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How to set up a USB printer (Windows) (view source)
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==Introduction==
This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up a printer connected to the USB port of a RUT955 router.
==Prerequisites==
What you need:
<ul>
<li>A [[RUT955]] router running FW version RUT9XX_R_00.04.77 or newer ([[RUT9xx Firmware|FW downloads]])</li>
<li>A PC running Windows 10 OS</li>
<li>A USB A to B printer cable</li>
</ul>
==Instructions==
<ol>
<li>Connect the printer to your RUT955 router's USB port. Connect your PC to the router via Ethernet cable or wirelessly.</li><br>
<li>Login to the router's WebUI and go the <b>Services → USB Tools → [[RUT955 USB Tools#Printer_Server|Printer Server]]</b> page. Click the Edit button and configure the printer settings:<br>[[File:Printer server setup figure 0 v3.png]]<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>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:Printer server setup figure 1 v2.png]]</li>
<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:Printer server setup figure 2 v2.png]]</li>
<li>In the next window, select Device Type: Standard, find and select your printer's manufacturer from the dropdown:<br>[[File:Printer server setup figure 3 v2.png]]</li>
<li>Select your printer from the list:<br>[[File:Printer server setup figure 4 v2.png]]</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>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>
</ol>
==Introduction==
This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up a printer connected to the USB port of a RUT955 router.
==Prerequisites==
What you need:
<ul>
<li>A [[RUT955]] router running FW version RUT9XX_R_00.04.77 or newer ([[RUT9xx Firmware|FW downloads]])</li>
<li>A PC running Windows 10 OS</li>
<li>A USB A to B printer cable</li>
</ul>
==Instructions==
<ol>
<li>Connect the printer to your RUT955 router's USB port. Connect your PC to the router via Ethernet cable or wirelessly.</li><br>
<li>Login to the router's WebUI and go the <b>Services → USB Tools → [[RUT955 USB Tools#Printer_Server|Printer Server]]</b> page. Click the Edit button and configure the printer settings:<br>[[File:Printer server setup figure 0 v3.png]]<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>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:Printer server setup figure 1 v2.png]]</li>
<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:Printer server setup figure 2 v2.png]]</li>
<li>In the next window, select Device Type: Standard, find and select your printer's manufacturer from the dropdown:<br>[[File:Printer server setup figure 3 v2.png]]</li>
<li>Select your printer from the list:<br>[[File:Printer server setup figure 4 v2.png]]</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>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>
</ol>