How To Install the Wireless Printers on Vista

Images on this page are representative of what will be displayed during the installation process.

Install the Printer

  1. Step 1 - Printers & Faxes windows.Click the Start button to begin; then select Control Panel.
  2. Step 2 - Add Printer Wizard.Click Printer under 'Hardware and Sound.'
  3. Step 3 - Choose Local Printer. Click on Add a printer.
  4. step 4 - Create a new port for each printer.Select Add a local printer.
  5. Step 5 - Add Port Wizard.Select "Create a new port" and select "Standard TCP/IP Port"; then select Next.
  6. Step 6 - Enter the IP Address of the wireless printer. Make sure the Device type is set for "Audodetect." Type in the IP number in the second box as shown. (All of Washburn's "wireless" are HP 4250 printers and will use the same driver.)
    • Wireless 1 is 198.252.9.137 (2nd Floor)
    • Wireless 2 is 198.252.9.158 (2nd Floor)
    • Wireless 3 is 198.252.9.168 (3rd Floor)
    • Wireless 4 is 198.252.9.169 (4th Floor)
  7. Step 7 - Finish Install Port Wizard.Name the printer and click Next.


  8. Step 9 - Select the printer driver (if you have already installed one of the printers).Select "Do not share this printer" and click Next.

  9. Step 10 - Browse for the printer driver if you just installed it. Click "Print a test page" to confirm the printer is installed correctly and click Finish.