How to Add a Network Printer in Windows XP

Adding a network printer in Windows XP can be done by following these steps:

1. Click on the "Start" button on the taskbar and select "Printers and Faxes" from the menu.

2. In the "Printers and Faxes" window, click on the "Add Printer" button on the left side of the window.

3. The "Add Printer Wizard" will appear. Click on the "Next" button to continue.

4. Select "A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer" and click "Next".

5. Choose "Connect to this printer" option and type in the network address of the printer in the following format: \\[server]\[printer]. If you do not know the address of the printer, consult with the network administrator.

6. If you need to install printer drivers for the network printer, select the manufacturer and model from the list provided or use the disk that came with the printer.

7. Type in a name for the printer and click on the "Next" button.

8. Select whether you want to set this printer as the default printer for your computer or not.

9. Finally, click on the "Finish" button to complete the installation.

Once the network printer is installed, you can print to it like any other local printer.