UGREEN USB 2.0 Network Print Server for RAW Printers (10941)
Overview
UGREEN 10941 connects one compatible USB printer to a wired local network so several authorised computers can submit print jobs without repeatedly moving the printer’s USB cable. It is a print server, not a general USB-over-IP extender: the printer must support RAW printing, initial configuration uses a Windows utility, and model-specific printer support must be checked before purchase.
What it does well.
Key features
Product highlights
Wired LAN. Format and length for planning the physical connection.
USB 2.0 printer port. Product capability, subject to the complete host or network path.
RAW printers only. The defining connector, protocol or construction detail for this SKU.
One clear job. Shares one compatible RAW-protocol USB printer with multiple authorised users on the same wired LAN.
No hidden upgrade. It does not make every USB printer network-compatible; RAW protocol support is mandatory.
Maximum versus actual: No Ethernet link-speed figure is safely published for this SKU. The record verifies network-print sharing, not a general-purpose file-transfer, scanner or storage speed.
Choose the right connection
Port and direction check
1 × RJ45 LAN, 1 × USB-A 2.0 printer port, 1 × micro-USB power input, 1 × reset pinhole
RJ45 connects to the wired LAN, USB-A connects to the compatible printer, and micro-USB supplies power. The reset pinhole is for configuration recovery. These interfaces have different roles and must not be interchanged.
Inspect port labels and connector shapes under good light before routing. A physically similar socket may serve telephone, console, management, USB or power rather than the network job described here.
Connection rule: never force a plug and never assume an adapter preserves the same protocol, speed or driver support.
Network performance
Speed, bandwidth and negotiation
No Ethernet link-speed figure is safely published for this SKU. The record verifies network-print sharing, not a general-purpose file-transfer, scanner or storage speed.
A maximum link rate is not the same as measured payload throughput. Protocol overhead, storage speed, CPU load, router processing, remote servers and internet service can all reduce the number shown by an application.
For a useful test, first confirm the negotiated link rate, then run a local transfer between capable devices before testing a public speed service.
Use scenarios
Where it fits
Small office printer sharing. Allow several authorised LAN users to send jobs to one compatible USB-only printer.
Home study area. Keep a compatible printer in one location while computers on the same wired network submit print jobs.
Legacy printer without built-in Ethernet. Add network-print queuing to a RAW-capable USB printer without replacing the printer solely for an RJ45 port.
Shared workstation environment. Reduce repeated plugging and unplugging of the printer’s USB connection between computers.
Android-assisted LAN printing. The listing mentions third-party Android apps, but success depends on the app, Android version, file type and printer; verify before relying on it.
Scenario boundary: every example assumes the actual ports, protocol, operating system and network equipment support the requested use.
Setup and usability guidance
A reliable first connection
Follow a controlled sequence so connector, network and software faults remain easy to isolate.
After setup: record the working port, negotiated speed or address configuration before adding more adapters, joins or software.
- Verify the printer supports RAW printing. Do not rely on brand alone; check the model and driver path.
- Connect the printer to the server’s USB-A printer port, connect RJ45 to the local router or switch, and provide stable micro-USB power.
- Use the current Print Server Config Tool on a Windows computer and follow the manual for discovery or any temporary direct-connection step.
- Assign an appropriate fixed IP address within the local subnet, avoiding the router’s DHCP pool or another device’s address.
- Add the server IP and USB-port information to the printer configuration on each authorised computer.
- Send a small test page from one computer before adding more users or mobile applications.
- Record the IP address and configuration details; change one setting at a time when troubleshooting.
Compatible devices and systems
Compatibility explained
Required printer capability.
Network and setup.
Explicitly unsupported examples.
Not automatically included.
- USB printer with RAW printing support
- A printer driver that works on each client computer
- One printer attached to the USB-A host port
- Wired Ethernet router or switch
- Windows computer for initial configuration utility
- A fixed LAN IP chosen for the print server
- Canon LBP2900, LBP2900+ and LBP3000
- HP P1008 and HP M403D
- Epson 1390
- Scanner or multifunction-device extra functions
- Universal Android app support
- Wi-Fi, cloud print or internet-facing remote access
What this product does
Supported jobs
Use SKU 10941 for these roles.
Each role stays within the product category described above; it does not imply conversion, amplification, routing or software support that is not listed.
- Shares one compatible RAW-protocol USB printer with multiple authorised users on the same wired LAN.
- Receives network print jobs and forwards them through its USB 2.0 printer interface.
- Allows the printer to remain in one shared physical location.
- Uses a fixed local IP configuration so client computers can address the print service.
- Provides status indicators and a reset control for setup and recovery.
- Can be used with supported third-party Android printing workflows only after model-specific verification.
What this product does not do
Important exclusions
These exclusions prevent the most common wrong-product purchases and unsafe installations.
Choose another product when needed: use the correct active adapter, router, switch, repeater, installation-rated cable or managed service for functions outside this model’s role.
- It does not make every USB printer network-compatible; RAW protocol support is mandatory.
