Printing

Printing settings

Please follow the following steps to add a USB connected printer.

  • Connect the printer to one of the USB ports of the router
  • Connect a windows PC via wired LAN or via Wi-Fi
  • Find the add printer menu on the Windows PC
  • Select "the printer I want is not listed"
  • Select "Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings"
  • Create a new port and port type "Standard TCP/IP port"
  • Add the local IP address of the gateway, by default it is 192.168.1.1 and any port name
  • The Windows PC will search for the printer
  • After a while, windows will ask for additional information, then select "Custom"
  • On the next page, the Protocol should be set to "raw" and a port number under "Raw Settings", such as port 9100
  • A list of printers will be presented, please select the printer manufacturer and printer model you have
  • Use the default printer name or add a name of the printer you prefer
  • Installation of printer drivers will be started by Windows
  • Select "share this printer" if you want everyone in the home to be able to use the printer
  • Print a test page to verify that the installation was successful