Windows 10: set up a network printer - how it works

You can set up a network printer (WLAN printer) quickly and easily in Windows 10. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do this

Windows 10: set up a network printer - how it works

1. Connect your printer to the mains and connect it to the Internet (wireless or via LAN cable).
2. Right click on the Windows logo at the bottom left and select "Settings".
3. Then click on "Devices" and on the right "Devices and Printers".
4. In the next window, select the "Add printer" button. The wizard will now search for printers on the network.
5. To set up the printer, simply select it from the list and follow the instructions.
6. If the printer is not found, you can add it manually. To do this, click on "The desired printer is not in the list".
7. On the next page, select "Create new connection" and there "Standard TCP / IP Port". Confirm with "Next".
8. Now enter your network address in the two fields. Usually it is "192.168.0.1." After clicking on "Next", you must select your printer from the list of devices so that the appropriate driver can be installed.

We'll tell you what you can do if Windows 10 doesn't find the printer in the next practical tip.