Staff members of agencies connected to active directory have the ability to add printers to computers that they are logged into.

Before you start:

• The printer will only be added to your login on that computer.

• Some printers are restricted and may require the Helpdesk to install.

• If you cannot find the printer, run into problems, or don’t feel comfortable adding one yourself, please contact the Helpdesk.

Quick Access to Printer Settings (Windows 10/11)

1. In the Windows search bar (press the Windows key and start typing), type printers & scanners and press Enter.

2. The Printers & scanners settings window will open directly.

Adding a printer

1. In the Printers & scanners window, click Add a printer or scanner.

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2. When Windows searches, click The printer that I want isn’t listed.

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3. Select Find a printer in the directory, based on location or feature, then click Next.

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4. If you are in a K-12 school district in the REMC1 forest:

   • Choose your school district from the dropdown.

   • Then continue to the next step.

   • If you are not in a K-12 school, skip this step.

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5. Click Find Now.

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6. From the list, double-click the printer you want. Windows will download and install it for you.

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Adding a printer via different methods

1. Hostname or IP

   1. Select add a printer using an IP address or name

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   2. Keep Device Type as IPP Device and enter in the full hostname or IP address

   3. Click next and it should install if you’ve input everything correctly

2. Adding via file explorer

   1. Type \\file#.district.adremc1.org into file explorer to find it

   2. Add it from there