Things You'll Need:
- Laser printer
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Step 1
Find a central location for the printer. Pick somewhere that cables can run to without getting in the way. Make sure the network cable is within range of all machines.
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Step 2
Assemble the printer. Pull it out of the box and affix any trays or other parts. Most printers come with a quick setup guide that you should follow.
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Step 3
Install drivers. Unless the printer is plug-and-play, you will have to take the drivers CD and install it on each machine that will be printing.
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Step 4
Get connected. There are a couple ways to do this. You can get a print network and have all machines connect to that, or you can share the printer from one machine.
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Step 5
Share a printer. Connect the printer using cables or Bluetooth to a machine that is on the network. Click "Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes." Right click the printer’s icon and select "Sharing." Then select "Share this Printer." Click "Apply > OK."
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Step 6
Connect using Bluetooth. For this method, make sure the printer is up and running and have each machine discover the printer using the Bluetooth manager.
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Step 7
Add a network printer. Using the "Add Printer Wizard," which you can find in the "Printers and Faxes" window, select the option for a "Network Printer," or a "Printer Attached to Another Computer." Click "Next > Browse for a Printer." Select the printer from the list.
