed, additional instructions are below to get the driver) - Click next and follow the prompts to Finish
If the Driver is not listed Select "Have Disk"
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For canon copiers, go to the U drive
- Go to Addons > Drivers
- Open the folder "UFRII_v2.21_Set-up_x64"
- Open the folder "Drivers"
- Select "CNLB0MA64.INF" file and click Open
- Click Ok and follow the prompts to find the printer and finish.
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For all other printers, you may need to download the driver from the printer vendor website.