Printer Installation

A USB printer can be connected to the Wireless MAXg ADSL Gateway and used as a network printer if both your operating system and your printer support the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). Windows Server® 2003, Windows® Vista, XP and 2000 have built-in support for this function. Contact your printer manufacturer to determine if your printer supports IPP.

Note: When used with multi-function printers that scan and copy, the gateway only supports printing. For bi-directional communication features, such as scanning, connect the multi-function printer directly to the computer. Also, notifications, such as low ink or add paper, are not transmitted from the gateway to the computer.

After you complete the initial gateway installation procedure, including basic configuration, you can enable the gateway's print server function. To install the printer, select the link below that describes your current printer environment:

• Windows Vista

• Windows XP or 2000 Computer

• Windows Me or 98SE Computer

• Macintosh Computer

• Linux Computer

Note: Do not connect any device other than a self-powered printer to the USB port. The USB connector can only be loaded a maximum of 0.11A. Overloaded operation is hazardous.

Installing a USB Printer in a Windows Vista Environment

Step One: Local Printer Installation

Note: If the printer has already been installed on every computer that will use it once it is on the network, skip to Step Two: Get Your Print Server Information.

Before connecting your printer to the print server, it is important to install the drivers provided by the printer manufacturer on each computer that will use the printer.

1. Plug your USB printer into one of the USB ports on your computer.
2. Install the printer by following the installation instructions included with your printer.
3. Print a test page to ensure that the printer is working properly.
4. Power off your printer.

Step Two: Get Your Print Server Information

1. Disconnect the printer from your computer and plug the thin rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port on the gateway.
2. Connect the power supply to your printer and turn your printer on.
3. Start a Web browser. In the location or address line type 192.168.1.1 and press ENTER.

Note: If you have modified your gateways's IP address, enter the new IP address instead of 192.168.1.1.

4. When the user name and password window appears, type in the user name and the password you created. Click OK to load the setup page.

   Note: You are not prompted to log in the first time you connect to the configuration pages. During the Setup Wizard procedure, you created a user name and password to log on to the gateway. You will need to use these whenever you log on to the gateway. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

5. Select Print Server from the Device menu, and look for the printer status and printer location information. Enter the printer name as well as any other information you want to save for it (such as the printer make and model). Click Save.

   

   Write down the printer location address. You need the address to set up the printer on computers that are connected to your network that you want to have access to the printer.

Step Three: Connect Clients to the Wireless USB Print Server

Note: You must perform this procedure on each computer on your network to allow printing using the print server on the gateway.

1. Click Windows Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.
2. Click Add a Printer.
3. Choose the radio button labeled Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. Click Next.
4. Click The Printer That I Want Isn’t Listed.
5. Choose Select a shared printer by name, and in the URL field, enter the printer location address recorded during Step Two. Click Next.
   

   Note: The URL information is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as it is listed on the Printer Location section on the Print Server page. If you have modified the IP address of your gateway, then use your gateway's IP address in place of 192.168.1.1.

6. If prompted, select the manufacturer and model of your printer and follow the on-screen instructions.
7. Enter a name for the printer and click Next. You can choose to print a test page to verify the printer's connectivity.
8. Click Finish to complete the setup process.

Installing a USB Printer in a Windows XP or 2000 Environment

Step One: Local Printer Installation

Note: If the printer has already been installed on every computer that will use it once it is on the network, skip to Step Two: Get Your Print Server Information.

Before connecting your printer to the print server, it is important to install the drivers provided by the printer manufacturer on each computer that will use the printer.

1. Plug your USB printer into one of the USB ports on your computer.
2. Install the printer by following the installation instructions included with your printer.
3. Print a test page to ensure that the printer is working properly.
4. Power off your printer.

Step Two: Get Your Print Server Information

1. Disconnect the printer from your computer and plug the thin rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port on the gateway.
2. Connect the power supply to your printer and turn your printer on.
3. Start a Web browser. In the location or address line type 192.168.1.1 and press ENTER.

Note: If you have modified your gateway's IP address, enter the new IP address instead of 192.168.1.1.

4. When the user name and password window appears, type in the user name and the password you created. Click OK to load the setup page.

   Note: You are not prompted to log in the first time you connect to the configuration pages. During the Setup Wizard procedure, you created a user name and password to log on to the gateway. You will need to use these whenever you log on to the gateway. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

5. Select Print Server from the Device menu, and look for the printer status and printer location information. Enter the printer name as well as any other information you want to save for it (such as the printer make and model). Click Save.

   

   Write down the printer location address. You need the address to set up the printer on computers that are connected to your network that you want to have access to the printer.

Step Three: Connect Clients to the Wireless USB Print Server

Note: You must perform this procedure on each computer on your network to allow printing using the print server on the gateway.

