I have a very basic silly question? All the option I am seeing is wireless device. Is it possible to connect this printers to a desktop computer using USB port or a network cable or parallel port? I have a very basic silly question? All the option I am seeing is wireless device. Is it possible to connect this printers to a desktop computer using USB port or a network cable or... » Read More I have a very basic silly question? All the option I am seeing is wireless device. Is it possible to connect this printers to a desktop computer using USB port or a network cable or parallel port? « Show Less
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It can be connected to a desktop computer using USB cable if you don't use WiFi.
1983175
Not a silly question at all. I was asking the exact same thing. Lot's of info about connecting to a cell phone, tablet etc., but not a word about printing to a desktop wirelessly. They really need to clarify this on the product info page. Thanks to all those who answered....a fellow confused Amazon shopper
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Re connecting to network. U can't really connect wirelessly. It was very easy after I used USB directly connected to pc. Once that step was completed, I used the WPS function on my router and on faceplate of printer to sync up. It all worked fine for me.
1922583
This unit does not have a parallel printer port port, but has 4 USB ports in back and 2 in front so a printer hookup should be no problem depending on if your printer has a USB connection. Here is a picture of all the ports: http://www.pcicomputers.com/product_images/c/973/EL1358G-51W-FB-R-box__88706.jpg Hope this helps you out, never the less a great computer.
239141
You say that it is connected to a Modem - is your modem a wireless gateway? Or do you have your printer connected to your router (many people confuse routers and modems)? in either case, you should be able to access your printer wirelessly from your laptop directly through your wireless network.
601140
This machine is meant for working with wireless network. Download the software or use the cd provided with the printer. Install the full driver without paperport. When asked if want to use the usb for setup, donot use the usb. Instead let the computer search for the printer and then install this printer on the computer you want to use for printing. Do this on every computer on the wireless netwrk of you want to use every computer for printing.
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The printer itself needs to be plugged into a network via ethernet. You can print wirelessly from a computer to the printer as long as the printer itself is connected via ethernet. You do not need to connect a cable from your printer to your computer in order to print using this printer.
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You can set up a wireless printer with this router, I have two set up wirless WIFI with this router. Your question on USB is confusing as that indicates a wire hookup to your computer or some such to the printer. That is not wireless. You can set up a wireless printer with this router provided the signal from the router is available at the location of the printer.
1992922
A USB cable will work. This printer also can be connected to a computer via an Ethernet cable.
1727326
Neither. it simply makes printers usable on a network by tricking your PC or Mac into thinking that the device is attached to a usb port. Not an elegant solution, lacks meaningful support from the manufacturer, and unfortunately the software is a bit buggy. We basically stopped using the printer until I find time to implement some other solution.
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I hooked this printer up directly to my wireless network router. That way, I can print from any computer or device on my network, wired or wireless. You do not need to buy any additional equipment to do this - if you already have a wireless router. The printer ethernet cable plugs in directly to your router. Connecting it to your router also makes it easier to find/add the printer from various devices. Works great !
614476
This is a USB printer, you need to connect the USB Cable the Square Stand, you can't plug this unit into an ethernet port as it does not have an ethernet connection. However you need to use a physical cable to connect it and don't use a cheap or long cable as the performance is spotty with poor or long cables.
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I am not sure but I don't see why not. I assume there is a USB port? The TP-Link device really just makes the printer look like it's on a network. It translates from the network to the USB port. It's technology that's existed in offices for years.
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Mary, Sorry for the late response. I looked at the other responses and there may be some confusion here. You asked about internet connections and the answers were mostly related to the actual printer connection. What follows are answers to both questions: 1) To use the printer, you do not need to be connected to the internet. The printer includes a CD with all of the software needed to operate the printer. Software updates would have to be accomplished via an internet connection however. 2) Connecting the printer to your computer can be accomplished via either a) USB (direct connection between computer and printer), b) wired network (through your network router or switch) or c) WiFi (through your wireless access point or wireless router.) One feature I liked on this printer is that is does have a wired network connection. Many printers have wireless built-in but no wired connection and I am not a fan of wireless. Hope this helps. Thanks, David
1839027
I don't think you can make a printer that doesn't have wireless capabilities into one that does. Definitely not with this adapter. Is that what you were asking? If you were wondering if this will let your computer talk to a wireless router, and then the router talks to a wireless printer --then yes. But this thing plugs into a computer -- not a printer.
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Joyce,The printer is truly wireless IF your computers are part of a LAN (local area network). It is across this network that the computers and the "wireless" printer communicate with each other. We have two computers and various other assundry wireless devices all of which have wirless access to the same printer. It is also easy to setup. I hope this helps. Bill
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You can print with the printer connected via the full size USB port, or through a wireless printer. The rest depends on the programs you are using, but most programs do allow printing.
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I'm not sure I understand your question? First let me preface with, this is not a print server. This is a wifi to LAN adaptor. It is the equivalent of having a long Ethernet cable between you printer or other networkable device and you router/hub/switch, without the cable but using wireless in its place. If your printer is network aware and your computer has the correct proper software for its OS to print to a networkable printer then you should not have a problem.