How do I add a printer to my list of printers?

Problem: You want to print to a specific printer but don't see it in the list of available printers.

  • Click on the Start button, then click Printers and Faxes, then click Add Printer.
  • Click the Next button at the "Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard" screen.
  • Select "A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer." Click the Next button.
  • Select "Find a printer in the directory." Click the Next button.
  • Click the Find Now button.
  • The list of available printers comes up in a few seconds.
  • Select the printer you would like to add, then click OK.
  • Next select whether you would like this printer to be the default printer.
  • Click Finish.