How to Find the IP Address of a Wi-Fi Printer in Windows 10 & 11
By Timothy Tibbetts |
Printers have gone wireless, and because of this, there may come a time you need to know the IP address of a printer. Here's all you need to know.
Note: Your printer needs to be connected to the Wi-Fi, not with a printer cable plugged into a PC.
1: Using Command Prompt
While using the Command Prompt is usually the worst-case scenario, in this situation, it's one of the easiest and fastest ways to find your printer's IP address.
Open a Command Prompt and type in netstat -r.
A list of printers and other devices will immediately be displayed.
If you're using TCP/IP, your printer will be shown under Active Routes in the IPv4 Route Table section.
2: Printers & Scanner Control Panel
Press the Windows Key + S and type in printers and click on Printers & scanners.
Click on the printer you need the IP address of. Click Manage. Click on Printer properties.
Your printer IP should be listed.
3: Check Your Printer Information
Most printers now have an LED touchscreen. Find the networking section and look for the Network address or Wi-Fi status.
If you don't have a touchscreen, you'll want to print out the printer's information. You can often accomplish this by looking for the I for information button or print a test page.
4: Find Your Printer on Your Router
Log into your router and look for DHCP Client Table, Attached Devices, Connected Devices, Local Network, or Network Devices. You might also find a list of connected people and devices. Your printer will be familiar with the brand name (Epson, HP), and the IP address will be located next to the printer name.
If you've never logged into your router before, it's easy to do. See How to Find Your Router Login and Password.
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Note: Your printer needs to be connected to the Wi-Fi, not with a printer cable plugged into a PC.
1: Using Command Prompt
While using the Command Prompt is usually the worst-case scenario, in this situation, it's one of the easiest and fastest ways to find your printer's IP address.
Open a Command Prompt and type in netstat -r.
A list of printers and other devices will immediately be displayed.
If you're using TCP/IP, your printer will be shown under Active Routes in the IPv4 Route Table section.
2: Printers & Scanner Control Panel
Press the Windows Key + S and type in printers and click on Printers & scanners.
Click on the printer you need the IP address of. Click Manage. Click on Printer properties.
Your printer IP should be listed.
3: Check Your Printer Information
Most printers now have an LED touchscreen. Find the networking section and look for the Network address or Wi-Fi status.
If you don't have a touchscreen, you'll want to print out the printer's information. You can often accomplish this by looking for the I for information button or print a test page.
4: Find Your Printer on Your Router
Log into your router and look for DHCP Client Table, Attached Devices, Connected Devices, Local Network, or Network Devices. You might also find a list of connected people and devices. Your printer will be familiar with the brand name (Epson, HP), and the IP address will be located next to the printer name.
If you've never logged into your router before, it's easy to do. See How to Find Your Router Login and Password.
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