Life Support - How to add a Network Printer to a managed Windows Device

Overview

This Knowledge Base will take you through the steps for adding an Purdue IT - Ag managed printer to a Purdue IT - Ag managed Windows PC.

Prerequisite(s):

• Know the name or location of the new printer - this should be labeled on the printers on campus. 
  • A list of all printers, their names, and server can be found on: https://wpvapppcag01.itap.purdue.edu:9192/app?service=page/UserRates
  • Once signed-in - click 'rates'. A list of all printers and their server can be found
     
• Be a member of the proper group to print to that printer.
   
• If quotas are in place, have a positive balance (or be unrestricted), check this from https://wpvapppcag01.itap.purdue.edu:9192/user
  • If there is a negative balance, contact AgIT or the business office.
     
• Be connected with one of the following network connections: 
  • Hard-wired to the Purdue domain
  • PAL on campus or CES for extension
  • Ag VPN
• Extension
  • \\42COUNTYNAME.boilerad.purdue.edu \\42PAC.boilerad.purdue.edu

NOTE: Here is a list of print servers

\\wpvapppcag02

\\wpvapppcag03

\\wpvapppcag04

• Open a File Explorer by clicking on the Folder icon
  
  
   
• Click on the address bar at the top, and enter the server the printer is on. Personal computer will need to add ".boilerad.purdue.edu" after the print server address. A list of printers and what server they are on can be found at  https://wpvapppcag01.itap.purdue.edu:9192/app?service=page/UserRates 
  NOTE: You can narrow the search by searching for items like the building or department that the printer is. For Example, ENTM, FDSC, LILY, NLSN
  
  
   
• Scroll down until you find the printer you are looking for, then double click on the printer
  
  
   
• The Printer will now install onto your computer after a few moments. Once added, the printer queue will open on your screen. The printer is now ready to print.
  
  

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