How to Find the IP Address on an HP Printer

Knowing your HP printer's IP address is one of those small but surprisingly useful pieces of information. It lets you connect the printer to your network, troubleshoot connection issues, set up printing from multiple devices, or access the printer's built-in web interface. The good news: there are several reliable ways to find it, and you don't need to be particularly tech-savvy to do any of them.

Why Your HP Printer Has an IP Address

Every device connected to a network — including your printer — is assigned an IP address (Internet Protocol address). Think of it as the printer's home address on your local network. It's how your computer, phone, or tablet knows exactly where to send a print job.

HP printers connected via Wi-Fi or Ethernet will have a local IP address, typically in a format like 192.168.1.x or 10.0.0.x. Printers connected only by USB generally don't have a network IP address in the traditional sense, so these methods apply specifically to network-connected printers.

Method 1: Print a Network Configuration Page 🖨️

This is the most straightforward method and works on almost every HP printer model.

On the printer itself:

1. Press the Setup, Menu, or Wireless button (the label varies by model)
2. Navigate to Network Setup or Wireless Settings
3. Look for an option like Print Network Configuration, Print Info Page, or Network Summary
4. Print the page

The printed report will show your printer's IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and connection status. It's a quick snapshot of everything relevant to your printer's network identity.

Method 2: Use the Printer's Control Panel Display

Many mid-range and higher-end HP printers have a built-in touchscreen or LCD display that shows network information directly.

Steps vary slightly by model, but generally:

1. Tap or navigate to the Wireless or Network icon on the display
2. Select Network Summary, Wireless Summary, or Settings
3. The IP address will be listed there

On HP OfficeJet, DeskJet, and LaserJet models with displays, this is usually accessible within two or three taps from the home screen.

Method 3: HP Smart App (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

If you have the HP Smart app installed, it can surface this information without you touching the printer at all.

1. Open HP Smart
2. Select your printer from the home screen
3. Tap or click Printer Settings or the printer tile info section
4. Look for Network or Connectivity details

The app essentially reads configuration data from the printer over the network, making it useful when you don't want to navigate the printer's own menu system.

Method 4: Check Your Router's Connected Devices List

Your home or office router tracks every device connected to the network and assigns it an IP address. You can find your printer's IP this way even if you can't access the printer directly.

1. Log into your router's admin panel (typically by entering 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 in a browser)
2. Look for a section called Connected Devices, DHCP Clients, or Device List
3. Find your HP printer by its name or MAC address

This method is especially useful if the printer's display isn't working, or if you're managing a network with multiple devices.

Method 5: Find It Through Your Computer's Settings 💻

On Windows:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth & Devices → Printers & Scanners
2. Click your HP printer
3. Select Printer Properties
4. Go to the Ports tab — the IP address may appear next to the active port

Alternatively, open the Control Panel, navigate to Devices and Printers, right-click your HP printer, and select Printer Properties.

On macOS:

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

Method 6: Access the Embedded Web Server (EWS)

Once you have the IP address, you can confirm it (or find additional network details) by typing it directly into a browser address bar. HP printers with network connectivity include a built-in Embedded Web Server (EWS) — a mini web interface hosted by the printer itself.

If the page loads and shows your printer's status dashboard, you've confirmed the address is correct. The EWS also lets you change network settings, monitor ink or toner levels, and configure print preferences.

Variables That Affect Which Method Works Best

Not every method works equally well in every situation. A few factors shape what's practical for your setup:

Static vs. dynamic IP is also worth understanding. Most home networks assign IP addresses dynamically via DHCP, meaning the printer's IP could technically change if it's restarted or if the router reassigns addresses. Some users — particularly in office environments — configure a static IP for their printer to keep it consistent. Whether your printer is using a dynamic or static address affects how reliable any saved IP address will be over time.

When the IP Address Isn't Showing Up

If none of the above methods surface an IP address, the most common reasons are:

• The printer isn't connected to the network (check Wi-Fi or Ethernet status)
• The printer is connected to a different network than your computer
• A firewall or router setting is blocking device discovery
• The printer needs a firmware update to restore network functionality

Running the HP Print and Scan Doctor (a free diagnostic tool from HP) can help identify and fix many connectivity issues automatically.

What actually works best in your case comes down to your specific printer model, how your network is set up, and which devices you're working with — factors only your own setup can answer.