- It does not add Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cloud printing or secure remote printing over the public internet.
- It does not turn the USB port into general network storage, webcam or arbitrary USB-over-IP access.
- It does not guarantee scanner, fax, ink-status, maintenance or bidirectional multifunction features.
- It does not print several sheets physically at the same instant; multiple users submit jobs to one printer queue.
- It does not supply a power adapter, Ethernet cable or printer USB cable in the package list.
What to do
Best-practice checklist
Protect the connection and make later diagnosis straightforward.
A labelled, supported and tested connection is easier to maintain than one hidden immediately after purchase.
- Confirm the printer model and RAW support before purchase.
- Place the server, printer and router on the same trusted local network during setup.
- Reserve and document a fixed IP address that does not conflict with another device.
- Install only the current configuration tool and printer drivers from trusted sources.
- Restrict printer access to authorised local users and keep router security enabled.
- Test ordinary computer printing before adding third-party mobile applications.
What not to do
Avoid these mistakes
Most failures come from wrong interfaces, unsupported claims, strain or uncontrolled channel changes.
Stop using the product if a connector, housing, jacket or lead is cracked, loose, contaminated, unusually hot or exposes conductive parts.
- Do not connect a known unsupported printer model or assume every model from a supported brand works.
- Do not expose the print-server port directly to the public internet.
- Do not use the USB printer port for flash drives, scanners, webcams or storage.
- Do not interrupt power during reset or configuration changes.
- Do not assign an IP already used by another device or outside the usable local subnet.
- Do not promise mobile printing, scanning or status monitoring without an successful test.
Warnings and limitations
Read before installation
The following limits remain important even when the connector appears to fit.
Permanent routes: test the complete real setup first and follow local electrical, building and workplace requirements.
- Printer protocol and driver compatibility are stricter than the physical USB connector shape.
- The listed Canon LBP2900, LBP2900+, LBP3000, HP P1008, HP M403D and Epson 1390 models are unsupported.
- A reset can erase network settings; record the working configuration before using the pinhole.
- Use the device only on a trusted LAN and do not create unsolicited router port-forwarding rules.
- Stable external power is required through micro-USB, but an included power adapter is not verified.
- Third-party Android printing applications can change or be withdrawn and are not controlled by the print server.
At a glance.
- LAN interface
- 1 × RJ45 Ethernet port
- Printer interface
- 1 × USB-A 2.0 host port for one compatible printer
- Power interface
- 1 × micro-USB power input
- Reset
- Recessed reset pinhole
- Status
- Top-panel printed status indicators
- Printer protocol requirement
- Printer must support RAW network printing
- Wireless radio
- None stated; wired LAN product
Physical build
Compact black print-server enclosure with dedicated LAN, USB printer, micro-USB power and reset interfaces plus visible status indicators.
What is in the pack
Included only as stated for this current product record.
Routers, computers, printers, network cables, USB adapters, installation hardware and power supplies are not included unless individually listed above. Inspect the retail package before installation.
Questions buyers ask.
Will UGREEN 10941 work with every USB printer?
No. The printer must support RAW printing, and model-specific driver behaviour must be compatible. Check the printer model rather than relying only on the brand or USB connector.
Which printers are explicitly listed as unsupported?
Canon LBP2900, LBP2900+, LBP3000, HP P1008, HP M403D and Epson 1390 are listed as unsupported on the current product record.
Can several people print at the same time?
Several authorised LAN users can submit jobs, but one physical printer processes its queue in sequence. This is shared access, not simultaneous mechanical printing.
Does it support scanning from a multifunction printer?
Scanning, faxing, ink status and other bidirectional multifunction features are not guaranteed. Treat the device as a RAW print server unless an printer test proves more.
Does the print server have Wi-Fi?
No Wi-Fi radio is stated. Connect the RJ45 port to a wired router or switch; Wi-Fi clients may reach it only through the same local network infrastructure.
How is the first setup completed?
Use the current Windows Print Server Config Tool and the manual to discover the device, set a fixed LAN IP and configure the printer port on each client computer.
What does the USB-A port accept?
It is the host connection for one compatible USB printer. It is not claimed for flash storage, scanners, webcams or arbitrary USB-over-IP devices.
What is the micro-USB port for?
It supplies power. An included power adapter is not verified, so confirm the retail-box contents and use the required stable power source.
Can I print from Android?
The listing mentions third-party applications, but support depends on the app, Android version, file type and printer. Establish ordinary computer printing first and do not treat mobile support as universal.
Can I access it from outside my home or office?
Do not expose the print server directly to the public internet. It is intended for a trusted local network, and secure remote access would require separate managed network infrastructure.
What if the configured IP address stops responding?
Check power, link status, subnet changes and address conflicts. If necessary, follow the reset procedure, assign a valid unused fixed address and update each client printer port.
What is included in the package?
Only the print-server unit is safely listed here. A power adapter, Ethernet cable, printer cable and configuration cable are not treated as included without an package-list confirmation.