Setting up a printer via USB on the DLink 2750 router
Setting up a printer via USB on the DLink 2750 router
I've been attempting to link your brother's HL L2321D printer via the network. The printer is connected to the Dlink 2750u USB and a print server was set up using the modem's firmware. I chose the network path, and it worked fine on Windows laptops. The problem arises with Mac—can't connect it there. I've installed all the drivers and even added the router's IP in system preferences, but it still doesn't work. Any advice would be appreciated.
It provides a specific error type and checks for printer visibility.
The printer isn<|pad|>, it's not being read. You're seeing the error "unable to verify the printer." There was another issue yesterday. The Dlink router functions as an access point linked to the main router. I connected the printer to the access point and set up a print server there. After that, the access point stopped assigning IP addresses to other devices. I now think a print server isn't feasible on an access point. I'm considering purchasing a separate print server via TpLink and connecting it to the access point. Will that work? @Windows7ge
Check if the router is operating in AP mode. If Windows clients are on the second router while your Mac is on the first, it might cause visibility issues. Try pinging the printers' IP address to see if it responds.
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