If you want to add a port for a printer with its IP address assigned automatically by the DHCP server or router, see “Adding a port for a printer assigned with a dynamic IP address”.

If you want to add a port for a printer with its IP address assigned manually, see “Adding a port for a printer assigned with a static IP address”.

Note:

Be sure that the computer is connected to the network and TCP/IP is correctly set.

A valid IP address must be assigned to the printer.

Adding a port for a printer assigned with a dynamic IP address

1.For Windows XP: Click Start and then Printers and Faxes. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard.

For Windows Server 2003: Click Start and then Printers and Faxes. Double-click Add Printer in the Printers folder to start the Add Printer Wizard.

For Windows 2000: Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. Double-click Add Printer in the Printers folder to start the Add Printer Wizard.

For Windows NT 4.0: Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. Double-click the Add Printers icon.

2.Click Next.

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