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How do I add a network printer to my printer list in Windows XP?
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This article will walk you through adding a network printer to your printer list in Windows XP.
Step 1: Open Printers and Faxes.
- Click on the Start Menu.
- Select Printers and Faxes (If it is not visible, your Start Menu may have it listed under settings.)
- (Optional) If the Printers and Faxes shortcut is not in your Start Menu, open Control Panel.
- (Optional) From Control Panel, select and open Printers and Faxes.
Step 2: Start the Add a printer wizard.
- On the Printers and Faxes window, click Add a printer.
- The ‘Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard’ window will appear.
- Click Next.
- Click the radio button for “A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer.”
- Click Next.
Step 3: Enter the details for the network printer.
- The next Window asks you to specify your printer.
- If you know the printer and server name for your network printer, click on the radio button for “Connect to this printer”.
- Type in the printer name using the \\oitps#\prt### format.
- Click Next.
- (Optional): If you chose to Find a Printer in the Directory, then a Find Printer window will appear.
- To search for a printer name, type in part of the building name in the location field and Press Find Now.
- Find the printer in the list and double click on it.
Step 4: Finish the Add a Printer Wizard.
- The Next Window will ask you to specify if you want make the printer your default printer.
- Click Yes or No.
- Click Next.
- The Completing the Add Printer Wizard window appears.
- If the information is correct, click Finish.
The printer will now be in your printer list. You will be able to select the printer when printing from Word or any other application.