Configuring Wireless Printing for Windows XP
Setup
First, determine your login name. Your login name is displayed under the Logon Information heading
when you press control+alt+delete. (Note: This will be used at the print stations to access your print
jobs)
Enable LPR Port Monitor:
a. Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs.
b. In the “Add or Remove Programs” window, double-click Add/Remove Windows
Components.
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Scroll down the list until you find Other Network File and Print Services.
c. If this box is checked, then the LPR printing client is installed and you can move onto step
3. If the box for this is not checked, check it and click Next.
d. Follow any prompts the installer gives you (Note: You may be asked to insert your
Windows XP installation disk).
e. When the install is complete click on Finish. Restart if prompted.
Configure your laptop for printing:
a. Click on the Start button and select Printers and Faxes. If you’ve changed the start
menu’s appearance to match the classic look, this will be under Settings.
b. Double click on the Add Printer icon.
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The Add Printer Wizard will appear. Click Next.
c. On the next screen select “Local printer attached to this computer”. Make sure
“Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer” is not checked. Click Next
to proceed.
d. In the Select a Printer Port screen, choose Create a new port. In the drop down list,
select LPR Port. Click Next to proceed.
The Add LPR compatible printer window will appear. Enter the relevant printer information as
follows:
Black & White Printers
Address
its-labprinter.ucslabs.sfu.ca
Queue
Lab_Monochrome
Print Using
HP LaserJet 9050 Series
Color Printers (AQ 3148 and Library)
Address
its-labserver.ucslabs.sfu.ca
Queue
Lab_Colour
Print Using
HP Color LaserJet 5550 v3010.107
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Windows will prompt you to locate the print driver. Select the appropriate printer model as indicated
on the previous step.
Windows will prompt you to locate the print driver. Select the appropriate printer model as indicated
on the previous step.
The next window will ask you for a printer name. The default name is the printer model you selected;
rename the printer to something more appropriate, such as SFU B&W.
Once Windows configures and installs the new printer click Finish. The printer setup is now complete.
*Remember: You must be connected to the internet to print wirelessly.
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