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<p>How do I print directly to a network printer?</p><p><FONT size=2><STRONG>URL Method:</STRONG> <BR>The URL method is the simplest way to directly print to the networked printers from Windows XP. <UL> <LI>Click on <TT><B>Start->Printers and Faxes</B></TT> <LI>Double click the <TT><B>Add Printer Wizard</B></TT> <LI>Click <TT><B>Next</B></TT> <LI>Select <TT><B>A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer</B></TT> and click <TT><B>Next</B></TT> <LI>Select <TT><B>Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network</B></TT> <LI>Type the URL for the printer in the box labeled <TT><B>URL</B></TT> <UL> <LI>The URL will take the form <TT><B>http://<I>hostname</I>.printer.rose-hulman.edu</B></TT> where <TT><B><I>hostname</I></B></TT> is from the host name column from the printers list. </LI></UL> <LI>Select <TT><B>HP</B></TT> from the <TT><B>Manufacturer</B></TT> column <LI>Select <TT><B>HP LaserJet 8150 Series PS</B></TT> from the <TT><B>Printers</B></TT> column <LI>Click <TT><B>OK</B></TT> to accept the driver selection <LI>If you are prompted to use this printer as the default printer, make your selection and click <TT><B>Next</B></TT> <LI>Click <TT><B>Finish</B></TT> </LI></UL><B>Add a Port Method:</B> <BR>This method is slightly more complicated, but works just as well and has the benefit of allowing you to name the printer as you desire. <UL> <LI>Click on <TT><B>Start->Printers and Faxes</B></TT> <LI>Double click the <TT><B>Add a Printer Wizard</B></TT> <LI>Click <TT><B>Next</B></TT> <LI>Select <TT><B>Local printer attached to this computer</B></TT> <LI><TT><B>Uncheck</B></TT> the box next to <TT><B>Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer</B></TT> <LI>Click <TT><B>Next</B></TT> <LI>Select <TT><B>Create a new Port</B></TT> <LI>Select <TT><B>Standard TCP/IP Port</B></TT> from the list <LI>Click <TT><B>Next</B></TT> <LI>The <TT><B>Add a New Port Wizard</B></TT> pops up. Click <TT><B>Next</B></TT> <LI>In the <TT><B>Printer Name</B></TT> field type the host name of the printer <UL> <LI>The host name will take the form <TT><B><I>hostname</I>.printer.rose-hulman.edu</B></TT> where <TT><B><I>hostname</I></B></TT> is from the host name column from the printers list. </LI></UL> <LI>Click <TT><B>Next</B></TT> and then <TT><B>Finish</B></TT> to close the Add a Port wizard <LI>Select <TT><B>HP</B></TT> from the <TT><B>Manufacturer</B></TT> column <LI>Select <TT><B>HP LaserJet 8150 Series PS</B></TT> from the <TT><B>Printers</B></TT> column <LI>Click <TT><B>Next</B></TT> <LI>If prompted to keep the existing driver or use a new one, select <TT><B>Keep existing driver</B></TT> and click <TT><B>Next</B></TT> <LI>Enter a name for the printer in the <TT><B>Printer Name</B></TT> box <LI>If you are prompted to use this printer as the default printer, make your selection and click <TT><B>Next</B></TT> <LI>Select <TT><B>Do not share this printer</B></TT> and click <TT><B>Next</B></TT> <LI>Select <TT><B>No</B></TT> when prompted to print a test page and click <TT><B>Next</B></TT> <LI>Click <TT><B>Finish</B></TT> </LI></UL></FONT></p><h3>Alternate Questions/Keywords</h3><p>How do I use direct IP printing?</p><br><br><br><br><a target='_new' href='http://www.parature.com' style='font-family:Verdana;font-size:10px;color:999999;'>Help Desk and Customer Support Software by Parature</a>