Does it work in a home network? I'd like for both my desktop and my laptop on my wireless home network to access this printer. My modem is a combined modem/router from Verizon. Will I need to use a switch or can I just plug this printer into the modem/router (or connect wirelessly)? Does it work in a home network? I'd like for both my desktop and my laptop on my wireless home network to access this printer. My modem is a combined modem/router from Verizon. Will I need to... » Read More Does it work in a home network? I'd like for both my desktop and my laptop on my wireless home network to access this printer. My modem is a combined modem/router from Verizon. Will I need to use a switch or can I just plug this printer into the modem/router (or connect wirelessly)? « Show Less
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No. You need a special wireless print server ~165 US to do that. Most AIO units, esp. HPs are like that. I also tried using my D-Link bluetooth wireless, but no go.I settled for a 15-ft usb cable that I keep coiled next to the machine on an adhesive hook so I can attach it to my lap or desktop usb.
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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Yes. I had mine for the desktop. I have a router and was able to use my wireless printer.
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I use this printer from my wireless laptop through a TrendNet router and a keyspan usb server (lets me use a printer, scanner and any other usb device wirelessly through my router). If you only have the printer you could plug in a plain usb print server to use with any router. It does not come with wireless capability built in. Print servers are under $20.
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If you have a network set up, any computer hooked up to that can print to it w/out bring directly connected. It's been a while since I've used this printer, but I don't think it's truly wireless. (It is a great printer though, I bought several for work.)
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I have mine connected directly into my router - one of the eight ports. I am not sure if it will work via a switch that is connected to the router - but I tend to believe it will because when you obtain this unit, you connect it directly to a laptop or desktop and set it up with an IP address and name and password for the wireless, and thus when you connect it in the location you desire, at that point, it is just another device on your network - so as long as it is wired, my "guess" is that it will work through the router directly or the switch connected to the router, but I have never tested that scenario. Hope this helps a little.
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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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No to "can the printer be connected to the network wirelessly." It has to be connected with an ethernet cable to your router.ie. printer---cable---router is how it is connected.Great printer though.
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I just purchased this printer. I have a non-wireless desktop, a wireless laptop and an Apple Ipad 4. I successfully loaded all three to work with wireless. I was very surprised that my non-wireless desktop also works as a wireless, it is not hooked up directly to the printer. I have a router and the printer is not hooked up to anything but the electrical outlet. I am able to print from any one of these three. Great!!
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Hi! You can use it as a stand alone copier/fax if you wish, and you can also print AND scan WIRELESSLY from your laptop. Of course you will still need a router, but no wires necessary. I have my router in one room and my printer in another room just plugged into the wall, and no problem printing or scanning from my laptop. I didn't even need to use wires for the initial set-up as I have with other printers. Hope that helps.
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yes. you will have to set up the networking in the printer, then your router should take care of the rest.
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This printer features an ethernet connection, meaning it can be networked and used by multiple computers. If you are using the USB connection, you would need to connect it to a print server for sharing. I recommend the networked option. The guide should include a walkthrough for setting it up.
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I have printer directly connected to modem and can print from wireless laptop connect to wireless modem
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I am assuming you have a wireless device like a laptop. You will need to install the device driver included with the printer and choose network. It will detect the printer on your network. The printer should be connected to an network port on your wireless router in order for it work before you install the driver.
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This is not wireless. It is plugged into network ethernet plug, however, I do use it wirelessly thru a wireless router. To explain. The printer is wire to the router, and because the router is wired and wireless, I can print from wifi and wired computers. Thus far I am impressed with it. I avoid hp any chance I get. Only problem was my answering machine intefered with fax.
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I plugged my printer into one of the wired jacks on my router using a network cable. It works perfectly as a shared printer on my wireless network.
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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.