Access a network printer via the TAN¶
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You will need:
- a Connect endpoint on the same local area network (LAN) as the printer, to provide subnet behind endpoint routing
- the LAN IP address of the printer that you want to access
- a Connect endpoint that will access the printer via the Trusted Area Network
Set up subnet behind endpoint routing to the printer¶
Using a Connect endpoint on the same local area network as the printer, configure subnet behind endpoint routing.
Add the printer's IP address as a new subnet.
Populate the following required fields:
- Name: the name of the subnet
- IP Address: the IP address of the printer
- Subnet Mask: the mask in CIDR notation; 32 for a single device
- Description: a description of the subnet
Click the 'Save' button to add the subnet to the endpoint.
Add the Printer to Windows¶
On the Connect endpoint that will access the printer via the TAN, type 'Printers & Scanners' into Windows search to open the Printer settings
In the Printers & Scanners system settings page, click 'Add device'. Windows will search for a device, when the screen updates with 'The printer that I want isn't listed', click 'Add manually'.
The Add Printer wizard will be displayed.
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Depending on your printer, the steps you see may differ from these instructions.
Select 'Add a printer using an IP address or hostname' and click 'Next'.
Enter the Device type, IP address and Port name (if known) of the printer, click 'Next'.
When prompted, select the Device Type from the list and click 'Next'.
Select the correct driver for your printer and click 'Next'.
Enter a name for the printer and click 'Next'.
Set the Printer Sharing options and click 'Next'.
You can now print to your network printer via the Trusted Area Network.