Installing a Printer in Windows 7

If you find you need to manually install a printer in Windows 7, here are the basic steps.

  • Click the start button, select Devices & Printers (should be on the right side of the menu)
  • Click on Add a printer (should be towards the top)
  • Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.
  • It will search for printers – ignore this.
  • Click “The printer that I want isn’t listed”
  • In the “Select a shared printer by name type the name of the server and printer.  For example: \\ccc-papercut2\falconprint (If you do not know the name of the printer, email the Help Desk).
  • From here you should be able to click through the upcoming screens to complete the installation.