With the democratisation of ISP boxes, it is now possible to share a printer over a local network via a USB port.
Generally speaking, each computer in your network must have the drivers of the printer in question. Generally, Windows will pick them up in its personal database or log in to Windows Update. Some printers are not necessarily compatible with Windows 7 but alternatives include using generic drivers or running them in compatibility mode for Windows Vista, for example.
2 cases of figures exist:
- The printer is connected to an ADSL router via USB (box);
- The printer is directly shared via a network computer;
Case #1 — The printer is plugged into the box
Then it is necessary to follow the following procedure for all of your computers — the method being similar in Windows Vista and XP:
- Open the start Menu then click on Peripherals and printers ;
Capture of #39; screen — Start Menu, Devices & Printers - In the window that appears, click on Add a printer ;
- In the dialog box, choose Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer ;
- Windows will launch a search to detect printers on the network.
Capture of #39; screen — Search for a printer in progress
Case of a Livebox
In the case of a Livebox, click on The printer I want is not listed then indicate http://livebox:631 Open Firefox 3.5; Select a printer shared by name.
Make Next to keep going.
Case of a NeufBox (SFR)
In the case of a Neufbox, click on The printer I want is not listed then tick Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname.
Make Next then wait for a few moments, the time of detection.
Additional information is then requested from us. Let it tick Standard then Generic Network Card.
Make Next to continue the operation.
Configuration of Print Drivers
We now need to install the corresponding driver — although it is advisable to do this step in the first place. Select the manufacturer and then the printer model from the proposed lists.
If it is absent, 2 options are available to you:
- Windows Update : conducts an Internet driver search with Microsoft;
- Disc supplied... : insert the CD containing the drivers of the device in question;
Opt for either of the methods and then do it again Next. If by case the driver was already present on your PC, Windows will offer to keep it or replace it.
By recommendation, made Use the currently installed driver then click again on Next.
Now enter the name of the printer, indicating — why not, the name of the network to which it belongs.
The next step is somewhat ambiguous because it consists of sharing the printer... indeed, the printer is beautiful and well connected on the network but you can also share it from your own PC. In some cases, this may be useful but it is quite rare!
Do so. Do not share this printer. Finally, it is possible to tick Set as a default printer.
To confirm, click on Finish unless you wish Print a test page to check the proper functioning of the system.
I didn't have the opportunity to test for other boxes, so refer to the user manual. Also note that information about filling levels of cartridges and various parameters is accessible from your router’s IP address, the traditional 192.168.1.1 from a web browser.
Case #2 — The printer is shared from a computer
In this approach, it is necessary to permanently turn on the station that shares the printer. Much less ecological than the previous method...
To implement this method, simply repeat steps 1 to 4 of the first case. Here, Windows is able to identify you with printers. All you have to do is select the printer you want to add and then give it a name.
You now have a real printing center independent of any computer: your ADSL router is responsible for returning the print tasks to the connected printer via the USB port. In addition to printer sharing, it is possible to do the same with an external hard drive.
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I already have a share with my PC, but I would test se WE with my livebox (version 1.1)
I have a brother DCP 375 CW,
it works well (tested in USB)
I connected it in a network with my livebox
when I launch the detection no worries he found it but if I type http://livebox:631 it doesn't work if I type http://livebox:a29c
you‘d have an idea because I’m tearing my hair off.
thank you
Are printer drivers already installed on the PC(s)?
yes, that’s the first thing I did.
I have a small ethernet home network with 2 PCs on XP and one that has a USB-connected Lexmark printer and an orange box.
I want to add a laptop with W7 connected in WI FI.
From this laptop, I see the disk resources of the PC on XP which has the connected printer, but I cannot connect to the printer of this PC on XP and I have the error message “Windows cannot connect to the printer”.
Can you help me?
Cordially
Sorry but troubleshoot this type of problem without being in front of the screen and without seeing the different devices... it’s not easy. So I prefer not to get into it all the more since I should spend the day in view of the number of requests.
Thank you for your understanding!
Thank you very much.
It’s been 2 hours since I've been struggling to connect my printer to my livebox.
