Library Printer Setup for XP

Install the Reed registry patch if you haven't already

The following patch must be installed before you can access Reed's network resources. The patch also enables Automatic Updates on your computer (a requirement for PCs on our network).

  1. Right-click on the following link and select 'Save Link As' or 'Save Target As': Download Registry Patch. Save the file to your desktop.
  2. Double-click the SAMBA-AU.REG icon on the desktop to install it.
  3. Click Yes to add the registry information, then click OK.
  4. Restart your computer.

Download the script for the printers you prefer to use

from the list below. After downloading, double-click the script to extract the setup files to your desktop and run the setup. When you see the "Hardware Installation" Windows Logo notice, click "Continue Anyway". Depending on your system, setup will take between 20 - 60 seconds.

After setup you may delete the setup folders on the desktop.

To print, you must be logged on to the print server

  1. From the Start menu, select Run.
  2. In the Run dialog box enter \\library_print and then click OK.
  3. After a few seconds, a "connect to" dialog box opens. In the dialog box type your Reed network username and password and click OK.
  4. A new window will open displaying networked printers. Do not click on a printer.
  5. You can make a shortcut for logging in to library_print by dragging the Address bar image to the Desktop. network shortcut
  6. Close the library_print window.

To print double-sided

From the application you want to print from, click the File menu-> click Print-> click Properties-> click the Finishing tab-> check the settings for "Print on Both Sides".