# Configuring IP Printer

The IP Printer Configuration is for adding or deleting the IP Printer connection in the user computers. For configuring a shared printer in the computer for specific users, refer to the [Configuring Shared Printer](https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/user_configuration/configuring_shared_printer.html) topic.

## Step 1: Name the Configuration

Provide a name and description for the IP Printer configuration.

## Step 2: Define Configuration

You can perform the following actions:

- [Add an IP Printer](#add-an-ip-printer)
- [Delete an IP Printer](#delete-an-ip-printer)

### Add an IP Printer

To add an IP Printer, select the **Action** as *Add* and specify the following values:

| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| DNS Name/IP | The host name or IP address defined for the printer. *Example*: `192.111.2.32` |
| Printer Name | The display name for the printer. |
| Protocol | The printing protocol supported by the printer. Select the printing protocol from the Protocol list box. The default option is "RAW". |
| Port Number | The port number/queue name in which printing protocol is communicating between the computer and printer. Enter the port number in the Port Number field if the "RAW" Protocol is selected or enter the queue name if the "LPR" Protocol is selected. The default value is 9100. |
| Port Name | This is an optional field. By default, the port name is IP_<IP_Address/DNS_Name>. You can change the port name if required. |
| Add new driver package | Add the driver package that is bundled along with your printer or download your model specific driver package and add. If you know the correct INF file specific to your printer you can choose to provide it below. |
| Use a pre-installed driver | If you want to use a pre-installed driver to configure this printer, specify the name of the driver. To find the driver name navigate to devices and printers -> right click on a printer -> advanced option in properties. |
| Shared Network Printer for driver installation | Provide the network path of the shared printer. To copy Driver Files across Domains or amongst Workgroup computers, you need to specify a credential that access domain/workgroup machine where the Shared Printer Driver Files are present. |

### Delete an IP Printer

To delete an IP Printer, select the **Action** as *Delete* and specify the following values:

| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Printer Name | The display name of the printer. |
| Delete all existing IP printer connections | To delete all the existing IP printer connections in the computer for the specified user, select this option. |

## Step 3: Define Target

Using the [Defining Targets](https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/defining_targets.html#Defining-Configuration-Target-Computers) procedure, define the targets for deploying the IP Printer Configuration.

## Step 4: Deploy Configuration

Click the **Deploy** button to deploy the defined IP Printer Configuration in the targets defined. The configuration will take effect during the next user logon.

To save the configuration as draft, click **Save as Draft**.