Setting a Static IP for Printer on Windows

For the purpose of this tutorial, we’re assuming 192.168.0.5 is the preferred static IP address for your printer. Begin by checking that this IP isn’t within your router’s DHCP range. Access your router’s settings by entering 192.168.0.1 in a web browser.

Setting Printer IP

1. Access your printer’s settings using its onboard interface. If your printer offers a web interface, type its current IP (like 192.168.0.206) into a browser.
2. Navigate to sections such as „Network,“ „TCP/IP,“ „IP Address Settings,“ or equivalents.
3. Change the selection from DHCP (or Automatic) to Manual or Static.
4. Input 192.168.0.5 as the static IP, set the subnet mask as 255.255.255.0, and the default gateway, typically 192.168.0.1.
5. Save the changes. Restart both your printer and computer to ensure all network data is refreshed.

Setting Printer Port

Add the printer port in Windows if necessary, and if doing so, ensure to also create a corresponding firewall rule. Typically, this step is optional as the printer is usually cached automatically.

1. Open „Settings“ > „Devices“ > „Printers & Scanners.“
2. If your printer is already listed, click on its name, then choose „Manage.“
3. Select „Printer properties.“
4. Navigate to the „Ports“ tab. Click „Add Port,“ select „Standard TCP/IP Port,“ then „New Port.“
5. Enter 192.168.0.5 and proceed through the port setup wizard.
6. If your printer isn’t already listed, choose „Add a printer or scanner.“ If it doesn’t automatically detect your printer, click „The printer that I want isn’t listed.“
7. Select „Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname.“
8. Input 192.168.0.5 and follow the prompts.
9. Once done, print a test page to verify the configuration.