How to add a network printer by creating a TCP/IP port on computer in a domain

Add a network printer by TCP/IP port

Create a TCP/IP port on computer in a domain to connect network printer

Manually add a network printer to local computer

• Open Add Printers settings simply by typing print or printer in search window.
• Choose Add a local printer.

• Now select Create a new port.
• Use the drop down menu as shown below to choose Standard TCP/IP Port.

• Click Next.
• In the Hostname or IP Address field enter the IP Address for the printer you are adding (which can be captured from the remote user or can be found in Active Directory with the printer name) and Clear the Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use option in case it is selected.

• Click Next.
• Choose Standard, if prompted to specify additional port information then select Generic Network Card from the list and click Next.
• Choose the relevant driver as per your printer model, on the other hand yo may also click the Have Disk button to search for downloaded drivers.

• Click Next.
• Select Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended) as show below.

• Click Next.
• Give your printer a name and and Click Next.
• Make sure to select Do not share this printer and Click Next.
• Select check box Set as the default printer to make the printer machine default so that you do not have to select printer every time you send print command.
• Click the Print a test page button to test the connection so that to ensure printer connection.
• Select Finish