Add a Network Printer for Windows 11

Printing is provided from all campus computers. To add a computer from a WIndows 11 device, follow the steps outlined in this video or in the tutorial below..

Step 1: Identify the Printer Name

Before beginning the installation, locate the printer name. On network printers, this is typically labeled on a piece of tape attached to the device.

Step 2: Initiate the Connection

1. Click the Search bar at the bottom of your screen.
2. Type ‘run’ and click the Run application.
3. In the text field, type the following path, replacing "PRINTERNAME" with the name you identified in Step 1: \\print\PRINTERNAME.
4. Press the OK button to initiate the connection.

Step 3: Verify the Installation

Once you have added the printer, follow these steps to ensure it is installed correctly:

1. Click the Search bar again and type 'Control Panel'.
2. Select Control Panel from the results.
3. Under the Hardware and Sound section, select View devices and printers.
4. Select Printers & Scanners.

Step 4: Print a Test Page

1. Look for the printer you just added in the displayed list.
2. Select the printer from the list.
3. Click Print test page.

If the page prints successfully, you have completed the network printer setup.