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How to Manually update a Printer Port - Windows

This guide explains how to manually add a Standard TCP/IP printer port in Windows. This is typically required when the printer’s IP address does not appear automatically during driver installation.
 
If you are adding a port during installing driver installation and are using the custom install option please skip to step 4
 

Step 1: Open Printers & Scanners

  1. Click the Windows Start Menu.
  2. Type Printers & Scanners.
  3. Select Open

Step 2: Open Printer Properties

  1. Locate your Kyocera printer in the list.
  2. Click on the printer.
  3. Select Printer Properties.

Step 3: Open the Ports Tab

  1. In the Printer Properties window, click the Ports tab.
  2. Click Add Port…

Step 4: Add a Standard TCP/IP Port

  1. Select Standard TCP/IP Port.
  2. Click New Port…

  3. The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard will open.
  4. Click Next.

Step 5: Enter Printer IP Address

  1. In the Hostname or IP address field, enter the printer’s IP address.
  2. The Port name field will auto-fill (you can leave it as is).
  3. Click Next.

Step 6: Complete the Port Setup

  1. Windows will attempt to create the port.
  2. When the wizard completes, click Finish.

Step 7: Verify Port Selection

  1. Back in the Ports tab, ensure the newly created port is checked.
  2. Click Apply, then OK.

Step 8: Continue Driver Installation

Return to your printer driver installation:

  • Select the newly added port when prompted.
  • Continue installation normally.