If you want to tailor this setup to your specific environment, let me know:
: Note down your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and Password. Note: Most thermal printers do not support 5GHz networks.
: It is recommended to set a Static IP (e.g., 192.168.0.110 ) to prevent the printer's address from changing later.
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Click the button (or the + icon).
What (Windows version, macOS, iOS, Android) are you setting this up on?
Example: 192.168.1.110 (Ensure this fits your network's subnet). If you want to tailor this setup to
Open (or System Preferences) and navigate to Printers & Scanners . Click Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax... (the "+" icon). Select the IP tab (globe icon) at the top of the window. Enter the printer’s IP address in the Address field. Set the Protocol to HP Jetdirect - Socket .
When prompted for a driver, select the Xprinter XP-420B driver you installed earlier. Mobile Printing via WiFi
Turn the printer off, then hold the Feed button while turning it back on. Release the button when the LED changes from blue to red . This process detects the label's dimensions automatically. Deep Features & Optimization Ensure internal label guides are snug against the roll
What version are you running (e.g., Windows 11, macOS Sonoma)?
. The printer will usually beep or restart once the settings are applied.
If you used DHCP, your router likely changed the printer's IP address. Change the printer's configuration to a Static IP using the diagnostic tool to prevent this.
Type the printer's network IP address (from the configuration slip) into both fields. Click Next.
How to Set Up Your Xprinter XP-420B via Wi-Fi: A Complete Guide