1. Windows XP Users: Click Windows Start > Printers and Faxes.
   Windows 2000 Users: Click Windows Start > Settings > Printers.
2. Click Add a Printer.
3. The Add Printer Wizard will start. Click Next.
4. Choose the radio button labeled A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer. Click Next.
5. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network. In the URL field, enter the Printer location address recorded during Step Two. Click Next.

   Note: The URL information is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as it is listed on the Printer Location section on the Print Server page. If you have modified the IP address of your gateway, then use your gateway's IP address in place of 192.168.1.1.

6. Select the manufacturer and model of your printer. Click OK. Note: If your printer does not appear in the list, please repeat Step One: Local Printer Installation.
7. When prompted, select Yes to set this printer as your default printer. If prompted, you can choose to print a test page.
8. You will be shown the information regarding your printer. Click Finish to complete the setup process.

Step Four: Verify the printer's connectivity

1. Windows XP: Click Windows Start > Printers and Faxes.
   Windows 2000: Click Windows Start > Settings > Printers.
2. Right-click on your printer and select Properties.
3. Click Print Test Page.

Installing a USB Printer in a Windows Me or 98SE Environment

Step One: Local Printer Installation

Note: If the printer has already been installed on every computer that will use it once it is on the network, skip to skip to Step Three: Get Your Print Server Information.

Before connecting your printer to the print server, it is important to install the drivers provided by the printer manufacturer on each computer that will use the printer.

1. Plug your USB printer into one of the USB ports on your computer.

2. Install the printer by following the installation instructions included with your printer.

3. Print a test page to ensure that the printer is working properly.

4. Power off your printer.

Step Two: Internet Print Services Installation

Windows Me Users:

1. Install the Internet Print Services from the Add-on folder located on the Windows Millennium Edition CD-ROM.

2. Follow the instructions provided by Microsoft.

3. When the installation is complete, restart your computer.

Windows 98SE Users:

1. Download and install the Internet Print Services from Microsoft's Web site. http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/WUPreviews/IPP/Default.asp

2. Follow the instructions provided by Microsoft.

3. When the installation is complete, restart your computer.

Step Three: Get Your Print Server Information

1. Disconnect the printer from your computer and Plug the thin rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port on the gateway.

2. Connect the power supply to your printer and turn your printer on.

3. Start a Web browser. In the location or address line type 192.168.1.1 and press ENTER.

Note: If you have modified your gateway's IP address, enter the new IP address instead of 192.168.1.1.

4. When the user name and password window appears, type in the user name and the password you created. Click OK to load the setup page.

Note: You are not prompted to log in the first time you connect to the configuration pages. During the Setup Wizard procedure, you created a user name and password to log on to the gateway. You will need to use these whenever you log on to the gateway. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

5. Select Print Server from the Device menu, and look for the printer status and printer location information.

   
   
   Write down the printer location address. You need the address to set up the printer on computers that are connected to your network that you want to have access to the printer.

Step Four: Connect Clients to the Wireless USB Print Server

Note: You must perform this procedure on each computer on your network to allow printing using the print server on the gateway.

1. Click Windows Start > Settings > Printers.

2. Click Add Printer.

3. The Add Printer Wizard will start. Click Next.

4. Choose the radio button labeled Network printer. Click Next.

5. In the Network path or queue name field, enter the printer location address. Click Next.

   Note: The URL information is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as it is listed on the Printer location section on the Print Server page.

6. Select the manufacturer and model of your printer. Click Next.

Note: If your printer does not appear in the list, please repeat Step One: Local Printer Installation.

7. Select Keep existing driver (recommended). Click Next.

8. When prompted, select Yes to set this printer as your default printer. Click Finish.
   

Step Five: Verify the printer's connectivity

1. Click Windows Start > Settings > Printers.

2. Verify that your printer is listed. Right-click on your printer and select Properties.

3. Click Print Test Page.

Installing a USB Printer in a Macintosh OS X Environment

A USB printer can be connected to the gateway and used as a network printer if you are using an operating system that supports printing to an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)-based printer. Macintosh OS X 10.3 and later has built-in support for this function.

Step One: Local Printer Installation

Note: If the printer has already been installed on every computer that will use it once it is on the network, skip to Step Two: Get Your Print Server Information.

Before connecting your printer to the print server, it is important to install the drivers provided by the printer manufacturer on each computer that will use the printer.

1. Plug your USB printer into one of the USB ports on your computer.

2. Install the printer by following the installation instructions included with your printer.

3. Print a test page to ensure that the printer is working properly.

4. Power off your printer.

Step Two: Get Your Print Server Information

1. Disconnect the printer from your computer and Plug the thin rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port on the gateway.

2. Connect the power supply to your printer and turn your printer on.

3. Start a Web browser. In the location or address line type 192.168.1.1 and press ENTER.

Note: If you have modified your gateway's IP address, enter the new IP address instead of 192.168.1.1.

