How do I connect a Windows 2000/XP computer to a network printer?
The following directions will instruct you on how to connect a Windows 2000/XP computer to a network printer. A network printer is a printer that connects directly to the Internet via an Ethernet cable; it does not connect directly to another computer. In order to set up and print to a network printer, your computer must be connected to the Internet. The first two things you will need are the model of printer and the IP address of the printer. To get this information, go to the actual printer and you will see both of these items on the printer itself. Write these down on paper and go back to your computer. 1. Open Printers and Faxes 2. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to open the Add Printer Wizard, and then click Next. 3. Click Local printer or stand-alone network printer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next. 4. Click Create a new port, and then click Standard TCP/IP Port. 5. Click Next to run the Add Standard TCP/
