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Trying to connect a printer to the Archer VR600

Trying to connect a printer to the Archer VR600
Trying to connect a printer to the Archer VR600
2025-07-29 13:29:01 - last edited 3 weeks ago
Tags: #USB Sharing #Network Connectivity #printer
Model: Archer VR600  
Hardware Version: V3
Firmware Version: 1.6.0 0.9.1 v009e.0 Build 230809 Rel.6944n

 

I thought this would be simple, but it isn't.

 

First, I had trouble locating the Archer VR600 support page because of regional variation, but I did eventually find it here:

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-vr600/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

I downloaded the latest version of the USB_Printer_Controller_Utility_Mac published 2022-02-21.

 

But I get this on trying to install it.

 

So this utility doesn't work, and I cannot connect my printer to the home network.

 

Reinstalling makes no difference. The software is old or broken.

 

What to do? Who to contact? Is there a workaround?

 

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Re:Trying to connect a printer to the Archer VR600-Solution
2025-07-30 08:25:53 - last edited 3 weeks ago

Hello @iandouglas ,

Welcome to our community.

 

As Terziyski said, VR600 v3 doesn't support USB printer feature.

You can refer to How to configure Printer Sharing on AC VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (new logo), this article applies to: Archer VR1200v , Archer VR900( V3 ) , Archer VR1210v , TD-W9960v , Archer VR2100v , Archer VR2600v , Archer VR900v , Archer VR2800v( V1 ) , Archer VR600v , Archer VR400( V2 ) , Archer VR600( V2 ) , Archer VR2800( V1 )

 

If your modem is new, you may consider replacing it with one of the above models.

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Re:Trying to connect a printer to the Archer VR600
2025-07-29 22:58:20

  @iandouglas 

 

Update your VR600 FW to the latest release from here.

It seems that VR600 v3 doesn't support USB printer feature - check Chapter 9 from its user guide - here.

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Re:Trying to connect a printer to the Archer VR600-Solution
2025-07-30 08:25:53 - last edited 3 weeks ago

Hello @iandouglas ,

Welcome to our community.

 

As Terziyski said, VR600 v3 doesn't support USB printer feature.

You can refer to How to configure Printer Sharing on AC VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (new logo), this article applies to: Archer VR1200v , Archer VR900( V3 ) , Archer VR1210v , TD-W9960v , Archer VR2100v , Archer VR2600v , Archer VR900v , Archer VR2800v( V1 ) , Archer VR600v , Archer VR400( V2 ) , Archer VR600( V2 ) , Archer VR2800( V1 )

 

If your modem is new, you may consider replacing it with one of the above models.

Check Out the Latest Posts: △ Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX80 Supports EasyMesh in AP Mode, DoH/DoT, ECO Mode, and More △Introducing AI QoS: Elevate Your Gaming Experience on the Archer GE800 Gaming Router △Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN △ Tether KidShield Test Recruitment - Safeguarding Children's Online Experience
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