How to add a Printer for Windows Users

This page documents how to add a network printer to a Microsoft Windows machine. If you have an OS X device, you'll want to check out this page.

Go to Windows File Explorer (Shortcut: hit Windows and E at the same time on your keyboard)

 

If you are printing in Atanasoff Hall: type in \\papercut3.its.iastate.edu in the Quick Access bar and hit enter

If you are printing in Pearson Hall: type in \\papercut3.its.iastate.edu in the Quick Access bar and hit enter

Find the printer you want, right click on it, and click “Connect”

If prompted, enter your netID and password

Printing costs:

  • Faculty: free
  • Undergrad/Graduate Students: look for a sign near the printer to see the unit cost