Conectar una impresora a un módem router Technicolor

How do I set up multiple computers to share a printer using the Thomson TG782T, Technicolor TG587n or TG582n Home Network Gateway Home Network Gateway?

The Technicolour Home Network gateways allow you to share your printer with multiple computers. This means you can print documents from any computer connected in the home to a single printer (The gateway supports most common printers.)

To do this, you will need to perform the following steps on each computer. Note: All the computers need to be connected to the gateway.

Step 1 of 10
You will need to first install the printer drivers on the computer if you have not done so already. Follow the following instructions to install the driver:

• Plug in the printer to the computer directly.
• Follow the instructions to install the printer driver on the computer. The printer driver software should have been provided by your printer manufacturer.

Step 2 of 10
Plug in the printer into the USB port on the side of the Thomson gateway. Click on Start -> Control Panel -> Printers.

Step 3 of 10
Click on Add a printer

Step 4 of 10

Select Add a local printer and click Next.

Step 5 of 10
Select Create a new port and choose Standard TCP/IP Port from the drop down menu.

Step 6 of 10
Type in 192.168.1.253 in the Hostname or IP address field. Click Next. It will try and detect the TCP/IP port but will not be able to find it and prompt for more information.

Step 7 of 10
Select Custom and click on the Settings button.

Step 8 of 10
Select LPR and type in TG782 printer in the Queue Name field. It will then search for the printer driver.

Step 9 of 10
Select your printer manufacturer and model. Click Next.

Step 10 of 10
Type in a printer name and click Next. This should complete the installation process. You should now be able to print using the shared printer.

If you would like to enable another computer to print to the shared printer, repeat the above steps with the other computer.