🖨️ Adding a Shared Printer to a Windows PC

Adding a Printer via Windows Settings

  1. Open the Settings app on your PC.

  2. Select Bluetooth & devices.

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  3. Select Printers & scanners.

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  4. Next to Add a printer or scanner, select Add device.

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  5. A menu will pop up with the option to Show printers and scanners associated with my… by default it will be set to USB or network.

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  6. Change the drop-down to Work or school.

  7. Once you've done this, a list of available shared printers will appear. Select the appropriate printer from the list and select Add device.

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🆘 Troubleshooting

Problem: The printer I want to add is not showing in the list.

Answer: The list only shows shared printers. If you are the only one to use this printer, it will need to be added manually; submit an IT request if you need assistance.

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