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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:
- From Control Panel, under "Hardware and Sound" select Printer.
- Choose "Add Printer," (located near the top of the window)
- Click "Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer".
- The computer will search for available printers.
- The IP addresses correspond with the various printers in the library:
| Gowan | Nursing / Biology | 136.242.48.210 |
| Mullen | Information Desk | 136.242.180.64 |
| Mullen | MERIC Computer Lab | 136.242.180.62 |
| Mullen | 2nd Floor Hall | 136.242.180.65 |
| Mullen | Religious Studies South (314) | 136.242.180.66 |
| Mullen | Religious Studies North (316) | 136.242.180.67 |
| Pangborn | Engineering / Architecture | 136.242.141.100 |
| Ward | Music | 136.242.21.33 |
- 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."
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Windows XP or 2000
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":
| Gowan | Nursing / Biology | 136.242.48.210 |
| Mullen | Information Desk | 136.242.180.64 |
| Mullen | MERIC Computer Lab | 136.242.180.62 |
| Mullen | 2nd Floor Hall | 136.242.180.65 |
| Mullen | Religious Studies South (314) | 136.242.180.66 |
| Mullen | Religious Studies North (316) | 136.242.180.67 |
| Pangborn | Engineering / Architecture | 136.242.141.100 |
| Ward | Music | 136.242.21.33 |
- Click "finish."
- Select appropriate printer make and model:
| Gowan | Nursing / Biology | HP LaserJet 4000N |
| Mullen | Information Desk | HP LaserJet 9050 |
| Mullen | MERIC Computer Lab | HP LaserJet 9050 |
| Mullen | 2nd Floor Hall | HP LaserJet 4250 |
| Mullen | Religious Studies South (314) | HP LaserJet 4000 PCL |
| Mullen | Religious Studies North (316) | HP LaserJet 4050 N |
| Pangborn | Engineering / Architecture | HP LaserJet 4250 DTN |
| Ward | Music | HP LaserJet P3005DN |
- 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."
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Macintosh OS Leopard or Tiger
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.
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- 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:
| Gowan | Nursing / Biology | 136.242.48.210 |
| Mullen | Information Desk | 136.242.180.64 |
| Mullen | MERIC Computer Lab | 136.242.180.62 |
| Mullen | 2nd Floor Hall | 136.242.180.65 |
| Mullen | Religious Studies South (314) | 136.242.180.66 |
| Mullen | Religious Studies North (316) | 136.242.180.67 |
| Pangborn | Engineering / Architecture | 136.242.141.100 |
| Ward | Music | 136.242.21.33 |
- Click "Add".
- Click "Continue".
- The printer will appear in the Printer List.
- Select the printer when printing a document.
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