Problem
This article will show you the steps needed to add a network printer to your Windows computer.
Environment
The steps are shown for any Windows computer setup with an office image.
Resolution
- Once you are logged in to your machine, locate the folder titled "GVSU Printers", double click that to open.
- The folder will open and list all departments, locate your department and double click to open.
- After double clicking on your department, a list of available printers is shown.
- Double click on the printer you wish to install; a new window will open letting you know the printer is being installed. Click OK to close this window.
- When the installation has completed, you will see another window open letting you know the process has been completed. Click OK to close this window.
- To verify the printer is installed, click the Windows button on the bottom left corner of your screen, this will open a menu, click the Settings icon.
- Once the settings page is open, click on Devices to open.
- After clicking on Devices, you will see Printers & Scanners listed on the left side, click on this. You will now see the list of installed printers on your computer.
- To test your installation, click on the printer you just installed, you will see some choices open under the name.
- Click on Manage, a new window will open for the installed printer, you will see on the left side, "Print a test page", click on that.
- You will find the test page on the printer and the installation is complete.
Cause
You will use these steps when adding a network printer to your list of installed printers, this may need to be done for new employees or if a new network printer is added to your department.