How to Install a Networked Printer - Windows

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Last updated: Sept 14, 2023 by John Alacce
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Please read the directions on this page first for CMU specific steps and then refer to the section headed To install or add a network, wireless or bluetooth printer at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/install-a-printer-in-windows-10-cc0724cf-793e-3542-d1ff-727e4978638b

  • Select The Printer I want isn't listed. 

  • Select the Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname and click the Next button. 

  • Set the Device type to TCP/IP Device .

  • Enter the fully qualified domain name for the printer, for example PRINTER.LAN.LOCAL.CMU.EDU and click the Next button.

  • Select the printer driver which is most appropriate. In some cases, Windows will detect and select a printer driver for you.  Systems configured by ECE ITS after Feb 2022 have HP, Xerox, Konica and Ricoh Universal print drivers installed which is appropriate for most HP, Konica-Minolta, Xerox and Ricoh printers and copiers. 

    • If needed, Download and Unzip Windows_Multiple_Universal_PrintDrivers.zip to a folder, open the Package directory and run Deploy-Application.exe

      Under some circumstances, the installer application may prompt that an installation error has occurred, this is generally because part of the driver package is already installed on your computer. This is NOT an issue if the manufacturer driver you need is available after running the installer.

    • (Optional)  If asked to replace the existing driver or use one that is already installed, select Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended) and click Next.

  • Set the Printer name to the fully qualified domain name above, for example, example printer.andrew.cmu.edu and click the Next button.

  • Select Do not share this printer and click Next

  • (Optional) Click Print a test page . 

  • Click Finish . 




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