How to Connect Printer with IP Address?

Wireless printers can be given a static IP address via Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol which is an interface used to allocate the IP address to devices that connect with a network. The static IP address is for the wireless printer and cannot be changed or assigned to other devices, reducing device clash to the network. There are various ways to connect printer with IP address. In this blog, you will get to know about the steps to connect your printer with an IP address.

To add the printer using an IP address, you are required to know the IP address of the printer. The simple way to find the IP address of the printer is to print the self-test page. The self-test page shows the details of the printer including the current IP address. 

Printing the self-test page on printers is easy. First, you have to press the setup button to access the menu, then use the right arrow to go to the print report option, and then hit the OK button to print the test page. In case you can’t find the IP address of the printer, you can take the help of this guide.

Steps To Add Printer via IP Address

Ensure that the printer is turned ON and follow the below-mentioned steps to add a printer to the computer. 

  • Open settings on the computer and click on devices. 

  • On the next window, click on the printers and scanners option and then click on add the printer or scanner option. 

  • As windows start the search for the printers, click on the printer that I want is not listed. 

  • Then, add the printer using the IP address and then click on the next. 

  • In the next window, you have to enter the IP address or Hostname of the printer and then click on the next. 

  • Windows can find if the printer is on and correctly configured. If not, then you will be asked to give more information regarding the printer. 

  • In the next window, choose the printer manufacturer and select the model by clicking on it. 

  • Type the name of the printer and click on next. 

  • Choose whether you want to share your printer or not and click on the next. 

  • On the next window, print a test page and click on finish.

That’s all with the process of adding or connect printer with IP address. However, if you want more help regarding this process or have some queries then you can contact our professionals they will help you out.

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