To change the AirPrint name on the HP Photosmart 6510, open the printer’s built-in web page in a browser, go to Network > Networking > Bonjour, type a new name in the Bonjour Service Name field, and click Apply.
The name is stored on the printer, so you cannot change it from the iPhone itself. You need the printer’s IP address and any computer, phone, or tablet on the same network.
Quick Steps: Rename the Photosmart 6510 for AirPrint
- Touch the Wireless icon on the printer’s touchscreen.
- Note the IP address shown on the screen.
- Type that IP address into the address bar of a web browser on a device that is on the same network.
- Select the Network tab.
- Choose Networking in the left column.
- Click Bonjour.
- Replace the text in the Bonjour Service Name field with the name you want.
- Click Apply.
The sections below explain each step, what the setting does, and what to try if the new name does not show up.
What the AirPrint Name Is and What You Need
AirPrint is the printing feature built into the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It finds printers on your network automatically, so there is no driver to install. Bonjour is Apple’s name for the network discovery method behind this: the printer announces itself with a service name, and that service name is what appears in the printer list on your iPhone.
That is why the setting on the Photosmart 6510 is labeled Bonjour Service Name and not “AirPrint name.” Changing it is useful when two identical printers are on one network, such as in an office, or when you simply want a label like “Upstairs Printer” that everyone recognizes.
Before you start, check these points:
- The printer is on your network. It needs a working wireless connection and an IP address. If it is not connected yet, first set up your Photosmart 6510 on your wireless network.
- Your browser device is on the same network. HP states that the device you use to open the printer page must be connected to the same network as the printer.
- You know the current name. Write down the existing Bonjour Service Name before you change it, in case you want to put it back.
- Other people are told. The new name applies to everyone who prints to this printer with AirPrint, not only to you.
The page you will use is called the Embedded Web Server, or EWS. It is a small settings website that runs inside the printer. HP describes how it works in its guide to using the HP printer Embedded Web Server.
How to Change the AirPrint Name on the Photosmart 6510 (Guide with Pictures)
These steps use the Photosmart 6510 touchscreen and a web browser. The same idea applies to many other HP printers that have a web page, but the menu names can differ by model and firmware version. The key parts are always the same: get the IP address, open it in a browser, and find the Bonjour setting.
Step 1: Touch the Wireless icon on the printer’s touchscreen.
The HP user guide for this printer says the IP address can be found by touching the Wireless button on the control panel. This opens the wireless menu and summary.
Step 2: Write down the IP address.
An IP address is the numeric address your router gave the printer. It usually looks like 192.168.x.xxx, but the exact numbers depend on your network. Copy every digit and period exactly.
Step 3: Type the IP address into a web browser and press Enter.
Use a browser on a computer, phone, or tablet that is on the same network as the printer. Type the address into the address bar at the top of the window, not into a search box. HP specifically warns against entering the IP address into a search engine, because that returns search results and not the printer page.
The printer’s home page should load. If the browser asks for a PIN or password, see the troubleshooting section below.
Step 4: Click the Network tab at the top of the page.
Step 5: Click Networking in the left column.
This expands a list of network options.
Step 6: Click Bonjour.
Step 7: Enter the new name in the Bonjour Service Name field.
Click inside the field to the right of Bonjour Service Name, delete the existing text, and type the name you want. A short, plain name made of letters, numbers, and spaces is the safest choice. Pick something that describes the location or owner, such as “Front Desk 6510,” so two similar printers are easy to tell apart.
Step 8: Click Apply.
Nothing is saved until you click Apply at the bottom of the page. Wait for the page to confirm the change before you close the browser tab.
How to Confirm the New Name on Your iPhone
Check the result from any app that can print. Apple’s instructions for printing from an iPhone or iPad with AirPrint give this route:
- Open the item you want to print, such as a photo, email, or web page.
- Tap the Share button or the Actions button.
- Scroll down and tap Print.
- Tap No Printer Selected, or the printer name if one is already chosen.
