Click Change... to select a new folder, or click Next to accept the default location.
Ensure the official driver from the printer manufacturer (HP, Canon, Epson) is installed on your Windows 10 machine.
: Log into your router’s web management page (usually 192.168.0.1 or tplinkmodem.net ) and verify that the USB Sharing feature is enabled.
You must download the utility directly from the official manufacturer to ensure system stability and security. Go to the official TP-Link Support Center. Enter your router model number in the search bar. Click on the page for your specific device model. Navigate to the Download Center section. Click on Utility . Find TP-Link USB Printer Controller Utility . Download the latest version compatible with Windows 10. Step 3: Install the Utility on Windows 10 Click Change
If you need more help, tell me your so I can find the exact setup path, or let me know the printer model you are trying to connect.
If the is not working on Windows 10, try these steps:
If you have a TP-Link router with a USB port, you likely want to share your old-school USB printer with every computer in the house. To do this, you need the . : Log into your router’s web management page (usually 192
This utility is essential for TP-Link routers that feature USB ports (such as the Archer series). It allows your Windows 10 computer to communicate with a printer connected to the router via USB. Without this software, the computer cannot "see" the printer on the network.
Set the utility to automatically grab the printer when you hit "Print" and release it when the job is done.
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Utility won’t detect router | Disable Windows Firewall temporarily; add utility as an allowed app later. Ensure router’s USB port is enabled in router settings. | | Printer shows offline | Reconnect via utility. Check USB cable between printer and router. | | “Driver not available” error | Install the printer’s native Windows driver first (from printer manufacturer). | | Utility crashes on launch | Run in Windows 8 compatibility mode (right-click .exe > Properties > Compatibility). | | Multiple PCs can’t print simultaneously | The utility uses —only one PC can control the printer at a time. Others must wait until the first PC releases it (manual disconnect or timeout). | Enter your router model number in the search bar
The most reliable way to obtain the TP-Link USB Printer Controller Utility is to download it from the official TP-Link website. Follow these steps:
Ensure the local Windows 10 PC has the latest official drivers installed directly from the printer manufacturer.