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→Adding Network Printers to the Print Server using Auto-detect
Assuming the configuration summary is correct, click ''Next'' to install the new printer. At this point the wizard will report that the driver has bene successfully installed and that a test page is ready to be printed. If another printer is to be added to the print server, select the ''Add Another Printer'' option to instruct the wizard to loop back to the start of the installation process.
== Manually Adding Network Printers to a Print Server ==
The preceding section discussed the use of auto-detection to locate and install and network attached printer. This section will cover the manual installation of a network printer. As with auto-detection, begin by invoking the Print Management tool (''Start -> All Programs -> Administrative Tools -> Print Management''), unfold the ''Print Servers'' category from the list in the left pane, right click the local or remote print server to which the new printer is to be added and select ''Add Printer...''. This will launch the ''Network Printer Installation Wizard''. On the initial page of of the wizard select the option labeled ''Add a TCP/IP or Web Services Printer by IP address or hostname'' and click ''Next'' to proceed to the ''Printer Address'' screen. If the type of printer is known (''TCP/IP device'' or ''Web Services Printer'') make the appropriate selection. Alternatively, leave the setting as ''Auto Detect'' to have the wizard identify the printer type. Enter the IP address or hostname of the printer to be added to the print server. The wizard will automatically generate a unique port name to accompany the IP address or hostname. The option is also provided to have the wizard attempt to identify the appropriate driver for the new printer. The following figure illustrates the screen as described:
[[Image:windows_server_2008_printer_address.jpg|Configuring the IP address and port for a new network printer]]
Click ''Next'' to install a printer driver. If a driver for the printer is already installed on the print server, select it from the drop down list. Alternatively select the ''Install a new driver'' option and click ''Next'' to proceed to the ''Printer Installation'' screen where a list of printer manufacturers and models is presented. Select the make and model of the printer from the list, or use the ''Have Disk'' to install the manufacturer supplied driver.
With either a printer selected, click on ''Next'' to configure the ''Printer Name and Share Settings''. On this screen, enter the name by which the new printer will be shared to clients over the network. If the printer is not to be shared, ensure that the ''Share this printer'' is not selected. Also, enter a location description (for example, "Color Printer in Sales") and comment if desired. Click ''Next'' to perform the installation and print an optional test page.
== Adding a Locally Connected Printer ==