Connecting to a Network Printer :-
Net everyone has the desk space to have their own printer. Therefore, may homes and offices capacity a central printer that can be connected to a network of in one of three ways. Most large capacity laser and inkjet printers have a network port and be plugged directly into a router, switch, or hub. Many w large capacity printers also come with the ability to run on a wireless network.
The third method (and the most cost - effective for small applications) is to simply share a printer that is connected to one computer. The only catch is that the computer attached to the printer must remain on at all times so other users have access.
To add a network printer, go to the Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound * Add a printer. When the Add Printer dialog box appears, click "Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer:"
Your computer will search all locations and computer in your network workgroup, which will take a minute or two. In order for a network printer to be shared, both your computer and the printer must be members of the same domain (or workgroup). We will cover the steps needed to connect to a domain in the next portion of this lesson.
Any available recognized printing services will be displayed in a list. Select the printer you want to use and click Next :
When you install a network printer driver to communicate properly. A printer drive can be added to your computer in a number of ways:
If the printer is attached to someone's computer, the drive will be downloaded and installed from the host computer.
If the printer came with a driver disc, you can install the drive on your computer and then install the network printer.
Windows included a large drive database for many printers. If the local database does not contain the drive, you can connect to Windows Update and search for a drive that way. You can download the printer drive from the manufacturer's Web site and install it as if you were using a drive installed successfully, you will see the following dialog. You can give the printer another name (such as "3rd floor printer " or "Accounting ") and click Next:
Finally, you can set this printer to be your default printer and printer a lest page to make sure everything is working correctly :
Net everyone has the desk space to have their own printer. Therefore, may homes and offices capacity a central printer that can be connected to a network of in one of three ways. Most large capacity laser and inkjet printers have a network port and be plugged directly into a router, switch, or hub. Many w large capacity printers also come with the ability to run on a wireless network.
The third method (and the most cost - effective for small applications) is to simply share a printer that is connected to one computer. The only catch is that the computer attached to the printer must remain on at all times so other users have access.
To add a network printer, go to the Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound * Add a printer. When the Add Printer dialog box appears, click "Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer:"
Your computer will search all locations and computer in your network workgroup, which will take a minute or two. In order for a network printer to be shared, both your computer and the printer must be members of the same domain (or workgroup). We will cover the steps needed to connect to a domain in the next portion of this lesson.
Any available recognized printing services will be displayed in a list. Select the printer you want to use and click Next :
When you install a network printer driver to communicate properly. A printer drive can be added to your computer in a number of ways:
If the printer is attached to someone's computer, the drive will be downloaded and installed from the host computer.
If the printer came with a driver disc, you can install the drive on your computer and then install the network printer.
Windows included a large drive database for many printers. If the local database does not contain the drive, you can connect to Windows Update and search for a drive that way. You can download the printer drive from the manufacturer's Web site and install it as if you were using a drive installed successfully, you will see the following dialog. You can give the printer another name (such as "3rd floor printer " or "Accounting ") and click Next:
Finally, you can set this printer to be your default printer and printer a lest page to make sure everything is working correctly :
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