Adding a Library Printer

Adding a Library Printer to Your Laptop

Select Your Operating System

Windows Vista

Adding library printers to laptops via the wireless network in Microsoft Windows Vista:

Select a printer from the list.
Click "next".
Name the printer and check the box if you want this printer to set as your default printer.
Click "next."
Rename the Printer and click "next."
Select "Do Not Share" and click "next."
Select whether you want a Test Page printed, then click "next."
Click "Finish."

Obtaining the printer drivers:
This step is not neccesary if you are using Windows XP.

Go to www.hp.com
Click on "Support and Drivers"
Click on "HP software and Drivers
Submit printer info. and download driver suitable for your Operating System (OS)*
*If you are unsure as to what OS you are using, right-click "My Computer" and select "properties"

Adding library printers to laptops via the wireless network in Microsoft Windows:

From Control Panel, choose Printers.
Choose "Add Printer," (for XP this may in the left frame)
Click "next" to bypass MicroSoft page.
Select "Local Printer," and make sure the box below it is unchecked (Automatically detect and install my plug and play printer)
Select "Create a new port."
Select "Standard TCP/IP Port" from the drop-down menu.
Click "next" if the computer is connected to the network.
Add the IP address for the printer and click "next":
- Information Desk: 136.242.181.43
- MERIC Computer Lab: 136.242.181.41
- 2nd Floor Hall: 136.242.181.44
- Religious Studies South (314): 136.242.181.45
- Religious Studeis North (316): 136.242.181.46
Click "finish."
Select appropriate printer make and model:
- Information Desk: HP Laserjet 4200 DTN
- MERIC Computer Lab: HP Laserjet 4350 DTN
- 2nd Floor Hall: HP Laserjet 4350 DTN
- Religious Studies South (314): HP Laserjet 4000 DTN
- Religious Studies North (316): HP Laserjet 4050 N
Click "next."
Rename the Printer and click "next."
Select "Do Not Share" and click "next."
Select whether you want a Test Page printed, then click "next."
Click "Finish."

Adding library printers to laptops via the wireless network in Mac OS Leopard or Mac OS Tiger:

Launch the Printer Setup Utility. You can find this by opening the Applications folder, then the Utilities folder.
Select the "Add" icon near the top of the screen.
Once the Printer Browser window is opened, make sure "IP Printer" is selected.
Make sure "Line Printer Daemon - LPD" is selected from the Protocol line.
Enter the IP address of the printer you wish to print from in the "Address" line.
The IP addresses correspond with the various printers in the library:

URL: http://libraries.cua.edu/access/addingprinters.html Send questions and comments MODIFIED: April-15-2008