Finding Printers on the Network

So far, you have learned about how to set up and manage a printer under Windows XP. However, in most cases such as in a business environment, you are part of a larger network, and if it is a Windows-based network, you will most likely be using Microsoft's Active Directory. If so, then locating resources such as a printer can be easy to do. In the typical print dialog box (see Figure 17.17), a button labeled Find Printer has been added.

Figure 17.17. The Print dialog box now includes Find Printer to help you locate a printer in the Active Directory.

If you click on this button, a new Connect to Printer dialog box ...

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