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Its all about finding the printer on the network. Is it attached to a computer on the network? Or is it a network printer? Go to the machine you want to print from / control panel / printers / search for network printer.... and then just locate and add.
Make sure you have enabled printer and sharing on your machines. And watch out for firewalls.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThat depends on your printer and what other network equipment you have. I'm assuming that your printer is NOT wireless (WiFi, IR, etc). You still need SOME kind of wireless communication on your network. In my case, I have a wireless router attached to my cable modem. Let's start with this configuration.
From here there are at least three options:
1. I have a desktop computer located near the router and printer. I can install the printer on the desktop and share it. That way it becomes a printserver I can reach remotely. But the desk top has to be on for this to work.
2. Some wireless routers have built-in print servers. You connect your printer directly to the router and can access it through your router.
3. This is what I currently use. An add-on print server. These can be very inexpensive if you shop around or wait for a sale. It basically is a small box that connects between your printer and router. This will allow your printer to have it's own network address. And if you change or upgrade routers, you can keep the print server.
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∙ 15y agoWireless print servers can make you printer wireless. Make sure you purchase a wireless print server with he proper connection for your printer (USB or ehternet.) The print server will come with a CD and instructions which permits access to the configuration for the wireless to set which wireless network to join with the SSID and the security settings. Once those are set and you are connected to the wireless network, remove the USB or ethernet connection from server to your computer and connect the server to your printer.
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∙ 14y agoif it is hooked up to a machine that is "on" all the time and that machine is on the local network, it will serve as a bridge for the printer to be utilized by the other machines on the same network. the new windows 7 has a wizard that makes this a snap. older OS's get harder and more complex. so really no added products to the system at all. However not the best to leave a machine on for the random print job
or buy a wireless adapter, I use a small apple airport express when i travel. it also lets me print from the USB port.
they have come way down in price you can get them for as low as 20.00.
or what i did at home, buy a new printer,it was only 139 then reduced to 99.00. saves money on the ink, power and is really quit good for the money, HP 6840. good luck
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∙ 11y agoThere are so many type and make of printers on the market, that the name and model of your printer would have helped me give more specific instructions! Go to the maker's website and read any user guide or instructions found there. These should guide you through the steps needed to make your wifi printer work.
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What do you need to make your lexmark 5400 wireless?
If it does not have wireless interface, there is nothing you can do to make it wireless. Unless you connect to computer with wireless card and share the printer.
Wireless Printer?
When shopping for a wireless printer you want to make sure it will be operable for a long period of time. Always check what printer cartridges you will need to refill or purchase. When using a wireless printer make sure the software is included with it otherwise you will not be able to use it. Go to www.shopcompare.net/Electronics to compare wireless printers, read reviews, and to find which one is right for you.
Can you use wireless printer with wireless computer?
Answer:Yes, but you first need a wireless router and your network configured.Next, install the drivers/software for your printer on your computer (check your printer manual for directions)Afterward, configure your printer to the wireless network. (this depends of the type of printer)
Does HP make a wireless All In One Printer?
Yes, the Photosmart and OfficeJet series offer wireless solutions.
How do you make a printer wireless so that you can print form more than 1 PC?
Researching this question. There are wireless printerservers out there. However does this work with every printer with an USB connector?
How do you make your HP photosmart C6100 wireless?
if it has built in wireless support all you need to do is connect it via USB and configure the printer for wireless operation with the printer setup software that came with it. otherwise you will need to connect it to a hardware wireless print server.
What are good things to look out for when buying printers?
When buying a DeskJet printer, you should consider what features you want your printer to have. Printer size, printer speed, and wireless capability are all factors to take into consideration.
Do you need a printer cable to set up a wireless printer?
The only cable needed for a wireless printer is the power cord.
Is Brother 420 nc a wireless printer?
No, this is not a wireless printer. If you want, you can wire it into your Ethernet network and then it might work as a wireless printer if the Ethernet connects to a WiFi router.
Is there a way to hook up the lexmark pro205 wireless?
According to the manual it should have its own interface (unless there is some trick and you have to pay for that too). You need to read the printer manual to make sure that the printer wireless is compatible with your wireless network.
Can a wired network printer be connected to a wireless network through Wireless access point?
If the printer can connect to the wireless access point via ethernet and that the printer has been enabled to be used on a wireless network then in theory yes.
Is there a certain software that has to be installed for wireless printers to work.?
This depends on which wireless printer you bought. What you need is a wirelss enabled computer and a wireless printer. A CD will come with the printer for software to be installed.
