Direct IP Printing from Windows

This document provides a step-by-step set of instructions on how to add a printer to Microsoft Windows 10 using direct IP Printing.

Click the Windows Start button.

Select Settings.

Select Devices.

Select Printers & scanners, then click on the + button to Add a printer or scanner.

Select The printer that I want isn’t listed.

Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname.

Enter the IP address you collected above in the Hostname or IP Address field.

Windows should find the printer if the printer is on and configured correctly. You may have to specify more information. If prompted, Select the type of network adapter installed in the printer in the “Device Type” drop-down list. You can also click “Custom” to specify custom settings for the network printer. Select “Next“. Windows will now walk you through installing the drivers for the printer.

When prompted, enter a friendly name for the printer.

Do not share the printer.

Click Finish. Your IP printer is now installed.