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Print Server Application Guide
This guide applies to the following models.
TL-WR842ND
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  • Page 1   Print Server Application Guide This guide applies to the following models. TL-WR842ND TL-WR1042ND TL-WR1043ND TL-WR2543ND TL-WDR4300...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2. Before Installation ....................2 Chapter 3. Installation for Windows OS ................... 2 Chapter 4. Application for Windows OS .................. 7 4.1 To Launch/Exit the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller …………………………………………..……...7 4.2 To Utilize the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller …………………………………………………………..8 4.2.1 To Print ............................8 4.2.2 To Scan ...........................

  • Page 3: Chapter 1. Overview

    Router. Typical Topology Note: The client utility TP-LINK USB Printer Controller supports Windows 7 32/64 bit, Windows Vista 32/64bit, Windows XP 32/64bit, and Mac. Before connection, please check the Printer Compatibility List to verify whether your printer is supported by the Router.

  • Page 4: Chapter 2. Before Installation

    Computer with Windows XP/ Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Mac Note: For Mac or Windows computers that do not have CD-ROM drive to run the resource CD, please download the relevant software from our website: www.tp-link.com. Please refer to Appendix: Troubleshooting for this.  ...
  • Page 5         Installation for Windows OS                                                                                                                                                              Chapter 3.
  • Page 6 5. Check the LED lights and click NEXT.  7. Please wait a moment for the installation preparation. 6. Click NEXT to start installing the printer 8. Click Next and go on to install the TP-LINK share software.  USB Printer Controller.
  • Page 7         Installation for Windows OS                                                                                                                                                              9.
  • Page 8 Router now. Note: In your LAN, each computer that wants to share the print server should also install the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller. Please follow the previous steps to configure other computers in your LAN.

  • Page 9: Chapter 4. Application For Windows Os

                                                                                                                                                                Chapter 4. Application for Windows OS TP-LINK USB Printer Controller is used to operate the USB Printer on your own computer. After successful installation, the icon will appear on the desktop of your computer.

  • Page 10: To Utilize The Tp-Link Usb Printer Controller

                                                                                                                                                                4.2 To Utilize the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller 4.2.1 To Print...
  • Page 11       Application for Windows OS                                                                                                                                                              Step 3: Tick the name of the printer you would like to set as auto-connect printer, and then click Apply.
  • Page 12       Application for Windows OS                                                                                                                                                              If you want to disable your printer's auto-connect function, you can delete it.

  • Page 13: To Scan

          Application for Windows OS                                                                                                                                                              4.2.2 To Scan There are two methods available to realize the scanning function.
  • Page 14       Application for Windows OS                                                                                                                                                              Step 3: Select the type of picture you want to scan, and then click Scan.
  • Page 15       Application for Windows OS                                                                                                                                                              Step 5: Wait a while for the scan process.
  • Page 16       Application for Windows OS                                                                                                                                                              Method Two: Connect for Scanning Note: If you choose this method for scanning, no one else in your LAN can share the scanner or MFP to either print or...
  • Page 17       Application for Windows OS                                                                                                                                                              Step 3: After finishing your scanning task, please do remember to click the tab Disconnect for Scanning...
  • Page 18       Application for Windows OS                                                                                                                                                              Step 3: You will be prompted a window that transmits your request.

  • Page 19: Other Functions/ Settings

                    With this setting, the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller will run automatically every time you log on your computer. About Go to About -> About, a window will pop up and display some relevant information about this Control Center.
  • Page 20       Application for Windows OS                                                                                                                                                               ...

  • Page 21: Chapter 5. Installation For Mac Os

                                                                                                                                                                                        Chapter 5. Installation for Mac OS   1. Download the setup software TP-Link   UDS Printer Controller Installer.dmg  ...
  • Page 22   Installation for Mac OS                                                                                                                                                                                        ...

  • Page 23: Chapter 6. Application For Mac Os

    To exit the USB Printer Controller, you have two ways: Click TP-Link USB Printer Controller -> Quit, when the printer controller is on the process. Or you can press the keyboard command + Q to quickly exit the controller.

  • Page 24: To Utilize The Tp-Link Usb Printer Controller

                                                                                                                                                                  6.2 To Utilize the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller 6.2.1 To Print To print, first of all, you need to set your Auto-Connect Printer.
  • Page 25                 Application for Mac OS                                                                                                                                                              Step 3: Select the printer you would like to set as auto-connect printer, and then click the Apply button.
  • Page 26                 Application for Mac OS                                                                                                                                                              If you want to disable your printer's auto-connect function, you can delete it.

  • Page 27: To Scan

                    Application for Mac OS                                                                                                                                                              2.
  • Page 28                 Application for Mac OS                                                                                                                                                              Step 2: Click Tools and then select Network Scanner.
  • Page 29                 Application for Mac OS                                                                                                                                                              Step 4: Wait a while for the scan process.
  • Page 30                 Application for Mac OS                                                                                                                                                              Method Two: Connect for Scanning Note: If you choose this method for scanning, no one else in your LAN can share the scanner or MFP to either print or...
  • Page 31                 Application for Mac OS                                                                                                                                                              Step 3: After finishing your scan task, please do remember to click the tab Disconnect for Scanning to...
  • Page 32                 Application for Mac OS                                                                                                                                                              Step 3: You will be prompted a window that transmits your request.

  • Page 33: Other Functions/ Settings

                                                                                                                                                                6.2.3 Other functions/ settings About Go to TP-Link USB Printer Controller -> About; a window will pop up and display some relevant information about this printer controller.  ...
  • Page 34 Open at Login Left-click and hold the icon in the dock for a while, until you can select Option > Open at Login. With this setting, the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller will run automatically every time you log on your Mac. -32-...

  • Page 35: Appendix: Troubleshooting

                                                                                                                                                                  Appendix: Troubleshooting 1. Where can I find the printer compatibility list? Go to our website www.tp-link.com, then go to Products ->Wireless, find your product model and go to Download -> Document -> Printer Compatibility List. -33-...
  • Page 36 2. Where can I find the relevant software for installation? Go to our website www.tp-link.com, then go to Products ->Wireless, find your product model and go to Download ->Software -> Utility. Then next web page will be loaded, where you can select the USB Printer Controller_Utility and download it.
  • Page 37                             Troubleshooting                                                                                                                                                              -35-...
  • Page 38 Web-based management page. See the following instructions (Here takes that in Windows 7 for example): 1） Make sure you have a PC or notebook connected to the wireless Router, either via wireless or wired connection. 2） Launch the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller, highlight the Router and click the tab Configure Server.
  • Page 39   Troubleshooting                                                                                                                                                                                                         Go to USB Settings ->...

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