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Set up a new printer

Applies to: Microsoft Office Access 2003, Excel 2003, FrontPage 2003, InfoPath 2003, OneNote 2003, Outlook 2003, PowerPoint 2003, Publisher 2003, Word 2003

In Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes.
In Windows 2000, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
In Windows XP, under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer.
In Windows 2000, double-click the Add Printer icon.
Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard.
If you want to print a test page, make sure the printer is turned on and ready to print.