How to Set Up a Printer on the Network

First, make sure the printer is connected via an Ethernet cord to the wall outlet. Afterward, make sure the printer is connected to a power source and turned on. The power button location will be different for each model.
Click the Start menu and select “Devices and Printers” or “Printers and Faxes”

An “Add Printer” dialog box comes up. Select “Add a local printer”

When prompted, chose the bullet labeled “Create a new port” and then select from the drop-down box: “Standard TCP/IP Port” Then, click “Next”

Find the IP addresss or hostname of your printer and enter it beside where it says, “Hostname or IP address” NOTE: On most printers, you can navigate to a network settings menus where you can print the IP address if you do not have it already. Click “Next”

If your printer is newer, the chances are that it will not have a driver readily available on your computer. In that case, you can search through the manufacturer list to see if it does exist, and if not, you will need to go to the support page of your printer and download the driver for your specific model. After installing that driver, select “Have Disk” and navigate to where the driver was installed.

Select the printer driver you want to use and click “Next”

Select a name for your printer. Make sure it is something that you will remember by being descriptive if possible. Click “Next”

Select the option, “Do not share this printer” when asked. Click “Next”

If this printer is your primary printer, select the option “Set as default printer” Then, select, “Print a test page” to ensure that you have set up your printer correctly. If everything is correct, your printer should print a test page and you may click “Finish”