Are you getting a specific within the utility?
Most standard inkjet, laser, and multi-function printers (MFPs). Note that some highly proprietary host-based printers may have limited network compatibility.
Click "Install" and wait for the process to finish. Are you getting a specific within the utility
On the product’s support page, find the section. Look for USB Printer Controller Utility or USB_Printer_Controller_Utility_Windows . Click the download link.
| Feature | TP-Link Utility | Windows Native | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (needs IPP or WSD) | | Bi-directional communication (ink levels) | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | | Multiple OS sharing | ✅ Yes (Windows/Mac/Linux via different tools) | ❌ Limited | | Requires software install | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | Click "Install" and wait for the process to finish
Click if the Windows User Account Control (UAC) prompt appears. Choose your preferred language and click Next . Follow the on-screen installation wizard prompts.
If the utility fails to detect your printer or stops printing, work through these standard troubleshooting steps: Click the download link
With the utility installed, you must set up the shared printer as your default network printing device.