The process of adding a printer by IP address to a Windows 10 computer is commonly referred to as "adding a network printer manually." Here are the steps to accomplish this:
1. Obtain the Printer's IP Address:
- Identify the IP address of the network printer you want to add. This information can usually be found on the printer's control panel or by printing a configuration page from the printer.
2. Open Settings:
- Click on the "Start" menu or press the Windows key, then click on the gear icon to open "Settings."
3. Access Devices Settings:
- In the "Settings" window, click on "Devices."
4. Add a Printer or Scanner:
- In the "Devices" settings, select the "Printers & scanners" tab from the left sidebar.
- Scroll down and click on the "Add a printer or scanner" button. Windows will start searching for available printers on the network.
5. Select "The printer that I want isn't listed":
- If your printer is not automatically detected, scroll down to the bottom of the list and click on "The printer that I want isn't listed."
6. Select "Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname":
- In the "Add Printer" dialog box, select "Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname" and click "Next."
7. Enter the Printer's IP Address:
- Enter the IP address of the printer in the "Hostname or IP address" field. Windows will automatically detect the port and adjust the settings accordingly.
- Click "Next" to continue.
8. Install Printer Driver:
- Windows will attempt to locate the printer. Once the printer is found, select the appropriate printer model from the list or click on "Have Disk" to install a specific driver if necessary.
- Click "Next" to proceed.
9. Name the Printer:
- Enter a name for the printer or use the default name provided by Windows.
- Optionally, you can set the printer as the default printer if desired.
- Click "Next" to complete the installation.
10. Test the Printer:
- After the installation is complete, Windows will prompt you to print a test page to verify that the printer is functioning correctly.
- Click "Print a test page" to send a test print job to the printer.
11. Finish Installation:
- Once the test page is printed successfully, click "Finish" to complete the installation process.
- You should now be able to use the newly added network printer from your Windows 10 computer.
By following these steps, you can add a printer by IP address to a Windows 10 computer and start using it for printing tasks on your network.
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