- Look for the new name in the list of printers.
Now when you go to print something from your iPhone, the printer will be listed with the name that you just entered. The same name appears when you print from Google Docs on your iPhone.
You do not have to print anything to check. Once you see the new name in the list, you can cancel out of the Print screen. For more on the print screen itself, see our guide on how to print from an iPhone with AirPrint.
How to Change the Name Back
There is no separate undo button. To reverse the change, repeat the steps above, type the original name into the Bonjour Service Name field, and click Apply again. This is why it helps to write the old name down first.
You can rename the printer as often as you like. Each change replaces the previous name for everyone on the network.
Troubleshooting
The printer page will not open
- Make sure the address went into the browser’s address bar and that you typed it exactly as shown on the printer.
- Confirm the computer or phone is on the same network as the printer. HP notes that printer connections do not work over guest or public networks.
- Check the IP address again. Routers can hand the printer a different address later, so an address you saved months ago may be out of date. Our guide on how to find a printer’s IP address covers other ways to look it up.
- HP suggests trying a different browser if the page does not display.
The browser asks for a PIN or password
Some HP printers protect the settings page. HP says to look for a PIN on the printer label, which is typically found on the back of the printer or inside the cartridge access area. If someone else manages the printer, such as an office administrator, they may have set a password, and you will need to ask them for it.
There is no Bonjour option
Menu names can vary with the printer’s firmware. Look through every item under the Network tab, including any Advanced Settings group, for Bonjour or a field named Bonjour Service Name.
The Apply button does nothing or the name does not stick
Reload the page and check the field again. If the old name is back, re-enter the new one using only letters, numbers, and spaces, then click Apply once more. Keep the browser tab open until the page finishes saving.
The iPhone still shows the old name
- Close the Print screen on the iPhone and open it again so the list refreshes.
- Confirm the iPhone is on the same Wi-Fi network as the printer.
- Turn the printer off and back on, then wait for it to reconnect to Wi-Fi. HP lists restarting the printer and the mobile device as the first step when a printer is not found.
- Restart the iPhone if the old name is still listed.
If the printer does not appear at all, HP’s AirPrint setup guide for iPhone and iPad walks through checking the network connection on both devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the AirPrint name from my iPhone?
Not from the iPhone’s Settings app or Print screen. The name lives on the printer. You can, however, use the iPhone’s web browser to open the printer’s IP address and change the Bonjour Service Name there, as long as the iPhone is on the same network as the printer.
Does changing the Bonjour Service Name affect my Windows computer?
This setting controls the name the printer announces to Apple devices. A Windows PC keeps its own name for each installed printer, so the entry in Windows may not change. If you want the names to match, see how to rename a printer in Windows 11.
Will a Mac show the new name?
A Mac finds AirPrint printers the same way an iPhone does, so the new name should appear when you add the printer. A printer that was already added to the Mac may keep the name it was saved with. If so, you can rename that entry on the Mac or remove the printer and add it again. Our guide on how to add a printer to a Mac covers both steps.
Does renaming the printer change its IP address or Wi-Fi connection?
No. The Bonjour Service Name is only a label. The printer stays on the same Wi-Fi network with the same IP address, and print settings such as paper size and quality are not touched.
Can I use the HP app to get to this setting?
HP says its app can open the Embedded Web Server through Advanced Settings for printers the app supports. Whether an older model like the Photosmart 6510 can be added to the current HP app is not something HP’s Embedded Web Server guide confirms, so the IP address method above is the more dependable route.
What other things can I do with the Photosmart 6510?
The Photosmart 6510 can also send scans to a Windows PC. See how to scan to a computer from the Photosmart 6510. You can also check ink levels on the HP Photosmart 6510 from its touchscreen.
Next Step
After you click Apply, open the Print screen on your iPhone and confirm the new name is listed. If you manage more than one printer, give each one a distinct name now so nobody sends a job to the wrong room. HP keeps the manuals for this model on its Photosmart 6510 support page.
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