How do I setup a printer on my TP-Link router?

How to set up and share a printer on TP-Link cable modem routers (new logo)?

  1. Install the Driver of the Printer. Make sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs printer service.
  2. Connect the Printer.
  3. Install the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility.
  4. Access the Printer.

How do I access my TP-Link print server?

Step 1 Click Start-> Control Panel -> Classic View -> Printers.

  1. Step 2 Find your installed printer icon, right-click, select Properties.
  2. Step 3 Click Ports -> Add Port -> Standard TCP/IP Port -> New Port -> Next.
  3. Step 4 Input the exact IP address of print server that you configured it.

Can I use a wireless router as a print server?

Such routers usually also have the ability to work as wireless print servers. This means you can plug your printer into that USB port, but you most likely have to open up the router’s settings page and toggle the USB port from mass storage to print server duties.

How do I setup a router as a print server?

Connecting Your Printer to Your Router

  1. Use a USB cable to connect your printer to the USB port on your wireless router.
  2. Turn on the printer and wait at least 60 seconds for the router to recognize it.
  3. Run your router’s software on your computer to configure the router to turn on print server mode.

How do you print from a router?

Connect the Printer to a Router

  1. Connect the Printer to a Router.
  2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the port found on the printer and then connect the other end of the cable to an available port on your router.
  3. Turn on the Printer.
  4. Press the power button to turn on the printer.
  5. Print a Configuration Page.

What is print server in router?

Definition: Print server is a function embedded in your Router. It allows you to share your printer with computers that are connected to the Router.

Can I plug my printer into my router and print wirelessly?

Setting up a wired printer to print wirelessly can be accomplished by connecting it directly to your wireless router and completing a basic configuration on your Mac or Windows operating system. Once you have set up the printer, it will be available to any computer on your network.

How do I print from a wifi router?

Can you connect a printer directly to a router?

To connect a printer to a wired router you will need to connect an Ethernet cable from the back of the router to your printer. After connecting the printer to the router, it will appear as a networked device in your local network.