To put a printer on a network, first connect the printer to the same network as your computer, either via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Then, on your computer, go to the Control Panel or Settings, open “Printers & Scanners” or “Devices and Printers,” and click “Add a Printer.” Your computer will search for network printers; select your printer from the list and follow the setup prompts. If your printer is not automatically found, you can add it manually by creating a new TCP/IP port using the printer’s IP address[1][2][4].
For network reliability, using an Ethernet connection with a static IP address assigned to the printer is often preferred, especially in workplaces, and ensure the Ethernet port connects to the appropriate VLAN if applicable[3].
If sharing a printer connected to one Windows device with other devices on the network, ensure the primary device is on, connected to the network, and the network profile is set to “Private.” Then enable printer sharing on the primary device and connect secondary devices using the primary device’s IP address[5].