In fact, I wasn't returning the address to the right place....
Thank you again.
Thank you for your positive feedback!
It’s clear. Thank you for the tutorial.
Install a Canon MP520 multifunction on the Livebox2.
Printing works perfectly, but the scanner part is inaccessible. As well as some diagnostic tools. It’s too bad.
Remains the photocopy directly on the printer, or the obligation to reconnect the printer to USB (and then declare it “by default”) to obtain a scanned file.
I‘ve never tried to put a scanner on a Livebox yet... so I don’t know more!
Thank you for that tutorial.
Simple and very clear, it allowed me to put my canon printer pixma ip3000 on my live box in 2 minutes, while I have been fighting for 3 days with the explanations of Orange.
A small problem anyway, I do not have the ability to name the printer as I would like, a name is entered by default: (livebox_printer on http://livebox:631) and impossible to modify.
My OS is Vista 32bits.
If someone has a solution, please submit it.
Very cordially.
good evening, I have 2 pc under seven (including 1 mini under 7 starter) and it works under 1 pc, but the one under starter does not work I am told that the address is either bad or the printer is not on... an idea?
Well, I think I found my answer, surfing on forums several people encounter the same malfunction under windows 7 starter and it would be a limitation related to the version of 7... Super surprise! I'm really disgusted from Microsoft’s policy on their 7 versions. Already on the starter version there are a lot of bridles, here is one more to add and not the least useful in my opinion!
In reality, you should never have been able to get a Starter version that is planned for developing countries. Manufacturers scam a lot on that!
Oh, that’s great! All to make a profit on our back! Well, I'm gonna do something else....
Good morning,
I have been trying for qlq days to install a shared printer on a network on my PC under 7
Windows update causes a problem and displays the following error
No pilots were found: Windows found no drivers for HP Laser Jet 5100 PS on the network.
someone has an idea what it’s about as a pilot? sum it could be called? etc.
Thank you
Thank you for this topic, this to market nickel after buying plugs.
Now my printer stays quiet in the office and I can print from anywhere.
Good morning
I have a portable PC under W7 pro in WiFi on a livebox2 a pc tour under W xp pro in rj45 on this box I would like to share an external hard disk 1 TB USB ntfs a printer lazer interface usb and rj 45 and an inkjet printer interface usb and ieee1394 without being obliged to have the 2 PCs running is that possible?
with an additional accessory
What would be possible to the maximum?
thank you
see you soon
Hello thank you for this help.
I have an ip4200 cannon under win 7 64 I did exactly as you tell us but when he asks me for a test page, the print queue marks me error and nothing comes out?
I think I have the same concern that Marion Lebaupin
I don't have any idea about your problem. ISP boxes are regularly updated and this can cause problems. It’s not uncommon for me to have to reinstall my network printer so that it works again...
Hello, I would like to thank the author of this forum because thanks to him I was able to install my printer without worries! It is 10 times far explain only on the orange assistance because they are still on windows XP. I benefied the one who took the time to do his because I was becoming singled! I am happy, and I will be him I will send this version to the orange assistance because it is a lot of me. Thank you again! Produpo
I'm glad to hear it!
Hello Aurélien,
Your tutorial case number 1, the printer is connected to the LiveBox can be applied to a portable pc under 7 connected in WIFI via the LiveBox.
Thank you for the answer — Cordially
I think so. The important thing is that the printer is connected to the WIFI router.
Good morning.
I just bought a portable PC (win7 64bits). I want to be able to use with this computer an Epson Stylus C84 printer connected to my desktop computer (Win XP).
The desktop computer is connected (RJ45) to a livebox, the laptop via wifi.
When I start looking for a new printer on the laptop, he finds it but doesn't find the driver.
When I plug the printer directly into the laptop, Windows 7 finds me the driver immediately.
How to do, which path to indicate for the network installation utility to find this driver?
A shared printer on a PC requires you to leave the PC on to use it.
Best solution:
Uninstall the printer from the PC. (delete in config/printer panel)
Connect it to USB from the livebox.
Install it on each machine following the previous procedure(s).
Enjoy!
