Setup Printing Via Ethernet

Steps

1. Physically connect the printer to the network using an Ethernet cable and power it on.
   • On the printer, perform a self-test / network configuration print (usually from the printer’s menu).
   • Write down the printer’s IP address shown on that printout.
2. On your Windows device open Control Panel

3. View Devices and Printers

4. Click "Add a printer"
5. When Windows searches, choose “The printer that I want isn’t listed.”
6. In the popup select “Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname” and click Next.
7. Change Device type to TCP/IP Device.
8. In Hostname or IP address enter the IP address you got from the self-test print. Click Next.
9. When prompted for the device driver, choose Standard → Generic Network Card (or if a specific driver for your model is available, you can install that instead). Click Next.
10. On the next screen choose Manufacturer: Generic and Printers: Generic / Text Only. Click Next.

11. If prompted about replacing drivers, choose Replace the current driver (or install driver if needed). Click Next.
12. Update the Printer name to a friendly name (e.g., Office Printer - Kitchen) and click Next.

11. Click Print a test page to confirm the printer is reachable and prints.

• If the test page prints, click Finish.

We are happy to remotely set up your printer for you. We know this is a step that can trip up many people due to every printer being a bit different. Please get in touch with us if you need assistance.