Setting up your Filed Printer

Your team can always export files from your tax software manually but we also provide the option to install a remote printer that can allow you to print (send) returns to AI Reviewer.

This resource covers how to set up your Filed Printer on your desktop. Learn more about sending files with Filed Printer here.

• Please note,

  • Each teammate, who would like to use this feature, will need to set up a Filed Printer on their own computer.

  • IF you have multiple workspaces, you'll repeat the steps below to set up the Filed printer for each of your workspaces.

How to add the Filed printer:

• Log in to your Filed account.

• Go to your integrations > Tools tab.

• Under Filed Printer, click Connect.

• In the "Set up Filed App" page, click Connect again.

• In "Complete Printer Setup", you'll need to locate computer's printer settings and add Filed as a printer. See below for Windows and Mac instructions:

Windows instructions

• Go to your computer settings, and click/search for Printers & scanners

• Near Add a printer or scanner, click Add device.

• Click Add a new device manually.

• Select Add a printer using an IP address or hostname

• Click Next.

• In "Type a printer hostname or IP address," enter the following:

  • Device type: IPP Device

  • Hostname or IP address: Add the URL from "Complete Printer Setup" page in your Filed account.

• Click Next. You're done!

Mac instructions

• Go to your System Settings > Search "Printers"

• Once in your Printers, click to Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax... (it may look different in a windows setup)

• Go to IP tab to add Filed as a IPP printer

• Enter the following information:

  • Address: printer.filed.com:443

  • Protocol: Internet Printing Protocol - IPP

  • Queue: Paste the Queue from "Complete Printer Setup" page in your Filed account.

  • Name: Filed [WORKSPACE_Name]

    • This is optional but recommended for preparers working with multiple workspaces.

• Click Add.

• Return to your Filed account, click Complete.