🖨️ Printer/New Printer Setup (PC & Mac)

This guide covers connecting a printer to Wi-Fi and setting up the printer on a computer using a Static IP address or Hostname.

Setup/Connect Printer to Wi-Fi

(Note: The detailed steps for connecting the printer itself to Wi-Fi—usually done via the printer’s control panel or a setup app—are not provided in the source text, but this step is assumed to be completed first.)

Static IP/Hostname Setup

1. Add a Printer via Static IP/Hostname On Windows

This method ensures a permanent, reliable connection by bypassing reliance on automatic network discovery.

1. Go to Control Panel $\rightarrow$ Devices and Printers $\rightarrow$ Add a Printer.
2. Choose Add a printer using the printer’s Static TCP/IP address or its Hostname.
3. Enter the printer’s Static IP or Hostname and follow the prompts to install the printer driver.
4. (Optional): Download and install the needed drivers and software directly from the appropriate manufacturer’s support website.

2. Add a Printer via Static IP/Hostname On macOS

1. Go to System Preferences $\rightarrow$ Printers & Scanners $\rightarrow$ Add (+).
2. Select IP at the top of the dialog window.
3. Enter the printer’s Static IP or Hostname.
4. Choose the printer’s protocol (usually IPP or AirPrint) and follow the prompts.
5. (Optional): Download and install the needed drivers and software directly from the appropriate manufacturer’s support website.

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