Adding a printer

This is a re-post from the documentation site at http://sites.google.com/a/oregonsd.net/technology/documentation/add-a-printer added here for convenience.

The procedure for adding a printer is slightly different depending on if the computer is running WindowsXP or Windows 7. Both are shown below (scroll down for Windows 7).

Windows XP

1. Click on the Start menu
2. Select Settings, then Printers and Faxes
   
3. Click Add a printer.
   
4. In the "Add Printer Wizard," select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer.
   
5. Click Next
6. Select Browse to a printer
   
7. Click Next
8. Click Find now. If you want to narrow the selection, you can optionally enter some information in the fields. In the example below, I have entered "HS" in the name, so that it will show only printers at the high school. You can do the same for the other buildings by entering BK, NK, PV, RC, MS, or DO.
   
9. Click OK.
10. A list of printers will appear. Scroll down and select the one you want, and double-click on its name.
    
11. The printer drivers will be installed automatically. Be patient.
12. Decide if you want this printer to be your default printer and select the appropriate choice.
    
    
13. Click Next.
14. Click Finish. Your printer will now appear as an option.
    
    

Windows 7

1. Click on the Start menu and select Devices and Printers.
   
2. Click Add a printer.
   
3. Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer
   
4. Click Next
5. If you see the desired printer in the list, skip to step 8
6. If you do not see the desired printer in the list, click The printer that I want isn't listed. This is a known bug.
   
7. Click Next
8. Select Find a printer in the directory, based on location or feature
   
9. Click Next
10. Click Find now. If you want to narrow the selection, you can optionally enter some information in the fields. In the example below, I have entered "HS" in the name, so that it will show only printers at the high school. You can do the same for the other buildings by entering BK, NK, PV, RC, MS, or DO.
    
11. Click OK.
12. A list of printers will appear. Scroll down and select the one you want, and double-click on its name.
    
13. The printer drivers will be installed automatically. Be patient.
    
14. A window will appear indicating a successful installation. Click Next.
    
15. Decide if you want this printer to be your default printer and select the appropriate choice. Click Finish.