How to Install a Network Printer on XP

A network printer is one that is either directly connected to a local area network (LAN) or shared from a networked computer on the LAN. These types of printers are typically accessible from a large quantity of computers and used by a variety of people for their printing needs. In order to print from a network printer in Windows XP, you first have to add it to the operating system.

Things You'll Need

• Network printer make and model
• Network printer IP address and port

Instructions

1. Log into Windows XP, click "Start," click on "Control Panel," open the "Printers and Faxes" section and then click on "Add Printer."

2. Click on the "Next" button, select "Local printer attached to this computer," deselect the "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer" and then click "Next."

3. Click on "Create a new port," select "Standard TCP/IP Port" and then click "Next."

4. Click on the "Next" button again and then type the IP address and port number for the network printer you are adding.

5. Click on the "Next" button and then click "Finish." Select the printer make and model from the printer driver list, click on "Next" again and then click "Next" two more times to set the printer as the default printer on your computer and to not share the printer.

6. Click "Next" and then click "Finish" to add the printer to your computer.

References

• Georgetown University: Install Network Printer