hi guys , How should i define whether which brand / model support printer function?
is it got usb = can connect printer ?

can Default unifi modem connect printer ? coz got usb ?

tq

double topic this one
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2206747&hl=

usb port in dir615 got no function.... but got power... can use for charge phone

what do u mean printer function?

if u meant network printer that anyone can print things thru network

any router should work if you got a printer with network port

connects the printer with network cable to the router, the printer itself become a network printer so anyone who is on the network can see the printer and use it like normal

problem is how to convert printer socket into LAN network port

nowadays printer socket goes by usb

2 - buy a new printer with ethernet connectivity, connect it to router directly with lan cable.

I have compiled the relevant posts to reply accordingly. But in short, you can indeed network enable a USB printer (without ethernet/Wi-Fi function) to work like one with built-in Wi-Fi, if you have the proper hardware and software.



The default unifi router (and by that, I am referring to the TM D-Link DIR-615) can connect a USB printer and 'convert' it into a 'Wi-Fi printer', with some setup. I know it works, because I set up my Fuji Xerox DocuPrint M205 b which doesn't have ethernet/LAN to print wirelessly via the DIR-615.

Just connect the USB printer cable from your USB printer to the USB port on the DIR-615. You will then need to install D-Link's SharePort software, which you can download here. Credit to DLink'ed Router over here. Once you have done that, just configure it accordingly - you should be able to get instructions by searching online.

Note: I suggest you get the older version of SharePort through the aforesaid link. I spent hours trouble-shooting before I got the setup to work (it didn't work with the newer version of SharePort). This could be due to TM's custom firmware. YMMV but don't say I didn't warn you if you still try the newer version of Shareport.

And yes, there are other routers with similar functions (SharePort is just D-Link's brand, it may go by another moniker) - Asus is one of the known pioneer brands with SharePort-type technology, though I have no personal experience setting it up.



As per above, you can indeed use the DIR-615 to network enable a non-network USB printer through the USB port on the router provide you have the right hardware and software.



The above is correct to the extent it concerns printers with a network (ie LAN) port ie ethernet function.



I believe you have got your answer above.



Option 1 and 2 is correct, prior to routers with SharePort or similar technology being available, which now brings a 3rd option. True network printers should still perform better (in terms of speed/capability to handle numerous users/huge printing volume etc) especially in office environments but option 3 ie through SharePort-type technology enabled routers should be sufficient for casual/light users.

FYI and I have confirmed with TM RND as well, that the DLink shareport feature on our dir 615 on the newer ones have been disabled as it has been identified to cause instability to the router.

Just FYI, I have successfully set-up my Fuji Xerox DocuPrint M205b to use the Shareport feature on my new batch D-Link DIR-615 (UniFi installed in April 2012), further to having the same set-up with my old batch D-Link DIR-615 at another location where UniFi was installed sometime in March 2011.

that's great . I'm using print server function on my DLink DNS 320 now....working flawlessly 

do you still need to install that shareport feature software?

wshoh..u r a life saver!!!

thank you for the guide and the link for shareport...

i just got mine to work, following your indications...

my printer is Canon LBP6000 which is a non ethernet, non-wifi standalone printer and its printing wireless now!!!!!

u just gave me an extra USB port on my notebook.  thank you!!!

hi guys , How should i define whether which brand / model support printer function?
is it got usb = can connect printer ?

can Default unifi modem connect printer ? coz got usb ?

tq

so right until now, do u have instability using the shareport with unifi as the other forumer recalled?

in the beginning, there's a problem detecting the printer sometimes but after 1 or 2 days, no problem at all. 

but everytime shareport is switched on i get this "Unable to load or find: TWAIN_32.DLL" error which is annoying like hell, especially if you choose to load shareport at startup.

it seemed this Twain_32.dll error is to do with scanner function, which i don't have or use, but it keeps popping up...i cant find any fix to this bug yet...

that aside, its printing fine..no problem at all.

Thank you so much for the shareport!now i can print from my usb cable printer from my pc wirelessly. Can we do this with iPad?

share your windows printer, install bonjour or itunes, google for "airprint for ios6" if ur ipad use ios6. install it on ur windows

I have compiled the relevant posts to reply accordingly. But in short, you can indeed network enable a USB printer (without ethernet/Wi-Fi function) to work like one with built-in Wi-Fi, if you have the proper hardware and software.



The default unifi router (and by that, I am referring to the TM D-Link DIR-615) can connect a USB printer and 'convert' it into a 'Wi-Fi printer', with some setup. I know it works, because I set up my Fuji Xerox DocuPrint M205 b which doesn't have ethernet/LAN to print wirelessly via the DIR-615.

Just connect the USB printer cable from your USB printer to the USB port on the DIR-615. You will then need to install D-Link's SharePort software, which you can download here. Credit to DLink'ed Router over here. Once you have done that, just configure it accordingly - you should be able to get instructions by searching online.

Note: I suggest you get the older version of SharePort through the aforesaid link. I spent hours trouble-shooting before I got the setup to work (it didn't work with the newer version of SharePort). This could be due to TM's custom firmware. YMMV but don't say I didn't warn you if you still try the newer version of Shareport.

And yes, there are other routers with similar functions (SharePort is just D-Link's brand, it may go by another moniker) - Asus is one of the known pioneer brands with SharePort-type technology, though I have no personal experience setting it up.



As per above, you can indeed use the DIR-615 to network enable a non-network USB printer through the USB port on the router provide you have the right hardware and software.





I m actually looking at this solution desperately and found this thread that really suit my needs. Thanks for your advices and help. Here I have 2 screnerio and hope u can provide me some guideline as well and appreciated your kind generous

1) at home, I have same printer as u but due to location of printer and unifi are far, I can't connect the USB printer to unifi router. How possible can I do it ?
2) at office, I have a printer that comes with Ethernet /LAN port, and a reduntant router tp link 3420.  Office is using unifi as well. How possible can I turn the printer comes wireless so that everyone can connect the router n print accordingly.


Many thanks 









I m actually looking at this solution desperately and found this thread that really suit my needs. Thanks for your advices and help. Here I have 2 screnerio and hope u can provide me some guideline as well and appreciated your kind generous

1) at home, I have same printer as u but due to location of printer and unifi are far, I can't connect the USB printer to unifi router. How possible can I do it ?
2) at office, I have a printer that comes with Ethernet /LAN port, and a reduntant router tp link 3420.  Office is using unifi as well. How possible can I turn the printer comes wireless so that everyone can connect the router n print accordingly.

Many thanks 

The above is correct to the extent it concerns printers with a network (ie LAN) port ie ethernet function.



I believe you have got your answer above.



Option 1 and 2 is correct, prior to routers with SharePort or similar technology being available, which now brings a 3rd option. True network printers should still perform better (in terms of speed/capability to handle numerous users/huge printing volume etc) especially in office environments but option 3 ie through SharePort-type technology enabled routers should be sufficient for casual/light users.

I m actually looking at this solution desperately and found this thread that really suit my needs. Thanks for your advices and help. Here I have 2 screnerio and hope u can provide me some guideline as well and appreciated your kind generous

1) at home, I have same printer as u but due to location of printer and unifi are far, I can't connect the USB printer to unifi router. How possible can I do it ?
2) at office, I have a printer that comes with Ethernet /LAN port, and a reduntant router tp link 3420.  Office is using unifi as well. How possible can I turn the printer comes wireless so that everyone can connect the router n print accordingly.

Many thanks.

Try to buy new router with USB printer server capability.