How to setup an HP6540 printer on the USB port on this router?
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I don't believe you can do this. The USB port is for USB hard drives like this: http://www.amazon.com/External-Hard-Drives-Storage-Add-Ons/b?ie=UTF8&node;=595048 The Cloud router has a small operating system in it that does not have the ability to support a printer. Hope this helps.
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you can't - the usb port was only ever intended to attach an external hard drive to create your own private cloud storage. I actually found this router to be lacking and returned it to purchase a different brand...
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This device plugs into an ethernet port on your router and your usb printer plugs into it. As long as the router it's plugged into is wireless also, all wired and wireless devices can locate and print from it. It works great for us.
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Not sure why you want this, the HP 650 has WLAN (802.11b/g/n (maybe it's not working?), it should work fine with the USB 3.0 ports (even though USB 2.0 is what this is built for, you'll lose some speed, but for the price, can't beat it). I've used on Win 8.x/7/10 Tech Preview/etc. I used the Vista drivers that came on the CD - that's working fine. Again, the HP 650 has built-in WLAN already. If you are having problems with the Notebook, feel free to ping me, happy to help resolve.
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If you have a desktop with an attached printer you can use Google's cloud print app. This is the method I use and it works just fine. You may also be able to connect directly to a wireless printer such as the HP DJ 2540, 3520, Photosmart 6520 and many others. I have not tried this method but it should be possible. Another method would be to add a network printer to your router, this would make it available to all computers that are served by the router both wired and wireless. Hope this helps!
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I am using the Link with Windows 8 without any problems, so I'd expect the same with Windows 8.1. First have a look if your router doesn't have a USB port for connecting a printer to it.
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Dear Jason,Both ports are under the top of the printer. There are two, 3-inch hand-holds on the sides.Lift the top using these hand-holds and you will see the ports, in the front, about 6 inches from the leftI have my printer connected to a wireless router with the 1394 Ethernet cable and connected directly to my desktop with a USB cable.I hope this helps.V/R,Howard HeltonEnterprise, AL 36330
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Connect the printer to the pc with a USB cable and it should automatically install using files stored in the printers memory. If this does not work, use the install CD that came with the printer and connect the printer to the PC when instructed.
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I have a network printer. The Chromebox prints to it perfectly. I haven't connected a USB printer to it. My network printer is an HP but I would think any network printer would work.
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One added note: I'm using a Hawking HMPS2U 4 port USB Hub and it works outstanding. Just remember to get everything working direct first. Then when you install the USB Hub, it'll recognize all the printers you want wireless via the USB Hub.
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You need a wire. If you see at the top, there is an Ethernet port that goes to your router and a port for power. The cable that goes to your printer is on the opposite end.
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A USB cable will work. This printer also can be connected to a computer via an Ethernet cable.
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Hello there, the end connector for the printer is USB. You need what is called a USB Male A-B printer cable. One end is the traditional rectangular USB male shape you are familiar with that plugs into your PC and other end is sort of a square male connector that connects to the printer itself. You can also use a Cat5 Ethernet cable to connect the printer to a router. You can use one or other. Mine is connected using the Ethernet connector, my computers share the printer on a home network. A-B Printer cables come in sizes 6 feet to 10 feet traditionally. I believe you can go as high as 25 feet before the USB cable has communication problems. I hope this helps. Hello there, the end connector for the printer is USB. You need what is called a USB Male A-B printer cable. One end is the traditional rectangular USB male shape you are familiar with that plugs into your PC and other end is sort of a square male connector that connects to the printer itself. You can also use a Cat5 Ethernet cable to connect the printer to a router. You can use one or other. Mine is connected using the Ethernet connector, my computers share the printer on a home network. A-B Printer cables come in sizes 6 feet to 10 feet traditionally. I believe you can go as high as 25... » Read More Hello there, the end connector for the printer is USB. You need what is called a USB Male A-B printer cable. One end is the traditional rectangular USB male shape you are familiar with that plugs into your PC and other end is sort of a square male connector that connects to the printer itself. You can also use a Cat5 Ethernet cable to connect the printer to a router. You can use one or other. Mine is connected using the Ethernet connector, my computers share the printer on a home network. A-B Printer cables come in sizes 6 feet to 10 feet traditionally. I believe you can go as high as 25 feet before the USB cable has communication problems. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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I am trying to get connection for this printer. It did not come with a USB cord and I don't see how to connect to my computer "wirelessly". Any info on what the "little deal" is, would be much appreciated.....
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IN MY OPINION THE BEST WAY IS... GO BACK TO THE STORE YOU BOUGHT IT AT. RETURN IT BECAUSE IT is a piece of junk. then buy something else. then plug your printer into the usb port.
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Sorry should have clarified - I'm just trying to use a direct, simple wired connection using a USB interface cable directly from my laptop to the printer. It doesn't seem to come online. Have you tried just doing a wired print on a cable that is greater than 6 feet?
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I've installed it USB to USB. I don't believe it has wireless capability but will check. I don't know about a wired way. The printer doesn't have a port for a parallel or serial feed from a computer
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Make sure you use a Static IP address, in addition, set a port number for the print server. It should work