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  1. In the Windows Search box, search for Control Panel, and open the Control Panel App.
  2. In the Control Panel App, in the top right corner, enter "printer" in the search box and select the link for Advanced Printer Setup.
    control panel items

  3. Click The printer that I want isn't listed. You can add the printer using the share name, hostname, or IP address depending on the info you have.

    Add printer by share name

    Select the radio button for Select a shared printer by name and type in the \\print server name\printer name. Then click Next (ex. \\print.svr.uconn.edu\DS-FoodCourt-Printer).

    Add printer by hostname or IP address

    Select the radio button for Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname and select Next.

    Enter the hostname. Leave the port name alone. Click Next.

    Type a printer hostname or IP addressImage Removed


  4. The printer should then install with the correct driver.

  5. If asked to name the Printer, leave the default.
  6. If asked whether you want to share the printer, select Do not share this printer.

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