How to Add a Printer (Windows UNC path method)

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Open File Explorer:

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Click “This PC”

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Type \\mc-print and hit enter:      (If it won't let you type it in, right click  and choose "edit address")

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Find the printer you want.   RIGHT click on it and click on “Connect.”

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You will not need administrator rights to install the printer.  You should see it begin to install:

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Next search for “Printers & Scanners” and open it.

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Make sure “Let Windows manage my default printer” is set to OFF

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Click on the printer you installed to open it

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Here you can set it as your Default printer, print a test page, etc.

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