How do I add a network printer using its IP address in Windows 10?

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How do I add a network printer using its IP address in Windows 10?
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To add a network printer via its IP address in Windows 10, first open 'Settings' > 'Devices' > 'Printers & scanners'. Click 'Add a printer or scanner'. When Windows finishes searching, click 'The printer that I want isn't listed'. Select 'Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname', then click 'Next'. In the 'Device type' dropdown, choose 'TCP/IP Device'. Enter the printer's IP address in the 'Hostname or IP address' field. Ensure 'Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use' is checked (unless you plan to install a specific driver manually). Click 'Next'. Windows will attempt to detect the printer and install the driver. If it fails, you may need to specify the port type (usually 'Standard TCP/IP Port' with 'Raw' protocol on port 9100) and then manually select or provide the correct printer driver.