How to setup LPR on Windows 8

Question

I have a Netgear WGPS606 print server. How can I install that printer on my Windows 8 system?

I have enabled the Windows LRP feature. However; when I try to add a printer it only searches locally. Why is this?

Answer 1

Use the Advanced Printer Setup.

1. Open the Advanced Printer Setup. There are two ways to do this. One is using the Search function (Win+Q) and searching for it. Make sure you select Settings on the right.

   
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   The other way is to open the Control Panel on the desktop, view Devices and Printers and click Add a printer at the top of the window.

2. This is essentially the same box as on Windows 7 (and different from the generic 'find devices' on Windows 8). If it finds the printer automatically, great! If not, then click The printer that I want isn't listed, and you will see the exact same options as you had on Windows 7.

   
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