How to Connect to an Office Printer

Connecting to an Office Printer

Most office printers are connected to the network, allowing anyone in the office to print.

Windows: Adding a Network Printer

Step 1: Open Printer Settings

• Click Start > Settings
• Click Bluetooth & devices (or Devices in older Windows)
• Click Printers & scanners

Step 2: Add the Printer

• Click Add device or Add a printer or scanner
• Wait while Windows searches for available printers
• Your office printer should appear in the list
• Click on it, then click Add device

Step 3: Verify

• The printer appears in your printer list
• Try printing a test page

If the Printer Does Not Appear

• Click Add manually or The printer that I want isn't listed
• Choose Add a printer using a TCP/IP address
• Ask IT for the printer's IP address
• Enter the IP address and follow prompts

Mac: Adding a Network Printer

Step 1: Open System Preferences

• Click the Apple menu
• Click System Preferences (or System Settings)
• Click Printers & Scanners

Step 2: Add Printer

• Click the + button
• Your office printer should appear
• Select it and click Add

Setting a Default Printer

So you don't have to choose every time:

Windows

• Go to Settings > Printers & scanners
• Find your preferred printer
• Click on it > Set as default

Mac

• Go to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners
• Right-click your preferred printer
• Select Set as Default Printer

Troubleshooting

Printer not found?

• Make sure you're connected to the office network
• Restart your computer
• Contact IT for the printer's address

Printer shows offline?

• Check the printer is turned on
• Check network connection
• Restart the print spooler (or restart your computer)

Need Help?

For printer setup help, contact helpdesk@netlumait.com.au or call 1300 521 162.