How to Find a Printer's IP Address (Windows, Mac and Router)

You need a printer's IP address to add it manually, fix a connection problem or open its settings page. Here are five easy ways to find it. Network printers use a private address on your home or office network, such as 192.168.1.45, which is different from your public address. See public vs private IP addresses.

1. Use the printer's own screen

Most printers show their address under a menu such as Settings, Network, Wireless or Wi-Fi status. Look for “IPv4 address”.

2. Print a network configuration page

If the printer has no screen, hold the Wi-Fi or information button for a few seconds, or find “Print network config” in its menu. The printed page lists the IP address.

3. Check your router's device list

Log in to your router (often 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1) and open the list of connected devices or DHCP clients. Find the printer by its name or manufacturer.

4. Look in Windows or macOS

• Windows 11: open Settings, then Bluetooth & devices, then Printers & scanners. Select the printer, open Printer properties and check the Ports tab, or the Web Services tab for the address.
• macOS: open System Settings, then Printers & Scanners, and select the printer. Its address or hostname appears in the printer's details.

5. Scan your network

Run arp -a in a terminal to list devices your computer has recently talked to, or use a network scanner app. Match the printer's MAC address, which is printed on a label on the device.

Make the address stay put

If the address changes and your printer keeps disconnecting, give it a fixed one. Either reserve it in the router's DHCP settings, which is the best approach, or set a static address on the printer. Choose an address inside your network and outside the DHCP pool. Our subnet calculator shows the usable range.