#CHANGE PRINTER PORTS DRIVER#
#CHANGE PRINTER PORTS SOFTWARE#

The IP Address is incorrect (check IP address) The Printer is not connected to the network (faulty / unplugged cable) If you get the below window instead of the complete window in step 6 then something is not correct. The new port should now be showing in the window with a Tick in the box next to the address, you can now apply the settings by clicking in the bottom right, and then close the window by clicking. You will now be returned to the ‘Printer Ports’ window, click See our LPT definition for further information about this type of port. These ports include LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, and LPT4.

#CHANGE PRINTER PORTS SOFTWARE#

Software printer ports With a parallel printer, there are also software ports. If you see anything other than the below window, see the ‘Fail’ note at the end of this guide. USB port - Newest connector, used by most printers today. The screen should automatically refresh and show the ‘Completing’ page, click to complete the process. You will now see the ‘Detecting Port’ screen, this will take a few seconds. Please note the example below shows the IP Address of our printer (193.168.0.76), please use your printers IP Address, this will be different to the address shown below. The required port will already be selected, select Configure Port. This will open the ‘Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard’.Įnter your IP address in the top box ‘Printer Name or IP Address: ‘ as you enter the IP address, the lower box ‘Port Name: ‘ will automatically enter the same address, if you already have that address entered, you will see an ‘_1’ at the end of the address in the lower ‘Port Name: ‘ box. Details: Right-click on the desired printer and select Printer Properties. The Printer Properties will open in the ‘General’ tab, if you choose the tab at the top of this screen, choose at the bottom of the page to add the new IP details.Ĭhoose ‘Standard TCP/IP Port’ and click. Ricoh click on the Ricoh printer you want to change the default properties for and choose from the list. In this guide, we will be using the Ricoh MPC6502 as the example, please follow this guide using your own Ricoh printer model in place of the example at Step 2.Ĭlick on the Windows icon (usually bottom left corner), then without clicking anywhere else, type in “printers”, the search bar will automatically show multiple results, Click on “Devices and Printers” from the list.

#CHANGE PRINTER PORTS DRIVER#

You will need to have already downloaded and installed the Ricoh printer driver from the website. This Ricoh Printer Driver Tutorial will guide you step by step through the best way to change the IP Address Ricoh Printer driver when printing using an Windows computer.

Change printer ports