[FAQ ID: 181]How to install TP-LINK Printer Server by using Standard TCP/IP port in Windows 2000 and XP

Suitable for: TL-PS110P, TL-PS110U, TL-PS310U, TL-WPS510U

Please follow the steps below to add a print server by using standard TCP/IP port.

Step 1

Click Star->Printers and Faxes-> Printers.

 

Step 2

Double click on Add Printer.

 

Step 3

Click Next on the Welcome screen.

 

Step 4

The Local or Network Printer screen will open.

 

 

-Ensure that Local printer is selected

-Uncheck Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer

 

Step 5

Click Next.

 

Step 6

The screen of Select a Printer Port will open.  

 

-Select Create a new port

- In the Type of port dropdown list, select Standard TCP/IP Port

 

Step 7

Click Next.

 

Step 8

Click Next again on the Welcome screen.

 

Step 9

The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port screen will open.

 

 

-For Printer Name or IP Address, enter the IP address of the printer server. Default IP address is 192.168.0.10.

-For Port Name, it will be entered automatically.

 

Step 10

Click Next

 

Step 11

The Additional Port Information Required screen will open.

 

 

-Select Custom

-Click Settings

 

Step 12 The Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor screen will open.

 

By using LPR protocol

 

 

-In the Protocol section, select LPR

-In the Queue Name field, enter lp1

-Click on the LPR Byte Counting Enabled checkbox(Due to a flaw in Windows LPR, some print servers will not accept jobs unless Byte Counting is enabled)

 

By using Raw protocol

 

 

-In the Protocol section, select Raw

-In the Port Number field, enter 9100

 

Step 13

Click OK.

 

Step 14

Click Next.

 

Step 15

Click Finish.

 

Step 16

A window will show all of the drivers, select the appropriate one.

 

1. In the window, select an appropriate name (Use the Queue name for clarity when making multiple printer definitions).

2. Keep existing driver if necessary.

3. In the Print Test Page window, you may test as needed if necessary.

4. Click Next.

5. Click Finish.