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How to Add a Network Printer in Windows 11
Install an office network printer so users can print without a help desk ticket.
- Open Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners
- Click “Add device”
Wait for Windows to search the network.
- Select the office printer from the list
If it does not appear, click “Add manually”.
- Add manually by IP address if needed
Choose “Add a printer using an IP address or hostname” and enter the printer’s IP.
- Let Windows install the driver
Download the manufacturer driver if the generic one lacks features like stapling.
- Print a test page
Open the printer, choose Printer properties → Print test page.
- Give printers a reserved IP address on the router so this guide never goes out of date.
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