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USB Printer Controller not working with Windows 11

USB Printer Controller not working with Windows 11
USB Printer Controller not working with Windows 11
2025-07-31 06:16:03 - last edited 2025-08-04 01:26:52
Model: Archer C1200  
Hardware Version: V3
Firmware Version:

TP Link USB Printer Controller is not working with Windows 11, the printer is not detected in the update version of the windows 11. My TP Link Router is Archer C1200 V3.

 

I am connecting the HP Laserjet M1005 MFP through USB Printer Controller, but not working after the windows 11 update.

 

Please provide me the best solution for the above problem.

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Re:USB Printer Controller not working with Windows 11-Solution
2025-08-01 05:06:36 - last edited 2025-08-04 01:26:52

  @Joseph-TP 

The printer controller utility, which can be found and downloaded from the below link, it's compatible with Windows 11 now, please check and report back:

https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/archer-c7/

Operating System: Win7/8/8.1/10/11

 

The Printer Controller Utility provided for Archer C7 V5 also works perfectly for the Archer C1200 - WiFi Router in the Windows 11 updated version.

 

This Printer Controller Utility provided for Archer C7 V5 works for almost all the range of TP Link - WiFi Router in the Windows 11 updated version.

 

I had found this solution while searching for the answers in the TP Link Forum Posts.

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Re:USB Printer Controller not working with Windows 11
2025-07-31 22:43:55

  @mdynas 

 

You can try this suggestion and check if it works for you.

If this was helpful click on the arrow pointing upward to make it blue. If this solves your issue, click the star to make it blue and mark the post as a "Recommended Solution".
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Re:USB Printer Controller not working with Windows 11
2025-08-01 03:43:07

Hello@mdynas ,

Thank you for contacting our community.

As a supplement, you can refer to Archer C1200(US)_V3_User Guide for details(start from Page 37)

Best Regards.

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Re:USB Printer Controller not working with Windows 11-Solution
2025-08-01 05:06:36 - last edited 2025-08-04 01:26:52

  @Joseph-TP 

The printer controller utility, which can be found and downloaded from the below link, it's compatible with Windows 11 now, please check and report back:

https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/archer-c7/

Operating System: Win7/8/8.1/10/11

 

The Printer Controller Utility provided for Archer C7 V5 also works perfectly for the Archer C1200 - WiFi Router in the Windows 11 updated version.

 

This Printer Controller Utility provided for Archer C7 V5 works for almost all the range of TP Link - WiFi Router in the Windows 11 updated version.

 

I had found this solution while searching for the answers in the TP Link Forum Posts.

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Re:USB Printer Controller not working with Windows 11
2025-08-01 05:06:56

  @terziyski 

The printer controller utility, which can be found and downloaded from the below link, it's compatible with Windows 11 now, please check and report back:

https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/archer-c7/

Operating System: Win7/8/8.1/10/11

 

The Printer Controller Utility provided for Archer C7 V5 also works perfectly for the Archer C1200 - WiFi Router in the Windows 11 updated version.

 

This Printer Controller Utility provided for Archer C7 V5 works for almost all the range of TP Link - WiFi Router in the Windows 11 updated version.

 

I had found this solution while searching for the answers in the TP Link Forum Posts.

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Re:USB Printer Controller not working with Windows 11
2025-08-04 01:28:49

hello@mdynas,

I am so glad to hear that you resolved the issue. 

It will also be helpful to other users. 

Thanks again for your kind sharing.heart

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