Windows 8 Add a Printer TCP IP address

Windows 8 Add a Printer TCP IP address

 

To add a printer in Advanced printer setup

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.
   (If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search.)
2. Enter Advanced printer setup in the search box, and tap or click Advanced printer setup.
3. Do one of the following:
   • Choose a printer in the list.
   • Tap or click The printer that I want isn’t listed, and either enter the printer name or choose one of the other options.
4. Tap or click Next, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 
   
   
   1. While Windows searches for printers, click The printer I want isn't listed .
   2. Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings and then click Next .
   3. If connected via a USB cable, select Use an existing port , click Next , and then wait while the port is located.
      If connected via a network, follow these steps:
      1. Select Create a new port , select Standard TCP/IP port from the drop-down list, and then click Next .
      2. Type the printer IP address (or Printer host name), click Next and then wait while the port is created.