Install a printer in Microsoft Windows 10 using an IP address.
- Select “Start” and type “advanced print” in the search box.
- Choose “Advanced printer setup“.
- Select “The printer that I want isn’t listed“.
- Select “Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname” , then select “Next“.
- Select “TCP/IP Device” in the “Device type” list.
- Type the hostname or the IP address of the printer. Select “Next“.
- Windows should find the printer if the printer is on and configured correctly. You may have to specify more information. If prompted, Select the type of network adapter installed in the printer in the “Device Type” drop-down list. You can also click “Custom” to specify custom settings for the network printer. Select “Next“.
Windows will now walk you through installing the drivers for the printer. After that is complete, you should be able to print to the printer via direct IP address.
Barry says
THANKS MEGA, Quick and easy fix!
Cher says
Found port but this procedure did not find the IP address. Just bought an HP Spectre 360 with windows 10 HELP
tony says
it find the advanced printer setup, but couldn’t open it no matter you click it or double click it?
Anonymous says
Thank you very much for this post
Tony K-T says
Great, as far as it goes. My printer is more than a week old so W 10 does not see it, therefore, it does not generate an IP. How do I link my Gutenberg with W10 IP addresses? Last week W10 decided to update and threw out all of my previously productive printers and refuses to see them.
manu says
Sir i have a hp laser jer 3015 printer. Successfully installed on windows 10.and also shared it.But I am not able to add it to other pcs.IP method not working for me
Mazie Railey says
Oh my goodness, thank you so much, had to get a new modem upgrade but could not get my computers to speak to the printer. Thank you so much for these clear instructions.
Will Burrows says
Thanks for this information. Unfortunately the fix did not work for me using the printer IP address. I was successful by going to the manufacturers support page (Canon Canada in my case for my MP560) and downloading/installing using their driver. All worked well after that.
Andy Pomfret says
Wed., Jan 27 2016.
Mitch
After a morning of tearing what’s left of my hair out, I came across your web site and now I have my network printer back on all laptops.Splendid, thanks.
Andy P., Lancashire Lad, England
tom says
thanks