Network Printers - Installing to clients?

[Django x2]

Hi,

Today I was setting up an HP L7700 printer which has network capabilities.

Do I really have to install the software on each client PC that I want to be able to use this printer? Seems like madness.

I can access the printers web interface but there is nothing here to say "add printer" or similar and if I add it through XP it either doesnt find it or it needs the drivers.

I guess I need to install the software onto the print server, publish the printer in Active Directory, then what?

Thanks.

 

[Django x2]

ok, so i've installed the printer on the print server (also masquerading as a DC) and within the print manager console have set to deploy it via GPO.

Now, lets see what happens!!!