How to Install a Printer on the Microsoft Network
Faculty and Staff Printer, Printing, Print, Network Printer, Add a Printer Instructions for adding a network printer on the AD network
These instructions explain how to add a network printer on a BCIT computer using Microsoft Point and Print. Step 1 has different sections for Windows 7 and Windows XP. Please follow the instructions for your operating system.
Add a network printer
For Windows 7
- Click the start button.
- In the Search field type "\\gutenberg" and hit Enter
- Proceed to Step 4 under "For Windows XP and Windows 7" below
For Windows XP
- Click the start button and then Run.
- Type "\\gutenberg" and press OK
- Proceed to Step 4 under "For Windows XP and Windows 7" below
For Windows XP and Windows 7
An explorer Window will open with a list of printers
- Select your desired printer from the list and double-click it
The printer will automatically install onto your computer.
Note: Printers are named based on their building, room number and printer model number
Example
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BCIT Campus |
Format for Building Name |
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Burnaby Campus |
SW01, NE01, etc. (Building number must be 2 digits, enter SE06 instead of SE6) |
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Mathissi Place |
MP |
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Downtown Campus |
DTC |
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Marine Campus |
BMC |
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Aerospace Technology Campuses |
ATC |
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Great Northern Way Campus |
GNW |
More Information
- The printer you installed will now appear in the list of available printers in your Windows printer settings.
- Applications running when a new printer is added may need to be restarted before the new printer is recognized.
- Additional printers may be added by repeating the above instructions.
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