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use the printer when it’s connected to the GlobeSurfer. Refer to the printer’s documentation on how
to install the drivers.
3.2 Connecting the Printer
a. Turn OFF the GlobeSurfer.
b. Connect the Printer to the USB port and switch ON the router and printer.
3.3 Add a Network Printer
3.3.1 For Windows XP
Before you continue, ensure that you’ve installed the printer drivers on this computer and the printer
is attached to the GlobeSurfer.
a. Click on the Start Button > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and
Faxes.
b. Click on the File Menu > Add Printer.
c. Click on Next on the Add Printer Wizard page.
d. Choose Local Printer attached to this computer and click Next, on the Local or Network
Printer page.
e. Choose Create a new port and on the drop down box choose Standard TCP/IP Port then
click Next.
f. Click Next button on Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard.
g. Enter your GlobeSurfer’s Default Gateway IP address 192.168.1.1 then click Next.
h. Under Additional Port Information Required choose Custom then click Next
i. Once the computer detects the printer on the Print Server, it will ask for the printer
manufacturer and model, a list of printers will be shown, select the your printer from the
list and click OK.
j. Choose Keep existing driver (recommended) then click Next until you reach Completing
the Add Printer Wizard.
k. Click Finish to complete the installation.
3.3.2 Printing a Test Page after Installation
a. Open the Printers and Faxes page from Control Panel.
b. Right click on the new printer and click on Properties.
c. Click on the Print Test Page button on the Printer properties page, the test page will be
printed on the network printer.
3.3.3 For Windows Vista
a. Click on the Start Button> Control Panel.
b. Click Printer under the Hardware and Sound category.
c. Click on Add a Printer.
d. Click on Add a local printer then click Next.
e. Select Create a new port, on the drop down box choose Standard TCP/IP port then click
Next.
f. Enter the Default Gateway IP address of your GlobeSurfer 192.168.1.1 then click Next.
g. Under Additional Port Information Required window, select Custom then click Next.
h. Once the computer detects the printer on the Print Server, it will ask for the printer
manufacturer and model, a list of printers will be shown, select the your printer from the
list and click OK.
i. Select Use the driver that is currently installed then click Next.
j. To print a test page click on Print a test page on the confirmation screen, click Finish to
complete the installation.
k. If Printing was unsuccessful right click on the Printer’s icon then select Properties.
