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These instructions should work in most cased. Some printers may require driver download from manufacturer and manual installation.

To install a group printer in Windows 7 and 8 (other Windows editions should be similar )

  • Open Control Panel, Devices & Printers
  • Click on "add a printer"
  • Choose add a LOCAL printer
  • Create a new port – standard TCP/IP
  • Enter the printer namefor the address
    • See label on the printer for the name (please avoid using the IP address )
  • Finish driver & printer installation by providing the driver as necessary and naming the printer something you prefer. In most cases, your computer will detect & install drivers.

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