Printer Server; Windows Xp Sp2; Windows Vista - Thecus N0204 miniNAS User Manual

Printer Server

You can configure the N0204 miniNAS to act
as a printer server. That way, all PCs
connected to the network can utilize the
same printer.

Windows XP SP2

To set up the Printer Server in Windows XP
SP2, follow the steps below:
1. Connect the USB printer to USB 1.1
port in the Rear Panel (front USB
2.0 ports can be used for external
HDD or Wireless USB dong
enclosures).
2. Go to Start > Printers and Faxes.
3. Click on File > Add Printer.
4. The Add Printer Wizard appears on your screen. Click Next.
5. Select the "A network printer or a printer attached to another computer" option.
6. Select "Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network",
and enter the following address into the URL field:
"http://N0204 miniNAS_IP_ADDRESS:631/printers/usb-printer".
7. Your Windows system will ask you to install drivers for your printer. Select correct
driver for your printer.
8. Your Windows system will ask you if you want to set this printer as "Default Printer".
Select Yes and all your print jobs will be submitted to this printer by default. Click
Next.
9. Click Finish.

Windows Vista

To set up the Printer Server in Windows Vist
1. Open Printer Folder from the Co
• Not all USB printers are supported. Please check Thecus
website for a list of supported printers.
• Note that if a multi-function (all-in-one) printer is attached to
the N0204, usually only the printing function will work. Other
features, such as scanning, probably will not function.
a, follow the steps below:
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