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Windows XP Printer Instructions
  • The following document describes how to connect to the printing system with your laptop.

    Before you attempt to install the printers, please make sure you have a connection to the college with either wireless or Ethernet.

    Please note that the printers will only work in the college. They will not work when you are at home.

    For a demonstration on setting up your printers, click here(link opens a new window).

  • 1. On your computer, click on START -> RUN
  • 2. In the “Run” box, type in: \\wopq1 (See Figure A).
    • For Pembroke Campus type in: \\pmpq1

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      Figure A

  • 3. Click on “OK”.

  • 4. You might be prompted to connect to the print queue server. If you are not prompted, skip to step 7 if you are prompted, proceed to step 5.
  • 5. In the “Username” box type in: woodroffe\user0001 where user0001 is your college username (See Figure B).
    • For Pembroke campus type in: pembroke\user0001
  • 6. In the “Password” box, type in your college password (see Figure B).

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    Figure B

  • 7. The Student Printer Queues window will come up (See Figure C).

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    Figure C
  • 8. Minimize the Student Printer Queues window.
  • 9. Click on Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
  • 10. Double-click on the “Printers and Faxes” icon (See Figure D).
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  • 11. Click to activate the Student Printer Queues window and select the printers you want to connect to.
  • 12. Drag and drop the selected printers into the “Printers and Faxes” window.
  • 13. You might get a message asking you if you want to continue connecting. Just select “Yes” each time you get prompted.
  • 14. Please note you must complete this process each time you start the laptop.