Where Is the IP Address on an HP Printer? How to Find It Fast

Every device on a network needs an IP address to communicate — and your HP printer is no different. Whether you're troubleshooting a connection issue, setting up a static IP, or configuring your printer from a browser, knowing where to find that address is step one. The good news: HP gives you several ways to locate it, and most take under a minute.

Why Your HP Printer Has an IP Address

When your HP printer connects to a Wi-Fi network or wired Ethernet, your router assigns it an IP address — a unique numerical label (like 192.168.1.45) that identifies it on the local network. Without it, your computer wouldn't know where to send the print job.

This address can be dynamic (assigned automatically by DHCP, meaning it can change) or static (manually set, meaning it stays fixed). Which type you're working with affects whether the address you find today will still be valid next week.

Method 1: Print a Network Configuration Page 🖨️

This is the most reliable method and works on virtually every HP printer model — inkjet or laser, old or new.

Here's how:

1. Make sure the printer is powered on and connected to a network.
2. On the printer's control panel, navigate to Settings or Setup.
3. Look for Network Settings, Wireless Settings, or Reports.
4. Select Print Network Configuration Page or Print Wireless Test Report (the exact label varies by model).
5. The printed page will list the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and other network details.

On older HP printers with limited displays, you can sometimes trigger this page by holding specific button combinations — typically the Cancel and Resume buttons simultaneously for a few seconds. Check your model's documentation if the menu-based route isn't available.

Method 2: Check the Printer's Built-In Display

Most mid-range and higher HP printers — including popular LaserJet and OfficeJet Pro models — have a touchscreen or LCD panel that shows network information directly.

Steps:

1. Tap or navigate to the Wireless icon (looks like a radio wave) or go to Settings.
2. Select Wireless Settings or Network Setup.
3. Choose View Wireless Summary or Network Status.
4. The IP address appears in the network details list.

The exact path depends on whether your printer runs HP's older menu-based interface or the newer touchscreen firmware. Entry-level printers often have a smaller display with fewer menu options, so this method isn't universally available.

Method 3: Use the HP Smart App

If your printer is already connected and registered, the HP Smart app (available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android) can show you network details without touching the printer itself.

1. Open HP Smart and select your printer.
2. Tap or click Printer Settings or the info icon.
3. Network details, including the IP address, are listed under the connection section.

This method is convenient if you're away from the printer or if the control panel is difficult to navigate.

Method 4: Access the Embedded Web Server (EWS)

HP printers that are network-connected run a small built-in web server — called the Embedded Web Server (EWS). But to use it, you need the IP address first. This is a chicken-and-egg situation, so EWS is more useful after you've found the IP through another method.

Once you have it, type the IP address directly into a browser address bar (http://192.168.x.x). The EWS gives you full access to network configuration, ink levels, job history, and more — including confirming the IP address and switching it from dynamic to static.

Method 5: Check Your Router's Connected Devices List

If you can't get the IP from the printer itself, log into your router's admin panel (typically at 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).

Look for a section labeled:

• Connected Devices
• DHCP Client List
• Device List

Your HP printer should appear there, listed by name (often something like HP-OfficeJet-XXXX) alongside its assigned IP address. This works regardless of the printer's display capabilities.

Method 6: Find It From Your Windows or macOS Computer

On Windows:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners.
2. Select your HP printer and click Printer properties.
3. Under the Ports tab, the IP address is shown next to the active port.

On macOS:

1. Go to System Settings → Printers & Scanners.
2. Select your HP printer.
3. Click Options & Supplies — the IP address appears on the General tab.

Key Factors That Affect Which Method Works for You

Dynamic vs. Static: The Detail That Changes Everything 🔧

Finding your printer's IP is straightforward — but if it's assigned dynamically, that address can change the next time the printer or router restarts. This is why print jobs sometimes fail seemingly without reason after a network interruption.

For home users who rarely change network setups, a dynamic IP usually isn't a problem. For anyone who's configured the printer's IP in software, set up port forwarding, or relies on the EWS for regular management, a static IP — set either through the EWS or the router's DHCP reservation settings — removes that variable entirely.

Whether that tradeoff matters depends entirely on how your network is structured and how often your devices reconnect or restart. That's a calculation only your specific setup can answer.