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How to add a network printer by IP Address on a Mac - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>This article will show you how to add a wireless printer in MacOS by using the printer’s IP address.</p><p>The printer must support one of these printing protocols: AirPrint, HP Jetdirect (Socket), Line Printer Daemon (LPD), or Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). You must know the network printer’s IP address or host name, printing protocol and model number or printer software name before you can complete these steps.<p><br></p></p><p>1) Update your Mac software by navigating to the <strong>Apple Menu</strong> and going to <strong>System Preferences</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/P04TAAZ7D51O/1.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/P04TAAZ7D51O/1.png" alt="1.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>2) Choose <strong>Software Update</strong> and install any software updates listed</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/VLKBBKXYE94H/5.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/VLKBBKXYE94H/5.png" alt="5.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>3) <strong>Connect your printer</strong> to the wireless network using the instruction manual that came with the printer. Manuals can also be found on the manufacturer website.<p><br></p></p><p>4) Open the <strong>Apple Menu</strong> and go to <strong>System Preferences</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/GG742UVVPPFO/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/GG742UVVPPFO/image.png" alt="image.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>5) Select <strong>Printers & Scanners</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/UMOIOSW668SW/2.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/UMOIOSW668SW/2.png" alt="2.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>6) Click the <strong>Add button (+)</strong> at the bottom of the list</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/7ZI4RAFD7Z8H/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/7ZI4RAFD7Z8H/image.png" alt="image.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>7) Choose the <strong>IP tab</strong> at the top of the window and then enter your printer’s IP address.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/1J7BEPZQ90F1/3.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/1J7BEPZQ90F1/3.png" alt="3.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>8) That's it!</p> </article> </main>