Windows 8 In Depth

Using Printers over the Internet with IPP

The Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) sends output to printers over the Internet. Some companies and service bureaus provide this sort of service. If you need to connect to an IPP-based printer, follow these steps:

1. Press Windows Logo+X and select Control Panel. Select Programs, Turn Windows Features On or Off. Click the + sign next to Print and Document Services. Check Internet Printing Client (if it’s not already checked) and then click OK. You only need to perform this step once.

2. In the still-open Control Panel window, click the Back button, and then select View Devices and Printers, Add a Printer. Immediately click The Printer That I Want Isn’t Listed.

3. Click Select a Shared Printer by Name, ...