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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up a printer connected to the USB port of a {{{name}}} router. | This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up and utilize a printer connected to the USB port of a {{{name}}} router. | ||
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You will need: | You will need: | ||
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<li> | <li>a {{#ifeq:{{{name}}}|RUT955|RUT955 router running FW version RUT9_R_00.07.00|RUTX router running FW version RUTX_R_00.02.3}} or newer ([[{{{name}}}_Firmware_Downloads|FW downloads]]);</li> | ||
<li>a computer running Windows 10 | <li>a computer running Windows 10 OS;</li> | ||
<li>a USB A to B printer cable.</li> | <li>a USB A to B printer cable.</li> | ||
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<li>Connect the printer to your router's USB port. Connect your computer to the router via Ethernet cable or wirelessly.</li><br> | <li>Connect the printer to your router's USB port. Connect your computer to the router via Ethernet cable or wirelessly.</li><br> | ||
<li>Login to the router's WebUI | <li>Login to the router's WebUI, go the <b>Services → USB Tools → [[{{{name}}} USB Tools#Printer_Server|Printer Server]]</b> page and configure the printer settings:<br>[[File:{{{file_printer_server}}}]]<br>Most importantly - <b>Enable</b> the printer.</li><br> | ||
<li>Open the Printers & scanners page on your PC. Click the Add a printer or scanner button and wait until the note "The printer that I want isn't listed" appears; click it:<br>[[File:{{{file_windows_1}}}]]</li> | <li>Open the Printers & scanners page on your PC. Click the Add a printer or scanner button and wait until the note "The printer that I want isn't listed" appears; click it:<br>[[File:{{{file_windows_1}}}]]</li> | ||
<li>In the following window choose TCP/IP address option and click Next.</li><br> | <li>In the following window choose TCP/IP address option and click Next.</li><br> | ||
<li>Select Device type: TCP/IP Device, enter the router's LAN IP address and port name. For example:<br>[[File:{{{file_windows_2}}}]]</li> | <li>Select Device type: TCP/IP Device, enter the router's LAN IP address and port name. For example:<br>[[File:{{{file_windows_2}}}]]</li> | ||
<li>In the next window, select Device Type: Standard, find and select your printer's manufacturer from the dropdown:<br>[[File:{{{file_windows_3}}}]]</li> | <li>In the next window, select Device Type: Standard, find and select your printer's manufacturer from the dropdown:<br>[[File:{{{file_windows_3}}}]]</li> | ||
<li>Select your printer from the list:<br>[[File:{{{ | <li>Select your printer from the list:<br>[[File:{{{file_windows_4}}}]]</li> | ||
<li>Next, the PC will look printer drivers. If the drivers for your printer have been installed prior, you can choose the option to replace them or use the currently installed drivers.</li><br> | <li>Next, the PC will look printer drivers. If the drivers for your printer have been installed prior, you can choose the option to replace them or use the currently installed drivers.</li><br> | ||
<li>In the next two windows you will be asked you to enter a custom name for the printer and set up sharing rights. The very last window will provide the option to print a test page in order to find out if the printer was set up successfully. If you choose it and see a test page coming out of your printer - congratulations, you have just successfully set up your printer!</li> | <li>In the next two windows you will be asked you to enter a custom name for the printer and set up sharing rights. The very last window will provide the option to print a test page in order to find out if the printer was set up successfully. If you choose it and see a test page coming out of your printer - congratulations, you have just successfully set up your printer!</li> | ||