Printer - Add a network printer to Windows by IP or hostname
Action
To connect to a networked printer using its IP address or network name, follow the steps below.
Instructions
- Open the Start menu, click Settings, and click Devices
- Choose Printers & Scanners at the left
- Click Add a printer or scanner
- Windows will search for nearby printers, but they are not displayed with specific identifying information, so scroll down to the end of the list and click The printer I want isn't listed
- When the Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard window is displayed, select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname and click Next to continue
- When the Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard window is displayed, click Next to continue.
In the Hostname or IP Address field, enter the printer's hostname or IP address. The Port Name is filled in automatically.
A hostname will usually be of the format prn1-msc503.msc.albany.edu or something similar.
An IP address will usually be of the format 10.200.123.123
- Leave the Query the printer... box checked and click Next to continue
Windows will try to detect and install the driver software for the printer automatically
If Windows cannot automatically install the driver, select the manufacturer and printer model number of your printer. from the choices, like below. Clicking Windows Update will add more models to the list if needed, though it takes a few minutes to run.
- Enter a name for this printer to help you identify this printer from the list of printers installed, then click Next
- Click Do not share this printer and then click Next to continue.
- Click Print a test page to confirm that your printer is installed properly
Click Finish.
You can select which printer you want for your default/automatic printer in the Settings app.