Finding Your Printer's IP Address on Windows 10

Key Takeaways

To locate the IP address of your printer, access the Control Panel and navigate to "View Devices and Printers." Next, choose your printer's icon and proceed to click on "Properties" to access the "Web Services" tab, where you can find the designated IP address.

To configure or troubleshoot a network printer connected to your Windows 10 PC, you can find the printer's IP address using the following methods:

Find Your Printer's IP Address in Control Panel

To locate the IP address of your printer, follow these steps if you have already installed the drivers on your computer: access the Control Panel. However, if you have not yet installed your printer, you can utilize the router method detailed below. Alternatively, you may be able to check the printer directly.

To find the IP address of your installed printer in Windows 10, start by opening Control Panel. To do this, go to the "Start" menu, search for "Control Panel," and click on it from the search results.

In Control Panel, under the "Hardware and Sound" section, click "View Devices and Printers."

On the "Devices and Printers" window, in the "Printers" section, find your printer. Right-click its icon and select "Properties" from the menu.

On the printer's "Properties" window, at the top, click the "Web Services" tab. At the bottom of this tab, next to "IP Address," you can see your printer's IP address.

Write it down so you don't forget. When you're done, click "OK."

By the way, if your printer allows web tweaking, you can enter this IP address in your web browser to access its settings page.

Find Your Printer's IP Address From Your Router

If you haven't installed the drivers for your printer yet, or even if you have installed them but prefer not to use Control Panel, you can employ this router method to locate your printer's IP address.

Accessing this method allows you to view a comprehensive list of the devices currently connected to your network, including your printer. Keep in mind that the steps may vary slightly depending on the model of your router, but the overall concept remains the same.

To begin, locate your router's IP address and input it into the web browser on your personal computer. By doing so, you will be directed to your router's settings page.

For most routers, you can access the settings page by entering "192.168.1.1" or "192.168.0.1" as the IP address.

Your router's login page will open. Here, enter the username and password for your router to log in. If you have forgotten your router's password, reset it.

When the router's settings page opens, in the sidebar on the left, select "Network."

In the expanded "Network" menu, click "LAN." Then, in the pane on the right, click the "DHCP Client List" tab.

You can view a comprehensive list of all devices that are currently connected to your network, including your printer. Locate your printer by searching for its corresponding name. For instance, if your printer is manufactured by HP, you should find "HP" mentioned in the list.

Beside your printer, you will find its IP address displayed.

And that's how you go about locating your printer on your network using your router. It's very helpful when setting up and fixing issues with your printer.

Find Your Printer's IP Address From Your Printer

Another way to potentially locate your printer's IP address is by using the display and buttons on the printer itself. However, this method may require referring to your printer's manual for guidance. Many printers that are connected to a network come equipped with a small screen and a menu button to access status updates or adjust settings. By navigating through the menu options displayed on the screen, you can search for terms like "Network," "Info," "Status," or "IP Address" to locate the desired information. We wish you the best of luck and hope your printing experience is a pleasant one!