Find Printer IP Address and Add New Printer

I have a new problem with my printer that just started happening today, my ip address to the printer has mysteriously dissapeared and now I have no printer. I am running a iBook G4 30 gig hard drive, 256 mb Ram, and Mac OS X 10.3.9.

When using a network printer, it is always best to use IP addresses (LPR) not AppleTalk. AppleTalk is somewhat unreliable, but IP addresses are much more static and reliable.

In order to add a printer that is on the network, you first need to know the IP address. This can be pulled out of the printer by using the “Print Configuration” page on the printer. Each printer is different, so you may have to check online, or check your owners manual if you can’t find it through a menu on the printer. Some printers just need to have certain buttons pressed in a certain order, and some have a button on the network card you can push.

Once you have your IP address, it will look something like this 192.168.10.103. A sequence like this is usually standard from the factory. You can now create a new printer using the IP address.

To create a new printer in OS X, click the link.

To create a new printer is OS 9 or Classic, click the link.

Apple Happy Staff