HOWTO: Remove and Add a new TCP/IP or Wireless Printer

Removing the Printer

For Windows:

1. Open Settings:
   • Press Windows + I and navigate to Devices > Printers & Scanners.
2. Find the Printer:
   • Locate the printer you want to remove under the Printers & Scanners section.
3. Remove the Printer:
   • Select the printer and click Remove Device.
   • Confirm the removal if prompted.
4. Clear Drivers (Optional):
   • Open Control Panel > Devices and Printers.
   • Select the printer, right-click, and choose Remove Device.
   • Go to Print Server Properties (right-click in the blank area or in the toolbar).
   • Under the Drivers tab, locate the printer driver, select it, and click Remove.

For macOS:

1. Open System Preferences:
   • Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.
2. Find the Printer:
   • Select the printer from the list on the left.
3. Remove the Printer:
   • Click the minus (-) button below the printer list.
   • Confirm removal if prompted.

Adding a TCP/IP or Wireless Printer

For Windows:

1. Open Settings:
   • Press Windows + I and navigate to Devices > Printers & Scanners.
2. Add a printer:
   • Click Add a printer or scanner.
   • Wait for your device to detect printers.  If the printer appears click on the printer to add to your system.
   • If the desired printer doesn’t appear, click the printer isn’t listed.
3. Manually Add TCP/IP Printer:
   • Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname and click Next.
   • Enter the printer’s IP address or hostname in the Hostname or IP Address field.
   • Ensure the port type matches the printer (usually Standard TCP/IP Port) and click Next.
4. Install Drivers:
   • Select your printer’s make and model from the list or provide a driver (click Have Disk to browse).
5. Name and Share Settings:
   • Name the printer and decide whether to share it.
6. Print Test Page (Optional):
   • Click Print a test page to confirm the printer is working.

For macOS:

1. Open System Preferences:
   • Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.
2. Add a Printer:
   • Click the plus (+) button below the printer list.
3. Choose Printer Type:
   • For a TCP/IP printer, go to the IP tab and enter the printer’s IP address.
   • For a wireless printer, select the printer from the Default tab or enter details manually under IP.
4. Set Protocol:
   • Select a protocol (e.g., HP JetDirect – Socket, LPD, or IPP) depending on the printer.
5. Add Printer:
   • Fill in other fields as required (e.g., Queue Name), then click Add.
   • Download and install drivers if prompted.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Ensure the printer is powered on and connected to the network.
• For wireless printers, confirm it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your workstation.
• Restart your computer after removing and adding the printer if you encounter errors.