How to Connecting to Local and Network Printers

After you add a local printer to a Windows XP Professional computer, you have the option of sharing it with other users on the network. To add a local printer to your system, perform these steps:

1. Log on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group.
2. Click Start, Printers and Faxes to open the Printers and Faxes window.
3. Click the Add a Printer link from the Printer Tasks pane. The Add Printer Wizard appears. Click Next to continue.
4. Click the Local Printer button. If the printer that you are adding is not Plug and Play compatible, you may clear the Automatically Detect and Install My Plug and Play Printer check box. If the printer is Plug and Play compliant, Windows XP Professional automatically installs and properly configures it for you. Read the rest of this entry »