Guide To Update IP Address For HP Printer

Every device has its particular IP address. The IP address is a unique code that helps in identifying a device online or in the local network. You can also use the IP address to make changes to your device. When you want to download the HP printer drivers then you can access the site by its official URL, enter your printer’s model number and then look for the printer drivers. You can also use your printer’s IP address to access the site. The IP address of the printer can be updated too. To update the IP address for the HP printer keep reading the blog and you will find the solution. 

Steps To Update IP Address For Your HP Printer-

To change or update the IP address of your HP printer, follow the guidelines mentioned below very carefully. Also, make sure you do not mistype the IP address;

  • On the control panel of your HP printer, click on the Settings option. 
  • Now, go to the wireless settings page, and from there print the Network settings page.
  • Now, the HP printer’s IP address will be printed. Now compare the printer’s IP address to the wifi router’s address. Ensure that both the IP addresses are in the same size and range. 
  • Enter your HP printer’s IP address on the most used web browser’s search bar. Tap on the Return button to open the homepage. This webpage has the internal settings of the HP printer.
  • Then, tap on the network tab. Select this folder and then go to the IPv4 folder. This method is subjective to the printer model you are using.
  • Then select the Set Manual IP option. The wifi router will set it as an IP address automatically. You must ensure that this IP address should not be out of the range of the last set of numbers.
  • Next, use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet address. Then, select the HP printer update IP address of the router for the gateway address or first DNS option.
  • Tap on the Apply button next. Refresh the webpage manually or type in your HP printer’s new IP address and hit the return button.
  • Next, you must print the Configuration page for the printer to check that the IP address has been updated or changed.
  • Reboot both the wifi router and your HP printer.
  • That’s it! Now you know how to update the IP address for the HP printer. The method to change IP addresses might vary for different ranges of HP printers.
  • The new IP address must be in the wifi router’s range. 
  • Also, do not forget to update the IP address on your computer’s settings as well.

IP Address Updated!

You can update the IP address for your HP printer by following the above-mentioned guidelines. These guidelines are in general for all HP printers but in case you need help in updating the IP address for a specific model then you may contact us and we will guide you through. Note down the IP address and also, enter it in your computer’s settings.

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