I agree, a tutorial exists for this method: https://protuts.net/installer-imprimante-reseau-windows-7-vista/
It’s all the problem of installing a printer connected to a box. A generic driver can do the trick from the Windows choice list.
Hello, I have a problem,
I have an epson office stylus office BX300F printer that I connected in USB to my livebox 2 and I don't want to print using my Windows 7 32bit computer. I installed the printer driver on my computer and is shared but nothing does.
someone can help me please
Good morning,
I would like to know how I can connect the printer that is connected to my home computer on my laptop
Thank you for your help
Thank you, after several web pages exhausted without success because nothing specified the differences appellations between xp and vista I came across your page. beautiful!
Thank you again.
Thank you it’s cool to explain...Set in my favorites...
Thank you again
Good morning,
I have a little question. I have an EPSON SX525WD printer connected in Wifi via my bbox (bouygues). Correct installation of the printer only my pc is unable to connect to the printer. I‘m missing components... I’ve been on Epson’s website to download the driver but it still doesn't work. What should I do? Thank you in advance,
After many adventures, I succeeded. The printer works. On the other hand, I have a problem with Office 2010. The printer only recognises earlier versions. Is there a problem with this 2010 version? Excuse me for bothering you, and paying attention to my message.
Simply clear and effective (which wasn't on the orange site!)! Thank you very much!
Too well, it worked first with this tutorial!
Epson printer installed on a NEUFBOX with successes!
Thanks to you
Good morning,
A big thank you for this clear and effective tutorial
AG
Good morning
I've been struggling for a while.
I recently bought a laptop under win7-64 BITS that is connected in wifi through my box.
I have another PC on XP with a connected Lexmark printer.
I have built a network that allows me to connect my 2 PCs.
I can't add the printer to my new laptop. I don't know if the driver of the lexmark should be installed on my new phone.
By chance I downloaded the driver but I can't install it and my printer appears well with a big yellow triangle.
I can‘t print while with another PC on Xp, I don’t have a problem.
How should we do that?
Thank you in advance for your help
I guess the printer is directly connected to the XP?
Thank you for the answer
Yes the printer is under the xp.
This is the lexmark x6170 (x6100 series).
I have previously done the following test:
—I connected the printer directly through the usb port to the win7. The printer is recognised, I can scan, but the printing does not start.
I downloaded from lexmark the driver for VISTA -64 BITS because there is no driver for win7-64 bits
It’s going a little bit, but there’s always a problem.
Thank you for the tutorial it worked the first time when I was busy the whole night before.
IMP Canon pixma ip5200r, on 9box with laptop windows 7 pro..
Hello andre64,
Can you confirm: connect your Canon pixmaIP5200 printer to the 9box USB port and connect your Windows 7pro laptop via the ninebox and your printer.
Question: your mobile phone is connected via the 9Box or Ethernet (rj45) please tell me. Cordially
I'm working great.
I finally managed to run my printer connected to the LiveBox 2 via USB and this thanks to this tutorial.
The small difference with the tutorial available on Orange support is as follows: instead of ticking the option ‘Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname’, simply tick the ‘Select a printer shared by name’ choice.
And the light was!
Would Orange people have accidentally copied/pasted the SFR procedure, since this is the NeufBox option? lol
Thank you very much
Good morning,
I bought a Windows 7 intel core
I have a printer that works very well HP 3420
but my laptop doesn't have it in its list of printers to install
I tried everything at least on what I understand because I am not at all experienced in the computer.
then I am told about drivers, what are these drivers, comments I do to find the drivers that will make my printer compatible, or at least that I find it
I put the supplied disc as I did on my PC before, I installed this software but nothing happens, we do not find the HP3420 and even less the drivers, what to do?
and try to be very clear and precise please because I don't understand much about computers.
Thank you
Good morning,
the detailed answer is here:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01904105&cc=fr&dlc=fr&lc=fr&os=4062&product=75040&sw_lang=
If you have any other questions do not hesitate
Good morning,
Thank you very much. Exactly like Sylvain on 20/09/11: And the light was!
It remains to be seen how to use the device’s scan function when connected to the LiveBox via USB.
