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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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==Prerequisites==
==Prerequisites==
<ul>
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
</ul>
<ol>
<ol>
<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 → [[{{{name}}} 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>