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Print server functionality
Print server functionality
2021-11-30 06:18:01 - last edited 2021-12-13 03:24:13

Hello community,

I am in a search of a router that has an inbuilt functionality of range extending and can make a wired printer wireless(print server). Please render to find the best one.

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2021-12-01 08:39:05 - last edited 2021-12-13 03:24:23

Hello @RainbowAttic309,

 

Is there already a wireless router in your house? If yes, a range extender can meet your requirement, you can connect the extender to the main router via a wireless connection, then connect it to the wired printer with cable, and the wired printer should be able to link to the internet. Here are the models you can check:

https://www.tp-link.com/home-networking/range-extender/

 

If you do want to get another router that can be configured as an extender, you can check this list:

https://www.tp-link.com/home-networking/wifi-router/?filterby=AND%7C6086

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Re:Print server functionality-Solution
2021-12-07 03:45:10 - last edited 2021-12-13 03:24:13

@RainbowAttic309 

 

Hello, you can refer to this FAQ, there is a "This Article Applies to:", where you can find the list of routers that support printer sharing feature:

https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/1529/

 

Then check the product user manually to double confirm before purchasing, such as Archer C9, there is a printer sharing menu on the router web GUI:

https://static.tp-link.com/2018/201802/20180224/1910012337_Archer%20C9_V5_UG.pdf

 

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller. Archer AX90 New Firmware Added Support for EasyMesh and Ethernet Backhaul If you found a post or response helpful, please click Helpful (arrow pointing upward icon). If you are the author of a topic, remember to mark a helpful reply as the "Recommended Solution" (star icon) so that others can benefit from it.
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Re:Print server functionality-Solution
2021-12-01 08:39:05 - last edited 2021-12-13 03:24:23

Hello @RainbowAttic309,

 

Is there already a wireless router in your house? If yes, a range extender can meet your requirement, you can connect the extender to the main router via a wireless connection, then connect it to the wired printer with cable, and the wired printer should be able to link to the internet. Here are the models you can check:

https://www.tp-link.com/home-networking/range-extender/

 

If you do want to get another router that can be configured as an extender, you can check this list:

https://www.tp-link.com/home-networking/wifi-router/?filterby=AND%7C6086

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller. Archer AX90 New Firmware Added Support for EasyMesh and Ethernet Backhaul If you found a post or response helpful, please click Helpful (arrow pointing upward icon). If you are the author of a topic, remember to mark a helpful reply as the "Recommended Solution" (star icon) so that others can benefit from it.
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Re:Print server functionality
2021-12-07 02:42:04

@Kevin_Z 

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. JUST ONE MORE REQUEST COULD YOU SEND ME THE LIST OF ROUTERS THAT  SUPPORT PRINT SERVER.

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Re:Print server functionality-Solution
2021-12-07 03:45:10 - last edited 2021-12-13 03:24:13

@RainbowAttic309 

 

Hello, you can refer to this FAQ, there is a "This Article Applies to:", where you can find the list of routers that support printer sharing feature:

https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/1529/

 

Then check the product user manually to double confirm before purchasing, such as Archer C9, there is a printer sharing menu on the router web GUI:

https://static.tp-link.com/2018/201802/20180224/1910012337_Archer%20C9_V5_UG.pdf

 

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller. Archer AX90 New Firmware Added Support for EasyMesh and Ethernet Backhaul If you found a post or response helpful, please click Helpful (arrow pointing upward icon). If you are the author of a topic, remember to mark a helpful reply as the "Recommended Solution" (star icon) so that others can benefit from it.
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Re:Print server functionality
2021-12-13 03:11:29

@Kevin_Z 

thank you very much!!

 

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Re:Print server functionality
2021-12-13 03:24:06

@RainbowAttic309 

 

You're very welcome.

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