How to add a printer on Windows from Wifi or Local Network

Locating Printer Information

The information is located on the front of the printer.

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The information that is on the printer consists of:

• The printer name. Ex, P100

• The IP address. Ex, 172.16.96.11

Adding a Printer from the Local Network

Now that you have the information for the printer you can follow these steps to add it.

1. Open File Explorer.

2. In the Address Bar type \\printers

3. In the search bar type in your printer name. E.g. P100

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4. Search for your printer; this will narrow down to only your printer. Double Click on it to add it to your pc.

5. Another window will pop up with a progress bar. Once this completes a printer queue window will appear. This confirms the printer is added and can be closed.

    

Adding a Printer from Wifi

1. Make sure your device is connected to the building share wifi. It will be named “Building-share”.

2. Once connected, search for “Printers & Scanners” in the start menu.

3. Once in “Printers & Scanners” hit and wait until “The Printer That I Want Isn’t Listed” appears.

    

4. When the Add Printer window shows up, check the Add Printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname and hit next. This can take up to a minute.

    

5. A new window will pop up asking for additional information. Hit next.

    

6. Hit next again, this may take some time as well.

7. If your printer does not auto discover the driver or have the universal print driver, you will need to reach out to IT to have it installed. Email help@14west.us.

    

8. A new window will come up, prompting you to name your printer. Choose the name of the printer you were trying to add.