How to Add a Printer

Summary:

This article will explain the several ways we can add a network printer to our machine:

Step 1. Open the Print Server

     a. Double click on the shortcut "Encore Printers" if it is available on your desktop. 

     b. Alternatively, open File Explorer. In the search bar at the top, enter "\\eeprint02" and hit enter

Step 2. Add the Printer

     a. Double click on the desired printer(s) which should automatically connect

     b. If not, right click on the desired printer and then click "Connect"

Manually adding printers

 You can map the printer via the TCP/IP settings by navigating to: settings - Click "Bluetooth & devices" - Click "Printers & scanners" - Click "Add a printer or scanner" - Click "Add manually" - Select the "Add a printer using an IP address or hostname" - Select "TCP/IP Device" - Input IP of the printer. The IP can be found by clicking the WIFI symbol on the printer. - Name the printer with however you would like to identify the printer. - The printer will send a test page to the printer to confirm the connection. (PDF with step by step instructions attached in this article)