Installing a Network Printer at Sites Without Print Server

Issue/Question

How do I install a network printer on a remote site that does not have access to a print server.

Environment

• Windows

Resolution

Note: Installing a printer direct to IP is only used in certain cases.  Verify that you cannot communicate with the main print server at USD Vermillion before proceeding.

Those cases include but may not be limited to

• no local printer server at the site (RC Med, SDSD, etc)
• certain special printers that may only function correctly when setup directly via IP.

Installing Instructions

1. Right-click
2. Click Search
3. Type Printers & Scanners
4. Click on the result
5. Click Add a printer or scanner
6. Click The printer that I want isn't listed
7. Check Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings
8. Click Next
9. Check Create a new port
10. Select Standard TCP/IP Port from the drop down menu
11. Click Next
12. Type the IPV4 address of the printer found in the configuration or displayed in the window on the printer
13.  Click Next
14.  Click OK
15.  Select correct printer model driver from the list
    Note: If you have a disk, click have disk, if not, run Windows update or download correct driver from the manufacturer's website
16. Name the printer something you will recognize
17.  Click Next
18.  Select Do not share this printer
19.  Click Next

Please contact the Service Desk if you need further assistance