How to connect a printer to your home network.

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Printers icon.
3. Double-click the Add a printer icon.
4. Click Next to start the Add a printer wizard.
5. Select Network Printer and click Next.
6. Type the network path for the printer.

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Why can’t I find a printer on my network?

Make sure File and Printer Sharing and Network Discovery are enabled on the printer server or the computer where the printer is physically connected. If this feature is disabled on a printer server you’ll know fairly quickly because nobody in the office would be able to see or connect to any of the server’s printers.

How do I find a network printer on Windows 10?

Can’t find your printer?

1. Open Windows search by pressing Windows Key + Q.
2. Type in “printer.”
3. Select Printers & Scanners.
4. Hit Add a printer or scanner. Source: Windows Central.
5. Choose The printer that I want isn’t listed.
6. Select Add a Bluetooth, wireless or network discoverable printer.
7. Choose the connected printer.

How do I find a network printer on my laptop?

How to add a network printer to your PC desktop or laptop:

1. Make sure your computer is on and connected to the network via an Ethernet cable.
2. Go to the start menu.
3. Click on “Devices and Printers” located on the right side of the menu.
4. Click on “Add a printer” located on the upper left hand side of the window.

How do I connect to a network printer?

How to connect a printer to your home network.

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Printers icon.
3. Double-click the Add a printer icon.
4. Click Next to start the Add a printer wizard.
5. Select Network Printer and click Next.
6. Type the network path for the printer.

How do I make my network printer discoverable?

Select Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings. In the Advanced sharing settings dialog box, expand the Private section. Next, under Network discovery, select Turn on network discovery. Under File and printer sharing, select Turn on file and printer sharing.

How do I find a network printer IP address?

How to find a printer’s IP address (Windows 10)

1. Open Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.
2. Right-click the printer and select Properties.
3. Look in the Web Services tab for your IP address if only three tabs appear.
4. Alternatively, look in the Ports tab for your IP address if five tabs appear.

How do I locate the IP address for my printer?

On Windows, you can use the Control Panel to find the printer’s IP address.

1. Go to Settings > Devices > Printers and Scanners.
2. Find your printer in the list, click on it, and select Manage.
3. Click on Printer Properties.
4. In the General tab, find the Location field. Your printer’s IP address will be located in it.

Where do I find devices and printers?

Click the Start button and then click on Devices and Printers. Alternatively, type device in the Start Search box and press Enter or click on Devices and Printers. The Devices and Printers folder will open.