Does this printer need to be plugged into a computer?
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Lounis is correct. It is supposed to operate wirelessly. I have not tested that function. It is battery powered. It requires a powered USB port when it is plugged into a computer or it will not print correctly. I sent one back and almost sent a second one back before I found out that the port had to be powered. If the port is not powered, the text is printed with white stripes.
2065358
No, it can operate wirelessly, just plugged into a power outlet or battery-powered
1886524
This is not a portable printer in the sense it can run off of a battery, it needs to be plugged in.
887811
You will need a cable from the printer to the switch, the switch already has cables that go from the switch to you computers
419191
No, internet not required but you will need a wireless router connected to your computer to send the wifi signal to the printer if you want a wireless connection. If you don't want or need it to be wireless, you can hook it up to your computer with a usb cable that connects to your printer. The printer has a special plug in port for this purpose, and is not a standard usb port, instead it is one made for canon printers....easy to find.
1107441
It requires a USB cable; make sure you get the right fittings (the one that fits the printer is square or nearly square). When I called Canon, I was told that the printer HAS to have a cable, it cannot operate wirelessly. I do not understand why Canon doesn't supply a cable with the printer, or at least put in large letters on the box "REQUIRED USB CABLE NOT INCLUDED."
1294460
No. You can hook it up to a wireless router and access it that way. It's an excellent printer. I little noisy, but the print quality and scan quality are the best.
860964
Yes, you just have to connect it diretly to your computer using the included cable. Hope this helps..BTW, I've gone through 3 printers in 3 years, all with some problems. This Brother far exceedes every one of them, and works flawlessly. No problems whatsoever.
35782
My guess is no as the printer is not wireless and uses a USB cable for connection to the computer.
1746874
No. Unless the portable battery is a newer accessory. I have used mine - best printer I have ever owned - for 3 yrs. Must plug in power adaptor.
1037616
Yes, wirelessly or with a cord. I was in a hurry so I just took away my old HP printer and re-used the same cord for this one. So if yours didn't come with a white usb cord, they are easy to find.
69613
You do not need to be connected to the internet for this printer to work. It will easily print from the internet, though. Once the software is loaded, it is a USB "plug and play."
1416675
Usually hooking up a printer to a computer requires a printer cable (and they are usually some sort of USB). If your printer has an ethernet port you might be able to connect it to the router so that all devices can connect. If it is a wireless printer you can connect to it wirelessly. Probably just need to install the software on each device.
387693
No, it does not need to be plugged into your computer. It does work off wireless internet access. If your work has WiFi then the radio should work just fine.
742363
Printer can be setup "wired" - with USB or Ethernet. If "wireless" then you do need a WiFi modem/router.
1817195
It is powered via the USB connection from your computer(s). It has worked great for my husband and I sharing two printers between our two computers.
289480
No, you can use the printer either with the USB port or wireless. Which ever is easier for you. Jack F
198731
If your desktop and/or laptop has a wireless or wired connection then hook printer up with ethernet cable to your router. The printer will communicate with your router which will, in turn, communicate to any computer (desktop or laptop) that is connected to your network, either wirelessly or wired. If you have a device that is not connected to the network, then to print from that you need the USB connection. In general, it's either the wired connection or the USB connection, but not both. Although, I suppose you could use both, it's just that that usually isn't necessary.