Windows Printing


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Windows Printing


Windows 95/98

Download drivers here

There are two ways you can add printers:
  1. Using the Add Printer Wizard

    1. Click the Start Menu, then Settings, then Printers.


    2. Double-click "Add Printer" then the Add Printer Wizard will appear. Click Next.


    3. Click "Network Printer", then Next.


    4. Type \\printhost\queue_name, where queue_name is defined here


    5. Steps 5. and 6. may not have to be completed if it is does not show up.
      Select the Printer Manufacturer and Model of the printer you want to add.


    6. Enter Printer Name


    7. Click Yes to print a test page, then Finish.


    8. Printer icon should now appear.



  2. Connecting to Printhost directly

    1. Click Start, then Run


    2. Type \\printhost in the window


    3. A Window with all available printers will appear


    4. Double-click on the icon of the printer you want to add. The following box will appear. Click Yes.


    5. Select No. Click Next.


    6. Steps 6. and 7. may not have to be completed if it is does not show up.
      Select the Printer Manufacturer and Model of the printer you want to add.


    7. Type the Printer Name


    8. Since you already downloaded the printer driver, select "Keep existing driver"


    9. Click Yes to print a test page, then Finish.



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