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 ====== USB Attached Printer ====== ====== USB Attached Printer ======
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 ===== Install Printer Drivers ===== ===== Install Printer Drivers =====
  
-On a Windows PC install the printer driver as per manufactures instructions. +On a Windows PC make a direct connection to a local printer via USB cable. Install the printer driver and configure as per manufactures instructions.  
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 +{{:gallery:gargoyle_usb_printer.png?300|}}
  
-For this example the USB cable was plugged from printer to PC. The install wizard then installed the drives automatically.+For this example the USB cable was plugged from printer to PC. Make sure both devices powered up first. The install wizard should then detect and install the printer driver automatically.
  
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-In printer Properties. (click Customise Printer)+In printer Properties. (right click on the Printer icon)
  
 (you don't need the Printer attached to the for this) (you don't need the Printer attached to the for this)
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 Then Click Ports Then Click Ports
  
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 In there Click Add Port. In there Click Add Port.
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 Select Standard TCP/IP Port, then New Port Select Standard TCP/IP Port, then New Port
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 Then Click Next and wait Then Click Next and wait
  
-Use the Drop Down arrow to select "HP JetDirect"+Use the Drop Down arrow to select "HP JetDirect" \\ Note: For this example a Brother Printer is used but HP JetDirect is selected
  
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 The Wizards should have added the Port to the Printer The Wizards should have added the Port to the Printer
  
-Then all that you need to do is Print off a test page and jobs done+===== Gargoyle Check ===== 
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 +Plug uour USB printer cable into your Gargoyle router (make sure both devices are powered up). Then check that Gargoyle has found your printer. 
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 +===== Final Test ===== 
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 +Then all that you need to do is re-print a test page.
  
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