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i58_Jess's avatar
i58_Jess
Aspirant
Jun 09, 2021

Netgear USB Control Center

I am trying to install a printer using a USB cable.  I installed the USB Control Center but it doesn't seem to do anything.  See attached picture. 

 

 

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru
    Jun 10, 2021
    i58_Jess wrote:

    I am trying to install a printer using a USB cable.  I installed the USB Control Center but it doesn't seem to do anything. 

     

    Does the printer work?

     

    Have you followed all of the instructions?

     

    Manuals are always a good place to start.

    Visit the support pages:

    Support | NETGEAR

    Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.

    That page will also have any software, firmware and drivers for your device, if they exist.

    Check the section in the manual ReadySHARE Printer.

    You may have done that already. I can't tell from your message.

    I mention it because Netgear gave up on supplying paper manuals and CD versions some years ago and people sometimes miss the downloads.

    • i58_Jess's avatar
      i58_Jess
      Aspirant
      Jun 10, 2021

      Hello, thank yu for responding.

       

      Yes, I read the manuals and that got me to where I installed the software but as I showed the screen is blank.  I assume that means he does not find a printer. 

      I have it working on my other computer so there is a solution.  

      • michaelkenward's avatar
        michaelkenward
        Guru
        Jun 10, 2021
        i58_Jess wrote:

         

        Yes,

        Is that the answer to my first question?

         

        "Does the printer work?"

         

        i58_Jess wrote:

        I assume that means he does not find a printer. 

         

        Yes,  but does the printer work?

         

        i58_Jess wrote:

        I have it working on my other computer so there is a solution.  

        What does the USB control centre show on that other computer?

         

        If the printer is not working, think about fixing that rather than worrying about the USB control centre. Here at least it is just some background "widget" that seems to do no more than set the router up to work with a USB printer.