How to add a shared printer on Windows Server

Windows Server 2019

Add a shared printer

Prerequisite:
– Print service role installed on the server.
– Printer driver already installed on the server.

Open the print management console

On the server, open the Print Management MMC and right-click on Printer and click on Add a printer

Choose the type of installation

Depending on the type of printer, choose the type of installation

Configure the port type and IP address

Choose TCP / IP and enter the IP address

Driver configuration

Choose the printer driver

Printer name

Configure the name as well as its share name.

Printer summary

A summary of the printer added is displayed

Printer installed

The printer is installed on the server, all you have to do is deploy it

Romain Drouche
System Architect | MCSE: Core Infrastructure
IT infrastructure expert with over 15 years of field experience. Currently a Systems and Networks Project Manager and Information Systems Security (ISS) expert, I use my expertise to ensure the reliability and security of technological environments.

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