Connecting to a Printer in Windows XP |
| There are a number of ways that one can connect to a printer under Windows XP. This method is best for cases where you do not know the exact path and name of the printer. |
Double-click My Network Places on your
desktop 
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Click on the Entire Network link. |
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Double-click the Microsoft Windows Network icon or listing.
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Double-click on the icon or name of the domain you use when you log-in to the network. For most, but not all, West Region schools this will be the West domain.
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Find the listing or icon for your school's server - This will usually
be the name of your school or an abbreviation for your school follwed
by -bdc. Double-click the icon. |
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You will see icons representing printers on a network. These will be named. There appear to be no real naming conventions in HISD. How printers are named range from the cute (see below) to the slightly bewildering to the completely arcane. You may need to ask your technology facilitator on campus for assistance. Some schools also attach network names to the side or top of the actual printer. Once you have determined which printer you want to use, right-click on the printer's icon and select Connect...
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Eventually the dialog box like the one below disappears. That means you are successfully connected. You may want to take the opportunity to connect to other printers.
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