Adding a printer in Windows XP is a relatively simple process but before you begin, you should have the following information on hand:

• The make and model of the print device you are adding

• The port which the print device is connections
• Print drivers
• The name you will assign to the logical printer

After you have physically attached the print device to your computer and turn it on, you can complete the steps listed below.

1. Click Start and click Printers and Faxes.

2. Under the list of Printer Tasks, click Add a printer. This launches the Add Printer Wizard.
3. Click Next.
4. Verify that Local printer attached to this computer is selected. Click Next.
5. Use the drop down arrow to select the port. Click Next.
6. Select the Manufacturer of your printer and the model. Click Next. If your printer is not listed, click the Have Disk button. You’ll need to locate the manufacturer-supplied drivers on your computer or disk.
7. Type in a name for the printer. This is the name that will appear under the printer icon in the Printers and Faxes folder. Click Next.
8. If you want to share the printer, click Share name. Type in the share name for the printer. Click Next.
9. If you share the printer, type in the location and comment. Click Next.
10. Click Yes if you want to print a test page. Click Next.
11. Click Finish at the Summary window.

Windows XP supports plug and play technology. This means that if your printer is connected using USB or IEEE 1394 compatible port, it is automatically detected. Windows XP will automatically install the printer drivers and configure the printer for you. The logical printer will appear within the Printers and Faxes folder where you can make any changes to its configurable properties.