How do I connect to a network printer on my Windows 11 PC?

At this time it is against policy to add APSU network printers to personal devices. These instructions are for university-owned PCs only.

 

  1. In the Start menu, click Settings.
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  2. Click Bluetooth & Devices on the left.
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  3. Click Printers & scanners.
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  4. Click Add device.
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  5. Wait for the list of nearby printers to populate. Scroll down and click Add manually.
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  6. Choose Select a shared printer by name and input \\apbrps3\ and the printer's name. Most printers are named by their location so if you are unsure of the name, type your building's abbreviation to see a list. Click Next.
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  7. Click Next.
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  8. Click Finish.
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  9. To change your default printer, go back into Printers & Scanners and scroll most of the way down. Click the slider beside Let Windows manage my default printer so it is turned off.
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  10. Go back to the list of printers and click the printer you would like to be your default.
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  11. Click Set as default at the top.
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