Good morning.
In my case it’s impossible for... right now. Windows 7 Professional/Print brother MFC-J615W
RJ45 connection on a Netgear FVS318 router.
Here are the three problems:
During the last installation phase of the utility/pilot package:
1/error 0x0000070c the driver was not installed unable to complete this operation.
I started the installation again but installing the driver only but the error recurs systematically.
2/error 0x00000706 printing processor does not exist.
The processor is the winprint.dll file in the Windows regist and yet there is.
3/The printer is detected by Windows but if I try to connect from a browser to its local IP address I have 404 not found answer.
I connect well on the router I do a ping is ok.
During the installation attempt of the Windows driver tells me that the printer is not connected...
Of course I switched on firewall/antivirus used the latest builder software.
Support brother sent me for a walk saying we're not computer scientists...
I have restored the system, controlled the compatibility of hardware devices cleaned the registry and finally I think the problem comes from windows but what can I reconfigure?
I have not yet decided to reinstall Windows but I think it will not change much because since its installation it has served little.
THAT’S IT.
If you could offer me a step to solve my problem I will be grateful INFINIMENT
Alexander
Thank you for these clear and, above all, fair explanations. After multiple attempts with different tutorials, yours is the right one. My printer is finally shared on my livebox. Hervé
Hello I have the problem: I can't detect my PIXAMG3150 cannon printer despite http://livebox:631 he doesn't detect it! what should I do?
Thank you for these lights!
These clear and precise explanations allowed me to connect my Brother HL-2030 printer to my Livebox2. Also valid for Windows 7 to a few small details.
I still lost 3 hours trying and re-trying again and again to unpack myself with the explanations of Orange which for me had to be THE solution to connect without problems my printer.
When you don't know you have to ask. We still have to find the right people.
Long life at Protuts.net
Thank you!
Hello, and thank you for all these indications that have the merit of being clear and that make everything work perfectly. For my part, I used Case No. 2 for 2 PCs under Seven and 1 on XP. Is it possible to add an iMac under Lion and how? Many thanks again for your explanations. gé
It’s a good tutorial idea that I'm going to rush to do. The difficulty is not high.
And here’s the tutorial: https://protuts.net/installer-imprimante-reseau-macos-x-lion/
Hello, after installing my epson sx400 on the PC I see it in the choices of network printers, so until then everything is ok on the other hand this one remains “offline” and does not print any doc... do you have an idea of what I miss? Thank you!
Hello, I just bought an hp office jet 6500 e710n-z printer I try to put it in wifi but I can't.The printer is connected to my FREEBOX but I can't print the test page.What freebox address I have to put in “search a printer by name or TCP address:IP” thank you(I'm on windows 7)
Hey, hey,
Your tutorial is top, but is it possible to scan documents by having the printer networked via an orange livebox?
It’s an HP Photosmart printer.
good morning,
the network consists of the master pc1 of the printer hpcphotosmart6280 under seven the second under vista the 2 in network via box also set for printer sharing.
it is impossible from pc2 to display the printer detectably.
I followed the instructions, nothing did it.
could you please help me?
thank you in advance for your help.
Good morning,
Config with Vista Premium: Hp 930C printer on Box Thomson TG784 (Ovh) in Usb,
I followed the tutorial rigorously without result.
In the tree of exploring it, icon “Network/Thomson/Print” if I try “Add printer” I have the following message “You do not have the necessary rights to perform this operation” while I am in administrator mode.
Thank you for your help in advance.
Um difficult to troubleshoot without being in front of the machine and equipment. I don't know about OVH routers but maybe there’s a setting to set up in the box.
Indeed there is a configuration via ‘Telnet’, which I carried out according to Ovh’s instructions, but I do not know how to check access to the printer, a test page remains resultless and pending in the printer folder.
Thank you for your attention.
Good morning,
how to install a network printer on the next generation free box share with three stations,
I can't detect his IP address
Thank you
Sorry I don't have a Freebox to do the test... there must be an option in the box configuration. The IP address is probably different but will remain modeled on that of the router.
The tutorial works perfectly on my 2 pC in Windows Seven 64bits.
