Setting up a printer for everyone on the office network
If you have a print server, add the printer there once and everyone sees it automatically. If not, you'll need to do it manually on each computer. Download the latest driver from the manufacturer, not the CD that came with the printer.
Printer deployment means setting up a printer so all staff can access it. Instead of installing it 20 times, set it up on a central server and let Windows handle giving everyone access. This saves time and keeps everyone using the same driver version.
- ✓Have the printer's model number ready — you'll need it to download the driver
- ✓Know your Windows version (check Settings > System > About to see if you have 32-bit or 64-bit Windows)
- ✓Have admin access on the server or computers where you're installing the printer
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Installing a 32-bit driver on a 64-bit computer (they're incompatible)
- Using the driver from the printer CD instead of downloading the latest version
- Not testing the printer from other computers before saying it's done
- Forgetting to turn on sharing so other computers can see it
Signs you need professional help
- If the driver won't install on some computers, computers can see the printer but can't print to it, or you're unsure about your print server setup, get in touch and we'll help you deploy it properly.
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