View source for Fritz!Box: Set up USB printer on Fritz!Box as network printer

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== Summary == 
You can set up a USB printer connected to the FRITZ! box as a network printer and use it on all devices in your home network.

==Requirements/Restrictions==
*The USB printer must be able to receive data in RAW (unidirectional RAW over TCP) format. Printers that require encapsulated or bidirectional data<br>transmission (e.g. some GDI or LIDIL printers) cannot be used as network printers.

*Additional functions of multifunction devices such as scanning or faxing cannot be used as network printers. It is not possible to call up<br>the ink level indicator.

*Apple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad or iPod touch) can only use printers that use Apple AirPrint technology.

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All function and setting notes in this manual refer to the current FRITZ!OS of the FRITZ!Box.</div>

==Description==
=== Step 1: Preparations ===
*<b>Disable USB remote port for printer</b>
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&emsp;&#10148; It is only possible to use the printer as a network printer if it is not configured for use with the <code>FRITZ!Box USB remote port:</code></div>

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;1. Click on "Home network" in the FRITZ! box user interface.

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;2. Click "USB devices" in the "Home network" menu.

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;3. Click on the "Remote USB connection" tab. If the tab is not displayed, first activate the Advanced View.

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;4. Uncheck the "Printers (including multifunction printers)" option.

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;5. Click "Apply" to save the settings.

*'''Connect printer with FRITZ!Box'''
&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;1. Connect the printer to the USB port of the FRITZ!Box.

=== Step 2: Set up printer ===
*'''Windows 10'''
&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;1. On the Windows taskbar, click https://wiki.elvis.science/images/6/65/WindowsSymbol.png (Start) and then click https://wiki.elvis.science/images/3/3b/EinstellungenSymbol.png (Settings).

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;2. On the Settings menu, click Devices, and then click Printers & Scanners.

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;3. Click "Add a printer or scanner".</p>
&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&#10132; Now Windows will look for new printers and scanners and after a few seconds, it will display the "The printer you want isn't listed" link.

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;4. Click the "The printer you want isn't listed" link.</p>
&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&#10132; Now the "Add Printer" window opens.

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;5. In the Add Printer window, select the "Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname" option and click "Next".

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;6. In the input field "Host name or IP address:" enter <code>fritz.box</code>
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If the FRITZ!Box is set up as a WLAN repeater or IP client, enter the IP address here under which the FRITZ!Box can be reached in the network.</div>

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;7. Click "Next" and then click "Next" again.

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;8. Select the printer manufacturer and printer model and click "Next".<br>&emsp;&emsp;&emsp; If the printer is not displayed, install the printer driver first, and then repeat the steps in this guide.

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;9. Click "Next".

&ensp;&emsp;&emsp;10. If the "Printer Sharing" window appears, select "Do not share this printer" and click "Next".

&ensp;&emsp;&emsp;11. Click "Finish".

*'''macOS starting version 10.5'''
&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;1. Open the Finder and click on "Applications".

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;2. Click on "System Preferences" and then on "Print & Scan" or "Print & Fax".

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;3. Click on the "+" sign in the lower-left corner.

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;4. Select "IP" at the top of the toolbar.

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;5. Enter "Address:" <code>fritz.box</code> in the input field.

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If the FRITZ!Box is set up as a WLAN repeater or IP client, enter the IP address here under which the FRITZ!Box can be reached in the network.</div>

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;6. From the Protocol drop-down list, select HP Jet Direct - Socket.

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;7. In the "Use" or "Print with:" drop-down list, select the printer connected to the USB port of your FRITZ! box. If the printer is not displayed, first install<br>&emsp;&emsp;&emsp; the printer driver and then repeat the steps in this manual.

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For information on compatible printer drivers, visit [http://gutenprint.sourceforge.net/p_Supported_Printers.php Supported_Printers] or contact the manufacturer directly.</div>

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;7. Click on the "Add" button.

*'''Android (e.g. Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy)'''
&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;1. Install an app on the smartphone or tablet that can address a printer via IP-RAW, e.g.[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.jsecurity.printbot PrintBot] or [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dynamixsoftware.printhand.premium PrintHand Mobile Print].

&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;2. In the app, set up <code>Raw TCP </code> as the connection type with <code>port 9100</code> and enter <code>fritz.box</code> as the hostname or IP address.

<div style="border: 1px solid #31708f; background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; padding: 5px 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; text-align: justify"><b>Note</b>:
If the FRITZ!Box is set up as a WLAN repeater or IP client, enter the IP address here under which the FRITZ!Box can be reached in the network.</div>

*'''Linux and other operating systems'''
&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;1. Set up the printer according to the specifications of the operating system manufacturer. Use <code>Raw TCP</code> with <code>port 9100</code> as connection type and<br>&emsp;&emsp;&emsp; enter <code>fritz.box</code> as host name or IP address.

<div style="border: 1px solid #31708f; background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; padding: 5px 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; text-align: justify"><b>Note</b>:
If the FRITZ!Box is set up as a WLAN repeater or IP client, enter the IP address here under which the FRITZ!Box can be reached in the network.</div>

== Used Hardware ==

* [[AVM Fritz!Box 6890 LTE international WLAN router]]

== Help in case of error ==
*[[Fritz!Box: Printer does not print when used as a network printer]]
* [[Fritz!Box:USB printer, prints incorrectly or incompletely when used as a network printer]]

== References ==

* https://en.avm.de/products/fritzbox/fritzbox-6890-lte/ / http://web.archive.org/web/20200410153949/https://avm.de/service/fritzbox/fritzbox-6890-lte/uebersicht/

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