How to Find Your Printer's IP Address

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Learn the easiest ways to check your printer’s IP address
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Do you need to find your printer's IP address on your local network? Whether you need to set up a network printer on the network or share the printer with another user, finding your printer's IP address will be helpful. Fortunately, it's easy to get the IP address of your printer on Windows or Mac. You can also find the IP address in your router configuration or by printing a configuration page. This wikiHow article teaches you how to find your printer's IP address. fix a networking issue .

Things You Should Know

  • On Windows 11, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & Scanners > your printer > Printer Properties > General.
  • On Windows 10, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer and select Properties > Web Services.
  • On a Mac, go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners and select your printer.
Method 1
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Using Windows 11

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  1. It's the icon with the Windows logo. It's in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
    • Make sure you have updated to the latest version of Windows.
  2. It's in the list of pinned apps at the top of the Start menu. It has an icon that resembles a gear.
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  3. It's the second option in the menu panel to the left of the Settings window. It's next to an icon that resembles the Bluetooth logo. [1]
  4. It's the third option in the Bluetooth & devices menu. This displays a list of all available printers.
  5. All available printers are listed at the top of the menu. Click whichever printer you want to check the IP address of.
  6. This displays the Properties window for that printer.
  7. It's the first tab at the top of the Properties window.
  8. The IP address will be in the field next to "Location." It's the first field below the printer name.
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Using Windows 10

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  1. It's the icon with the Windows logo in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. This displays the Windows Start menu.
  2. This displays the Control Panel in the Windows Start menu.
  3. It has an icon that resembles a blue screen with some graphs on it.
  4. It's next to an icon that resembles a printer.
    • If you don't see this option, click Devices and Printers instead.
  5. It's at the top of the Hardware and Sound menu.
  6. You should see all connected printers listed below "Printers." Right-click a printer to display a pop-out menu.
  8. It's the third tab at the top of the page.
    • If there are 5 tabs instead of three, click the Ports tab instead.
  9. The printer's IP address appears next to "IP address" in the Troubleshooting Information panel.
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Using the Windows Command Prompt

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  1. It's the icon with the Windows logo in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
    • This method will work on both Windows 10 and Windows 11.
  2. This displays the Command Prompt in the Windows Start menu.
  3. It has an icon that resembles a black screen.
  4. This displays some information about your network.
  5. This is the IP address for your router. Copy this number or write it down.
  6. Replace "[your IPv4 address]" with the default gateway IPv4 address you copied. This will ping your router.
  7. This displays a list of all devices connected to your network.
  8. If you know your printer's MAC address , you can easily find your printer from the list of connected devices. If you don't know your printer's MAC address, you can copy the different IP addresses and paste them into a web browser. Your printer's IP address should take you to your printer's setup page.
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Using a Mac

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  1. It's the icon that resembles the Apple logo. It's in the upper-left corner of the menu bar at the top of the screen. This displays the Apple menu.
  2. It's in the Apple menu. This will open the System Settings window with various options.
    • On older versions of MacOS, click System Preferences instead.
    • On older versions of macOS, click Print and Scan instead.
  4. It should be in the pane to the left. This displays a description section on the right, you will see a bunch of information.
  5. You should see your printer's IP address next to "Location" in the information panel on the right.
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Using the CUPS Webpage on a Mac

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  1. You can find the Terminal in the "Utilities" folder in Applications using Finder, or you can click the magnifying glass icon in the upper-right corner and type Terminal . The Terminal has an icon that resembles a black screen. Click the Terminal icon when you find it.
  2. This enables the Common Unix Printer System (CUPS) interface in your web browser, which you can use to check the printer's IP address.
  3. Safari has an icon that resembles a blue compass. Click the Safari icon in your Dock at the bottom of the screen.
  4. The address bar is at the top of Safari. This opens the CUPS web interface in Safari.
  5. Your printer's IP address can be found under the "Location" section on the web interface.
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Using Your Router

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  1. In order to access your router's user interface , you need to enter your router's default gateway address into a web browser. Common default gateway addresses include; "192.168.1.1," "192.168.0.1," "192.168.2.1," and "10.0.0.1."
    • If you don't know what your router's default gateway address is, open the Command Prompt on Windows and type "ipconfig" and press Enter . Your router's default gateway address will be listed next to "IPv4 Address. On Mac , open System Preferences , and click Network . Click your network connection and click the TCP/IP tab. Note your IPv4 Address.
  2. Enter the username and password to log into your router and click the login button. If you have not changed your username and password, it should still be the default username and password. You may be able to find the default username and password on the bottom or back of your router, or in the user's manual that came with your router.
    • The most common router username and password is either "admin" or just left blank.
  3. The user interface for each router make and model is going to be different. Look for your DHCP Client Table or client list. This can usually be found in the Local Network section.
  4. Once you find where the client list is located in your router's user interface, open it. You should see a list of connected devices.
  5. You should see your printer's IP address next to "Location," "IPv4 Address," or something similar. [2]
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Using Your Printer's App

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  1. Use the following steps to find the IP address for an HP printer:
    • Open the HP Smart app or go to https://www.hpsmart.com in a web browser.
    • Log in or create an account if needed.
    • Select Printer Settings .
    • Select Printer Reports under "Tools."
    • Select Network Configuration to print a network configuration page.
    • Locate your printer's IP address in the "IPv4" section of the network configuration page.
  2. Use the following steps to find the IP address for your Canon printer:
    • Select Settings and Adjustments on your printer.
    • Select Set or Adjust in the menu and click Ok .
    • Expand the IP Address menu.
    • Select Interface Setup .
    • Select TCP/IP .
    • Open the Next tab.
    • Select IPv4 Settings .
    • Note your printer's IP address.
  3. The way you find or print the network configuration page is different on each printer make and model. Check your user's manual or online documentation to find the exact method for your printer. In general, you can find the printer's configuration page using the following steps:
    • Select Preferences , Options , Settings , Wireless Settings or similar.
    • Select TCP/IP' , Network Status , Wi-Fi Status or something similar.
    • Note your printer's IP address next to "Location," "IPv4 Address," or similar.
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    You can try restarting your printer. If it does not work, you may have to uninstall the network on the printer, and then install it again. If this still does not work, you may have to make an appointment at a genius bar to get your iPad checked.
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      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/set-a-default-printer-in-windows-e10cf8b8-e596-b102-bf84-c41022b5036f
      2. ↑ https://www.security.org/vpn/find-printer-ip-address/

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