Instructions: Configuring a USB Printer as a Network Printer (MacOSX10.5
or Higher)
A USB printer connected to the FRITZ!Box can be configured as a net-
work printer in MacOSX version10.5 or higher:
1. In the dock, click on “System preferences”.
2. Click on “Print & Fax”.
3. Click on “+”.
4. Click on “IP Printer”.
5. In the “Protocol:” list, select the entry “HP Jet Direct – Socket”.
6. Enter the address “fritz.box” in the “Address” field.
If the FRITZ!Box is configured as a wireless repeater or an IP
client, enter here the IP address at which it can be reached in the
network.
7. In the “Use:” list, select the printer that is connected to the USB
port of your FRITZ!Box.
If the printer is not displayed, you must first install the printer
drivers for this device. Consult the documentation of your printer
for instructions.
8. Click on “Add” or “Add Port...”.
The USB printer has been configured and can be used as a network
printer.
Instructions: Configuring a USB Printer in Other Operating Systems
In operating systems other than Windows or MacOSX, configure the
following settings to set up a USB printer as a network printer:
1. As the port type, select “Raw TCP”.
2. Enter the port “9100”.
3. Enter “fritz.box” as the printer name.
If the FRITZ!Box is configured as a wireless repeater or an IP
client, enter here the IP address at which it can be reached in the
network.
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