{"id":2716,"date":"2023-09-22T12:19:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T11:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techcatassist.com\/?p=2716"},"modified":"2023-09-22T12:19:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T11:19:48","slug":"how-to-add-an-ip-printer-in-windows-via-tcp-ip-network-printing-made-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techcatassist.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/22\/how-to-add-an-ip-printer-in-windows-via-tcp-ip-network-printing-made-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add an IP Printer in Windows via TCP\/IP: Network Printing Made Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Adding an IP printer in Windows via TCP\/IP is a useful way to connect to a printer on your network when it has a specific IP address assigned to it. This method can be beneficial, especially when you want to print from multiple devices without relying on direct USB connections. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to add an IP printer in Windows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> Make sure your printer is connected to the same network (cable or wifi) as your computer\/laptop and that you know its IP address<\/p>\n\n\n\n


To add an IP printer in Windows using TCP\/IP, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.<\/strong> Open the Settings<\/strong> app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.<\/strong> Click on Devices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.<\/strong> Click on Printers & scanners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.<\/strong> Click on Add a printer or scanner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.<\/strong> Click on The printer that I want isn’t listed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.<\/strong> Click on Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.<\/strong> Click on Create a new port<\/strong> and select Standard TCP\/IP Port<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.<\/strong> Click on Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.<\/strong> Enter the IP address of your printer in the Host name or IP address<\/strong> field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.<\/strong> Click on Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11.<\/strong> Windows will try to find the printer driver. If it can’t find the driver, you can download it from the printer manufacturer’s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12.<\/strong> Once the driver is installed, click on Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13.<\/strong> Enter a name for your printer and select whether you want it to be your default printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14.<\/strong> Click on Finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your printer will now be added to your computer and you can start printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of using TCP\/IP to add an IP printer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n