How can platform-specific printer drivers be installed?

Microsoft places all new or updated printer drivers onto its electronic services for public download.

Also, a platform-specific printer driver is likely available on another computer in the network.

To install platform-specific printer drivers from another computer in the network

1. Log on the client computer using an user account that has Full Control permission.

2. Double-click Network Neighborhood.

3. Double-click the print server.

4. Click to select a printer.

5. Click Properties on the File menu.

6. Type the location of the printer driver in the Printer Properties dialog box. The printer driver is installed on the print server where it is available to any client computer that has the same hardware platform and is connected to the Windows NT print server.

7. Click OK.