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How to Install a Network Printer
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A network printer is a printer that is connected to a computer network and can be accessed from many different computers. This can come in handy if you have more than one computer in your home or business but do not want to have a separate printer for every computer. There are several ways you can go about installing a network printer, depending on the capabilities of the printer and the types of computers connected to the network.
To install a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer
If you're trying to add a network printer at the office, you'll usually need the name of the printer. If you can't find it, contact your network administrator.
- Click the Start button, and then, on the Start menu, click Devices and Printers.
- Click Add a printer.
- In the Add Printer wizard, click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.
- In the list of available printers, select the one you want to use, and then click Next. (If your computer is connected to a network, only printers listed in Active Directory for your domain are displayed in the list.)
- If prompted, install the printer driver on your computer by clicking Install driver. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
- Complete the additional steps in the wizard, and then click Finish.
LOCAL VS NETWORK PRINTERS: THE BASICS
A local printer is one which is directly connected to a specific computer via USB cable. This printer is only accessible from that particular workstation and therefore, can only service one computer at a time.
A network printer, on the other hand, is part of a workgroup or network of computers that can all access the same printers at the same time. The printer does not have to have a physical connection to the network, and can also be connected wirelessly and assigned to a workgroup.
There are certain businesses and work environments that are better served by the use of local printers, allowing specific employees direct access to a printer with no queue. In other instances though, network printers serve a better purpose because the printing needs of multiple employees can be more efficiently met with one printer.
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