Windows 7 Network Printer Install:

Images below show the steps..
  • Go to Windows Start Menu
  • Go to `Devices and Printers`
  • Click `Add printer` button (top left)
  • Choose `Add a local printer`
  • Select `Create a new port`
  • Drop down list, select `Standard TCP/IP Port`
  • Enter appropriate IP Address in `Host or IP Address` box
  • (Depending on what style, type check or uncheck `Query the printer..` option (I uncheck for my purposes)
  • Select Printer driver (Manufacturer, then Model)
  • Give printer a name
  • (Printer Installs..)
  • Select `Share this printer..`
  • Fill in shared printer details
  • Success (test options if you wish)


Enjoy your new IP Printer shared under the name you've chosen smile

Start Menu, Devices and Printers:



Add Printer:



Local or Network Printer:



Choose Standard TCP/IP Port:



Enter IP Address w/ Printer Details:



Choose Printer Driver:



Name Printer:



Installing:



Share Printer:



Complete! smile