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Paulius0

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2022-09-12 07:56:02 - last edited 2022-09-13 07:56:51

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Print Server Function on newer routers

2022-09-12 07:56:02 - last edited 2022-09-13 07:56:51

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Model: Archer AX55

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Hi,

just bought the AX55 router and I can't get the print server function to work. Are the new routers even compatible with this function? This is so frustrating as the filesharing options are still there, so it's just the software that is incomplete.

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Philbert

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2022-09-12 19:40:28 - last edited 2022-09-12 20:16:08

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2022-09-12 19:40:28 - last edited 2022-09-12 20:16:08

@Paulius0

Hey

To the best of my knowledge most vendors (TP Link included) stopped support USB print servers in their routers a few years ago now, cant think of any router I have purchased recently that has a print server still.

The specs for the AX55 doesnt indicate a print server.. (screenie below) so I dont think this does. You may be required to get a standalone print server for this device, again those are few and far between now also.

USB Support	1× USB 3.0 Port Supported Partition Formats: NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32 Supported Functions: Apple Time Machine FTP Server Media Server Samba Server

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Re:Print Server Function on newer routers

2022-09-12 20:15:52

Hey @Philbert,

thanks for your quick and detailed response.

TP-Link still list this feature quite prominently on their website, so I didn't even think to check that it is no longer a thing... I guess they think that now every printer has Wi-Fi on it but then again how often do people buy a new printer if the old one prints just fine lol.

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