How to Add New IP Address

Once you’ve located the new IP address, you’ll need to add it to the computer in order to print. This section goes over how to add a new IP address.


Printers & Scanners #

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  • Search for “Printers & scanners” in search box in dock. 
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  • Click on the printer you are adding a new IP Address for or click “Add device” if adding a printer not on the list. 

  • Click “Printer Properties”. 

Printer Properties #

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  1. On the “Properties” dialogue, click the tab for “Ports”.
  2. Click “Add Port”.

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  • Click “Standard TCP/IC Port.

Add Standard TCP/ICP Printer Port Wizard #

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  • Click “Next”.

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  • Type in the IP Address you got off the printer/plotter. The “Port Name” will automatically populate. Click “Next”. 
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  • Click “Finish”.