Adding a Printer from Pan Print Server

"Pan" is the name of an ECN print server, a network computer used to facilitate the sharing of printers in workgroups and departments.  Here are the steps to use on Windows-based computers to access Pan-based network printers.

1. My Computer.

Open a "My Computer" or "My Documents" window. Internet Explorer also works.

2. The address field.

In the address field, type the following

\\pan.ecn.purdue.edu

Then press the Enter key.

3. Details view.

Click on the View menu and select "Details."

This view shows the comments column which contains information about many of the network printers.

4. Add your printer(s).

Double-click the printer you want to add to your computer.

Repeat this step as necessary for each additional network printer you need to use.

5. Set your default printer.

5A. Click on the Start menu, navigate to "Settings," and then select "Printers and Faxes."

5B. Find the icon for the printer that you'd like to be your first choice.

5C. Right-click on that printer's icon and select "Set as Default Printer."  A check-mark will appear on that icon.

6. Exit and re-launch your programs.

Some programs might not see the newly-added printers until you re-launch them.  Save your work, exit the program, and re-open it.