Practical - 6 : How to Install and Configure Print Server in Windows Server 2016

How to Install and Configure Print Server in Windows Server 2016

Aim : How to Install and Configure Print Server in Windows Server 2016

Print Server Installation :

• Step - 1 : Open the server manager dashboard from the task bar. Click on Add roles and features.

• Step - 2 : Click on Next.

• Step - 3 : Select Role-based or Feature-based installation and click Next.

• Step - 4 : Choose the destination printer server for this configuration and click Next.

• Step - 5 : Choose Print and document services from server roles.

• Step - 6 : Click on Add Features.

• Step - 7 : Click Next.

• Step - 8 : Leave the default selections and click Next.

• Step - 9 : Click Next.

• Step - 10 : Choose Print Server and click Next.

• Step - 11 : Click on Install.

• Installation Begins.

• Step - 12 : Click Close after successful installation.

Print Server Configuration :

• Step - 13 : Open the print server management console. Right-click on Printers located under your print server machine and click Add Printer.

• Step - 14 : Choose the right port where your printer is connected.

• Step - 15 : Choose "Use an existing printer driver on the computer" if you have an existing printer drivers otherwise choose "Install a new driver" and follow the wizard. Click Next.

• Step - 16 : Give a friendly name to your printer and Click Next.

• Step - 17 : Click Next to finish the printer installation.

• Step - 18 : Click Finish.

• Step - 19 : Again, go to printer management console and right click on the printer icon. Click Manage Sharing. Go to sharing tab and check mark both options as shown in figure. Click Apply and then OK.

• You have successfully configured and deployed your print server. This printer will be visible to other users on your network.

Result :

Print Server successfully Installed and Configured in Windows Server 2016 and ready for use.

Useful Links :

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Referenced by :

Vikram Agrawal Sir 

Lecturer in BBIT - V.V. Nagar, Anand.

Contact Number : 9727374744

Mail Id : agrawal.vm@gmail.com

Team B&B Institute of Technology, V.V. Nagar, Anand.