How to Find the IP Address of Your Printer? 5 simple methods

While most printers are pretty easy to connect, sometimes your computer may ask you for the printer’s IP address. An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique address assigned to a device which serves as its identifier when some other device or network wants to reach it. A unique IP address ensures that the communication reaches the desired device safely. In this article, we show you how to find the IP address of your printer.

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Use the Menu on the printer’s screen

If your printer comes with a display unit go to ‘Settings’ and select ‘Network Settings’. You will find the IP address of the printer there. This may vary for different printers. The IP address may be in the ‘Setup’ or ‘Network Setup’ option in some printers. Navigate your way through the menu and you will find the IP address. If your printer does not come with a display unit, follow the methods given below.

Find the IP Address of your printer using your computer

Step 1: Go to Settings>Devices.

Step 2: Click on ‘Printers and Scanners’ and select the printer whose IP address you want to find.

Step 3: Click on ‘Manage’ and select ‘Properties’.

Step 4: Click on the general tab. You will find the IP address in the location section.

Use the router

If a printer is shared between a network of computers, you can find its IP address using the router it is connected to. The way to access the router menu varies among different routers. Most home routers allow you to access the menu using the web browser. Once you’ve opened the menu check for the device list to find the IP address of your printer.

Print a configuration sheet

Most printers have the option to print a test page which contains all the specs and configurations of the printer, including the IP address. You can print the configuration page using the on-screen menu on the printer. If your printer does not have an on-screen menu, press and hold the power button for 5-10 seconds and it will print the configuration page.

Use Command Prompt

You can find the IP address of your printer using the command prompt. Just follow these simple steps.

Step 1: Press the Windows key and type ‘cmd’ on the search bar. Select Command Prompt.

Step 2: On the cmd screen type ‘netstat -r’ and press enter.

Step 3: You will be presented with a complete list of devices connected to your computer along with their IP address.

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These are the 5 simple ways to find the IP address of your printer. We’ve picked these 5 methods to cover the diverse range of printers on the market, no matter how different their setup might be. If you still can’t find it, let us know the model number in the comments and we’ll help you out.