Hello my name is Sheldon and I am a HP customer executive.  A device receives an Internet Protocol (IP) address as an identifying number when it enters a network. Find the printer's IP address using the printer's settings or the HP Smart app. You must be aware of your printer IP address HP in order to set it up to run on a network. Open up the Start menu. Navigate to the Control Panel. Pick out your printers and gadgets. Note the model number on the printer's body. Discover the IP address of your printer.