Add a network printer as a local printer

  1. Select the
    Start
    button, then select
    Settings
    .
  2. Select
    Devices
    , then select
    Printers & scanners
    .
  3. Select
    Add a printer or scanner
    , then select
    The printer that I want isn't listed
    .
  4. Mark the
    Add a printer using TCP/IP address or hostname
    checkbox, then select
    Next
    .
  5. Select
    TCP/IP Device
    from the
    Device type
    dropdown.
  6. Enter the IP address of the printer in the
    Hostname or IP address
    field, then select
    Next
    .
  7. Make sure the
    Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use
    checkbox is marked, then select
    Next
    .
  8. If you get a version conflict message asking which version of the driver to use, select
    Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended)
    , unless the local printer is being installed to test a different version of the drivers. You'll need to know the location of the test printer drivers.
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