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| ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
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− | 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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| ==Prerequisites== | | ==Prerequisites== |
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| <li>an RUTX router running FW version RUTX_R_00.02.3 or newer ([[{{{name}}}_Firmware_Downloads|FW downloads]]);</li> | | <li>an RUTX router running FW version RUTX_R_00.02.3 or newer ([[{{{name}}}_Firmware_Downloads|FW downloads]]);</li> |
− | <li>a computer running Windows 10 OSl</li> | + | <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 and go the <b>Services → [[{{{name}}} Printer_Server|Printer Server]]</b> page. Click the Edit button and configure the printer settings:<br>[[File:{{{file_printer_server}}}]]<br>Most importantly - <b>Enable</b> the printer. The Device field should display the path to the printer's device file - select it. If it says "N/A", try reconnecting the printer.</li><br> | + | <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:{{{file_windows_14}}]]</li> | + | <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> |