Windows Network Printing Instructions

Network printing allows you to print from your local/personal Windows based computer to a printer connected to the Knox network. Before you are able to print you will need to connect to the College's print server, called Nas, and install the printer you intend to print to. For a list of available public printers please consult the Public Printer Directory.

For computers running Windows Vista and 7

Note: Bold designates user input.

1. Click the Start orb, in the lower left corner of your screen.
2. In the search box, type \\nas.knox.edu or \\printers.knox.edu for new printers installed Fall 2012 and press enter.
3. If you have not already authenticated with the Knox domain you will be asked to enter your Knox username and password. Use the format knox\username for your username.
4. Once you have connected to nas.knox.edu or printers.knox.edu a window will open with a list of printers.
5. Find the printer you wish to use and double click its icon to install it.
6. If prompted, click Allow for the installation of the printer driver.
7. Once the installation is complete you may now choose that printer from the print dialogue box of any application. You can close the Nas window once you are done installing printers.

Note: You will have to log into Nas each time you want to print to a network printer. Follow steps 1-3 above only.

For computers running Windows 8

Note: Bold designates user input

1. Click Start or press the Windows logo key on your keyboard to bring up the Metro Start Menu.
2. Type \\nas.knox.edu or \\printers.knox.edu for new printers Fall 2012 and press enter.
3. Your desktop will appear and attempt to connect to the print server specified.
4. If you have not already authenticated with the Knox domain you will be asked to enter your Knox username and password. Use the format knox\username for your username.
5. Once you have connected to nas.knox.edu or printers.knox.edu a window will open with a list of printers.
6. Find the printer you wish to use and double click its icon to complete the installation.
7. If prompted, click Allow for the installation of the printer driver.
8. Once the installation is complete you may now choose that printer from the print dialogue box or Devices charm of any application. You may close all open windows when installation is complete.

If you have any questions or need assistance please call the Help Desk at x7700 or send an e-mail to helpdesker@knox.edu.