Step 2: In "Control Panel", select "View Devices and Printers".
View Devices and Printers
Step 3: Click "Add a printer" at the top of the window
Add a printer
Step 4: When the "Add Printer" window appears, select "The Printer that I want isn't listed"
The Printer that I want isn't listed
Step 5: Select 'Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname -> click next to find the printer by IP address.
Step 6: Device Type section -> select TCP/IP Device section -> enter the printer IP address in the Hostname or IP address line -> Next.
The Printer that I want isn't listed
Step 7: The computer will automatically search for the printer. When the process is finished, select the printer you want to connect and press Next.
Step 8: Enter the printer name -> Next.
Step 9: Select printer sharing rights -> Next.
Step 10: Click Set as the default printer -> print a test page by selecting Print a test page -> Finish to finish.
If you're using a Mac, the process for setting up a printer via IP address is as follows:
How to install printer via IP address for Mac computer
During the process of installing the printer via IP address, you may encounter some of the following common errors:
The reason is that the printer is not connected properly or the IP address is entered incorrectly. At this time, the computer cannot detect the printer on the network, the "Add Printer" window does not display your printer.
Solution: You need to check the network connection, need to make sure the printer is connected to the network via Ethernet cable or stable Wi-Fi connection. Also, check the indicator light on the printer to confirm the network connection.
The reason is that the printer is frozen or has a problem with the hardware. At this time, the printer will not print after sending a print command or will not respond to any commands from the computer.
Solution: Turn off your printer, wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on. If your printer is connected via Ethernet, check the cable to make sure it is not damaged and is securely plugged into both the printer and the router. If the above steps do not resolve the issue, contact technical support for further assistance.
The cause is that the printer driver is not compatible with the operating system. The printer will not work or work incorrectly after installation.
Solution: You need to visit the printer manufacturer's website and search for the latest driver for your printer model and operating system. Update your operating system to the latest version to ensure compatibility with the printer driver.
The reason is that the printer's IP address may have changed or conflicted with another device. In this case, the printer worked normally before but cannot connect after a restart or after a period of time.
Solution: Print the printer's network configuration page to check the current IP address. If the IP address has changed, update the new IP address on the computer.
Above are all the steps to help you connect the printer via IP address in the most detailed way. We hope to bring you useful information for the installation process to be successful!