Changing your printer’s IP address is often necessary when you install a new router, set up a static IP for reliable network printing, or resolve IP conflicts. The process varies slightly depending on whether your printer has a built‑in touchscreen or uses a web interface.
If your printer has an IP already (even a dynamic one), you can change it through its built‑in web page. how to change printer ip address
: Go to Settings > Network/Wi-Fi Settings > Advanced > IP Settings . Change the configuration from "DHCP" (Automatic) to Manual/Static . Changing your printer’s IP address is often necessary
Look for IPv4 Configuration or IP Address Setting . Select Manual (or Static ) instead of Automatic (DHCP) . : Go to Settings > Network/Wi-Fi Settings >
Once the new IP is in place, label your printer with its fixed IP for future reference – it’s a small step that saves big headaches later.
If you don’t want to set a static IP on the printer itself, you can assign it a fixed IP via the router.