Double-click the TP-Link USB Printer Controller icon on your desktop.
Without this software, your computer will not be able to use the printer connected to the router. It is a mandatory installation for every computer on your network that needs to access the shared printer.
: The software makes the network-connected printer appear as if it is directly plugged into your computer's USB port. tplink usb printer controller setupexe top
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Enter your router's specific model number (e.g., Archer C7 , TL-WDR4300 ) into the search bar. Double-click the TP-Link USB Printer Controller icon on
If you encounter any issues during the installation process, here are some common troubleshooting steps:
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Unlike native network printers (JetDirect), a standard USB printer does not speak Ethernet. The setup.exe for the TP-Link USB Printer Controller installs a virtual USB port on your computer. Without this exact executable, your PC will never see the printer plugged into the router.
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If the printer is recognized but won't print, the printer driver (not the controller) might be faulty.