If you‘ve tried multiple times before, it’s necessary to remove ALL ports created in your previous installations and all printers installed on your Livebox (the installations that don’t work). If they cannot be removed because ‘currently used’, turn off and turn the PC back on.
Then follow the tuto and Tadaaaa, it works!
great, thanks for the tutorials.
I thought Orange’s tutos were enough, but no... not at all.
Now everything works. Thank you again.
good morning,
I would like to ask for a solution to be able to install a CANON LBP 800 printer on a PC on Windows 7 32Bits, I tried to look for drivers but I could not find, even for an HP Laserjet 2820 printer on windows 7 32Bits.
Thank you
Drivers are usually available with CDs provided by manufacturers or on their websites.
yeah his walking super on the other hand is what we can plug the trick to banish full of usb key as its one can plug a printer is 5 external hard drive of 500 GB
If your box has USB ports you can connect external hard drives to it. It is then necessary to enable the sharing of devices via the administration interface of your box.
Useful
BJR, 2 pc cabled RJ45 on livebox2, printer epson r300 on livebox in USB2. is it possible to print with a WiFi EEEPC on the livebox? thank you very much for your help. Franck
If the printer is connected to the Livebox and the PC over wifi on it, I don't see any disadvantages.
Bonsoir,
A great congratulations! thanks to the tutorial I did in 5 minutes what the official orange tutorial made me lose in one afternoon! So I think you can send them a CV and a cover letter... they must be a requester of competent people in computer science! My congratulations
PS: I commented on the orange site and obviously indicated the link on this page for them to take some computer classes.
Cordially,
A very happy man that tutorials like this exist.
Thank you for this help! I changed printer connected to my livebox. But the settings recommended by orange worked with the HP 1510, but not the HP 2050A!
good morning
I installed a dell printer 1100 on the usb entrance of Livebox 2
I connected to the livebox in 2 pc wifi on windows xp which print without difficulty.
I recently added a PC on Windows 7
Internet access, shared hard drive, and exchanges between PCs work very well.
I installed the printer on this PC like the others apparently without problems: it appears as a network printer and when I want to print a document from this pc under windows7: it is accepted, Le doc appears as “printing in progress” except that nothing happens and after a while the message becomes “print error” without further explanation...?
keskispasse?
PS: precision: if I connect the printer directly in usb wire to the reccalciting pc w7 it prints without pb
Yes, it’s a common problem... either the driver isn't up to date on Windows 7, or the box has mishandled. On the box, try to disable/enable bidirectional mode.
Hello Aurélien Denis
PLEASE,
I have a network of 4 PCs under win 7, I shared the printer, there is 3, which accesses the (Print Server), the other stops at the level of ‘verification of Windows Update. this operation can take several minutes’.
Thank you for everything.
Thank you very much for this clear and effective tutorial
I struggled for hours without success with the explanations of the orange site
Thanks to you it was solved in 5 minutes without blowing
Thank you again
Hey, hey!
Thank you very much for this tutorial, I managed to share my printer from a computer (I prefer that way).
Hic now, it’s a multifunction and the scan doesn't work.
Any idea? A setting to make?
Thank you very much!
It is necessary to install the driver on all the other machines using it... quite often, the scanners of multifunctions cause problems...
I tried the method for a ninebox with a Canon MF3200 printer that is impossible to make it work in addition it no longer works by plugging it into the direct computer!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Luckily I found you! (because the Orange Forum...!)
THANKS AGAIN
I can't run the scanner of my CANON MP 270 series printer connected to the sagem live box and networked with my other computers
thank you. For the printer it’s OK, but I still have the scanner to run on the network on my live box Play of orange.
Good morning,
we were unable to install our printer on two of our three stations. I succeeded thanks to your indications (it was connected via the livebox). It may be added for really novices like me, that after doing the printer search as shown above, you have to go back to the drivers and extract them again. And then the miracle happens!
Thank you very much.
Good morning
I would like to create a private network at home with 4 computers, but without a server, with a live box internet connection and sharing files and impressions,
I need help because I have a preference for a wireless network