4. When the user name and password window appears, type in the user name and the password you created. Click OK to load the setup page.

   Note: You are not prompted to log in the first time you connect to the configuration pages. During the Setup Wizard procedure, you created a user name and password to log on to the gateway. You will need to use these whenever you log on to the gateway. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

5. Select Print Server from the Device menu, and look for the printer status and printer location information.
   
   
   
   Write down the printer location address. You need the address to set up the printer on computers that are connected to your network that you want to have access to the printer.

Step Three: Connect Clients to the Wireless USB Print Server

Note: You must perform this procedure on each computer on your network to allow printing using the print server on the gateway.

1. Open Utilities and double click Print Center.

2. Hold down the Alt/Option key and click Add.

3. Select Advanced and select or enter the values shown below:
   Device: Internet Printing Protocol using HTTP
   Device Name: HP Deskjet 990c (example only, select your printer)
   Device URI: http://192.168.1.1:1631/printers/My_Printer

Note: The Device URI information is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as it is listed on the Printer location section on the Print Server page. If you have modified the IP address of your gateway, then use your gateway's IP address in place of 192.168.1.1.

4. Select the make and model of your printer in the Printer Model field. Click Add.

Note: If you do not see your printer manufacturer or model listed contact the manufacturer to obtain an IPP compatible PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for the Macintosh.

Note: If you do not see the screen shown above hold down the Alt/Option key and click More Printers...

5. With the printer selected, click Make Default.
   

Step Four: Verify the printer's connectivity

1. Open Applications and double click TextEdit to create a printer test page.

1. Enter some text.

2. Print the page to confirm that the printer works.
   

Installing a USB Printer in a Linux Environment

A USB printer can be connected to the gateway and used as a network printer if you are using an operating system that supports printing to an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)-based printer. Linux provides support using the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS).

Note: The gateway does not support the Line Printer Daemon/Line Printer Remote (LPD/LPR) protocol. IPP must be installed as part of your CUPS installation.

Step One: Local Printer Installation

Note: The CUPS daemon must be running before you perform these steps.

Note: If the printer has already been installed on every computer that will use it once it is on the network, skip to Step Two: Get Your Print Server Information.

Before connecting your printer to the print server, it is important to install the drivers provided by the printer manufacturer on each computer that will use the printer.

1. Plug your USB printer into one of the USB ports on your computer.

2. Install the printer by following the installation instructions included with your printer.

3. Print a test page to ensure that the printer is working properly.

4. Power off your printer.

Step Two: Get Your Print Server Information

1. Disconnect the printer from your computer and Plug the thin rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port on the gateway.

2. Connect the power supply to your printer and turn your printer on.

3. Start a Web browser. In the location or address line type 192.168.1.1 and press ENTER.

Note: If you have modified your gateway's IP address, enter the new IP address instead of 192.168.1.1.

4. When the user name and password window appears, type in the user name and the password you created. Click OK to load the Status page.

Note: You are not prompted to log in the first time you connect to the configuration pages. During the Setup Wizard procedure, you created a user name and password to log on to the gateway. You will need to use these whenever you log on to the gateway. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

5. Select Print Server from the Device menu, and look for the printer status and printer location information.

Write down the printer location address. You need the address to set up the printer on computers that are connected to your network that you want to have access to the printer.

Step Three: CUPS Configuration

Note: You must perform this procedure on each computer on your network to allow printing using the print server on the gateway.

1. Start a Web browser. In the location or address line type http://localhost:631 and press ENTER.

2. Click Manage Printers.

3. Click Add Printer.

4. Enter the Super User (SU) account user information and click OK.

5. Enter the name, location, and description of the printer that you are installing and click Continue. The specific names are not dependent upon any information already entered.

Note: "Location" is not the same as the "Printer Location" that you recorded in the Get Your Print Server Information procedure. "Location" notes the physical location of the printer. For example, a printer located at home and in the basement could be assigned the location "Home-Basement. "Name" is the name that will be used to identify this printer in the command line.

6. Select Internet Printing Protocol (http) in the Device field and click Continue.
7. In the Device URI field, enter the printer location, that you recorded in the Get Your Print Server Information procedure above and click Continue.

Note: The Device URI information is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as it is shown in the Printer location section on the Print Server page. If you have modified the IP address of your gateway, use your gateway's IP address in place of 192.168.1.1.

8. Select the manufacturer and model of your printer and click Continue.

9. Select the model of your printer and click Continue.

Note: If your printer does not appear in the list, open the Software link in the menu into a new window or tab, and search the CUPS repository for your printer drivers.

10. Click Printers to display information about your printer.
    

Step Four: Verify the printer's connectivity

Click Print Test Page to confirm that the printer is communicating with your computer.