When you connect a wireless printer, you may encounter a common issue: the printer cannot connect to the device. This is usually related to the printer's IP address. It is very important to know the IP address of your Epson printer. Because this can help you quickly connect the device and solve many network printing problems.
In this article, I will show you step by step how to find the IP address and help you solve related problems.
Table of Contents
1. How to Find IP Address on Epson Printer
1. Method 1: Find IP Address from the Printer's Control Panel
2. Method 2: Find IP Address from Router Settings
3. Method 3: Find IP Address from Computer's Command Prompt or Terminal
4. Method 4: Find IP Address via Printing a Network Status Report
5. Method 5: Find IP Address via Epson Printer Software on Your Computer
2. What Can You Use Your IP Address for?
How to Find IP Address on Epson Printer
Method 1: Find the IP Address from the Printer's Control Panel
For most Epson printers with a display, you can check the IP address directly on the control panel without using a computer or phone. Here are the general steps (menu names may vary slightly for different models, but the general path is the same):
Step 1: Turn on the printer
You need to make sure the printer is turned on and connected to the network.
Step 2: Enter the Settings menu
Then you need to find and click the Settings or Tools icon on the printer's home screen. The icon is usually displayed as a gear symbol.
Step 3: Enter Network Settings
In the Settings menu, you need to select Network Settings or Wi-Fi/Wired LAN Settings.
Step 4: Check the network status
After that, you need to enter the Network Status or a similar submenu. In this menu, the system will display the printer's current connection method and network information.
Step 5: Find the IP address
In the displayed network information, you will see fields: IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.
Your printer IP address is written in the IP Address line, for example: 192.168.1.105
Additional tips:
If the printer is connected to a wired network, you need to make sure the network cable is securely connected.
If the printer is connected to Wi-Fi but does not display an IP address, it may not have successfully connected to the network. We recommend resetting the network connection.
Method 2: Find IP Address from Router Settings
If your Epson printer is already connected to your router via Wi-Fi, you can also log in to the router's management screen to check the IP address. This method is suitable if you can't find the IP address even though your printer is connected to Wi-Fi, or if your printer's screen is broken. To use this method, make sure your printer and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The steps are as follows:
Step 1: Check The Router Login Address
You need to open a browser and enter the router's IP address in the address bar.
If you don't know the IP address, open a command prompt on your computer and enter "ipconfig". You will see the router's address in the "Default Gateway" column.
Step 2: Log In To The Router's Management Screen
You will need to enter your username and password. The default username is usually "admin" and the password is "admin" or "123456". These may have been changed by you or the installer.
If you have never logged in, we recommend checking the sticker on the back of the router. The default login information is usually listed there.
Step 3: Go To The Connected Devices or DHCP Client List
Once you have successfully logged in, look for menus such as "Connected Devices", "Device Management", "Client List", and "Network Map". The list will show all devices currently connected to your Wi-Fi.
*The menu names may vary depending on the brand of your router.
Step 4: Identify Your Epson Printer
Then you need to look for devices with names such as Epson_xxxxxx, EPSON-Printer, etc. If you are logged in with a MAC, you may find an address starting with 00:26:AB, which is a common prefix for Epson.
The Device column usually displays the IP address.
If multiple unknown devices are displayed, you can identify them by disconnecting and reconnecting the printer and refreshing the page to see the newly added device.
Some routers allow you to set a note or give a name to the device to make it easier to identify next time.
Method 3: Find IP Address from Computer's Command Prompt or Terminal
You can also find the IP address of an Epson printer from the Command Prompt for Windows or the Terminal for Mac. This method is suitable if the printer is already connected to the network and you want to quickly check the IP address. Below are detailed steps divided into two parts for Windows and Mac.
1. Windows System: Use The Command Prompt
Step 1: Open the command prompt
Type "cmd" in the search box on the taskbar and click "Command Prompt" to open its window.
Type "arp-a" and press Enter.
Step 2: View LAN devices
This command will list all devices currently connected to the network with their IP addresses.
Step 3: Identify the printer
You may need to identify which one is the printer based on the brand and device name.
2. MAC System: Use Terminal
Step 1: Open Terminal
Search for "Terminal" in Spotlight and click to open it.
Type arp-a and press Enter.
Step 2: View LAN devices and identify the printer
The terminal will list all IP and MAC addresses of devices on the local network. Identify your printer based on its characteristics.
Method 4: Find IP Address via Printing a Network Status Report
The specific method varies slightly depending on the Epson printer model. Here are the steps for two common situations.
1. Epson Printers With Physical Buttons
Step 1: Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is loaded.
Step 2: Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for about 7 seconds, and wait until the indicator light flashes or printing starts.
For some models, you may need to press both the network button and the information button at the same time. If you are unsure of the button combination, you can refer to the official Epson manual or search for related information on the Epson website.
2. Epson printer with a screen
Step 1: Click Settings or the gear icon on the home screen
Step 2: Find Network Settings and click Network Status or Print Report
Step 3:Select Print Network Configuration Page
The printer will output a report.
The network report will be marked with the following information:
- IP Address: The IP address currently used by the printer
- Connection Status: This helps to check whether the printer is connected to Wi-Fi
- SSID: Wi-Fi network name
- MAC Address: A Physical address helps identify the printer
Step 4:Check the IP address on the report
If the IP address is displayed as 0.0.0.0 or ---, it means that the printer has not successfully connected to the network.
Method 5: Find IP Address via Epson Printer Software on Your Computer
If you manage multiple printers in an enterprise, you can download the EpsonNet Config tool from the official website. After you scan the LAN, all Epson devices and IP addresses will be automatically listed.
What Can You Use Your IP Address for?
Many users think that the IP address is only for connecting to the printer, but it has more to do with it. Especially for network printers like Epson, knowing the IP address can help you troubleshoot problems, increase efficiency, and even reduce maintenance costs.
1. Access the Printer's Web Control Backend
You can open the printer's settings page by simply entering the IP address of your Epson printer in the address bar of your browser.
On this page, you can:
- Check the ink or toner cartridge level
- Change the printer name or device location
- Set the default paper type or input tray
- Enable or disable wireless features
- Set access rights or password protection
2. Quickly Diagnose Printing Errors
If you can't print, first check the following:
- Whether the printer's IP address has been changed by the router
- Whether the printer is in the same network segment as your computer or mobile phone
- Whether the IP address is being used by other devices
To check if the printer is connected, try pinging the printer by its IP address. This is more efficient than unplugging the power and reinstalling the driver.
3. Configure Wireless Printing Features
Some Epson printers support wireless printing, but require an IP address for background settings.
4. Scan to Email or Scan to PCSettings
Epson multifunction printers, such as the WF series and EcoTank series, allow you to set the following:
Automatically send scanned files to a specific mailbox
Set a specific computer as the default host to receive scanned files
All of these functions are performed on the web backend and require an IP address to open the settings interface.
5. Fixed IPto Avoid Frequent Disconnections
Many users have found themselves in a situation where the printer's IP address has changed, and they can't connect.
Restarting the router will assign a new IP address to the Epson printer. This will cause device recognition to fail.
You can also manually set a "fixed IP" in the background of the printer.
You can also assign a fixed IP address by binding the router's MAC address.
6. Network Security Settings
Limit printer access to a specific IP range.
Set an administrator password to prevent unknown devices from connecting without permission.
Disable protocols you do not use (FTP, Telnet, etc.).
Conclusion
Checking the IP address is very important when connecting or managing Epson printers. This article will introduce many easy and practical ways to do it. Just follow the steps to help you quickly check the IP address, solve connection problems, and ensure smooth printing.
