Network Printing / Add a department printer to Windows computer

Objective

• To provide instruction on adding a new department printer to a Windows computer
• To provide instruction on selecting a new network printer as your default printer

Environment

• 10409: Departmental Printing (ComDoc/MOM devices)
• 10668: Active Directory
• Computing: Windows

Resolution

1. Click the Start icon
2. Begin typing Printers & Scanners, clicking to select this option when it resolves
3. Click Add a Printer or scanner at the top of the Printers & Scanners window
4. Click The printer I want isn't listed
5. Click Find a printer in the directory, based on location or feature 
6. Click Next
7. In the Find Printers search box, type the three-character department abbreviation for the printer you want to install
   • If you are unsure of the department abbreviation, search for the building abbreviation
   • When using a building abbreviation, type an asterisk (*) before and after the three-character building code (e.g., *HYT* or *RDB*)
   • Click Find now
8. Click the printer you want to install from the search results
9. Click OK
10. Click Next
    • Make this your default printer by selecting the Set as default printer check box
11. Click Finish to complete the install

Note

• If you cannot identify your printer or it does not appear in the directory, contact IT Help by phone at 513-529-7900 or by live chat at MiamiOH.edu/ITChat for assistance