Configuring a WIFI Connected Printer on Windows 10 VM (Qemu, Virt-Manager) with NAT Network Connection and Linux Host (MX Linux)
In this article, we will discuss the steps required to configure a WIFI connected printer on a Windows 10 virtual machine (VM) running on Qemu, managed by Virt-Manager, with a NAT network connection, and a Linux host (MX Linux). The printer used in this example is a Brother MFC-L2710DW.
Prerequisites
- A Windows 10 VM running on Qemu, managed by Virt-Manager
- A NAT network connection for the VM
- A Linux host (MX Linux in this example)
- A WIFI connected printer (Brother MFC-L2710DW in this example)
Step 1: Install the Printer on the Linux Host
Before configuring the printer on the Windows 10 VM, it is necessary to install the printer on the Linux host. This can be done by following the manufacturer's instructions for installing the printer on Linux.
Step 2: Install the Printer on the Windows 10 VM
Once the printer is installed on the Linux host, the next step is to install the printer on the Windows 10 VM. This can be done by following these steps:
- Open the Devices menu in Virt-Manager and select "Add Hardware"
- Select "USB Host Device" and choose the printer from the list of available devices
- Start the Windows 10 VM and open the Devices and Printers control panel
- Click "Add a Printer" and select "The printer that I want isn't listed"
- Select "Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings"
- Select the correct port for the printer (in this example, it will be a USB port)
- Select the printer manufacturer and model from the list
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation
Step 3: Configure the Printer for WIFI
Once the printer is installed on the Windows 10 VM, the next step is to configure the printer for WIFI. This can be done by following these steps:
- Open the Devices and Printers control panel
- Right-click on the printer and select "Printer Properties"
- Click the "Ports" tab and select the WIFI port
- Click the "Configure Port" button and enter the WIFI settings for the printer
- Click "OK" to save the changes
Step 4: Test the Printer
The final step is to test the printer to ensure that it is working correctly. This can be done by printing a test page from the Windows 10 VM.
References
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This article has provided a detailed guide on configuring a WIFI connected printer on a Windows 10 VM (Qemu, Virt-Manager) with a NAT network connection and a Linux host (MX Linux). By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to successfully configure your printer for use on your Windows 10 VM.