How to Add an IP Printer in XP

Open the 'Start' menu, and click on 'Printers and Faxes.'
Click on the 'Add a printer' option in the task list on the left side of the window, and press 'Next' when the Add Printer Wizard launches.
Select the 'Local printer' option, but make sure the 'Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer' box is unchecked. Then hit 'Next.'
Choose the 'Create a new port' radio button, and pick 'Standard TCP/IP Port' from the drop-down menu. Then press 'Next' again.
Enter the network printer's IP address and name in the appropriate fields, and press 'Next.'
Specify the type of network card your IP printer users, and then click 'Next' then 'Finish.'
Highlight the printer's manufacturer and model type from the lists provided, and click 'Next.'
Choose whether you want the IP printer to be the computer's default printer and whether you want to share the printer. Hit 'Finish' to complete the process and add the IP printer to your computer.