Frequently Asked Questions
How to Add a Network Printer
1. Click on the Windows Start Button
![image](https://ssc.tamu.edu/guides/guide-img/printer/start.png)
2. Type the following into the search bar: \\sscprint and hit ENTER on your keyboard.
Note: The '\' key is located below the backspace button. The print server path requires two backslashes.
![image](https://ssc.tamu.edu/guides/guide-img/printer/type-sscprint.png)
3. You'll be presented with a list of all the printers.
Type in the search bar your department or zone's abbreviation. Example: EDCS![image](https://ssc.tamu.edu/guides/guide-img/printer/printer-list.png)
4. The search will return a list of all printers containing your search.
Install the printer you would like by double clicking the name.
![image](https://ssc.tamu.edu/guides/guide-img/printer/search-results.png)
5. The printer will begin to install. This may take up to 3 minutes.
Note: Some printers may require admin rights to install the driver. If you encounter a pritner that prompts for credentials, please submit a ticket.
![image](https://ssc.tamu.edu/guides/guide-img/printer/installing.png)
![image](https://ssc.tamu.edu/guides/guide-img/printer/start.png)
2. Type the following into the search bar: \\sscprint and hit ENTER on your keyboard.
Note: The '\' key is located below the backspace button. The print server path requires two backslashes.
![image](https://ssc.tamu.edu/guides/guide-img/printer/type-sscprint.png)
3. You'll be presented with a list of all the printers.
Type in the search bar your department or zone's abbreviation. Example: EDCS
![image](https://ssc.tamu.edu/guides/guide-img/printer/printer-list.png)
4. The search will return a list of all printers containing your search.
Install the printer you would like by double clicking the name.
![image](https://ssc.tamu.edu/guides/guide-img/printer/search-results.png)
5. The printer will begin to install. This may take up to 3 minutes.
Note: Some printers may require admin rights to install the driver. If you encounter a pritner that prompts for credentials, please submit a ticket.
![image](https://ssc.tamu.edu/guides/guide-img/printer/installing.png)
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Last Updated 7 years ago
Help Topics
- Printer