Computing instrument TAMUBIO BESS

Windows XP Professional

Departmental HP 8100 network printer setup

  1. From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes. If you do not see Printers and Faxes click on Settings or Control Panel to find it.

  2. On the left side of the window, in the Printer Tasks section, click on the link for Add a Printer.

    Printers and Faxes window


  3. In the Add Printer Wizard window, click Next.

  4. In the Local or Network Printer window, select Local Printer. Uncheck Automatically detect and install my plug-and-play printer. Click Next.

  5. In the Select a Printer Port window, choose Create a new port. From the Type of port list, select Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next.

    Select a Printer Port window


  6. In the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard window, click Next.

  7. In the Printer Name or IP Address field, type the IP Address of the printer 165.91.109.180. The Port Name field will be automatically filled in.

    Add Port window


  8. Click Next.

  9. Click Finish. It may take a few moments before the next window appears.

  10. From the Manufacturers list, select HP. From the Printers list, select the HP Laserjet 8100 Series PCL.

    Install Select the manufacturer and model of your printer


  11. Click Next.

  12. If you are asked whether you want to keep an existing driver, select Keep existing driver, then click Next.

  13. In the Printer name field, type the DEPARTMENTAL 8100. Select No under 'Do you want to use this printer as the default printer?'. Click Next.

    Name Your Printer window


  14. If you are asked whether you wish to share the printer, select Do not share this printer. Click Next.

  15. When you are asked whether to print a test page, select No.

  16. Click Next.

  17. Click Finish.

  18. If you receive a message that a Microsoft digital signature was not found, click Yes to continue the installation.

HOME

HELP! -- Computing Services Email


This page is for the use of Faculty, Staff, and Students of the Department of Biology, Texas A&M University. It was created by Biology Equipment Support Services - Computing and any questions, complaints or suggestions should be directed to them.

last updated: 23 October 2007